Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ and 5 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi there, welcome in! My name is Ashlee and I have been practicing as a counselor since I graduated from Case Western Reserve University with my Masters in Social Work in 2019. My goal as a thrapist is to be present for you, to assist you in working through any concerns you may have in a calm, understanding, non-judgemental space. I currently only work with adults and focus on assisting with depression, anxiety, trauma, individual relationship concerns, personal identity struggles in addition to other areas.
During my first session with clients I strive to allow you to share with me what brings you to counseling. I review some housekeeping items surrounding confidentiality, session expectations and attempt to gather a holistic perspective of who you are as a person and where you have been in the past. I always tell my clients, "all your problems won't be solved in the first session" but with the information I gather we will be able to pave the way for me to be able to best help you in future sessions. Making progress in counseling isn't just about what is happening currently in your life, we must take into account what you have experienced in the past in your life to inform progress into the future.
My approach to therapy is very much client centered. These sessions are yours, I am here to support you and assist you in the ways you need. I will use my skills, knowledge and emotional support to assist you in navigating your concerns and my ultimate hope is that you experience clarity and improvement in symptoms over time. My sessions are warm, inviting, welcoming, relaxed and educational in nature, I want you to feel safe and comfortable talking about anything you feel the need to bring up.
I have experience in working with clients from all walks of life. I currently am only working with adults, though I have worked with children in the past. I have experience assisting older adults through the challenges of aging. I enjoy being a listening ear during those difficult transition stages of life, no matter what your age. Clients struggling with anxiety, individuals looking for advice on personal relationships, struggling with career or life choices, self-esteem, struggling with personal identity are clients I may find in my office. My own personal life experiences have contributed toward me wanting to be there for others and to let others know they are not alone in life.
I use exploration of your current and historical experiences to assist in developing skills you can use to cope. CBT involves changing your thought patterns, developing new perspectives to assist in decreasing symptoms.
My sessions are very client-centered. These are your sessions, I am simply here to assist you in working through things. Motivational interviewing is the use of questioning and exploration to guide you in the direction you would like to go.