Ashley Kingston, LCPC

Ashley Kingston helps adults reconnect with their authentic selves and build meaningful, lasting change. She supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma including abuse, disordered eating, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, stress, and life transitions, and she has experience working with mood and personality disorders, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

Ashley is a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, a national certification for professional counselors, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - licensed in Montana. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in addiction from Walden University and is certified in Telehealth Therapy (THTC). She provides online counseling and is open to working with international clients.

Her primary stance in therapy is person-centered, viewing the work as a collaborative process in which the client is the expert on their own life. Ashley integrates attachment-based and relational practices with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT, existential therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and solution-focused strategies. When appropriate she incorporates somatic and holistic elements like breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and grounding techniques to help clients tune into their bodies and inner experience.

Ashley offers online services Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (MST). She typically responds to messages at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, and often more frequently when possible. Video sessions are not offered, and clients may schedule live audio or live chat sessions in advance. Ashley meets clients where they are and adapts pace and approach to each person’s needs and comfort.

Combining therapeutic approaches with online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps clients explore relational wounds, rebuild secure ways of relating, and address issues like abandonment or attachment disruptions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a supportive space where the client’s goals and values guide the work; this approach is useful for improving self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and enhancing personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals work collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Ashley Kingston draws from these modalities and tailors techniques to clients’ individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can choose the way that feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in ongoing work from different locations while working with trained therapists.