Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 8 ratings

Ashley Draper

LMFT, 4 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Direct
Empowering

About me

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.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our initial session, we will begin with brief introductions before exploring the specific obstacles you are facing. This will enable us to collaborate and develop a personalized plan to guide our work together in subsequent sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm 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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

AnxietyPerinatal Mental HealthPost PartumSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

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.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 8 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

April 23, 2025

Really nice person to work with and insightful. Keeps it real!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Ashley