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Ashley Stancil

Ashley Stancil, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 3+ years of experience

Thoughtful listening, practical change

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Self-esteem focus

About Ashley

Ashley Stancil is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Ashley aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can talk through hard feelings and start to make small, workable changes.

She uses straightforward, compassionate talk to help clients sort through self-esteem struggles and communication problems. Ashley often supports people processing divorce and separation, and she pays attention to how guilt and shame affect daily life. Her approach centers on helping clients build self-love and strengthen interpersonal skills.

Ashley combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she listens first, then works with each person to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize practical tools that people can use between visits to handle stress and anxious moments.

She describes her work as collaborative and down-to-earth. People who want a therapist who listens without judgment and helps set clear, realistic goals may find her style a good fit. Ashley welcomes conversations about where to begin and what to focus on first.

Her practice emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds. That includes paying attention to how culture shapes relationships, self-image, and the experience of mental health. Anyone interested in starting can expect an initial conversation about goals and a simple plan for moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shameSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and meeting each person where they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them name emotions and priorities so they feel heard and understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses clear exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills for stress and anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Ashley works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is made together, with room to adjust as progress or needs change.

Confirm the session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work between visits using homework and practice exercises agreed on during sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly work with?

Ashley helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting strain, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and self-love.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends empathetic listening with practical strategies. She prioritizes collaboration and clear, usable tools to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

What is her professional background and experience?

Ashley has three years of experience as a practicing therapist working with people on emotional and relational concerns. She emphasizes culturally aware care and respectful listening.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC, and provides services from Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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