Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD and 2 more.
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Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm (last appointment (1:00pm-2:00pm) Ashley Buffington, LPC is a warm and compassionate therapist and certified spiritual director. She is dedicated to creating a safe space for healing from trauma, reducing anxiety, and increasing well-being. She uses EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and mindfulness-based CBT to help people achieve their goals. She also gently implements Christian spirituality into sessions ONLY upon request from clients.
In our first session, we’ll start by getting to know each other and going over informed consent. This simply means I’ll explain how therapy works, what you can expect from our sessions, and your rights as a client—so you feel fully comfortable and empowered in the process. Then, we’ll talk about your history and the specific challenges you’re facing. This helps me understand your needs and create a personalized plan for the work we’ll do together in future sessions.
My approach is especially well-suited for those who are anxious or have experienced trauma. I’m honest and direct when needed, but I deliver feedback gently—and sometimes with a touch of humor. I help clients identify the root causes of anxiety and trauma, offering support through a warm, individualized approach. The methods I use most often include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with other therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs. As a certified spiritual director with an emphasis on contemplative Christian spirituality, I integrate spiritual guidance into therapy sessions only when requested by clients.
I work with the following population: Adults 18+ Individuals only Trauma Anxiety Spirituality Depression Stress Life transitions
Cash - $135 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
For the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of incorporating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into my practice. EMDR is a powerful, results-focused approach that helps people break free from cycles of negative thoughts and behaviors—often more quickly than traditional talk therapy. It works by addressing past trauma and quieting self-critical inner voices, creating a direct path toward healing, clarity, and lasting change.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 22, 2025
Ashley is very patience and attentive. She listens very well and she offer great resources to help me with my problems. She's very start and I really don't what I would do without her.
May 5, 2025
Message to Ashley Buffington: Thank you for your presence, patience, and prayer. May God continue to provide for you what is needed so that you can continue to be a blessing for others.