Bernard Ashlock, LCPC

Bernard Ashlock is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Kansas with 23 years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and career transitions. He has provided care in a variety of settings, including a crisis stabilization hospital and clinic, private practice, and medical hospital environments, bringing a broad perspective on acute and ongoing mental health needs.

His work spans age groups and formats, offering both group and individual therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Bernard has also served as an adjunct professor at two colleges, contributing to training and education in the mental health field. He recently earned certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, a credential that denotes focused training in trauma-informed care and approaches to healing from traumatic experiences.

Bernard views therapy as a collaborative journey, grounded in the belief that clients hold the answers to their own concerns and that those answers can be uncovered through guided reflection and practical support. He aims to help clients identify solutions to life’s challenges, drawing on evidence-informed methods and years of practice to tailor guidance to each person’s needs. As a licensed counselor, he combines clinical knowledge with a respectful, strengths-based approach to foster growth and resilience.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches into Online Care

Bernard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and provides tools clients can apply between sessions.

He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy, which centers on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic events. This approach offers structured methods to address trauma symptoms and support recovery at a pace that feels manageable for each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bernard works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Bernard provides sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate busy schedules, mobility concerns, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access support from wherever the client is located.