Ashley Brinkman

Empowering practical change with thoughtful care

LPCC Minnesota

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ashley

Ashley Brinkman is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal concerns while tailoring conversations and care to each person's unique situation.

Background and approach

Her background also includes work with trauma and abuse, anger, personality disorders, and challenges tied to life transitions and bipolar disorder. She combines practical, skills-based strategies with compassionate, person-centered attention so clients can build more effective ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Ashley incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people address worry, obsessive patterns, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and motivation. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, with treatment plans shaped to align with individual goals and circumstances.

Clients who choose her can expect a steady, encouraging presence while learning tools for coping and meaningful change. Ashley frames the work as a shared effort, supporting each step toward clearer priorities, healthier habits, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Practical Therapies and Accessible Online Care

CBT focuses on identifying the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then teaching concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, panic, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing inner experiences while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with worry, avoidance, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays practical and aligned with whatever a client is hoping to change.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to fit sessions into busy schedules and different comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without the need for travel, while still allowing for focused, skills-based work and ongoing check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Ashley works with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, as well as related areas like intimacy and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses a collaborative, respectful approach that blends practical, skills-based techniques with compassionate listening, tailoring methods to each client’s preferences and goals.

How much clinical experience does Ashley have?

She has six years of professional experience practicing as a therapist in Minnesota.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

Ashley holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota; her license is listed as MN LPCC 4730.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats can clients meet with her?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English