- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Ashley
Ashley McNealy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other issues listed in her profile. Ashley speaks English and accepts international clients.
Ashley uses a collaborative, client-centered style in sessions. She aims to be direct and straightforward while inviting clients to set goals and move at a pace they can manage. Sessions focus on practical steps and coping strategies that fit everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes many years working at the intersection of criminal justice and mental health. That work involved connecting people to community services for housing, suicide prevention, and substance treatment. Those experiences inform how she helps clients navigate systems and find resources outside therapy.
Ashley draws on several established therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She uses tools from these approaches to address mood symptoms, interpersonal problems, and patterns that keep people stuck.
In sessions she often breaks larger goals into small steps. She offers clear feedback and practices alongside clients so skills can be used between meetings. The practical focus includes skills for managing emotions, improving sleep, coping with grief, and handling work or parenting stress.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as practical tools in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action toward them while accepting uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful cycles.She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Attachment-Based Therapy when relationships and emotion regulation are central concerns. DBT skills help with intense emotions and interpersonal effectiveness, while attachment ideas guide work on patterns formed in close relationships.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Ashley works with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision evolves as progress is made, with room to try different techniques and adjust plans together.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for remote work so skills are practiced between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and many related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered with a direct, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps and skill building.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and over 10 years working where criminal justice and mental health intersect.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.