Ashley Sloan
Hi there, I'm Ashley. Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed? Are you struggling to manage a physical condition and accept the impacts these struggles have on you and your relationships?
I have a wealth of traditional mindfulness and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and meditations that can be utilized in session as well as outside of sessions.
I help support individuals with emotional challenges as well as those dealing with acute and chronic physical pain/illness/injuries. Together, we can work towards accepting these difficulties and identifying effective coping skills, which will help in healing and regaining a sense of hope. Evidence-based therapies I utilize include CBT, DBT, ACT, and MBSR depending on your unique needs and goals. If you're dealing with anxiety, stress, sadness, loneliness, and the many difficulties that accompany physical pain/illness, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary and overwhelming; yet is also a courageous step. I offer a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to heal and grow. I look forward to working with you and helping you to achieve your goals.
First session
After we have completed the initial assessments, we will work together to create an individualized treatment plan. In subsequent sessions, there will be time to process challenges and obstacles encountered since the last session, and discuss relevant issues as well as coping skills to help address them. Depending on the client and what is effective for them, there could be self-assigned homework that would then be followed up on in following sessions.
Strengths
I have been in the field for over 7 years in which I have worked specifically with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and body image issues. Additionally, I have worked extensively with individuals who are impacted by chronic physical illness/conditions. I have a passion for those who are struggling to rediscover who they are and find their "new normal". A huge part of the work I do is helping individuals to accept their current health, limitations, and abilities while simultaneously working towards creating a rewarding and satisfying life with their conditions.
Ideal clients
Adults aged 18 and up struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic physical conditions/illness/pain, grief/loss related to physical health changes, and interpersonal relationships.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IllinoisLicense 149022604