- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- Family of origin issues
About Ashley
Ashley Maag is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, adjustment to illness or disability, and family of origin issues.
Ashley focuses on helping people talk through what keeps them stuck. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, practicing different ways of responding, and setting small, practical goals. She uses approaches that emphasize the person's perspective and present-day choices rather than blaming earlier events.
Her work includes addressing mood symptoms, grief, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar disorder. She also helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, isolation, or communication problems that trace back to childhood roles or expectations. Conversations move between building skills and exploring recurring family dynamics.
Ashley draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult or uncertain.
People considering therapy with Ashley are asked to reflect on what patterns they want to change. Initial meetings look at immediate concerns and practical next steps. The emphasis is on clear, doable strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In practice this means sessions start with what matters today and adapt to the client's pace, which can help with issues like relationship patterns or family of origin concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can be taught in short, practical steps during a session.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and keep therapy consistent with daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with practical skill teaching and open conversation about patterns that continue from childhood.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has four years of professional experience working with adults on mood, addiction, and adjustment issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and is licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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