Welcome!
I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic selves and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with adults navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma (including abuse), disordered eating, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals with mood and personality disorders, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I’m a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in addiction from Walden University.
My approach is primarily person-centered, meaning I view therapy as a collaborative, empowering process. You are the expert on your life—I’m here to walk alongside you with support, guidance, and compassion. Healing begins when people feel safe, seen, and respected.
In our work together, I integrate somatic, relational, and attachment-based practices with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, existential therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and solution-focused therapy. I also incorporate holistic elements—like breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and grounding techniques—when appropriate. I believe healing often involves learning to listen to your body, reconnect with your intuition, and rebuild trust in your inner voice, especially when it has been dismissed or overshadowed by past experiences. Everything we do in therapy is tailored to your needs, your pace, and your comfort.
I am certified in Telehealth Therapy (THTC) and currently provide online counseling services.
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Practice Hours & Communication
My availability is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (MST).
I typically respond to messages at least twice daily—once in the morning and once in the evening—and often more frequently when possible. You’re also welcome to schedule live audio or live chat sessions in advance.
Please note: I do not offer video sessions. This allows for a comfortable, flexible, and accessible space where you can share openly and reflect without pressure.
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Important Safety Information
BetterHelp is not intended for crisis situations or immediate safety needs.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, considering harming yourself or others, or facing an emergency, please seek in-person help or call emergency services immediately:
• U.S. – Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). You can also reach the previous number at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• U.K. – Call 111, Option 2 for mental health support, or contact the Samaritans at 116 123. You may also text “DESERVE” to 85258 to reach trained volunteers.
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If You Are Experiencing Domestic Violence or Relationship Abuse
Call the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for confidential crisis intervention and referrals to shelters and support services.
You can also visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence for resources, including safety planning, shelter access, and legal aid.
Relationship abuse involves one partner exerting power and control over the other. This can include physical violence, coercion, manipulation, or controlling behaviors. Recognizing these dynamics can be the first step toward safety and healing.
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I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and wellness.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-50264
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ashley Kingston. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ashley is everything you want in a therapist! She’s so calm, kind, uplifting and insightful. I always end my sessions feeling heard, validated and appreciated. She’s just amazing!
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Ashley for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful and very understanding
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ashley is a competent, empathetic and honest therapist. I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Ashley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and adhd
Ashley seems to be very in tune with what I am needing and provides good direction
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Ashley for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Ashley is a really good listener and what stands out to me is the fact that she remembers things I say - even the small things. This makes me feel really happy. She helps me approach my problems in a reasonable way, and in a way that’s easy to digest and understand. I feel open when talking to her and I genuinely look forward to our meetings each week. I don’t ever feel judged either. I have opened up about some really hard topics which is something I wasn’t able to do with past therapists. I also really like the homework she assigns me, I feel like they’re always on point and help me work on my issues.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Ashley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ashley is really awesome! She understands me well and gives me very good tips every time. I have noticed many improvements since I work with her and I always look forward to our sessions :)!
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Ashley for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes