Hello! I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Connecticut. I received my master's and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Oklahoma State University and completed my post-doctoral training at Yale School of Medicine. I have worked with various clients who appreciate a directive and collaborative approach. My clients are the experts on themselves, and I bring expertise for treatment, which sets us up for a strong therapeutic relationship and treatment plan.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session, we will begin with brief introductions, and then I will gather some background information on your mental health and medical concerns, previous history of therapy and medication, help to identify a social support system, and here about your goals and expectations for treatment. At the end the first session, we will have created a broad treatment plan and continue to build upon that plan in subsequent sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a provider, I aim to deliver treatment in a collaborative, directive, authentic, and compassionate manner. I tend to provide my clients with lots of feedback and help problem-solve each unique challenge together.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with adults and teenagers of all ages. My clients tend to be motivated to make changes but need additional support and guidance on making those changes. The clients who get the most benefit from therapy are honest and willing to be vulnerable. My clients tend to appreciate learning new skills, developing insight about themselves and their presenting concerns, and making changes based on their individual values and beliefs.

About Ashley Dunford