Ashley Donahue, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Ashley

Ashley Donahue is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help families and individuals. She combines practical skills with clear conversation so parents and caregivers can manage stress, sleep problems, anger, and relationship struggles. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on daily life changes and parenting needs.

Ashley draws on 12 years of experience working across a wide age range and many life situations.

Background and approach

She pays attention to how thoughts and actions interact, and teaches simple techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Sessions often include short exercises to practice between meetings. She has supported work around trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Family dynamics, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and family of origin concerns are common topics in her practice. Ashley also addresses challenges such as isolation, impulsivity, and hoarding when they affect home life. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.

She listens first, then helps clients pick one or two manageable goals. Progress is tracked through small, concrete steps rather than abstract promises. Ashley provides sessions in English and works with a range of adult and youth issues tied to parenting and family life.

To get started clients follow a short matching process and schedule sessions based on availability.

Online approaches that fit family life

Ashley commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult, which can help with parenting stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest methods to try. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits the family schedule and needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That range lets parents and caregivers pick what works between school runs, work, and household responsibilities. It also makes it easier to practice new skills in real life and check in between live meetings when needed.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, sleep issues, anger, and related family struggles.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills and change patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a broad range of ages and life situations.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, license number IL LCPC 180011203.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and getting started handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Depression

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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