Ashley Johnnies

Strengths-focused therapist using evidence-based methods

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ashley

Ashley Johnnies is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches her work from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that individuals know their own stories best and can draw on existing resources to move toward change. Ashley emphasizes collaboration and empowerment as central elements of the therapeutic process.

Her practice integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment principles, and client-centered listening to help clients build coping skills, manage intense emotions, and clarify personal values. Whether addressing relational concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, or longer-standing patterns such as codependency and control issues, she aims to create a practical, goal-oriented environment.

Ashley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varied schedules and preferences, and works with clients in Illinois under IL LCSW 149029178.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Ashley often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another common thread in her work, encouraging clients to clarify personal values and practice mindful acceptance while taking committed action toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she treats that choice as a collaboration. Together the therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session, adapting techniques over time to match the client's needs and pace.

The practical benefits of online therapy with Ashley include flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. These options allow clients to engage in skill-building, reflective work, and supportive conversation from locations that work best for them while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, and parenting challenges among other related concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify strengths and apply practical strategies while honoring each person's lived experience.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ashley has five years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker, IL LCSW 149029178, and practices with clients based in Illinois.

In which language does she offer therapy and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English