- Client-centered approach
- Focus on sleep and rest
- English and Tagalog
About Yolanda
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in mental health. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and sleep concerns. Leah tries to make the first step feel manageable and humane for anyone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Leah aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters most to them. She listens closely and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions move at a steady, respectful pace so clients can try new ways of coping between appointments.
Her approach pulls from several evidence-informed methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices. That means conversations focus on current problems, practical skills, and noticing patterns of thought and behavior. Leah also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps when a client wants concrete short-term goals.
Leah has experience across a wide range of concerns, from relationship and parenting stress to addictions, ADHD, and career questions. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image, and issues related to aging. Her background includes helping people process trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Leah speaks English and Tagalog. She emphasizes collaborative planning so each person can shape the work to fit their life and priorities. To begin, she asks clients to identify one or two immediate goals and then builds from there.
How Leah Uses Talk and Skills Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set goals that matter to them. This approach can help someone build trust and find their own solutions to sleep, relationship, or life stressors.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and sleep. Leah can guide practical steps like changing bedtime routines, testing unhelpful beliefs, and trying small behavior changes to improve rest and daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Leah works collaboratively to choose methods that match a client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She adjusts pace and tools over time so the work feels useful rather than overwhelming.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. If a quieter setting or lower bandwidth is preferable, those options can shape how a session is scheduled and organized.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leah address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep difficulties, and related issues like ADHD, addictions, and relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Leah uses a calm, client-centered style that combines practical skills with mindful awareness and goal-focused conversation.
What is her professional background?
Leah has 11 years of experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed for Leah?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are supported for your appointments.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.