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Ashley Ligon

Compassionate counseling that builds practical resilience

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ashley

Ashley Ligon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who offers compassionate support for people navigating anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a strengths-based wellness model that emphasizes resilience and practical steps toward clearer choices and improved day-to-day functioning. With 16 years of experience, Ashley helps clients identify patterns that have held them back and develop concrete strategies to move forward.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Sessions prioritize collaboration, respectful listening, and building confidence so clients feel seen and understood as they pursue goals like repairing communication, coping with parenting or workplace stress, addressing postpartum mood concerns, or managing compassion fatigue. Ashley practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting each person's capacity for growth by centering the client's experience and goals; it helps when someone needs validation and a trusting space to explore feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions, often supporting coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Ashley works together with clients to decide which methods or combination of methods feel most useful based on their concerns, preferences, and goals, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from North Carolina without commute constraints, and they allow clients and therapists to use structured CBT exercises, reflective dialogue, and mindfulness practices in ways that work best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley work with?
She sees a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to help clients set and meet concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Ashley has 16 years of counseling experience working from a wellness and strengths-based perspective to help clients develop insight and build coping skills.
Where is Ashley licensed to practice?
She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC with license number NC LCMHC 10528 and offers services to clients located in that state.
Does she see clients in languages other than English or abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English