Ashley Leon-Alonzo
You’ve been holding it all together on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted. Maybe anxiety keeps you on edge. Maybe low self-esteem weighs you down, or past trauma still lingers in the background. You might feel stuck in self-doubt, stress, grief, or relationship struggles. If you’re tired of carrying it all alone, you don’t have to anymore.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
First session
My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned. I believe therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space where you can show up as your full self without fear of judgment. Together, we will explore what’s weighing on you and identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We’ll build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Strengths
My greatest strength is creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and understood. I balance empathy with gentle, thoughtful feedback to help you gain clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and is seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or major life transitions, while also struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing patterns. Although they often appear capable on the outside, they may feel uncertain or unfulfilled internally. I work best with individuals who are open to reflection and personal growth, even if they don’t have clear goals yet. Together, we focus on building self-awareness, strengthening boundaries, and developing practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change and a greater sense of balance and clarity.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I can help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic ones. My approach is supportive and practical, you’ll leave sessions with tools you can actually use in everyday life to manage anxiety, improve your mood, and feel more in control.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I can assist you on to stop fighting your thoughts and feelings and start responding to them in healthier ways. Instead of trying to “get rid” of anxiety or difficult emotions, we work on building acceptance, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility. Together, we’ll clarify what truly matters to you and take meaningful steps toward a life that feels aligned with your values even when challenges show up.
Motivational Interviewing
I help you to explore mixed feelings about change in a supportive, non-judgmental way. If part of you wants something to be different but another part feels stuck, we’ll gently work through that together. My role isn’t to pressure you, it’s to help you strengthen your own motivation, confidence, and commitment to making changes that feel meaningful and realistic for you.
Gottman method
I help couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connection. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping partners better understand each other, manage conflict in healthier ways, and build a stronger relationship in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I have completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- ConnecticutLicense 46.008297
- New JerseyLicense 37PC01082500
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC020140