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Ashley Thornton, 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 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Ashley has been a tremendous help to have in my corner as I am navigating my own self-love journey. Each week has been productive because we have such a great energy together. She encourages you to put yourself first and gives you the tools and focus to achieve the goals you set out for therapy. I’m glad to have her as my therapist and can’t wait to reach more goals with her in my corner!

Reviewed November 2024

Ashley Thornton is an amazing therapist! She is a great listener, helps me through my issues, and comes up with solutions that are achievable and helpful. I also love that she respects my personal values and opinions, but also challenges me to get out of my comfort zone. I would highly recommend Ashley!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Ashley

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Hello, nice to meet you. I look forward to talking with you. A little information about my personality is I am bouncy, bubbly, honest, and to the point. I believe we all need a encouragement in our lives to help us in a tough time. “Believe you can and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt. I am licensed in Florida with 4

years of professional work experience.” working with crisis, disasters, youth, teens, family, and adults. Prior to that, I did case management to help stabilize families and individuals who are in need with community resources. I also worked 10 years in law enforcement as a housing deputy and have experience with trauma and first responder burnout. I like helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Depression Compassion fatigue LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Emptiness Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Ashley Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811538028.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH20883 · 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Ashley Thornton

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Recommend Helpful Caring Easy Guidance Listens Safe Understanding

Ashley has been a tremendous help to have in my corner as I am navigating my own self-love journey. Each week has been productive because we have such a great energy together. She encourages you to put yourself first and gives you the tools and focus to achieve the goals you set out for therapy. I’m glad to have her as my therapist and can’t wait to reach more goals with her in my corner!

Reviewed November 2024

Ashley Thornton is an amazing therapist! She is a great listener, helps me through my issues, and comes up with solutions that are achievable and helpful. I also love that she respects my personal values and opinions, but also challenges me to get out of my comfort zone. I would highly recommend Ashley!

Reviewed November 2024

Ashley Thornton is just what I needed . I had to go through some before I found her . You need someone who is dialed in and she is that .

Reviewed September 2024

Ashley is very responsive and respectful towards me. I appreciate her advice and seem to be making good progress under her guidance.

Reviewed September 2024

Ashley listens and recommends a variety of tools to help after our conversations. She also gives homework. She is pleasant to talk to.

Reviewed September 2024

Ashley saved me in a lot of ways. I'm grateful to have her as my therapist. She's honest, funny, caring, and works with you to gather your thoughts and put them into perspective.

Reviewed January 2024

Ashley thorton is very kind and very aware of my needs in therapy. I look forward to are sessions because I feel better and solutions for me to figure out for myself are talked about. Thank you Ashley ❤️

Reviewed January 2024

Very caring and understanding! She mentioned 3 words to me that changed my life during my 1st session! Thanks Ashley —Greatly Appreciate YOU!!

Reviewed December 2023

Professional and excellent listener. Gave me a different perspective on the way I view things !! Great help

Reviewed September 2023

Ashley is very attentive and easy to talk to and has real life input that I think is lacking in therapist now a days.

Reviewed September 2023

She is an amazing listener and gives great perspective! Highly recommend ! :)

Reviewed August 2023

Ashley is patient and helpful. I recommend. Thanks Ashley

Reviewed July 2023

She is amazing. Very sweet and does her best to listen and provide advice to whatever your problems are

Reviewed February 2023

Ashley is super friendly and helpful. She makes it very easy to follow and provides a very safe place to open up about anything. She’s also honest and kind.

Reviewed April 2023

Smart, insightful and compassionate.

Reviewed January 2023

I looked for a therapist in my area and couldn't find one when I most needed it. My daughter found Betterhelp and immediately was matched with Ashley Thornton. I have had two sessions with her, and she has made a great difference with me. She is understanding, very knowledgeable and completely understands my needs. I am very blessed to have been matched with her she is absolutely the best. I feel very blessed to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed December 2022

Ashley Thornton is awesome timely responsive and gave me tools advice and recommendations that I could implement immediately. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

Thank you for listening and your guidance

Reviewed November 2022

She’s amazing! She’s funny and kind and genuine and I appreciate how she speaks to me with such candor and wit! She’s the best part of my day!

Reviewed November 2022

Ashley has been a guiding light for me as I realize some truths. She’s patient, and focused not only on the “what”, but the “why” and how to move forward. My toolbox gets fuller each session and I am glad I have her.

Reviewed November 2022

My experiences with Ashley has been extremely positive, I feel like she not only hears me, she listens, she has the insight to not only support me but, see things in the way I’ve never viewed them. She is my safe space and I am so blessed to have found her. I have felt more whole talking to her, which I haven’t felt in a while. She is worth so much to me and I value her perspectives and therapy.

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful listener and offers practical solutions.

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ashley Thornton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ashley Thornton 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 Thornton speak?

Ashley Thornton speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ashley Thornton have?

Ashley Thornton has 6 years of experience.

Where is Ashley Thornton licensed to practice?

Ashley Thornton is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Ashley Thornton accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Ashley Thornton 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 Thornton offer?

Ashley Thornton offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Ashley Thornton?

Ashley Thornton 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 Thornton?

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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