Ashley Curtis

Compassionate counselor for stress and relationships

LPCC Kentucky

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ashley

Ashley Curtis is a Kentucky-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and intimacy concerns. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Background and approach

Her tone is calm and direct, aiming to help people find ways forward without jargon. Ashley creates a nonjudgmental space for clients to talk about hard things.

She listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try small changes. Sessions often include skill practice, focused conversation, and planning for real-life moments where old habits come up.

She uses several approaches to match each person’s needs, including Gottman Method ideas for relationship interaction, acceptance and commitment techniques for stress, and attachment-informed thinking for close connections. These tools are chosen to help with communication, emotional regulation, and rebuilding trust after hurt.

Over eight years of clinical work, Ashley has supported people through issues like abandonment fears, codependency, dissociation, career stress, and recovery after divorce or trauma. That experience helps her blend practical strategies with attention to emotional safety during hard conversations.

Her sessions are adapted to each person’s goals and schedule. Ashley works with clients who want clear strategies and steady support while they practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.

She aims to help people leave sessions with concrete next steps they can try between meetings.

How therapy approaches work online

Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions that feel stalled. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions and closeness. That approach can help people understand patterns like fear of abandonment or difficulty trusting others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley meets clients where they are and discusses which methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on values and behavior, relationship patterns, or communication skills so therapy matches goals and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, or ongoing encouragement between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley help with?

Ashley supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related issues. She also focuses on areas like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and career-related stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and works on practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How many years of clinical experience does she have?

Ashley has eight years of experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns. That time includes supporting recovery after trauma and helping with communication and trust issues.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky as a Kentucky LPCC. Sessions are offered from that location.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different needs like shorter check-ins or full conversation sessions.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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 her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Body imageCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issues Young 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)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed in

Kentucky

Languages

English