Ashley is extremely caring. I feel she respects me, my issues and my experiences. She’s very professional but also so easy to talk to and engage with. I appreciate her honesty and compassion and that she always makes sure I’m comfortable with therapy. I am the type of person who appreciates homework with therapy and she’s always willing to send me resources and work to do. She’s very supportive and I feel my therapy journey has been life changing.
Ashley Kingston, LCPC
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.
- 4.6 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Ashley. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Montana
Recent reviews
Very helpful and very understanding
More about Ashley
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LCPC
Welcome!
My passion lies in helping people find their authentic selves and to improve their overall well-being. I work with individuals suffering from depression/mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma/abuse (physical, verbal, sexual, and neglect) PTSD, addiction and substance use, self-harming, suicidal ideations, stress, eating disorders, relationship-issues, and grief. I am a national board-certified counselor and a licensed clinical professional counselor in Montana. My education includes a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in addiction from Walden University.
My primary therapy orientation is person-centered, as a therapist should not tell you what to do or try to direct your life. Think of the proverb: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish, and you feed him for life." I will help you learn to solve your own problems, rather than solving them for you. I incorporate some holistic psychotherapy, which fosters wellness by integrating complementary and alternative treatment methods such as, yoga, breathwork, essential oils, and meditation alongside traditional psychotherapy approaches. It has roots in traditional and ancient medicine, as well as non-traditional therapeutic approaches, including energy and spiritual healing. I also use theory and techniques from CBT/TFCBT, DBT, Existential Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, and Solution-Focused Therapy among other modalities.
Additionally, I am certified in providing Telehealth Therapy (THTC).
I look forward to helping you in your journey toward wellness!
My practice hours are 9am-2pm (MST) Monday-Thursday. I generally can respond at least once per morning and once per evening, sometimes more! You can also book a live session with me ahead of time.
Please remember that BetterHelp is not appropriate if you are in crisis or in immediate need of support. If you are thinking about suicide or if you are considering harming yourself or others or if you feel that any other person may be in any danger or if you have any medical emergency, you should immediately call the emergency service number (911 in the US and 999 in the UK) and notify the relevant authorities. Seek immediate in-person assistance. This platform is not designed for use in crisis situations and the counselors cannot provide the assistance required in any of the aforementioned cases. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone right away, or call, text, or chat 988, to be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
UK-Non-emergency: 111, Option 2
24/7 Helpline: 116
Shout: Text "DESERVE" TO 85258
If you are in a situation involving domestic violence or relationship abuse:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233). Call the hotline for crisis intervention and referrals to resources, such as women's shelters.
You can also see the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website at https://ncadv.org/resources to find programs that offer shelter and legal support.
Relationship abuse is about one partner having power & control over the other. This can look like physical violence, controlling who someone can talk to, or even what they wear. Understanding the dynamic of power & control can help you ID abuse.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Ashley Kingston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821764580.
- LCPC · Montana · BBH-LCPC-LIC-50264 · Expires December 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 Kingston
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Ashley is extremely caring. I feel she respects me, my issues and my experiences. She’s very professional but also so easy to talk to and engage with. I appreciate her honesty and compassion and that she always makes sure I’m comfortable with therapy. I am the type of person who appreciates homework with therapy and she’s always willing to send me resources and work to do. She’s very supportive and I feel my therapy journey has been life changing.
Very helpful and very understanding
Ashley is a competent, empathetic and honest therapist. I highly recommend her!
Ashley has been amazing! She's promt, she's easy to visit with, and I feel she really understands my needs and wants through this therapy journey. She focuses on my issues in a respectful and supportive manner. She is very professional and very kind. I appreciate her depth of knowledge and her expertise. Above all she's compassionate. I can't recommend her enough.
Ashley seems to be very in tune with what I am needing and provides good direction
Ashley is a really good listener and what stands out to me is the fact that she remembers things I say - even the small things. This makes me feel really happy. She helps me approach my problems in a reasonable way, and in a way that’s easy to digest and understand. I feel open when talking to her and I genuinely look forward to our meetings each week. I don’t ever feel judged either. I have opened up about some really hard topics which is something I wasn’t able to do with past therapists. I also really like the homework she assigns me, I feel like they’re always on point and help me work on my issues.
Ashley is really awesome! She understands me well and gives me very good tips every time. I have noticed many improvements since I work with her and I always look forward to our sessions :)!
I love having a listener not to judge
She is absolutely amazing.
She is a wonderful therapist, who actively listens and provides helpful recommendations on how to manage anxiety. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to support themselves through therapy.
Very reassuring and sustains positive outlook throughout the therapy
Ashley is a highly skilled, perceptive and warm individual. Her breadth of experience in engaging with a range of issues means that she always responds knowledgeably, and with careful consideration. It is very rare to find a therapist who approaches sessions in a constructive and relaxed manner. Ashley makes her clients feel at ease, and offers the best help in a timely manner. I could not recommend Ashley to those seeking help enough.
Ashley is an amazing listener with a very calm disposition. She really helps to put me at ease while I talk about my struggles. Ashely has a way of helping me truly see my situations in a way that gives me immense clarity; really helping me to better understand myself both inside and outside of our sessions. I typically journal following our sessions and I feel I've uncovered a lot and gained a lot of important perspective.
Great!
Ashley is easy to talk to, listens for meaning instead of words, and gives practical feedback.
Ashley is understanding and easy to talk to. She stops and listens without comment, and reads me well enough to when I need her input. She caring and empathetic and I feel like she knows me so well, even after only 3 appointments thus far.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ashley Kingston offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ashley Kingston 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 Kingston speak?
Ashley Kingston speaks English.
How many years of experience does Ashley Kingston have?
Ashley Kingston has 6 years of experience.
Where is Ashley Kingston licensed to practice?
Ashley Kingston is licensed to practice in Montana.
Does Ashley Kingston accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Ashley Kingston 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 Kingston offer?
Ashley Kingston offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Ashley Kingston?
Ashley Kingston 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 Kingston?
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.