Erica Ashley, LPC

Erica Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, family and parenting challenges, anger, co-occurring disorders, and addiction, as well as issues related to trauma, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that reflects formal training and state licensure to provide mental health care.

Her counseling approach centers on unconditional positive regard and a strength-based orientation that highlights individual resources and empowerment. Erica practices holistically, attending to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and she designs client-centered goals and interventions that align with each person’s values and life context. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and genuine care, and she works collaboratively to create practical goals and identify solutions.

Erica understands that trust and rapport take time to grow, and she strives to maintain a judgement free zone where people can be themselves as they explore change. She welcomes individuals and families who are ready to take the first steps toward growth, coping, and healing, and she looks forward to supporting clients on their personal journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Erica Ashley integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when working with clients. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own goals, supporting self-discovery and improved self-esteem. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing anger, impulsivity, and intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erica works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus and techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, and mobility needs, and they provide multiple ways to communicate so each person can choose the format that fits their comfort and lifestyle.