Ashley McNealy approaches our sessions with new insight and perspective. She's straight to the point and is knowledgeable. She makes an effort to relate and keep our sessions productive and helpful.
Ashley McNealy, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Ashley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Ashley. View 9 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Ashley is a QUEEN. she is so amazing and listens to me and truly hears me. she gives me advice that is structured to my concerns and healthy ways to cope and function through any concerns of mine that i vocalize. she is amazing i’d recommend her to anyone.
More about Ashley
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
Hello, my name is Ashley. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in Florida with years of experience as a therapist. I have worked in broad range of concerns including troubled adolescence, anxiety, depression, anger management, bipolar disorder, PTSD, Mild Intellectual Disorder, long term-severe psychosis, gender identity, substance abuse, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, self-esteem. Additionally, I have been working in the field of criminal justice and mental health for over 10+years assisting individuals and families connect with local community agencies who aide with home placements, mentally ill, suicide prevention, and substance abuse treatment.
My counseling style is very collaborative, empathetic, mindful, and client-centered, with a direct and straightforward approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity but most importantly demonstrating compassion for all and being sensitive to the needs of others is a plus for me. As my clients take the first step of therapy with collaborative efforts ensuring step by step process to the finish line, with overcoming different obstacles that life throws at you, no matter what your mental health issues are, my clients are those who are determined to change. “You can do it”
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Ashley McNealy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083287437.
- LMHC · Florida · MH19519 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Ashley McNealy
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Ashley McNealy approaches our sessions with new insight and perspective. She's straight to the point and is knowledgeable. She makes an effort to relate and keep our sessions productive and helpful.
Ashley is a QUEEN. she is so amazing and listens to me and truly hears me. she gives me advice that is structured to my concerns and healthy ways to cope and function through any concerns of mine that i vocalize. she is amazing i’d recommend her to anyone.
Ashley is the Bomb.com our first session I immediately felt comfortable to open up and start my healing process.
Ashley is amazing, supportive, kind and caring, but she tells me the truth, she tells me what I need to hear without beating around the bush.
Awesome, she listens
Ashley is very supportive and kind, I feel comfortable talking to her about anything and everything going on in my life. She offers encouragement and support and I’ll always appreciate that about her.
It is so refreshing to have a therapist with relative history and perspective
Ashley is a very easy person to talk to. In our first session she made me feel very supported and that she empathize with what was going on in my life. Rather than offering options on what I was doing wrong she gave me tools to progress and keep me out of dark places which I really appreciate. 5 stars
An excellent listener who gives you the facts straight when you need to hear them. I can open up cry and let it out but end up laughing and feeling positive by the end of a chat. So far a great experience, looking forward to continuing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ashley McNealy offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ashley McNealy works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Ashley McNealy speak?
Ashley McNealy speaks English.
How many years of experience does Ashley McNealy have?
Ashley McNealy has 8 years of experience.
Where is Ashley McNealy licensed to practice?
Ashley McNealy is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Ashley McNealy accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Ashley McNealy accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Ashley McNealy offer?
Ashley McNealy offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Ashley McNealy?
Ashley McNealy can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Ashley McNealy?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.