Often times when we are struggling, we believe we have to take everything on by ourselves. This can leave us feeling burnt out, frustrated, and resentful. Let's change that. I want to help you feel fulfilled, confident, and understood in your life. I am deeply committed to empowering adults and enhancing their self-awareness to foster personal growth and well-being. My hope is to support you on your own unique path so you feel in control of your life and connected to who YOU are.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our initial session, we will begin with brief introductions before exploring the specific obstacles you are facing. This will enable me to develop a personalized plan to guide our work together in subsequent sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
With my experience working with adults navigating complicated family issues, parenting struggles, and relationship conflicts, I am equipped to help you develop healthy communication with others, gain insight into relational patterns, and acquire tools to foster more conscious parenting, ultimately enhancing your overall quality of life. Therapy provides a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore whatever challenges you may be facing, and when you're ready to embark on this journey, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am passionate about working with adults who are dealing with relationship issues, complicated family dynamics, and parenting. My clients are motivated to improve their life in these areas, but need support, guidance, and tools in order to be successful. Many feel stuck, alone, overwhelmed, and unheard in their current circumstances.
About Ashley Draper
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Psychodynamic
We get to explore past experiences and relationships that can be driving current relational patterns or behaviors. This can be done by addressing whatever comes to mind during session to help make connections between the past and the present. The goal is to gain greater self-awareness leading to feeling more fulfilled.
Mind-body approach
We focus on the connection between physical sensations and emotional experiences. This may include techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, or body scans to help you become more aware of how emotions manifest in the body. By tuning into these physical sensations, you can better understand and release stored emotional tension, promoting emotional healing and overall well-being. This approach helps integrate both mental and physical health for a more holistic healing process.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness encourages you to focus on the present moment, cultivating awareness of thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment. Techniques like guided meditation, breathing exercises, and body awareness help to manage stress, reduce negative thinking, and increase emotional regulation.
Interpersonal
We can focus on identifying and addressing issues in relationships that may be contributing to emotional distress. Then we can work on improving communication skills, resolving conflicts, and navigating life transitions like grief, role changes, or interpersonal challenges. By examining patterns in relationships and developing healthier ways to connect with others, you can improve your emotional well-being and social support.
Attachment-based
We will delve into and understand early relationships, particularly with caregivers, to identify how attachment patterns influence current emotional and relational behaviors. I can help you in recognizing maladaptive attachment styles, and work to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. Through this process, you can heal from past attachment wounds and develop healthier, more secure relationships with yourself and others.