Erica Ashley, LPC
Licensed counselor focused on family and resilience
- Family and parenting
- Anxiety and mood
- Trauma and recovery
About Erica Ashley
Erica Ashley, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), practices in Louisiana and brings 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, family difficulties, anger management concerns, co-occurring conditions, and addiction, helping them find practical strategies and renewed purpose.
Her approach is rooted in unconditional positive regard and a strength-based perspective that emphasizes empowerment. Erica centers care around each person’s strengths and goals, using holistic methods that consider mind, body, and spirit when designing interventions tailored to the individual. As a licensed counselor she prioritizes respect, compassion, and genuine concern while helping clients identify clear, achievable steps forward.
Erica values the therapeutic relationship and recognizes that trust and rapport develop over time. She strives to maintain a judgment-free space where people can be themselves while collaborating to set goals and explore solutions. Her work spans stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addictions, and coping with life changes.
In addition to core specialties, Erica addresses blended family dynamics, body image, communication and family problems, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, panic disorder, personality concerns, phobias, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues. She is accepting new clients and offers a supportive, client-centered path toward meaningful change.
Her approach is rooted in unconditional positive regard and a strength-based perspective that emphasizes empowerment. Erica centers care around each person’s strengths and goals, using holistic methods that consider mind, body, and spirit when designing interventions tailored to the individual. As a licensed counselor she prioritizes respect, compassion, and genuine concern while helping clients identify clear, achievable steps forward.
Erica values the therapeutic relationship and recognizes that trust and rapport develop over time. She strives to maintain a judgment-free space where people can be themselves while collaborating to set goals and explore solutions. Her work spans stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addictions, and coping with life changes.
In addition to core specialties, Erica addresses blended family dynamics, body image, communication and family problems, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, panic disorder, personality concerns, phobias, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues. She is accepting new clients and offers a supportive, client-centered path toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erica Ashley have?
Erica Ashley has 20 years of experience.
Is Erica Ashley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: LA LPC 6805.
In which languages does Erica Ashley provide therapy?
Erica Ashley provides therapy in English.
Where is Erica Ashley located?
Erica Ashley is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Erica Ashley as my therapist?
You can work with Erica Ashley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erica Ashley work with international clients?
Erica Ashley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erica Ashley 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 for online care and growth
Erica Ashley uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment that honors each person’s experience and priorities. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can identify their own goals and build on existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues and emphasizes practical skills and problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that are useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erica works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time to find what fits best. Licensed professionals and therapists can combine these approaches to tailor treatment to each individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care. For many people, remote options increase access and convenience while still allowing meaningful therapeutic progress with a licensed professional.