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Ashley Crain

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, OCD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life doesn't come with a roadmap, and some seasons can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are. I work with teens and adults, with a special passion for supporting young adults as they navigate life's transitions, identity, self-esteem, and the pressures that often come with early adulthood. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, grief, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you can feel understood and begin moving forward with confidence.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should feel collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique experiences. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building healthy coping strategies that support lasting growth. My approach focuses on helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and develop tools you can use long after our sessions together, so you feel more confident navigating whatever life brings your way.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. You don't need to have everything figured out before we meet. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable sharing your story, asking questions, and identifying meaningful goals so we can begin building a path forward together from day one.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Humorous, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Eastern Illinois University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Ashley Crain accepts Aetna and 2 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, OCD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Relational, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
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