Hi, I’m Ashley, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 9 years of clinical experience in Ohio. I’ve worked with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, anxiety, depression, confidence building, family dynamics, and navigating neurodivergence. My eclectic approach includes cognitive-based mindfulness strategies, psychodynamic, and intentional living, offering a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your path forward. Let’s work together to turn life’s transitions into opportunities for growth and joy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
You'll be greeted with compassion and openness, where your feelings, experiences, and goals are met with respect and curiosity. We’ll start by exploring your reasons for seeking therapy, current challenges, and any goals or changes you hope to achieve. Together, we’ll develop practical tools to help you embrace your authentic self and create a life aligned with your values. Whether you’re adjusting to a new chapter, building confidence, or seeking clarity, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I bring my personality to our therapy sessions through curiosity, humor, and authentic sharing. I provide an empathetic, affirming, and non-judgmental demeanor that builds trust and allows for honest connection. Therapy goals tend to go beyond symptom management; rather, I can help you explore how to align your life with core values and aspirations toward well-being. I am passionate about exercise and nature; I often use holistic practices that encourage honest self-reflection and exploration.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Our environment and culture shape our individual experiences. I am knowledgeable of cultural differences in communication styles, boundaries, and expectations. Fostering a mutual sense of safety is a crucial piece to the therapeutic alliance.
Strength-Based
I use strength-based therapy to identify personal values, resources, and abilities to promote healing and growth. By highlighting one's positive qualities, I help to leverage strengths to foster a sense of self-efficacy and resilience, ultimately promoting a more positive and empowering therapeutic process.
Mind-body approach
It can be challenging to be present in the moment without judgment. Mind-body approaches help people develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, fostering acceptance and self-compassion. By incorporating mindfulness techniques and somatic awareness, you can learn to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns in a more balanced, grounded way.
Positive Psychology
We live in a complex world. It is so easy to focus on negative things happening in our lives and environment. Using positive psychology, I will help you learn how to shift your mindset from a negative frame to a positive one to help you adjust your outlook on the events occurring in your life, even if you're unable to change the events.