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Ashley McNealy, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Ashley

Ashley McNealy is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings eight years of therapeutic experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses specialized issues such as attachment concerns, dissociation, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and domestic violence.

Ashley employs an interpersonal, client-centered stance that balances empathy with clear, practical guidance. She integrates evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect, and step-by-step problem solving to help clients navigate life transitions and persistent difficulties. Working in Florida, Ashley draws on prior experience across community mental health and criminal justice settings, where she connected individuals and families to local resources for housing, suicide prevention, and substance abuse treatment.

She aims to support motivated clients who are ready to make changes by offering compassionate, straightforward care grounded in proven therapeutic techniques.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility, supporting work with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help with intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors techniques and adjusts plans over time so the work remains relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how and when sessions occur, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of support while living in Florida or internationally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley commonly address?
Ashley works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and several other complex concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with a direct, practical approach that aims to guide clients through step-by-step changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a therapist and additional background working in criminal justice and community mental health settings assisting with resources and care coordination.
What credentials and location are on record?
Ashley is an LMHC licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH19519 and practices from that state.
Can she work with English-speaking or international clients?
Ashley provides services in English and does accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
What should I know about cost and payment?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Ashley can help with

Ashley McNealy works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Ashley works with troubled adolescence, anxiety, depression, and anger management.

How Ashley approaches therapy

Ashley's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Ashley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 8 years of clinical experience.