- Guilt and shame
- Self-esteem work
- Life transitions
About Ashley
Ashley Ciminski is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Utah with three years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Ashley also focuses on guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions straightforward. Conversations tend to focus on what feels overwhelming now and on small, practical steps to manage symptoms. She helps clients recognize patterns that feed guilt and shame and practices ways to respond differently to those feelings.
In sessions she supports skill building for emotion regulation and coping with change. That can include learning breathing and grounding practices, trying new ways of talking to yourself, and breaking big problems into manageable tasks. Ashley aims to make treatment clear and usable between appointments.
She helps people work through the effects of trauma and post-traumatic stress by combining practical tools with careful pacing. For someone carrying long-standing shame, the work often begins with identifying moments that trigger self-blame and then testing kinder, more accurate explanations.
Ashley encourages clients to define what matters to them and to practice behaviors that reflect those values. To start, readers are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques work in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to Ashley's practice. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality, which helps with anxiety, guilt, and shame. Behavioral strategies break larger goals into small actions to rebuild confidence and adjust daily routines.Trauma-informed methods emphasize pacing and stabilization. That means starting with skills to manage distress and gradually addressing traumatic memories when the client feels ready. These approaches are useful for post-traumatic stress and long-standing trauma responses.
Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. Ashley will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress and new priorities appear, and sessions include time to review what is or is not helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to appointments. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent while practicing new skills in their daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice triggers for guilt and shame and practice different responses. The work focuses on practical steps to reduce self-blame and build kinder self-talk.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LCMHC working with adults on anxiety, trauma, and life changes. That experience informs her straightforward, skills-focused sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LCMHC licensed in Utah and provides services based from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.