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Ashley Johnnies, LCSW

Compassionate Illinois LCSW for trauma and anxiety
  • Strengths-based support
  • Trauma and anxiety care
  • Video phone text sessions

About Ashley Johnnies

Ashley Johnnies is licensed in Illinois and holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license for clinicians trained to provide therapy and clinical social work services.

Ashley has five years of experience working with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management concerns, and depression. She approaches each person with respect for their lived experience, believing that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet life challenges.

Her style emphasizes courage and collaboration - acknowledging that seeking greater fulfillment and wellbeing takes bravery and that the first steps toward change are meaningful. Ashley focuses on supporting and empowering clients as they explore goals, develop new skills, and work toward more satisfying relationships and emotional balance.

Clients can expect a strengths-focused, empathetic approach that centers their priorities while drawing on evidence-informed methods to address stress, mood, trauma-related concerns, and difficulties with anger and coping.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ashley Johnnies have?

Ashley Johnnies has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Ashley Johnnies a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ashley Johnnies holds the LCSW credential. License details: IL LCSW 149029178.

In which languages does Ashley Johnnies provide therapy?

Ashley Johnnies provides therapy in English.

Where is Ashley Johnnies located?

Ashley Johnnies is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Ashley Johnnies as my therapist?

Clients can work with Ashley Johnnies through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ashley Johnnies work with international clients?

Ashley Johnnies does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ashley Johnnies cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. Current details are available by clicking the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ashley often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as core methods in her work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed actions in the face of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that limit daily functioning. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Ashley works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what is most helpful and adjust techniques over time to support progress and resilience.

Online therapy with Ashley can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue care in ways that integrate more smoothly into everyday life.

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