Therapist profile
Dr. Ashley Mitich, LCPC
Dr. Ashley Mitich, LCPC - Relationships and Parenting
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- Attachment-based work
- Gottman method focus
- Narrative therapy
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Mitich is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and changes that disrupt everyday life. She also focuses on issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and ADHD-related challenges.
Dr. Mitich believes people are the experts in their own stories. She helps people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to make changes that feel manageable. Conversations are straightforward and practical, focusing on what feels most urgent at home or work.
Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She also uses the Gottman method to help with communication and relationship habits, and narrative therapy to separate problems from the person’s sense of self. These approaches are used to address intimacy-related issues, commitment and communication difficulties, and family of origin concerns.
She has worked with people facing blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, and complicated family dynamics. She also supports people navigating alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink-related questions, along with codependency and control concerns.
Practical steps in sessions may include clarifying values, practicing specific ways to talk about hard topics, and crafting short, achievable goals. The first session typically focuses on priorities and a clear next step to try before the next meeting.
How sessions work
How attachment, Gottman, and narrative work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. Online sessions using this frame help identify patterns that show up with partners or family and create small steps to change those patterns.The Gottman method focuses on communication habits and practical skills for handling conflict. In remote sessions this can include role-plays, scripted conversations, and short exercises to practice between meetings to improve how people talk about difficult topics.
Narrative Therapy separates the person from the problem by looking at the stories someone tells about themselves. Online meetings can help rewrite those stories into descriptions that allow different choices and actions at home and work.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as work progresses so the plan stays relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a busy day, take shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid commuting time. Discuss practical needs and preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions are set up to fit everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems, and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style uses attachment-based ideas, the Gottman method, and narrative therapy to address relationship patterns and personal stories in plain, practical terms.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.