Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 20 ratings

Ashley McGarity

LMHC, 5 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Empowering

About me

I specialize in working with adults who have ADHD, helping them understand how it affects their daily lives and providing tools to manage challenges like focus, time management, and organization. In addition, I focus on the deeper emotional and mental health aspects that often accompany ADHD, such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, and frustration. My approach is collaborative, aiming to address both the practical and emotional layers of ADHD, and to help clients build on their strengths while developing strategies that work for their unique needs.

Get to know me

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

In our first session, we’ll take a comprehensive look at your history and the current state of your social, emotional, mental, and physical health. This helps us understand the bigger picture of what you’re experiencing. In our second session, we’ll focus more deeply on the main reason you’ve come to therapy, so we can start to develop strategies and goals that are tailored to your unique needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to intuitively understand and empathize with my clients, creating a space where they feel truly heard. I’m skilled at tailoring tools and strategies to fit each person’s unique strengths and needs, ensuring that what we work on is practical and effective for them. I also focus on exploring the deeper roots of current challenges, often uncovering underlying patterns that may be contributing to the present concerns. Ultimately, I take a holistic approach, considering all aspects of a person’s life—emotional, mental, and physical—to create a comprehensive plan for healing and growth.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with adults who are navigating the challenges of ADHD, particularly those struggling with time management, task prioritization, procrastination, and self-esteem. Many of my clients also deal with emotional aspects like rejection sensitivity and imposter syndrome, which are often amplified by ADHD. I’m passionate about helping individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck, and I aim to provide them with strategies that not only improve daily functioning but also address the emotional and mental health side of ADHD to foster greater self-acceptance and confidence.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHDSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use a variety of treatment methods with CBT being the most common modality as it can be used with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and depression.

Attachment-based

I use attachment based therapy to work through relationship issues the client may be experiencing as well as family dysfunction in childhood.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use DBT for improving emotional regulation and interpersonal and communication skills.

Existential

I use existential therapy when working with clients who are in life transitions and are seeking direction or in working with trauma.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 20 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

August 14, 2025

Ashley is so amazing and I am so thankful that I chose her to be my therapist. I feel a very special bond with her like I have never found before. She helps me to dig down and bring out stuff that has been suppressed for years. She has helped me so much since we started our sessions and I look forward to more with her.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 5 with Ashley

July 16, 2025

I found Grow Therapy by doing an online search through my insurance company. I looked through several therapists and came across Ashley. I chose her because I felt an instant connection. I was right in trusting my gut, she is great and I look forward to working with her.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Ashley

June 5, 2025

I loved how Ashley asked me open ended questions that allowed me to provide as much or as little detail as possible. She was very thorough is getting an understanding as to what I was seeking out of therapy as well as an overview of my life and what led me to seek mental health help. She made me feel comfortable and I look forward to working with her. :)

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Ashley