- Thought patterns
- Habit building
- Values and meaning
About Ashley
Ashley McGarity is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping adults manage everyday worries and habits that get in the way of daily life. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and relationship or parenting strain. Her approach emphasizes practical skills and clearer thinking rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Ashley uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. She blends that with client-centered and attachment-based work to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. She also draws on existential ideas to help clients clarify values and find more meaning in day-to-day life.
In sessions she helps people build routines, practice communication and set boundaries that fit their real lives. She focuses on habits and thought patterns - small changes that add up to calmer days and steadier relationships. Her style aims to be straightforward and respectful of each person's individuality.
Ashley has five years of experience as an LMHC practicing in Florida. She often helps clients who struggle with focus, emotional regulation, and anxiety tied to attention difficulties, along with broader concerns such as low self-esteem and life transitions. She encourages clients to take an active role in shaping therapy so the work stays useful outside the session.
People who choose her can expect collaborative sessions that mix skill-building, self-reflection, and practical habit changes. If someone wants help sorting through thoughts and everyday habits, she offers a focused, person-centered way to get started.
Ashley uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. She blends that with client-centered and attachment-based work to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. She also draws on existential ideas to help clients clarify values and find more meaning in day-to-day life.
In sessions she helps people build routines, practice communication and set boundaries that fit their real lives. She focuses on habits and thought patterns - small changes that add up to calmer days and steadier relationships. Her style aims to be straightforward and respectful of each person's individuality.
Ashley has five years of experience as an LMHC practicing in Florida. She often helps clients who struggle with focus, emotional regulation, and anxiety tied to attention difficulties, along with broader concerns such as low self-esteem and life transitions. She encourages clients to take an active role in shaping therapy so the work stays useful outside the session.
People who choose her can expect collaborative sessions that mix skill-building, self-reflection, and practical habit changes. If someone wants help sorting through thoughts and everyday habits, she offers a focused, person-centered way to get started.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online work
Ashley draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying patterns in thinking and practicing new habits so daily life feels more manageable. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and communicating, which can be useful for people struggling with relationship or trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then blend methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on skill practice, exploring values, or improving relationship patterns.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Online work can support practicing skills between sessions and applying new habits in real life, with the therapist guiding adjustments as needed.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ashley commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and attachment-based approaches to change thought patterns and daily habits.
What is her professional background?
Ashley has five years of clinical experience helping adults with attention difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, and relationship issues.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.