Therapist in Kissimmee, Florida Dr. Ashley Kurns, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Dr. Ashley Kurns, Ph.D, LMHC
Specializes In:
Dr. Ashley Kurns helps adults across Florida navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges with thoughtful, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She works with young adults, professionals, and those in midlife seeking clarity, emotional balance, and stronger connections. Through individual, couples, family, and group therapy, she creates a supportive space where clients can explore concerns, build insight, and move toward lasting change. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and couples issues, with a strong emphasis on improving communication, emotional awareness, and relationship satisfaction. Dr. Kurns integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients better manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop healthier patterns. She offers additional support across a range of concerns, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual’s goals and experiences. Dr. Kurns has experience supporting women navigating life transitions, as well as individuals within the autism spectrum community. She understands the importance of culturally responsive and inclusive care, and she strives to meet each client with empathy, respect, and practical tools that can be applied in everyday life. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, helping clients strengthen self-awareness, improve coping skills, and build more fulfilling relationships. Whether addressing personal struggles or interpersonal concerns, she works to empower clients with strategies that promote resilience and long-term well-being. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Kurns enjoys reading, writing, exercising, and cooking, activities that support her own balance and creativity. Dr. Ashley Kurns proudly serves clients throughout Florida with compassionate, individualized mental health care.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-64
- Family Therapy: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Aging
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- Social skills & communication
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Grief & loss
- Panic attacks
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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Barry University
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Florida Gulf Coast University
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashley Kurns. You can also call 407-537-9452 to have someone assist you.
Dr. Ashley Kurns generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 407-537-9452 to find out Dr. Ashley Kurns's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. Ashley Kurns:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 407-537-9452 to see how we can help.
Dr. Ashley Kurns is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Dr. Ashley Kurns works at the following locations:
Yes, Dr. Ashley Kurns does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dr. Ashley Kurns is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: