Who we are

Hi, I’m Ashley Hudgens — Therapist for Teens & Young Adults Who Are Tired of Feeling Anxious, Stuck, or Not Enough

I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate based in Charlotte, North Carolina, currently offering fully virtual therapy for teens, college students, and young adults who are ready to stop people-pleasing, quiet the anxious thoughts, and build real confidence from the inside out.

I specialize in helping clients work through:

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Negative self-talk and low self-worth

• People-pleasing patterns and boundary issues

• Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or “not good enough”

If you’ve been spiraling with anxiety, second-guessing yourself constantly, or struggling to set boundaries with friends, parents, or partners — I see you. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out to feel accepted and supported.

What You Can Expect

My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on what actually helps. We might be a good fit if you’re looking for someone who’s laid-back, honest, and doesn’t shy away from the occasional swear word. I show up as a real human — not a blank slate — and I believe therapy works best when there’s a genuine relationship. I’ll gently challenge you, always with respect for your inner wisdom. My space is low-key and cozy, and yes, I’ll probably be in jeans and a t-shirt.

How I work

I believe that you are the expert on your own life. I value your inner wisdom and take a collaborative approach to therapy, where we work together to make sense of your experiences and move toward what feels right for you.

I blend trauma-informed care with evidence-based tools, including:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help challenge and reframe negative thoughts

• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to build emotional regulation and communication skills

• Mindfulness to slow things down and get out of survival mode

• Creative and expressive strategies (yes, art and imagination are welcome here!)

Every session is tailored to you — what you’re going through, what feels hard, and what kind of support you need that day.

A Bit More About Me

Like many of the clients I work with, I’ve had my own struggles with anxiety, people-pleasing, and setting boundaries.

Through my own healing, I found the tools that helped me feel more grounded, more confident, and more me. Now, I’m passionate about helping others do the same — not by forcing change, but by offering a space where it’s safe to be real, explore the hard stuff, and start choosing yourself without guilt.

A little about me outside the therapy room: I’m almost always drinking iced coffee (yes, even in winter), listening to music or a podcast — Morbid is my current obsession — or browsing the shelves at a local bookstore. I love spending time with my friends, family, and my two dogs: a chaotic husky and a tiny but fierce miniature dachshund. I’m a big believer that therapists should go to therapy (shoutout to mine), and I’ve seen firsthand how connection and community can create powerful healing.

If You’re Looking for a Therapist Who Gets It...

...and who can help you untangle anxious thoughts, build stronger boundaries, and reconnect with your self-worth — I’d love to meet you!