Therapist profile
Ashley Maag, LPC-MHSP
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Addictions work
- Anxiety and mood
- Parenting support
About Ashley
Ashley Maag is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also helps people dealing with parenting strain, family concerns, grief, and life changes.
Ashley focuses on straightforward conversations that make difficult problems easier to name. She listens without judgment and helps people sort through what matters most right now. Sessions often include practical skills, short exercises, and real-world strategies that clients can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help people tolerate strong emotions and manage overwhelming moments. Motivational interviewing supports clients who are working on substance use and behavior change.
Ashley pays attention to how past relationships influence present difficulties. She helps people look at attachment, family of origin issues, and abandonment or adoption-related concerns when those are relevant. Communication problems, control issues, and caregiver stress are common topics in sessions.
Practical matters such as coping with chronic illness, managing ADHD, and working through grief or guilt also come up frequently. The focus is on small, workable steps rather than labels. Clients leave with clear ideas to try between appointments.
People who want straightforward, skills-focused support for day-to-day life and parenting pressures may find her style useful. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to match your needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley commonly draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's concerns and priorities, offering reflective listening and problem-focused conversation. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. That approach is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone needs concrete tools to reduce reactivity. Together these methods give both immediate coping strategies and longer-term behavior changes, and the therapist will help decide which mix fits best for your situation.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try a few strategies, and adjust the approach over time based on what helps. For session logistics, please confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find that arranging sessions around work, caregiving, or other daily demands makes it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, grief, and related family issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening and practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and plan small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has four years of professional work experience as a clinician in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is licensed in Tennessee.
Does she work in languages other than English or take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session formats and options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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