Ashley Johnnies , LCSW

Ashley Johnnies is an Illinois-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience supporting people through challenging life events. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management concerns, and depression, bringing a calm, strengths-focused approach to each therapeutic relationship.

Ashley sees clients as the experts of their own stories and draws on that belief to help them identify existing strengths and practical steps toward change. Her work also extends to relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, and self-esteem struggles, as well as related areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and body image.

Using evidence-informed methods, Ashley aims to create a collaborative space where clients feel supported in exploring goals and building resilience. She recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and offers encouragement and practical tools to help people move forward. Her style centers on empowerment and partnership as clients work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Approaches and online care with Ashley Johnnies

Ashley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. ACT supports people coping with anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of a more engaged life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, anger, and day-to-day coping skills, offering concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals may blend techniques so therapy aligns with what a client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Ashley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from therapists without rearranging daily life, which can be especially helpful for people managing busy routines, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility.