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01About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Mitich draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She is an Illinois LCPC with 14 years of professional experience.
She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use right away. She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions center on listening first, then experimenting with new ways of relating and telling difficult parts of that story.
Background and approach
Small, steady changes are emphasized over quick fixes. In relationship-focused work she uses Gottman ideas to improve communication and reduce conflict. For attachment issues she explores patterns that formed early and how they show up now.
Narrative Therapy is used to separate people from overwhelming problems and find new possibilities for action. Her background includes helping people with trauma, grief, parenting stress, career transitions, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those navigating ADHD, codependency, blended family dynamics, and the complexities of alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.
Sessions can be conversational and practical. Typical steps include identifying a problem, trying a small change between sessions, and reviewing what worked. The goal is clearer choices and more satisfying connections in everyday life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.010649 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1932414026 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ashley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Ashley names
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04Online support
Attachment and Narrative Work Online
The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict in close relationships. It uses practical exercises to change how partners talk and solve problems, which can help people who struggle with arguing, trust, or closeness.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships. It helps people recognize familiar responses to stress and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.
Narrative Therapy treats problems as separate from the person and helps rewrite the way someone talks about issues. This can reduce shame and open up new options for handling hard situations like grief, trauma, or life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, and career or coaching concerns.
What is the therapist's style and approach?
The approach blends Attachment-Based Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy. Sessions tend to be collaborative, practical, and focused on small changes that make everyday life easier.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Ashley Mitich has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of relationship, mood, and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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