Ashley Johnnies , LCSW

Ashley Johnnies is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression, guiding them through challenges with patience and practical support.

Ashley holds a strengths-based view that clients are the experts of their own stories. She focuses on identifying personal resources and building on those strengths to help clients move toward greater wellbeing. Seeking change takes courage, and she aims to create a supportive space that empowers each person to take the steps they choose.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients set realistic goals and develop strategies that fit their lives. Whether addressing heightened stress, processing difficult experiences, or managing mood and relationships, Ashley offers steady encouragement and clear guidance as clients work toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches Ashley Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Ashley often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward values-driven goals. ACT emphasizes willingness to experience emotions without letting them dictate actions, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and ongoing stress.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Throughout therapy Ashley maintains a client-centered stance, prioritizing the person’s perspective and working at a pace that feels right for them. Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and she collaborates with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Ashley provides flexible options that fit varied schedules and life demands. Online sessions can make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while keeping therapy adaptable to each client’s routine and commitments.