Last edited 03/23/2026
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Get To Know Me
Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
I tend to see adults who didn't get what they needed as children. Some of my clients experienced abuse while others grew up within an emotionally immature or relationally dysfunctional home. I often see adults who are working through people pleasing, perfectionism, insecurity, indecisiveness, and lack of trust in self.
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietySelf-EsteemChild mental healthParenting issuesTrauma
General Expertise
DepressionSocial AnxietyADHDAbuse/Survivors of abuseAttachment issuesCollege & graduate student issuesDomestic violenceFamily issuesSleep & insomnia issuesLife transitionsMood disordersOppositional & defiant behaviorPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Pregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesStressTransition to new parenthoodWomen's issuesBehavioral IssuesCoping SkillsFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Person-Centered TherapyParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)HypnotherapyPlay TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Attachment-Based TherapyCoaching
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Children (5-12)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue ShieldWellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $200 |
| Family Therapy: | $185 |
| Individual Therapy: | $185 |
| Child Counseling: | $185 |
Professional Background
LicensureIowa, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 078696Nebraska, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, 3089
Training/CertificationsCertified Hypnotherapist (CHt); Certified Professional Counselor in Nebraska (CPC); Certified in life coaching and breathwork
Education
The University of South Dakota, Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2012
Work HistoryOver the past 14 years, I have worked with a variety of clients from ages 2+ within multiple settings (PMIC, IOP, outpatient office, Telehealth, and school setting). I have extensive experience in helping clients develop coping skills/work toward regulation in the body, process trauma, and build empowering beliefs such as being capable and good enough. I have also helped families create more peace at home through connection. I utilize many techniques in sessions including guided meditations, CBT (addressing thoughts/beliefs), EMDR (trauma processing), Hypnosis (many uses including trauma processing, regulation, and inner child, shadow work, and parts work), DBT (regulation techniques), PCIT (parent child play therapy approach), NLP (regulation, shifting patterns/behaviors, and parts work), life coaching, and breathwork. My sessions go beyond traditional talk therapy and dive deeper into addressing underlying patterns and beliefs.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Ashley Pauson, LMHC, LIMHP, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Ashley Pauson accepting new clients?
Yes, Ashley Pauson is accepting new clients for online therapy in Iowa and Nebraska.
Does Ashley Pauson accept insurance?
Yes, Ashley Pauson accepts insurance, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
What types of therapy does Ashley Pauson offer?
Ashley Pauson offers therapy for children, families and individuals.
Does Ashley Pauson offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in Iowa and Nebraska can book Ashley Pauson for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Ashley Pauson offer online therapy?
Yes, Ashley Pauson offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Iowa and Nebraska.
How quickly can I see Ashley Pauson?
Ashley Pauson typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Ashley Pauson speak?
Ashley Pauson conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Ashley Pauson online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Ashley Pauson online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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