Ashley Ligon

Ashley Ligon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck by listening without judgment and working alongside them to set clear, manageable goals. Many who come to her want relief from anxiety, depression, relationship strains, or stress related to work and life changes.

Ashley draws on a strengths-based, wellness perspective. She focuses on what a person already does well and builds from there. Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative, with steps a client can try between meetings to test what helps.

Her approach blends client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they fit the situation. These methods are used to address concerns such as trauma, grief, parenting pressures, and challenges with intimacy or self-esteem.

Ashley pays attention to everyday pressures like workplace issues, money stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating divorce, commitment questions, postpartum mood changes, or ADHD-related struggles. Conversations often include concrete communication strategies and plans for coping when emotions run high.

People who choose Ashley can expect a steady, respectful presence and a focus on practical change. The aim is to help clients feel more confident in their decisions, relationships, and sense of purpose over time.

How Ashley’s approaches translate to online therapy

Ashley commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trustworthy therapeutic relationship so clients can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and moment-to-moment awareness. Mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, grief, or workplace pressure. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to decide what methods fit their needs and goals and will adjust that plan over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes it easier to attend from different locations, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals use these approaches to support practical change while helping clients balance therapy with everyday life.