Ashley Blueford
New to Grow
My name is Ashley, and I’m passionate about meeting clients where they are, assisting them in clearing what’s holding them back so they may envision their ideal outcomes and execute a plan to reach their desired destination. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, heard, and understood in a compassionate space of safety and free of judgement. I specialize in trauma and attachment using a combination of treatment modalities including EMDR, CBT, talk therapy, and neurofeedback. My mission is to assist clients in creating a life free of patterns and pain from a past that no longer serves them. I completed my education at University of California, Berkeley and I have spent a decade working with individuals struggling with trauma, substance use, and a variety of other areas. I am a passionate believer that when you heal the root, the tree is stable, and unimaginable new growth is possible.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session, I am getting to know more about you. I listen and ask questions that allow me to get a clear picture of who you are, your goals, background, struggles, and what your barriers are. The most important part of this session for me as a clinician is learning what brings you in, what you would like from me as a therapist, and what you are hoping to gain from our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What makes my work unique is I am equally interested in the pain of the past and present as I am in building towards the future. I balance healing trauma with a visionary approach to the journey ahead. The foundation of my work is learning who you want to be if you didn't have to worry about what is "realistic" or be dragged down by the weight of the past or current circumstances. I believe my clients are capable of creating the life they desire and the goal of my work is to co-create concrete steps to achieving whatever that looks like.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone interested in making a change, experiencing distress, or simply wanting more for their life. I am passionate about assisting clients in visualizing their ideal results, outcomes, and goals while challenging them to take the every day steps to achieving them. When clients comes in they are often in distress, I understand they may not be able to see a future outside of their struggles. Our work together is to address the source of pain, pull back the weeds, heal the root, and grow what was previously not imagined possible. The client is the author and the driver, my role is to provide my skills, eyes and ears in a way that supports the vision they have for themselves or will grow to develop.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
I have worked with a combination of modalities for treating trauma inclusive of talk therapy, DBT, nuerofeedback, and EMDR. Trauma informed care is the foundation of all of my work and I believe all clients can benefit from this practice no matter how big or small the trauma history.
EMDR
I use EMDR to alleviate symptoms of PTSD and reduce the potency of traumatic memories.
Attachment-based
I have been using attachment-based models in my work to address the relational impacts of trauma. By using my knowledge in this area, I assist clients in creating secure and healthy relationships.
Motivational Interviewing
I have a decade of experience with motivational interviewing and it is a core method utilized with my clients struggling with substance use or any client trying to make a change.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma focused CBT is a preferred method for my practice because of the clear and concise goal setting utilized in CBT combined with trauma informed care.