Hello, I am Ashley. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of VA. I graduated from Regent University in 2013 and since have obtained certifications in Infant Mental Health, Play Therapy, and as a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional. I have experience providing counseling services to those all across the lifespan. A focus of my work has been within the foster care system and with adoptive families.
Relationships and community support are a cornerstone to my foundation. I believe relationships are a powerful tool for growth and healing. In sessions with me, I enjoy assisting each individual becoming secure in their identity - their history, their place in the world, their strengths and weaknesses, their needs, their goals, and their potential. In sessions with me, we will explore communication and how to maintain positive relationships with yourself and others. In sessions with me, we will explore what you need to enjoy life. We will explore realistic ways to take care of yourself and meet needs.
I believe connection with your therapist is important. Setting up a phone call with me is the first step. A brief overview about me is that I became a wife in 2004 and have 4 children. I do have personal experience as a foster and adoptive mom as well. I was born and grew up in Virginia but after married I moved to Arkansas. We have been back/forth a couple times and now in Virginia to stay!