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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Psychologist, licensed in Maryland, with 12 years of professional experience. Dr. Ashley Velasquez helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on relationship and family concerns, career and workplace issues, and mood-related conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Dr. Velasquez uses approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear goals. She works with clients to identify what is getting in the way, then tests small changes to see what helps in daily life.
Her way of working highlights clients' strengths and encourages active problem solving. Conversations cover thoughts, behaviors, and emotions with exercises that can be practiced between meetings. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Motivational Interviewing is applied when clients are weighing change or feeling stuck. That approach supports people as they clarify what matters and build motivation for next steps. Cognitive Behavioral techniques break down patterns and develop alternative responses to unhelpful thinking.
Dr. Velasquez accepts international clients and provides care in English. People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The process is aimed at identifying practical steps that fit each person's life.
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How her approaches translate to online care
Dr. Velasquez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday situations. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework that can be reviewed between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness; these practices can be taught and practiced during remote sessions.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, adjust methods as progress is tracked, and revisit what is or isn't working. That collaboration helps find a mix of strategies that fit the client's life and priorities.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting meetings around work, reducing commuting time, or using shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also makes it possible to practice skills between sessions in real-world settings and bring those experiences back to therapy for discussion.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, career problems, bipolar disorder, and related issues.
What therapy approaches are used?
Her documented approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, applied depending on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in psychological services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and works from that U.S. location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.