About Ashley
Ashley Ferguson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical steps people can use to cope with anxiety, stress, addiction, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Ashley emphasizes strengths and motivation so people can take real steps toward change.
Ashley centers sessions on clear goals and straightforward tools. She helps people who feel stuck by breaking problems into manageable parts and trying small, achievable changes.
Background and approach
Communication problems and struggles with self-love are frequent topics she addresses in sessions. Addiction concerns, including drug and alcohol problems, are a part of her work. She uses motivational interviewing approaches to support people who want to move toward healthier choices.
That approach is paired with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Ashley believes clients know their own story best. She offers support, encouragement, and practical strategies while keeping the client’s priorities at the center of care.
Sessions aim to build confidence and increase day-to-day functioning. People who come to Ashley can expect a collaborative process that focuses on problem solving and real-life skills. She works to make therapy understandable, direct, and useful for everyday challenges.
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more useful ways of thinking and behaving. It breaks problems into small parts and uses simple exercises that people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It works well for substance use, ambivalence about new habits, and building motivation to follow through on goals.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Ashley will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then tailor sessions using CBT techniques, motivational interviewing, or a mix of both. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give options for different needs. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can be a good shorter check-in or an option with lower bandwidth. Chat and messaging let people use therapy in smaller moments and fit support around busy schedules. These options make it easier to access regular care and to use tools when they matter most.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English