What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Ashley Thomas
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Therapy
Bipolar Disorder
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Ashley Thomas
Ashley Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate high-stress life transitions and deep-seated emotional hurdles. Currently completing her Doctorate (EdD) in Traumatology, Ashley is a specialist in the science of healing, offering a sophisticated blend of trauma-informed CBT and solution-focused care.
While Ashley has a rich background in supporting teens and their families, she is equally passionate about helping adults dismantle the effects of chronic anxiety and past trauma. She understands that trauma isn’t just a memory, it shows up today as persistent exhaustion, worry, or the feeling of being “stuck.”
Having spent two decades in high-stakes environments, Ashley has a unique ability to remain steady and clear-headed during her clients’ most difficult moments. She skips the clinical jargon to provide high-level insight and practical tools that work in the real world. Her goal is to create a safe, highly-informed space where you can move past survival mode and start building a life defined by resilience and emotional well-being.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Working with me is a collaborative process where your expertise on your own life meets my expertise in the science of healing. I believe that therapy should be a 'jargon-free' zone—you can expect a steady, down-to-earth environment where we focus on practical strategies rather than just clinical theory.
My approach is active and solution-focused. We won’t just talk about the hurdles you’re facing; we will work together to dismantle them using tools that fit into your actual daily routine. Whether we are navigating a teen's school stressors or an adult’s chronic 'survival mode,' my goal is for you to leave every session feeling more equipped and less overwhelmed than when you started. You provide the honesty, and I’ll provide the roadmap and the steady support to help you get where you want to go.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
1. Connection & Assessment: Our first session is about getting comfortable and identifying the specific "stuck" points in your life. We’ll discuss your history and your current challenges—whether that’s a teen struggling with school anxiety or an adult dealing with the weight of past trauma—to ensure we are a perfect fit for one another.
2. Goal-Setting & Strategy: We don’t just talk; we target. Once we identify the core issues, we set clear, manageable goals. I use trauma-informed CBT and solution-focused techniques to help you understand the "why" behind your feelings while giving you "how-to" tools for your daily life.
3. Integration & Resilience: As we progress, our focus shifts to mastery. We work on integrating these new tools so they become your natural response to stress. My goal is to work myself out of a job by equipping you with the steady, clear-headed resilience you need to navigate life’s hurdles independently.
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Office location
Ashley Thomas, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Saint Mary, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1275787319
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What practice does Ashley Thomas work with?
Ashley Thomas works with NorthWork Counseling.
Where is Ashley Thomas's office located?
Ashley Thomas has 2 office locations, including in Lenexa and Freeport, view full addresses on Ashley Thomas's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ashley Thomas?
Ashley Thomas frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ashley Thomas on their profile.
What languages does Ashley Thomas speak?
Ashley Thomas speaks English.