Bernard Ashlock , LCPC

Bernard Ashlock is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with 23 years of clinical experience. He brings a broad background that includes roles in a crisis stabilization hospital and clinic, private practice, and a medical hospital, and he has served as an adjunct professor at two different colleges. He works with senior adults, adults, adolescents, and children in both group and individual formats, drawing on experience across settings to tailor care to each person.

His work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues as well as blended family dynamics. Bernard is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and he recently became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional, a credential that reflects additional training in trauma-informed care.

Bernard approaches therapy with the view that individuals often hold the answers to their own concerns, even when those answers are hidden by pain or past wounds. He partners with clients through guided reflection and practical strategies to help uncover solutions and move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients' strengths and goals, using brief, goal-oriented conversations to build on what is already working and create concrete steps toward change. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to address the effects of traumatic experiences and to support emotional regulation and healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bernard works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match individual needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative assessment guides treatment planning and allows for adjustments over time.

Online therapy with Bernard includes options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These formats support ongoing work between sessions and make it easier for people to access consistent care from their home or another convenient location.