Ashley Kingston, LCPC
Compassionate online counseling for meaningful change
- Person-centered support
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and DBT skills
About Ashley Kingston
Ashley Kingston is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an addiction concentration from Walden University. She is passionate about helping adults reconnect with their authentic selves and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Her work supports clients navigating concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma including abuse, disordered eating, grief, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and major life transitions. She also has experience working with mood and personality disorders, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Her style is primarily person-centered, with therapy framed as a collaborative and empowering process grounded in respect, compassion, and practical support. Ashley integrates relational and attachment-based work with evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), existential therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and solution-focused strategies. When it fits a client’s preferences and comfort, she may also incorporate holistic tools such as breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and grounding to help clients better understand body cues, strengthen intuition, and rebuild trust in their inner voice.
Ashley is certified in Telehealth Therapy (THTC) and provides online counseling. Her availability is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MST). She typically responds to messages at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, and often more frequently when possible. Clients are also welcome to schedule live audio or live chat sessions in advance. She does not offer video sessions, with the intention of creating a comfortable, flexible, and accessible space for reflection and open sharing.
Her style is primarily person-centered, with therapy framed as a collaborative and empowering process grounded in respect, compassion, and practical support. Ashley integrates relational and attachment-based work with evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), existential therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and solution-focused strategies. When it fits a client’s preferences and comfort, she may also incorporate holistic tools such as breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and grounding to help clients better understand body cues, strengthen intuition, and rebuild trust in their inner voice.
Ashley is certified in Telehealth Therapy (THTC) and provides online counseling. Her availability is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MST). She typically responds to messages at least twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, and often more frequently when possible. Clients are also welcome to schedule live audio or live chat sessions in advance. She does not offer video sessions, with the intention of creating a comfortable, flexible, and accessible space for reflection and open sharing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ashley Kingston have?
Ashley Kingston has 6 years of experience working with clients.
Is Ashley Kingston a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ashley Kingston is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). Her Montana license is listed as MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50264.
In which languages does Ashley Kingston provide therapy?
Ashley Kingston provides therapy in English.
Where is Ashley Kingston located?
Ashley Kingston is located in Montana.
How can I work with Ashley Kingston as my therapist?
You can work with Ashley Kingston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ashley Kingston work with international clients?
Yes. Ashley Kingston works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ashley Kingston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapy with Grounded, Evidence-Based Approaches
Ashley Kingston draws from several therapy models to support adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and major life changes. In Client-Centered Therapy, the focus is on creating a supportive, collaborative space where the client’s values and lived experience guide the work, helping build clarity, self-trust, and momentum toward change.She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and experiment with practical strategies to shift feelings and day-to-day behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, especially during high-stress periods or when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Ashley works collaboratively to tailor sessions to each client’s goals, needs, and preferences. The pace and focus can be adjusted over time as priorities become clearer and new skills are practiced.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This format can reduce barriers like travel time and scheduling constraints while still offering structured sessions and ongoing connection between appointments.