- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Ashley Martin-Ibarra is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, anger, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career shifts, and related issues. Ashley also lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and addresses intimacy and communication concerns.
Ashley draws on practical, talk-focused methods in sessions. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's concerns and help them feel heard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills when emotional regulation and strong reactions are an issue. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help with decision points and small, achievable changes.
Her background includes work in private practice, community mental health, a behavioral health hospital, and probation settings. That variety shaped her approach to common and complex problems across different life stages. She has experience with substance use and addiction-related concerns alongside mood and attention challenges.
In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps people can try between meetings. Conversations include identifying patterns from the family someone grew up in and how those patterns show up now. She helps people practice skills for communication, setting boundaries, and coping with strong emotions.
Ashley provides sessions in English and is based in Texas. For people considering starting, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment through the site’s booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities so people can clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and uses concrete exercises to shift those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when reactions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ashley will discuss the options and help decide which methods match a client's goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means strategies can be adjusted as needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk-based methods like CBT and DBT skills practice adapt well to remote meetings, and the therapist will review what will work best for practical scheduling and the issues you want to address.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related issues. Family of origin issues and blended family challenges are also listed as focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical skills work. Sessions often combine exploring current problems with concrete strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has 15 years of experience working in settings that include private practice, community mental health, a behavioral health hospital, and probation departments.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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