Ashlee Hess
My biggest passion has always been to help others, and I am so grateful I can achieve that as a therapist. Helping my clients identify struggles and find new skills for coping makes my work as a therapist very rewarding. I value service, holistic healing, spirituality and community in both my professional and personal life.
My personal life and professional life can often overlap since I value service, holistic healing, spirituality and community.
As an animal lover, I spend much time with my fur babies Ayla, Lynx and Bandit, and my free time volunteering at a local animal shelter. I enjoy working out and prioritizing movement to keep myself energized and strong. I deeply enjoy quality time with my husband, our family and friends, as well as growing in my own faith and spirituality. You may visit my practice website at www.spiritedpathwellness.com for more information on my services!
First session
Our first session together will be focused on getting to know one another and gathering as much information as possible to determine goals for treatment and whether I can help you with those goals. I try to make an intake session informal rather than feeling like an interview where I am asking you tons of questions. I want to make sure you are paired with the most fitting therapist, even if that turns out not to be me!
Strengths
Authenticity is my most treasured asset, and I have found that clients I've worked with value this because it makes them feel more understood and seen. I won't pretend to know everything (because no one does) and I am committed to talking WITH my clients instead of "at" them. My mantra is quite simple: I am here to help you help yourself. I do not have all the answers, but I am here to guide you as you find solutions within yourself through nonjudgment, active listening, and of course, a sprinkle of humor.
Ideal clients
My area of expertise is in trauma and PTSD, where I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to improve these conditions. EMDR is evidenced-based and highly effective in treating a multitude of mental health conditions and symptoms. I have had the pleasure of witnessing my clients experience complete transformations by utilizing EMDR in our therapy sessions. I work with transitional age youth(16-24), adults, and other helping professionals for a variety of challenges including ADHD, anxiety, depression, family/relationship conflict, women's issues, spirituality, and burnout or secondary trauma.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am EMDR Certified and practicing this modality with clients since 2022. I use a somatic focus in my approach, so I have clients focus heavily on body sensations during processing sessions and use different exercises outside of sessions to release unprocessed or trapped emotions.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions38 E Lancaster Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
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- PennsylvaniaLicense CW024892