Ashleigh Beechy is a licensed mental health counselor with 19 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She has practiced in private practice, crisis centers, hospitals, and school settings, and she works with clients in the United States and several non-US locations. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, couples therapy, LGBTQIA+ issues, grief and loss, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, family therapy, and stress management.

Beechy’s approach to counseling is collaborative and adaptable. She partners with clients to apply techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and solution-focused therapies, tailoring methods to each person’s needs. She emphasizes creating a safe environment that encourages open communication and uses practical strategies to help clients feel better, regain hope, and reach their goals.

She holds professional licenses to practice in multiple states, including Ohio, Idaho, Nebraska, and Washington, and maintains state-level counseling credentials that reflect her years of practice. Her decision to become a counselor grew from a positive counseling experience in college, when therapy helped her manage anxiety, improve health, and refocus her priorities.

On a personal note, Beechy has been married for 18 years and is a parent of two children. She was born and raised in a small Ohio town and her family recently relocated to southwest Florida for her husband’s career. She manages stress through exercise, spending time at the beach, long showers, and open conversations with her spouse and close friends.

Beechy transitioned from in-person work to online counseling before the COVID-19 pandemic and views virtual therapy as a practical option for people with busy schedules, transportation challenges, frequent moves, childcare needs, or those who prefer messaging and virtual communication. She welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they work toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.