- Client-centered focus
- Anxiety and trauma
- Grief and self-esteem
About Ashley
Ashley Farrens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with ten years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for people to talk about what matters most to them.
Ashley focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. She also addresses compassion fatigue, social anxiety, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Parents and caregivers should note the profile lists these areas without specifying particular age groups.
In sessions she adapts the conversation and the plan to fit each person's needs. That can mean short practical strategies one week and deeper, open conversation another week. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and on Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness approaches when useful to teach skills and shift unhelpful patterns.
Ashley describes her role as supportive and empowering, helping people take the first steps toward change. She listens without judgment and works collaboratively to set goals. The work is paced to what the client can handle.
She is licensed in Missouri as an LPC. People who prefer English-language sessions will find that language supported. If you are thinking about beginning therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.
How client-centered and skill-based approaches work online
Ashley combines Client-Centered Therapy with skill-based methods to meet practical needs and deeper concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person and following their lead, which helps when someone needs a calm, listening space to process emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, stress, and social fears. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and build tolerance for difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel most useful, and may blend styles over time based on goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps the work stay practical and tailored to each person.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for sessions that focus on practicing skills between in-person commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt both conversational, person-led sessions and structured skills work to an online setting, helping therapy feel manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is primarily person-centered, meaning the therapist follows the client's lead and emphasizes respectful, empathetic listening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques are also used when they fit the client's goals.
What is Ashley Farrens' experience working as a therapist?
She has ten years of professional experience providing counseling and support for a range of concerns. That background informs a practical, adaptable way of working with people.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as MO LPC, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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