Ashley (Nikki) Gaussa
Pennsylvania LPC supporting stress, family, and perinatal concerns
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About
Ashley (Nikki) Gaussa, LPC, is a licensed counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of professional experience. She works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges around parenting and family relationships. Her practice also includes work around self esteem, motivation, and confidence, and she maintains a particular focus on pregnancy and childbirth as well as issues that commonly affect women during life transitions.
Ashley approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to meet challenges. She offers supportive collaboration for people navigating infant mental health concerns, changes in family roles, or the emotional demands that accompany parenting and perinatal experiences. Taking an initial step toward change is recognized as an act of courage, and she frames her role as a partner in that process.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented while honoring each individual’s values and priorities. Ashley emphasizes working at a pace that feels manageable and tailoring conversations to what matters most to the person in front of her, with attention to building resources for daily life and relationships.
Ashley approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to meet challenges. She offers supportive collaboration for people navigating infant mental health concerns, changes in family roles, or the emotional demands that accompany parenting and perinatal experiences. Taking an initial step toward change is recognized as an act of courage, and she frames her role as a partner in that process.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented while honoring each individual’s values and priorities. Ashley emphasizes working at a pace that feels manageable and tailoring conversations to what matters most to the person in front of her, with attention to building resources for daily life and relationships.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC016336
- NPI Number: 1538911649
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania)
Remote care options and collaborative planning
Ashley’s profile does not list specific clinical approaches. That absence means she does not identify particular modalities in this profile. What is clear from her work is the focus areas she brings to remote sessions, including stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting challenges, self esteem, motivation, confidence, and concerns related to pregnancy, childbirth, and infant mental health.In online sessions she emphasizes collaboration and building on a person’s strengths. She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and works together with them to set goals, explore practical steps, and strengthen supports that matter in daily life. This collaborative stance is intended to help people navigate family dynamics, parenting transitions, and perinatal adjustment at a pace that fits their needs.
Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for longer conversations as well as shorter check-ins, depending on what the client and clinician agree will best support ongoing progress.
What is Ashley's professional experience?
Ashley (Nikki) Gaussa has five years of professional experience as a clinician working in Pennsylvania.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania. License: PA LPC PC016336.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she communicates in English.
Where is Ashley based?
She is licensed and practices in Pennsylvania.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients may connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the options listed in the profile.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Ashley?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.