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Hi, I’m Ashley Johnson, a trauma-informed licensed mental health clinician in Pickens, SC. My passion is walking alongside survivors of sexual violence and also eagerly provide healing for those needing support for anxiety, depression, grief, infidelity, life transitions, navigating relationships with peers and/or loved ones, self-esteem, sexual abuse, and trauma. My approach is grounded in person-centered therapy, which means I believe the most healing happens in a space where you feel genuinely heard, accepted, and understood, without judgment or pressure to be perfect or perform a certain way in therapy. We are all human.
I focus on building a real, honest connection with you as I help you explore your thoughts and emotions at your pace. I may gently challenge you when I gain insight on your unique experiences to encourage your growth. My goal is to walk alongside you as you gain insight, clarity, and self-confidence. While staying true to a compassionate, person-centered foundation is significant to our time together, I may also incorporate elements of specific modalities such as cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies. My specific research interests include attachment theory, polyvagal theory, neurobiology, emotionally focused therapy for individuals, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Whether you’re facing life changes, emotional pain, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to offer support and curiosity, not perfection or judgment, as we work together toward growth and healing.
Please feel free to reach out to Ashley by using the information below.
Ashley is currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions:
837 Pendleton Street, Pickens, SC 29671
Email: ajohnson@intrepidcce.com
Phone: 864 - 305 -1160 ext. 104
Direct line: 864 - 305 - 4586
Ashley received her Master of Arts in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is licensed by the state of SC as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She has been providing therapeutic support for two years.
Individual adults and
children (ages 12 and up)
Person-centered
Cognitive-behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical-behavioral (DBT)
Psychodynamic
Sexual Violence
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Relationship Struggles
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Trauma
Please send an email to Ashley at ajohnson@intrepidcce.com if you would like to know more about her therapeutic services.
Once you reach out to me, we will talk briefly about what has brought you to therapy. I will explain my counseling style and then we will each determine if a therapeutic relationship is a good fit for us. Next, we will discuss the cost of therapy, necessary documents for you to complete prior to the first session, and your schedule. We will set the first session, called an intake, which involves me collecting information about your background. This information will allow me to understand who you are so that I can provide quality care for you. Navigate to the blogposts above and you'll find more details.
I offer a sliding scale based on each client's financial situation.
Intake sessions | 90 minutes: $100-$150
Subsequent sessions | 60 minutes: $75-$125
I do not accept insurance at this time but you will receive a Superbill for insurance submission.
I see clients by appointment Monday through Friday, in person only. This allows me to fully attune to you.
Intrepid CCE
837 Pendleton Street, Pickens, South Carolina 29671, United States
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