Therapist profile
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and mindfulness
About Yolanda
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Leah also addresses parenting challenges and other family-related issues that affect everyday life.
Leah uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. She listens to the facts of a situation and helps identify practical steps someone can try between sessions. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what small changes might ease things at home.
Her work draws from client-centered ideas, so people lead the topics that matter most to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are used when short-term tools would help manage strong emotions or create immediate change.
Leah has supported people with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including addiction, ADHD, intimacy issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions. She can also address topics like body image, blended family tensions, and grief over loss.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Leah helps people set realistic goals, practice simple skills, and check progress over time. She speaks English and Tagalog and works from a perspective of steady, practical support for everyday problems.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Leah uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit remote sessions. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings up, which can be done through conversation over distance to help clarify concerns and goals. CBT is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; this often involves setting small experiments and homework that people can do between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she uses to help manage intense feelings and build steady coping skills. Simple breathing, grounding, and awareness practices can be taught and practiced during an online meeting and then used during daily life. Leah aims to collaborate so the approach matches a person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with Leah about scheduling, length of sessions, and what will work best for your routine so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English, Tagalog
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, addiction, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She uses client-centered methods, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to address immediate problems and goals.
How much experience does she have?
Leah has 11 years of professional experience in the mental health and wellness field working with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Kentucky LPCC and provides services from Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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