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Ashley Curtis

Ashley Curtis, LPCC

Therapist in Kentucky · 8+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for stress and anxiety

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  • Calm practical tools
  • Values-based work
  • Clear communication skills

About Ashley

Ashley Curtis is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. She focuses on practical tools people can use right away. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and find clearer ways forward. She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and current problems. Sessions emphasize noticing what matters to the person and building skills to cope with strong emotions. Work often includes improving communication and rebuilding trust after difficult events. Ashley draws from several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses techniques that help shift unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and build emotional regulation skills. This can include step-by-step strategies for managing panic, staying present, and reducing avoidance. Therapy with Ashley is collaborative. She helps people identify values, set small goals, and practice changes between sessions. Progress is measured in practical terms like fewer panic episodes, clearer conversations, or better sleep. With eight years of experience as an LPCC in Kentucky, Ashley brings steady clinical experience without rushing the process. She aims to honor cultural background and individual differences while helping people regain balance. If you want straightforward, skills-based support for anxiety, stress, career strain, or intimacy concerns, she offers guided, attentive care.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How these approaches can work online

Ashley uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action toward those values, which can ease the impact of anxiety and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to reduce panic, worry, and avoidance. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan so skills practice feels relevant and manageable. If you plan to try online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it possible to meet without traveling. Talk with Ashley about what will best match your routine and the kinds of exercises you want to practice between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?

Ashley supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and career stress. She also focuses on related areas such as attachment struggles, codependency, body image, and guilt or shame.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical skills, noticing values, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult emotions.

What experience does she bring to therapy work?

Ashley has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship challenges. She uses that experience to offer steady guidance and concrete strategies.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy process with Ashley?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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