Ashley Barkley

Ashley Barkley, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, or major life changes. She works with individuals coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, and depression. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making daily life a little easier.

Barkley began studying psychology at the University of Oklahoma and later completed a Master of Education focused on community counseling. She brings 13 years of professional experience to her work and has a background supporting children and families involved with foster care and reunification. That early work gave her familiarity with court processes and parenting under pressure.

She spent time as a school counselor, which shaped her understanding of how young people negotiate social and academic stresses. Teens and young adults are among the people she has enjoyed working with, and she brings that experience into conversations about behavior, self-esteem, and school-related concerns.

Her clinical approach is flexible. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Trauma-focused and psychodynamic ideas inform how past events and patterns can shape present reactions.

Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and solving concrete problems. She also considers physical and social factors that affect well-being. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of her. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful for people who want a collaborative, empathetic environment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses concrete exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood.

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past harm affects current reactions and coping. It combines safety, pacing, and skills-building so people can reduce reactivity and feel more in control of daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, test strategies, and adjust methods over time. That collaborative process helps find what fits the person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten commutes, and allow quicker check-ins when problems arise. Different formats have different practical benefits, and the therapist will discuss which setup best supports your goals.