Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek, LPC - Therapist in Colorado

About Ashley

Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado. She brings 15 years of counseling experience and offers part-time services that include individual, child, and family work.

Parents often find her practical and straightforward when they are worried about relationships, parenting, stress, anxiety, or changes in the family. She also supports concerns such as depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD. Dr.

Pechek takes a direct and adaptable approach in sessions.

Background and approach

She listens first and then uses methods that fit each family's needs. Her training includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling, and she also teaches in an online counseling program. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and emotion-focused techniques.

That combination helps parents and caregivers manage feelings, solve problems, and change patterns that get in the way of family life. She also uses solution-focused ideas to set practical goals and trauma-aware strategies when past hurts are part of the story. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal oriented.

The therapist works to make sure each person feels heard and understood before trying new tools or exercises. This often includes small, doable steps families can use between visits. Dr.

Pechek aims to meet people where they are and supports clients as they work toward clearer communication and healthier routines. She welcomes questions about how therapy could fit into a family’s life and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches that work online for families

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist creates a space where parents and children can speak without judgment, which helps people feel understood and more willing to try changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name emotions and repair connection, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the family about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether to use one method, mix techniques, or try a different path as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Families can schedule sessions around school and work, use short messages to get coaching between meetings, or do longer conversations by video when more interaction is needed. This range of formats can make it easier to keep consistent progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports a wide range of issues including relationship and family difficulties, parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, anger, career concerns, LGBT issues, and compassion fatigue. Veteran and armed forces matters and self-harm are also listed focus areas.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a warm, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions blend practical steps with emotional work so families can make small changes that add up.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings and also teaches in an online counseling program.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Colorado license CO LPC 0005779 and practices in Colorado.

In what language are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Colorado
Languages: English

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