Ashley Maag , LPC-MHSP

Ashley Maag is a licensed therapist practicing in Tennessee with four years of professional experience and the LPC-MHSP credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider. She has worked with people facing addictions, trauma, adjustment to disability, anxiety, depression, and related challenges, bringing a calm, supportive presence to each therapeutic relationship.

Ashley prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental setting where clients can express thoughts and feelings honestly. She approaches work with an emphasis on listening, teaching practical skills, and helping clients build strength and resilience. Believing there is courage in asking for help, she focuses on empowering individuals to make meaningful changes and to navigate life transitions with clearer coping strategies and renewed hope.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ashley Maag uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where clients lead the work and feel heard; this approach is especially helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and processing grief or life changes. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change patterns that contribute to stress. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from familiar settings, supporting consistent progress and more convenient participation in therapy.