Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Velasquez offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or big life changes. She focuses on building confidence and practical skills so clients can manage mood shifts and daily challenges more easily.
She uses clear, hands-on techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she helps people notice thought patterns, try small changes, and practice new ways of responding to stress and difficult emotions.
Background and approach
With 12 years of clinical experience and an MD degree, she brings steady guidance and a focus on usable tools. Her work often addresses depression, self-esteem struggles, career strain, and issues related to relationships and family dynamics. She also supports people facing specific concerns like bipolar mood patterns, body image, communication problems, and workplace stress.
She helps clients weigh options, set realistic goals, and track progress between meetings. Dr. Velasquez conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients.
People meet with her by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging depending on what fits their life. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the available times. Her style is collaborative and practical.
She frames clients as the experts in their lives and focuses on small, steady steps toward clearer thinking and calmer reactions.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ashley's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ashley lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions this looks like talking through a problem, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing alternative responses between meetings to reduce anger and anxiety.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice emotions and bodily reactions without reacting immediately. Online exercises and short practices can be used between appointments to build calmer responses to stress and heightened mood states.
Motivational Interviewing helps clarify personal goals and strengthens reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unmotivated about improving relationships, work performance, or emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Goals and techniques are reviewed and adjusted as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick problem solving, and ongoing support between scheduled visits. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What problems does she commonly help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include self-esteem, career stress, relationship and family concerns, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors, trying small changes, and using mindfulness to manage emotions.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of professional experience and holds an MD degree. That experience informs her steady, goal-focused approach to care.
Where is she based and what is her credential?
She is based in Maryland and is listed with the credential MD Psychologist. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people in other countries.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.