- Anxiety and stress
- Practical tools
- Compassionate care
About Ashley
Ashley Brinkman is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with six years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and depression. Ashley aims to make the first steps toward change feel practical and doable.
Her work is straightforward and respectful. Sessions focus on everyday problems and small, measurable steps people can try between meetings. She adapts conversations and plans to what each person actually needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.
Ashley uses approaches that encourage action and thought work to reduce painful patterns. She helps clients notice what matters to them, name unhelpful thinking, and practice new behaviors. These methods are often used with concerns like panic, obsessive thoughts, trauma, and social anxiety.
People bring a wide range of struggles, including anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, life transitions, and challenges around intimacy or blended family dynamics. Ashley also addresses pregnancy and childbirth related stress, forgiveness work, and issues tied to narcissistic relationships.
Her style is compassionate and practical. She emphasizes collaboration, so clients leave with clear next steps. The goal is steady progress toward a more manageable and meaningful life.
How ACT and CBT inform online therapy
Ashley integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into practical treatment plans. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. That choice may shift over time as new needs and progress appear, and she adjusts plans based on feedback and results.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session options before booking since session formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online work for fitting therapy into busy schedules, shortening travel time, and allowing focused check-ins between responsibilities. Online sessions can make it easier to try consistent skill practice and maintain momentum between appointments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and related concerns. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the issues she focuses on.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, emphasizing clear steps and real-life skills. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a strict script.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional counseling experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges. That background informs how she helps people set achievable goals.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.