Dr. Ashley Thomas, LCMHC

North Carolina · 9 years in practice

Dr. Ashley Thomas helps people who are dealing with stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 14931 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1780253054 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Ashley

Dr. Ashley Thomas helps people who are dealing with stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes. She works with individuals on clear, practical goals and offers steady support when people need a nudge forward.

Her approach aims to build skills and recognize small steps of progress. She has nine years of experience in mental health and has worked within a residential substance use and mental health program.

Background and approach

She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her clinical credential is LCMHC, which indicates licensure to practice in North Carolina. In sessions she uses straightforward methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness practices.

That means conversations focus on what matters to the person, changing unhelpful thinking and behavior, learning emotion regulation skills, and practicing present-moment awareness. Typical topics she addresses include parenting stress, relationship and family concerns, career pressure, ADHD, bipolar and mood concerns, substance use, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people grappling with body image, communication problems, codependency, and life transitions.

Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people set doable steps and checks in on progress. Clients can expect clear tools, regular encouragement, and focus on what they want to change next.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ashley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Ashley names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values, creating sessions where the therapist listens and helps guide decisions. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive partner in setting and reaching personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching straightforward tools to test thoughts and try new actions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can help when feelings are intense or when coping strategies need strengthening.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that seem likely to fit. That choice is made together and can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low; live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people connect from different locations and schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Thomas address?

She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, addictions, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as parenting strain, career stress, and codependency.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations alongside cognitive and behavioral strategies to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience in the mental health field, including work in a residential substance use and mental health program.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC - practicing in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working together?

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