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Dr. Ashley Thomas, LCMHC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Self esteem, and Stress and Anxiety
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ashley

Dr. Ashley Thomas welcomes people seeking support for concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and relationship or career struggles.

Background and approach

With nine years working in mental health, she centers collaboration and practical skill-building so clients can pursue goals at their own pace. Dr.

Thomas earned graduate degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Capella University and holds an LCMHC license in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 14931). Her style blends respect for each person's priorities with evidence-informed techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, emotionally-focused, and client-centered approaches.

She aims to help people notice strengths, practice new coping strategies, and create manageable steps forward, offering encouragement and reminders when extra support is helpful. Dr.

Thomas also has experience in residential substance use and mental health settings, which informs her work with addiction and recovery-related concerns. Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to match different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Dr. Thomas often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges related to attention and addictive behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to create practical improvements in daily functioning, while mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-regulation skills that can reduce reactivity and improve focus.

She views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore what feels most helpful given their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, and adjusts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online work provides flexibility for people balancing busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats allow for consistent access to licensed professionals and make it easier to try different therapeutic tools between sessions, practice skills in daily life, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly work with?
Areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family matters, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, parenting, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's overall therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with practical strategies from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness to help people build skills and meet personal goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
This clinician has nine years of experience in mental health, including one year working in a residential substance use and mental health program.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 14931.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Ashley can help with

Dr. Ashley Thomas works with clients on self esteem.

Ashley has experience with school-aged (K-12) individuals, young adults, and adults.

How Ashley approaches therapy

Ashley's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 9 years of clinical experience.