Yolanda "Leah" Ashton, LPCC

Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in mental health work. She guides people through hard moments with straightforward conversation and practical steps. Leah keeps sessions focused and respectful while helping clients name what matters most to them.

Her approach is down-to-earth and client-centered. She listens first, then helps set goals that fit each person's life. Leah often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different actions. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to keep work concrete and manageable.

Leah helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She also addresses relationship strain, parenting challenges, issues around identity, addiction concerns, sleep and eating struggles, and the fatigue that can come from caregiving. Other areas she supports include chronic illness, body image, life transitions, and career questions.

Sessions move at the client’s pace. Leah emphasizes small, achievable steps and practical skills that can be used between meetings. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about their experiences.

Leah offers services in English and Tagalog and provides several online session formats to fit busy schedules. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

How Leah's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting working relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set goals that feel meaningful in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce distress. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records, and practical homework to use between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, useful for anxiety, stress, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will work with each client to decide which methods match their needs and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as goals evolve. Clients take part in shaping the pace and focus of therapy so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexible ways to connect. Video works well for deeper conversations and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing brief support and check-ins between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy routines while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.