Ashley Longabaugh-Cantos, LMHC

Ashley Longabaugh-Cantos is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of experience. She greets clients with warmth and plain talk, and she encourages people to notice the step they took by seeking help. Her style mixes direct support with lightness when appropriate. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those facing adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and body image struggles. Other focus areas include codependency, communication and control issues, commitment questions, divorce and separation, domestic violence, eating and food-related problems, and feelings of emptiness. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she listens first, then works with the person to pick practical steps they can try between meetings. She often uses simple mindfulness exercises and concrete behavior strategies to reduce worry and manage mood. Ashley’s background includes experience with people coming from difficult situations and major life transitions. As a military spouse and someone who has lived overseas, she brings familiarity with the strain of big moves and changing routines. She values respect, humor, and a down-to-earth tone in sessions. People who want straightforward guidance and a blend of practical tools with supportive listening may find her style a good fit. If you want to know more about how she works, check the Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It can help people who feel stuck or unsure about what matters most in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to build small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to share and make sense of their own experience without pressure to follow a set plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to learn about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process may include mixing techniques from different approaches and adjusting as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into everyday life by removing travel time, making scheduling easier around work or caregiving, and allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online sessions can also make it easier to use mindfulness practices or carry out between-session exercises in real time. Licensed professionals can guide how to adapt techniques to an online setting so the work stays practical and focused.