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Dr. Ashley Velasquez

Dr. Ashley Velasquez

Psychologist

Maryland

Hopeful, practical therapy focused on motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
Psychologist
License
Psychologist, Maryland / 05865
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Goal focused
    • Strengths based
    • Practical skills

    About Ashley

    Dr. Ashley Velasquez welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. She focuses on practical steps to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and build self confidence. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping each person move toward clearer goals.

    She uses conversational techniques to draw out a person’s own motivations and choices. She also works with cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and teach new coping skills. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with emotional regulation and grounding when feelings feel intense.

    With twelve years of professional experience as a psychologist licensed in Maryland, she has supported people through depression, life changes, and career strain. She also addresses relationship struggles, family concerns, and issues tied to identity, including LGBT topics. Her background includes helping those facing mood and personality disorder challenges and managing symptoms related to bipolar conditions.

    Sessions are meant to be collaborative. She helps people set small, realistic goals and checks in on what’s working and what needs to change. This keeps work focused and tied to daily life.

    Clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented style that balances practical skill-building with empathic listening. Dr. Velasquez encourages people to use their strengths and values to guide decisions and create lasting change.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Mindfulness translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on conversations that help people find their own reasons to change and commit to steps that matter to them. It can be useful when motivation feels mixed or when someone is weighing big decisions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions, people learn to notice unhelpful thoughts and practice concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, or workplace stress.

    Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce emotional reactivity and improve focus. These short practices can reduce overwhelm and make it easier to use other skills learned in session.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Velasquez will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

    Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online care often helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing check-ins between commitments, or accommodating different energy levels with shorter or longer sessions. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and what will fit best into your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem and coping with life changes. Other focuses include relationship and family issues, career and workplace problems, and mood concerns such as bipolar.

    What is her general therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends motivational conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to set clear, manageable goals.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She has twelve years of professional experience as a psychologist.

    Where is she licensed and based?

    She is a psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices from that location.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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