Ashley Cloud , LPC, LMHC

Ashley Cloud works 3 AM - 11 AM CST, so prospective clients should ensure their schedules align with these hours. She supports people who feel trapped by repeating negative thoughts, intense emotions, or unhelpful behavior patterns and who want to cultivate more meaning and joy in daily life. Ashley aims to help others develop self-compassion, practical skills for managing life stressors, and confidence in their own resilience.

Ashley believes therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Her practice is grounded in behavioral approaches, yet she tailors interventions to fit each person’s needs and goals. She draws from multiple theories to create a personalized plan that helps people move toward greater balance and well-being.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), credentials that indicate state authorization to practice professional counseling. Ashley has worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over five years and is professionally trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Her training and experience inform a practical, compassionate approach aimed at helping people navigate change and recovery.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Ashley commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's values and pace. This method helps people explore their thoughts and emotions while building self-compassion and personal insight.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and for building coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is another area of her training, aimed at addressing the effects of traumatic experiences by teaching skills to process and reduce the impact of trauma-related thoughts and reactions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Ashley works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.

Online therapy with Ashley can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support, fit sessions into a busy life, and continue care from wherever a person is located within the allowed service area.