Ashley Craige , LPC

Ashley Craige is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with more than 10 years of experience supporting adolescents ages 12-18 and adults 18 and older. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Mobile, and she also carries certifications related to substance use treatment and clinical supervision. As a certified alcohol and drug counselor she has provided targeted care for people facing substance use concerns, and as an approved clinical supervisor she has guided and trained other therapists entering the field.

Ashley has delivered services across outpatient clinics, school-based programs, and residential settings, bringing practical experience with stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, and related challenges. Her clinical focus includes support for relationship issues, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and women's issues, along with work on drug and alcohol addiction and self-love.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that individuals are the experts of their own stories and already possess resources to work through challenges. Ashley frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and positions herself as a steady, supportive partner in the process of moving toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ashley Craige uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and identify their own goals; this approach helps with building self-esteem, improving relationships, and coping with life transitions. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, which is effective for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Additionally, Motivational Interviewing is used to support clients who are ambivalent about change, particularly in work around substance use and recovery, by strengthening personal motivation and commitment to goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ashley works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they tailor a plan that draws from these methods to best support progress. The therapist-client relationship guides which techniques are emphasized over time.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied routines and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, access support during transitions, and engage in therapy in ways that match their daily life.