About Ashley
Ashley (Nikki) Gaussa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and supports those facing low self-esteem or depression. Parents and people navigating family conflict can find practical guidance and a calm presence in sessions.
Ashley pays attention to concerns around pregnancy and childbirth and the transition into early parenting, including challenges tied to infant mental health.
How Ashley works
She treats parenting issues and offers help with motivation, confidence, and day-to-day coping. Her focus is on helping each person use their strengths to meet life’s demands. In sessions she listens first and asks questions that help people tell their story.
She works collaboratively to set goals that matter to the client. Conversations are aimed at real change - small steps that build confidence and reduce stress. Ashley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape practical strategies for mood and worry.
She explains tools in plain language and practices them together with the client so they can be used at home. Progress is measured in skills learned and how life feels between sessions. The approach is warm and straightforward.
People who want a thoughtful, goal-oriented counselor who respects their experiences may find her style helpful. She supports clients through the practical work of change and the emotional parts that come with it.
What Ashley works with
The areas below are the ones Ashley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on breaking down worry and stress into manageable steps and teaching coping skills people can practice each day. This helps when anxiety gets in the way of sleep, work, or parenting. Another approach targets mood and confidence by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to slowly build self-esteem.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and try techniques together, adjusting the plan based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to bring questions and feedback so the work stays aligned with their needs.
Online therapy with Ashley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people connect face to face for longer sessions, phone can work well when bandwidth is limited, and text options can be used for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit counseling around work, childcare, and busy days while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
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