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LCMHC

Ashley Ligon, LCMHC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ashley

Ashley Ligon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who offers a strengths-focused approach for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients recognize personal resilience, clarify what has been holding them back, and build confidence in their choices and relationships. Her work emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward meaningful change.

With 16 years of clinical experience, Ashley draws on a wellness-oriented perspective that combines empathy with goal-directed techniques. She prioritizes creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and seen, then partners with them to develop plans that fit their needs and pace.

Her background includes addressing a broad range of concerns such as intimacy and communication issues, grief, parenting and pregnancy-related matters, workplace and financial stress, and compassion fatigue. Ashley works in English and brings both motivational and solution-focused strategies alongside cognitive and mindfulness-based tools to support lasting growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and tailoring support to each person's values and experiences; it helps people feel understood and build self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior with practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood and to improve coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management techniques that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in sessions, adjusting methods as progress is made so care remains aligned with individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work, including video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and practice skills between sessions while still getting professional guidance from licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career and workplace difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help clients build insight and actionable skills.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Ashley has 16 years of counseling experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 10528 and practices out of that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working with her?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Ashley can help with

Ashley Ligon works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and depression.

Ashley works with individuals dealing with anxiety, relational problems, depression, trauma, and self esteem.

How Ashley approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina.