- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Ashley
Ashley (Nikki) Gaussa is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and dips in self-esteem. She works with people navigating pregnancy and childbirth issues and supports those coping with depression. Ashley writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person she meets.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon.
Background and approach
The aim is to build confidence and motivation so everyday life feels more manageable. With five years of professional experience, Ashley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She uses approaches that target thoughts, feelings, and behavior so clients leave with tools they can use between meetings.
Ashley often helps people work through family conflict and the many strains of parenting. She also supports concerns tied to pregnancy, childbirth, and early infant mental health in an individualized way. Conversations look at what is happening now and what small changes could improve routine and wellbeing.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely using a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She practices in Pennsylvania as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at realistic, sustainable change.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ashley helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building practical coping skills. One approach helps people notice and reframe thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood, and then practice different responses in day-to-day life. Another approach emphasizes small behavior changes and routines to reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase confidence through achievable steps.Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback about what feels useful so sessions stay focused and relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, focused contacts when a full session isn't feasible. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting life while still working toward clear goals.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What concerns does Ashley help address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression, as well as pregnancy and childbirth related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear conversation and tools clients can use between sessions to manage feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has five years of professional work experience supporting people with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a cancellable subscription. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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