Ashley Becker, LPCC

Ashley Becker is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and the everyday problems that get in the way of functioning. Her work often addresses issues like depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, addictions, and relationship and parenting concerns.

Ashley draws from a person-centered stance, which means she prioritizes the client's goals and listens first. She helps people name what matters to them and then looks at small, practical steps to move forward. Sessions can include problem-solving, skill practice, and checking what works between meetings.

She uses several approaches to tailor care to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clarifying values and taking committed actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness techniques are also part of her toolbox for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Ashley has experience in both hospital inpatient and community outpatient settings, and she has led group therapy for several years. That background informs a practical, steady style that balances structure and warmth. She also emphasizes reducing stigma around mental illness and meeting people where they are.

People who choose Ashley can expect a collaborative approach, gentle accountability, and room for humor. She works with clients to set realistic goals and to find strategies that fit daily life.

How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online

CBT helps people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practice different responses. Online sessions can include teaching, worksheets, and homework between meetings so clients can try new skills at home. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters and taking small actions toward those values while learning to tolerate difficult feelings. It pairs well with exercises and values work that can be reviewed during video or messaging sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration; the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects what is most important. This approach supports building trust and finding the pace that feels right for each person.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, client-centered work, or a mix will best match the client's needs and daily life demands.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and do exercises together, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or send brief updates. These options give flexibility to use the methods that suit scheduling, focus, and comfort.