Ashley Johnnies , LCSW

Ashley Johnnies is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience based in Illinois. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and parenting challenges. Ashley approaches work with a straightforward, respectful manner and centers each conversation on the person's own experience and strengths.

She believes people already hold knowledge about their lives and that therapy is a place to build on that. Sessions are collaborative and practical. Ashley aims to help people identify small, doable steps that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Ashley uses a mix of evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. She adapts her approach to the problem at hand and the client's preferences rather than relying on a single method.

The work often includes learning clearer ways to communicate, developing skills to manage intense emotions, and practicing strategies to shift unhelpful thought patterns. For parenting and family concerns she focuses on improving communication, setting realistic boundaries, and easing caregiver stress.

People looking for support with women's issues may find Ashley's focus areas relevant. She offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for convenience.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior through practical exercises and homework. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood shifts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then combine or try approaches to find the best fit. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to real-life needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation from anywhere with sufficient bandwidth. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is not convenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to use approaches like ACT, CBT, and DBT in practical, real-world ways.