Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek, LPC

Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She also supports those dealing with trauma, LGBT issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related strain.

She describes a warm, person-focused style in sessions. She listens first and adapts methods to each person's needs. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on building skills that can be used between sessions.

Her approach combines familiar, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered and emotionally focused ideas. She also draws on solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques to help people move forward and make changes that matter to them.

Dr. Pechek holds a doctorate of philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling. She teaches in an online counseling program while offering part-time counseling services. That mix of teaching and practice informs her clear explanations and focus on skill-building.

Sessions may include talking through difficult moments, practicing coping strategies, and setting small, manageable goals. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with collaboration on next steps and homework that fits each person’s life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and managing symptoms like worry or low mood by teaching concrete skills and practice exercises.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes active listening and empathy. The therapist supports each person’s experience, helps clarify goals, and follows the person’s pace so they feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist choose approaches together rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for sessions that follow a normal therapy rhythm. Phone sessions are useful when video isn’t possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to use techniques and homework in real time.