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Ashley Stancil

Hope-focused therapist blending empathy and skills

LPC Texas

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

Ashley Stancil is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas who focuses on guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and self-esteem struggles.

Background and approach

She brings three years of clinical experience and emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered stance that helps clients explore their values and strengths while addressing practical obstacles and emotional patterns. Her work highlights healing from guilt and shame, fostering self-love, and strengthening communication skills to support more satisfying relationships.

In sessions she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with a client-centered approach to balance skill-building with empathic listening. Ashley strives to make therapy an affirming space that honors cultural differences and the varied life experiences clients bring.

She aims to collaborate with each person to identify goals, build coping strategies, and reinforce the inner resources that lead to steady progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects experience, and supports personal growth through empathy and collaboration. This approach is useful for individuals seeking validation, self-exploration, and stronger self-directed decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practicing alternative strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping in everyday situations. CBT is often practical and goal-oriented, helping clients develop specific skills to manage distress and make observable changes.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work together; Ashley will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to care across different settings. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose formats that match their comfort and lifestyle, making it simpler to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into a busy routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
Ashley works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and self-esteem difficulties, along with related topics like communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and building self-love.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice combines a client-centered stance with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, balancing empathic listening with practical skill-building to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has three years of experience providing counseling services to clients in Texas.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is a licensed professional counselor with the designation LPC and holds the license TX LPC 88947 in Texas.
In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shameSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English