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, specializing in children. A focus of my work has been within the foster care system and with adoptive families. Another focus of my work is helping others see their self worth.
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, your child will experience therapy from a Child Centered Lens. This means I enter into their world to better understand them. The four universal outcomes of Child Centered Play Therapy include self regulation, self esteem, emotional vocabulary, and increased worldview. We will explore realistic ways to take care of yourself and meet your needs as well. When working with older children and adults, I still value the importance of relationship. There will be a combination of talk therapy and creative strategies to assist in reaching your goals.
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! I am a Supervisor for those working towards LPC in Virginia. I am also a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor.