Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings 11 years of experience in mental health care in Kentucky.
01About Yolanda
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings 11 years of experience in mental health care in Kentucky. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Leah aims to make the first steps toward change feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Leah keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth. She creates a calm space where people can talk without judgment. Conversations focus on practical ways to cope right now and small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Her background includes a wide range of clinical settings and work with diverse concerns, from addiction and ADHD to career stress and caregiving strain. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to fit each person’s situation and goals. Leah uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
She draws on these approaches to help people notice patterns, learn coping skills, and try new behaviors between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog and can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Leah describes therapy as a team effort - she listens, offers feedback, and helps set next steps based on what matters most to the person in front of her. People who reach out will be guided through a short matching process and then can schedule sessions based on therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 164687 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1104268853 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Yolanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Yolanda names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Yolanda names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Leah Uses Practical Approaches Online
Leah draws on client-centered therapy to shape sessions around each person’s concerns. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters, and helping people feel heard as they decide what to change. It works well for people who need space to sort out feelings and set personal goals.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating issues, and many everyday struggles where changing thoughts and actions can bring relief. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these methods to teach simple attention and breathing strategies that reduce reactivity and support coping in stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Leah will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try different tools, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The work is paced to what the person can manage between sessions and focuses on real-life improvements.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and work through longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or when someone needs flexible timing. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Leah address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, career questions, and related concerns.
How does Leah approach therapy sessions?
She keeps sessions client-centered and practical, combining mindful awareness, cognitive strategies, and solution-focused steps to build coping skills and small changes.
What experience does Leah have?
Leah has 11 years of professional experience working in the mental health and wellness field across a range of clinical settings.
Where is Leah licensed to practice?
Leah holds a Kentucky LPCC credential and practices out of Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with Leah?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients within supported regions.
What formats are used for sessions?
Leah meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
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