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Dr. Ashley Velasquez

Calm, practical support for life transitions

MD Maryland

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ashley

Dr. Ashley Velasquez centers her work on people seeking relief from stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the strains that come with life transitions.

Background and approach

She helps clients explore practical strategies to manage mood challenges and to build motivation and confidence, meeting each person where they are in the process of change. Dr.

Velasquez draws on 12 years of clinical experience as an MD licensed in Maryland to combine evidence-informed methods with a strengths-oriented stance. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories, and she partners with them to identify patterns, develop coping skills, and make choices that support greater well-being.

Her practice also addresses relationship concerns, identity-related issues including LGBT matters, career and workplace stress, and a range of mood and personality difficulties. Clients who work with Dr.

Velasquez can expect an approach that values courage and practical progress. She aims to support people toward a more fulfilling life by building on existing strengths while introducing structured techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress; it teaches concrete skills like thought restructuring and behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and acceptance, offering practices that can help people manage rumination, emotional reactivity, and ongoing stress with calmer attention.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Velasquez works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they consider personal strengths, immediate needs, and long-term objectives to tailor a treatment plan that blends techniques as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations and busy schedules. These options allow work to continue between sessions with worksheets, skill practice, and conversational check-ins that support steady progress and practical problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Velasquez works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, depression, coping with life changes, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions, plus a range of relationship and workplace issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used during sessions?
Her style integrates structured, practical techniques with a collaborative, strengths-oriented stance that emphasizes skills building and motivational support.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings 12 years of professional experience to her work, applying that background across mood, motivation, and adjustment concerns.
What are Dr. Velasquez's credentials and location?
She is an MD licensed psychologist with license number MD Psychologist 05865 and is based in Maryland.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In which formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English