Ashleigh Varela

LPC, 5 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Authentic

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals heal from wounds caused by trauma, relationships, and/or deep-rooted emotions as a result of life experiences. I have worked with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults for the past several years. However, in the last year have transitioned into working in private practice with teens and adults. I believe in creating a warm and inviting space to serve as environment of healing.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session, we will complete a intake session with each other that will cover and review the intake paperwork, discuss and confirm treatment goals and focus on building a therapeutic relationship.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have sat with client's in very difficult and emotionally charged situations throughout my career as a therapist. I do my best to create and provide a safe place for client's to freely and safely express their emotions. My ultimate goal as your provider is to create a safe place that allows you to process emotions, thoughts and behaviors.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with adolescents, and adults that have experienced trauma or stressful life experiences.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Child or Adolescent

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Louisiana

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT in therapy to help support a client's ability to manage their problems . CBT works by changing how an individual thinks and behaves. CBT's goal is to help people identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, learn practical self-help strategies, and change or modify their behavior.

Trauma-Focused CBT

I utilize TF-CBT as a focused treatment that helps children, adolescents and adults cope with trauma and related concerns. TF-CBT also helps the client develop skills to cope with their own emotional distress

EMDR

I utilize EMDR with client's as an additional tool to help client's process traumatic or adverse life experiences. EMDR assists with healing from trauma or other distressing life experiences by processing upsetting memories, thoughts, and feelings

, 32 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

May 1, 2026

Ashleigh was so attentive while I rambled on, and when she interjected, it was always with helpful information to empower me and help me see my worth. I know that I know that there is a reason I gravitated towards her after reading her profile. I will definitely be continuing care with her. So relieved to find a therapist that wasn't disturbed by my traumatic life, and was validating at the same time time. I'm glad to know healing is possible. Thank you, Ashleigh.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Ashleigh

November 5, 2025

I felt very comfortable talking to Ashleigh and am looking forward to our next appointment. She was warm and friendly and made me feel comfortable telling her everything! : )

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Ashleigh

October 1, 2025

She is awesome. I had one session with her and I will be coming back weekly! I've been doing therapy for over 10 years and just recently found Ashleigh and she is one of the best I've encountered on my journey.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Ashleigh