Ashley Donahue, LCPC
Compassionate Illinois LCPC for life transitions
- Anxiety and stress
- Family and relationships
- Trauma informed care
About Ashley Donahue
Ashley Donahue is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked with a broad range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and brings experience addressing trauma, involvement with the foster care system, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and everyday stressors that affect home and work life.
Ashley’s work draws primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), approaches she adapts to each person’s situation. She focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses that understanding to help clients develop practical coping skills and move toward goals that matter to them. Her style is collaborative and individualized - she meets people where they are and builds treatment plans around their unique needs and values.
Ashley values working with families and individuals across diverse backgrounds and life stages, addressing concerns such as relationship challenges, parenting stress, grief, attention difficulties, mood disorders, and life transitions. As an LCPC, she combines evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, goal-focused approach to support clients in managing symptoms, improving relationships, and navigating change.
Ashley’s work draws primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), approaches she adapts to each person’s situation. She focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses that understanding to help clients develop practical coping skills and move toward goals that matter to them. Her style is collaborative and individualized - she meets people where they are and builds treatment plans around their unique needs and values.
Ashley values working with families and individuals across diverse backgrounds and life stages, addressing concerns such as relationship challenges, parenting stress, grief, attention difficulties, mood disorders, and life transitions. As an LCPC, she combines evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, goal-focused approach to support clients in managing symptoms, improving relationships, and navigating change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ashley Donahue have?
Ashley Donahue has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Ashley Donahue a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC. License details are IL LCPC 180011203.
In which languages does Ashley Donahue provide therapy?
Ashley provides therapy in English.
Where is Ashley Donahue located?
Ashley is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Ashley Donahue as my therapist?
You can work with Ashley Donahue through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ashley Donahue work with international clients?
Ashley Donahue does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ashley Donahue cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Ashley commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take committed actions that align with what matters to them. ACT can be useful for managing anxiety, life transitions, grief, and situations where avoidance has become a barrier to living well.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to build coping skills and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. CBT techniques often include structured problem solving, behavioral experiments, and skill-building to change unhelpful patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ashley works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, explore different techniques, and tailor interventions to personal needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps determine which methods fit best over time.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from home or work. These formats support ongoing skill practice, flexible scheduling, and consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists to maintain progress between sessions.