Ashley Martin
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Martin and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, cat mom and a lover of art and music! I have over seven years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ care.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to relate to others with empathy and open-mindedness, I cannot wait to work with you and discover what changes we can cultivate together!
Clinically, I utilize person-centered techniques, psychoeducation, solution focused therapy, CBT and DBT techniques to engage clients! I am committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. My style of therapy is collaborative, compassionate and to develop practical tools to navigate life.
First session
People come to therapy for different reasons and at different spots in their journey. In our first session, we will explore what brings you in, discuss your goals and expectations and begin working on building a connection. To me it’s important to know your background on therapy, what you’re hoping to get of the experience and how we can make this a safe space for you to process and work towards your goals. This first session is about getting to know each other and setting the stage for our journey ahead.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to relate to others with empathy and open mindedness. My own experiences have greatly shaped my understanding of pain and suffering and the importance of needing a safe space to talk and feel through the chaos of life. I am a firm believer that life is tough, but, so are you. It’s my assertion that with a little help and support from someone, you can make a great deal of progress on your journey.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that are impacting their emotional well-being and relationships. I enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal challenges. I have a particular passion for supporting young adults, individuals, and couples with diverse emotional needs, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences, developing self-awareness, and identifying their strengths. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My goal is to help clients develop practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, establish healthy boundaries, improve relationships, and build a stronger understanding of themselves.
Origin story
My early childhood experiences as a sex trafficking and traumatic abuse survivor propelled me into the passion for helping others who have lived through horrific experiences. I understand what most of my clients are experiencing which clinically gives me unique insight into helping people. My experiences taught me many maladaptive coping mechanisms and also taught me to mask. I understand how hard it is to be open and vulnerable and I want to provide my clients a safe space to land when they need support. For me, the therapeutic relationship is the pivotal part of the therapy that brings about change for people. We will work together to create goals that are obtainable for you as a client so you can move forward living the life you want.
Ongoing work together
I believe clinical progress occurs through a collaborative, individualized, and strengths-based therapeutic process. My goal is to help clients move beyond simply identifying symptoms and begin understanding the underlying thoughts, emotions, experiences, and behavioral patterns that influence their mental health. I work with clients to increase self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, establish healthy boundaries, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. I emphasize meeting clients where they are, recognizing their individual strengths, and creating realistic, attainable treatment goals. I measure progress not only through symptom reduction but also through improvements in daily functioning, emotional awareness, communication, self-confidence, and the ability to independently apply therapeutic skills outside of sessions. Ultimately, I want clients to leave therapy feeling more empowered, emotionally equipped, and confident in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help clients develop sustainable skills and meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapeutic relationship.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe that in a therapeutic relationship your therapist should extend unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and genuine respect. I am here for the opportunity to join you on your journey for growth and change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT skills are an exceptional way to teach clients mindfulness, distress tolerance skills, emotion regulation skills, and interpersonal effectiveness to help support clients navigate their life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense SW25045