Ashley Brinkman, LPCC - Therapist in Minnesota

About Ashley

Ashley Brinkman is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in Minnesota. She brings six years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with relationships and self-esteem. Ashley works with clients on practical goals and everyday problems, focusing on clear steps and honest conversation.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making small changes that add up. Before sessions focus on technique, Ashley listens to what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

She tailors conversations and plans to fit individual needs rather than using one-size-fits-all methods. In session she guides clients through tools and exercises that target symptoms and build coping skills. Ashley uses approaches grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Those methods show clients how to notice thoughts, make values-based choices, and change unhelpful patterns. She also addresses concerns like trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and OCD-related symptoms with practical strategies. Many sessions include working on communication, forgiveness, and problem-solving around blended family challenges and career stress.

Ashley also supports people dealing with pregnancy and childbirth transitions, social anxiety, and identity-related concerns such as self-love and women’s issues. Her intent is to treat each person with respect and sensitivity while setting achievable steps forward. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress, helping clients build tools they can use outside of session.

Therapeutic tools and online access

Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable parts. CBT teaches practical techniques for changing thoughts and actions that maintain problems like panic, obsessive thinking, or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These formats let people connect from home, fit conversations into busy days, and use shorter check-ins when that suits their needs. The variety of options aims to make it easier to maintain steady progress while balancing life commitments.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ashley help with?

Ashley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also works with trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is direct, compassionate, and practical. Sessions focus on concrete tools, values-driven choices, and steps that clients can use between appointments.

What is her professional background?

Ashley is a licensed professional clinical counselor with six years of experience working with a variety of mental health concerns. She blends structured techniques with individualized planning.

Where is she licensed and based?

She practices in Minnesota and holds the credential MN LPCC 4730 as listed in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Minnesota
Languages: English

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