Ashton Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THM (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (276) 300-4422

Available both in-person and online
454 East Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210
I became a therapist to offer a place of peace. I want to create an environment where the client is the priority, a space where they feel safe to do the work they feel ready and able to do. I became a therapist to offer a place of hospitality, empathy, and encouragement. I believe that healing and growth are possible and worth the effort in counseling. Therapy offers a space where you are valued, heard, and respected.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ashton Merriman now - (276) 300-4422
Let's Connect (276) 300-4422

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
- Couple Sessions $80
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cardinal Care
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- Sentara Health Plans
Ashton Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THM
Email me or call with questions - (276) 300-4422
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701015845 Ashton Merriman
- Attended Johnson University, Master of Arts in Counseling, Graduated 2022
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. 1742733 / 2026
- Certificate from Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider BC-THM-4214 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ashton Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THM
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (276) 300-4422
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Sports Performance
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Ashton Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THM
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (276) 300-4422
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Ashton Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THM
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (276) 300-4422
Location
Nearby Areas
Ashton Merriman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THM
Take the first step to help. Call now - (276) 300-4422