Ashley Barkley, LPC

Ashley Barkley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She entered the field of counseling and mental health in 2004, drawn to a helping profession after recognizing how positive influences had shaped her own life. Her approach is warm, practical, and informed by years working directly with children, teens, and families.

Ashley is originally from Oklahoma and is a two-time graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She earned a degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy in 2005 and completed a Master of Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling in 2009. The LPC credential indicates formal training and state-level qualification to provide professional counseling services.

Her early work focused on family reunification for children involved in the foster care system, giving her familiarity with court processes and a strong commitment to helping families learn to parent effectively through difficult circumstances. In 2010 she became a school counselor, which deepened her understanding of the social and developmental challenges students face in group and academic settings. Teens are a favorite population, appreciated for the balance they bring between childhood and emerging adulthood.

Ashley uses a holistic framework that considers physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. While her primary focus has been children, teens, and families, she welcomes a variety of clients and adapts her methods to meet each person where they are.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Ashley commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports clients as they explore their own goals and values - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and everyday coping skills.

She also integrates Trauma-Focused techniques when needed to address the effects of abuse, loss, and other traumatic experiences; these methods aim to help individuals process difficult memories and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley works collaboratively with each client to decide which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Ashley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These formats allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while choosing the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.