Erica Ashley, LPC - Therapist in Louisiana

About Erica

Erica Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana with two decades of clinical experience. She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes respect, empathy, and the client’s existing strengths. Erica focuses on practical goal-setting and clear steps so parents can see what to try between sessions.

Her work often addresses family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and addiction. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, relationship problems, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Erica pays attention to blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and communication problems as part of family work. Erica blends several methods to meet each person where they are. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotional regulation and impulsivity. She may also use EMDR for trauma and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Sessions are shaped around what the person or parent wants to accomplish.

Erica describes her stance as strength-based and holistic, considering mind, body, and spirit while keeping goals practical. She aims to build trust and a nonjudgmental space so people can speak honestly about hard topics. Parents looking for support with family challenges, parenting strategies, or managing stress can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning.

Erica helps translate concerns into clear steps that fit daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Erica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving relationships.

She approaches choosing methods collaboratively. The first sessions focus on understanding a person’s goals and daily life. Together they decide which approach or combination of techniques fits best and adjust plans as needed based on progress and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy family routines. These options let parents and individuals pick a format that works for them on a given day, whether they prefer face-to-face video or brief check-ins by text. The variety supports flexibility, continuity of care, and regular practice of new skills between sessions.

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.

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?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, and a range of family and relationship issues including parenting and blended family dynamics.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and strength-based. She focuses on respect, empathy, and practical goal-setting to help people find steps they can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Erica has 20 years of counseling experience working with a variety of concerns and family-related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, license LA LPC 6805, and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How does pricing and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use 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 according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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