Ashley Kingston

Collaborative, evidence-informed support for life challenges

LCPC Montana

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Ashley

Ashley Kingston is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing from Montana with six years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She guides adults through a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, substance use, disordered eating, sleep and parenting challenges, and complex mood or personality-related concerns. Ashley emphasizes collaborative work that centers each client's lived experience and strengths.

Her therapeutic stance leans toward a person-centered ethic that pairs empathy and respect with practical, evidence-informed tools. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and dialectical approaches, integrating mindfulness and existential perspectives when helpful.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs and pace, and Ashley may incorporate grounding practices, breathwork, and movement-based interventions as appropriate. Ashley provides online counseling and accepts international clients.

She holds the credential MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50264 and offers a flexible array of remote session formats to accommodate different preferences and life circumstances. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability to begin the intake process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ashley blends cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based techniques into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills. Attachment-based therapy attends to relational patterns and early bond experiences, exploring how those dynamics show up in current relationships and helping clients build more stable connections and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ashley will work with each client to clarify goals, preferences, and needs and then tailor a mix of strategies that feel like the best fit. Over time she adjusts methods based on what is most useful for the individual's progress and comfort.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible options to access care around work, family, and geographic constraints. These formats make regular engagement easier for many people and support continuity of care through convenient scheduling and different communication styles that match a client's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?

Ashley works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, disordered eating and sleeping, parenting challenges, bipolar and ADHD among other concerns listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She practices a collaborative, person-centered approach that combines empathy and practical strategies, integrating modalities such as CBT, DBT, attachment-based, mindfulness, and existential techniques as appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ashley has six years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life- adjustment concerns.

Where is she licensed and how is she credentialed?

She is licensed in Montana and holds the credential MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50264 listed as her LCPC credential.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside the U.S., offered in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English