Ashley Gaines - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience

About Ashley Gaines

I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Licenses

LPC

PC012120

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

6 Reviews

“Sweet, easy to talk to, always on time, super helpful anytime I need the help.”

“Ashley is a fantastic listener. She helps get to the root of the issue, offers great advice, work through things and provides me with resources that have been beneficial. She is also flexible with scheduling and works to find a time suitable for both of us.”

“She is really easy to relate too. Very open. Talks about herself to make you feel comfortable”

“Ashley is wonderful! She is personable, honest, and understanding. She is patient, takes her time and listens intently. I would highly recommend Ashley!”

“Ashley is great! Wonderful listener, very knowledgeable and caring.”

“I recently started my sessions with Ashley, and she has been truly phenomenal. She's attentive and understanding. I can tell she genuinely wants to help me cope with things I'm going through.”

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