New to Grow
Hi, I’m Ashley — a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s toughest (and most meaningful) transitions. I specialize in working with high-achieving women in their late 30s and 40s — especially mothers who feel anxious, overstimulated, or quietly overwhelmed by the mental load of life. Many of my clients are successful, capable, and strong. On the inside, they’re exhausted. My style is warm, practical, and insight-oriented. I blend evidence-based strategies with deeper identity work so clients leave sessions with both tools and clarity. For women who process best in motion, I also offer Walk & Talk therapy sessions.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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, but I do not offer specific DBT therapy. 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.