Stop managing everyone else. Start choosing yourself.

Online therapy based in Orlando and across FL

Specializing in LGBTQIA+ individuals, anxiety, & boundaries

You’re stressed, burnt out, and tired of putting yourself last.

You’re doing your best to keep everything working and everyone okay, but it never quite feels like enough.

There’s a constant undercurrent of anxiety, and a growing frustration that your own needs keep getting pushed aside.

If you’re queer, you might also be carrying the weight of past experiences where being fully yourself didn’t feel safe or accepted, which can make it even harder to speak up now.

If you’re ready to…

• Stop overthinking every interaction
• Set a boundary without spiraling afterward
• Feel less responsible for everyone else’s emotions
• Say no without guilt
• Show up in relationships without shrinking yourself

Then you’re in the right place.

Ashley Smith, a Florida-based LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, smiling outdoors surrounded by greenery, representing a warm and holistic approach to mental health.

Hi, I’m Ashley.

You deserve relationships where you don’t have to earn your place.

In our work together, I help you explore the deeper patterns that taught you staying agreeable was safer than being honest, and help your nervous system learn that disagreement doesn’t equal danger.

This is the kind of work I’m especially drawn to—helping people understand where these patterns come from and how to shift them in a way that actually feels sustainable.

In our sessions, I create a space where you have the freedom to show up unapologetically as yourself.

Together, we will strengthen your confidence to choose yourself. This isn’t about becoming confrontational in your relationships. It’s about being able to say what you need, trust yourself when you do, and not spiral afterward.

My Specialties

LGBTQ+ Relational Anxiety

Anxiety in relationships can look like overanalyzing texts, bracing for conflict, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s comfort. Together, we’ll untangle the fear underneath your connections so you can feel secure without shrinking who you are

People-Pleasing & Boundary Struggles

You’ve gotten really good at keeping the peace — even when it costs you. We’ll work through the fear of disappointing others and build boundaries that let you stay connected without abandoning yourself.

Relational Trauma & Attachment Wounds

If closeness feels activating, overwhelming, or unsafe, there’s usually a deeper story driving that response. Using trauma-informed, nervous-system-based therapy, we’ll help your body experience connection as steadier and safer.

Thoughtful therapy, made simple.

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We’ll begin with a brief consultation by phone.
You can share what’s been weighing on you, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

Understand the Patterns

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In our early sessions, we'll explore the patterns showing up in your relationships — things like overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of conflict, or difficulty setting boundaries.

Together, we'll begin to understand the deeper "why" behind these patterns.

As therapy progresses, you'll begin applying what we're working on in your everyday life — setting boundaries, tolerating discomfort, and staying present without abandoning yourself.

Over time, these changes begin to feel steadier and more natural.

Practice Change in Real Life

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A young woman sits on the floor hugging her knees, looking anxious and overwhelmed — representing the stress and worry that therapy can help ease.
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It’s time to start choosing yourself.