- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Ashley
Ashley Johnnies is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with five years of practice experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and parenting concerns. Ashley approaches care with respect for each person's story and strengths.
She aims to create a calm, practical space where parents and individuals can talk through immediate problems and plan next steps. Her work centers on clear, doable strategies rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Sessions often include skill-building for emotion regulation and communication. She uses tools to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. The goal is steady progress, not sudden fixes.
Ashley draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based practices. She helps people weigh choices, clarify values, and take small steps toward goals. For those struggling with grief or relationship strain she offers focused support for healing and reconnection.
Parents who feel overwhelmed by caregiving demands or family stress can expect practical guidance. Ashley can help with setting boundaries, soothing strong emotions, and rebuilding trust after conflict. Conversations are aimed at realistic changes that fit a busy life.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then suggests tools that match what a person actually wants to work on. Ashley works in English and provides sessions through several online formats and phone.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ashley helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ashley lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
Ashley uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments to reduce anxiety or lift mood.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for stress, parenting strain, and ongoing worries that are hard to control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's goals, preferences, and how they respond over a few sessions. Decisions about which tools to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and teachable moments for skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or ongoing accountability between longer sessions.
These formats make it easier to fit therapy around caregiving, work, and daily routines while still using active, evidence-informed approaches.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What concerns does Ashley help people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, emphasizing skills you can use right away and gentle exploration of values and goals.
How long has she been practicing?
Ashley has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois LCSW and practices while located in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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