Hello. I’m Ashley.
I am a licensed professional counselor and certified spiritual director with over 12 years' experience. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for healing from trauma, reducing anxiety, and increasing well-being. One of my greatest passions is to help people experience TRUE peace. A combination of life experiences and relationships impact how we see ourselves and the world. These experiences can lead us to a life bogged down by anxiety, trauma, and even despair. If you are experiencing any of these, you may have tried "thinking positively" or coping through distractions. I don't know about you, but trying to "think positive" while feeling depressed can feel like more work than it is worth and distractions often move us further away from our ultimate goals. I use a compassionate and warm approach to help you identify the barriers to the life you want and provide concrete steps to help you turn things around. The methods I use most often are EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of treatment that helps you regain your life after trauma, as well as reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and even process grief. In this therapy, we use eye movement or other forms of bilateral stimulation (tapping, sound, or tactile) as we process through past events and present triggers. People often feel less overwhelmed and better able to rationally judge a situation after the process is complete. People even feel a shift in how they view themselves. Mindfulness CBT is also a tool that I use. We can get through any single moment of our life, if we are willing to train our minds to do so. I am also a Certified Spiritual Director with an emphasis on contemplative Christian spirituality. This is either really appealing to you or it may make your skin crawl, depending on your experience with those who identify as Christians. I get it. This aspect of my work is ONLY for those who want it implemented into their sessions.
Master of Science in Community Counseling from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FLA
Certification in Spiritual Direction from Zeitgeist Atlanta