New to Grow
Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or burned out from parenting? Hi, I’m Ashley, a licensed mental health counselor who works with overwhelmed parents navigating anxiety, burnout, and the emotional demands of raising young children. Many of the parents I work with feel like their nervous system is constantly on edge. You may feel overstimulated by noise, touched out by the end of the day, or exhausted from carrying the mental load of parenting, work, and relationships. You may also find yourself wondering where you went after becoming a parent. Therapy with me is a place to slow down and reset. Together we focus on practical tools that help you regulate your nervous system, manage overwhelm, and create more balance in your life. I often support parents who are experiencing: • Anxiety and constant mental load • Parenting burnout and overwhelm • Feeling overstimulated or “touched out” • Life transitions after having children • Identity shifts after becoming a parent • Emotional regulation challenges My approach integrates evidence-based strategies such as DBT skills, nervous system regulation, and practical coping tools that you can actually use in daily life. As a parent myself, I understand how intense this season of life can be. Therapy with me is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you feel more grounded while navigating the realities of parenting.
In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and what feels most urgent. You won’t be judged. You won’t be rushed. And you don’t have to have it all figured out. Therapy is collaborative, and we move at your pace. Here's what you can expect: A warm check-in to help you feel grounded and comfortable. A conversation about what brought you to therapy-no pressure, no rush, just space to talk. An overview of your current stressors, symptoms, and support system so I can understand the whole picture. A discussion about your goals, even if you're not sure what they are yet-we can figure that out together. A chance for you to ask questions about the process, my approach, or anything else on your mind. A collaborative plan for what our work together will look like moving forward. My goal in the first session is never to overwhelm you-it's to help you feel safe, understood, and clear about your next steps. Many clients leave feeling lighter, more organized, and surprised by how comfortable it felt.
Clients consistently describe me as easy to talk to and deeply grounded. I help people feel safe enough to open up without pressure or shame.
My ideal client is someone who feels like they're carrying a lot-emotionally, mentally, and often physically-and is ready for support that feels validating, grounding, and genuinely helpful. Many of my clients are parents, working professionals, and women navigating the intense mental load that comes with balancing multiple roles. I commonly support women experiencing: • Anxiety and chronic overthinking • Emotional burnout • Irritability and overstimulation • Identity shifts after becoming a mother later in life • Relationship strain • Difficulty “turning off” their mind My ideal client isn't expected to show up perfect-just willing to show up as they are. You might not know exactly what you need yet, and that's okay. You're open to learning new skills, exploring old patterns, and building a life that feels calmer and more aligned.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I received certification in DBT and I utilize skills building in sessions to help clients leave sessions with something practical they can use while outside of therapy to manage symptoms.
Mind-body approach
I am a firm believer in the mind and body connection. I incorporate discussions on physical health, which may be impacting one's mental health without even knowing it.