Clients say this provider is
Today you are one step closer to a new you, feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As an Assistant Professor, Researcher, and Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy and a solution-focused therapist, I aim to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I don't believe long-term therapy is always needed. Because of this, clients can expect to receive tools to use immediately.
I am very direct in my approach. I do not sugarcoat anything. I expect my clients to be open, honest, and ready to do the work to change their behavior.
I work with adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or misunderstood and want clarity, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. My approach is warm, direct, and culturally attuned, helping you understand the patterns shaping your life and the stress you carry. Together, we build insight, strengthen communication, and create meaningful, sustainable change so you can move forward with confidence, connection, and a deeper sense of self.
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Men's Issues
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Sex Addiction
Sex Therapy
Black / African American
Man
Adults (18 to 64)
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
I help clients identify those barriers to the way they think that may impact their ability to change thier behavior.
I help clients identify and resolve those relational interactions that impact the way the clients behave.
I help the client identify those relational issues that impact family dynamics.
I help clients identify and resolve communication, conflict, and sexual issues that may be affecting the couple.
47 ratings with written reviews
August 30, 2026
Our first session afforded us the opportunity to discuss honestly about where we are and what we would like to achieve in our relationship. We are looking forward to working with him. He is intelligent, direct and authentic.
August 24, 2026
Had a wonderful intake session and it was everything that I needed from my first session.
August 24, 2026
Ashton is an incredibly caring, authentic therapist. He genuinely works with you to find solutions- gives you practical tools to help you move forward. He is compassionate, but also direct. He will tell you when you’re wrong or when you need to look at something differently. There’s no judgment/pretending; he is honest, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping you grow and make things better.