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Erica Ashley, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Erica

Erica Ashley is an LPC with 20 years of clinical experience who uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes unconditional positive regard, meeting each person where they are and building on existing resources to set practical goals. Her work often integrates evidence-based techniques alongside a holistic view of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - to support lasting coping skills and emotional growth.

Erica draws from a range of methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, EMDR for trauma processing, and motivational interviewing to encourage change. She aims to foster a respectful, compassionate therapeutic environment where trust and collaboration guide the pace of work.

Clients can expect goal-focused sessions that balance validation with actionable steps toward improved functioning and wellbeing. Based in Louisiana, Erica has supported people through addiction concerns, grief, family and parenting issues, anger and impulsivity, self-esteem and body image struggles, panic and phobias, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and questions of life purpose.

Her practice also addresses blended family dynamics, communication difficulties, forgiveness and guilt, and women’s issues, with services offered in English.

Approaches that guide online care and support

Erica commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, respect, and building a collaborative relationship so the client’s goals lead the work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce impulsivity and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica treats that as a collaborative exploration. She will discuss different methods, consider a person's needs and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so the plan fits current goals and life circumstances.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and accessibility for various schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on skill practice, processing experiences, and moving toward agreed-upon goals.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Erica commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, panic and phobias, and coping with life changes.
What is Erica's general therapeutic style?
She practices from a client-centered, strengths-based stance emphasizing unconditional positive regard and collaboration while integrating practical, evidence-informed techniques to set and pursue goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erica brings 20 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and using multiple therapeutic approaches.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is licensed as an LPC with license number LA LPC 6805 and practices out of Louisiana.
In which language can sessions be conducted?
Services are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Erica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Session cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, 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, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Erica can help with

Erica Ashley works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and self esteem.

Erica works with individuals with concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, family issues, anger management, co-occurring, and addiction.

How Erica approaches therapy

Erica's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Erica is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana.