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Ashley McGirt, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hi I am most known as @TherapyWithAsh a leading expert in racial trauma and trauma in general. I am the founder and President of the WA Therapy Fund Foundation. A psychotherapist, Tedx international speaker, and author who has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, The young turks, Bravo, & more. I have received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Washington and I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

I specialize in racial trauma and help my clients understand the impact that racism has on their mental health, as well as finding ways to heal. I am a trauma informed therapist. People know me as their favorite millennial therapist. While I am a Black therapist who specializes in racial trauma & minority mental health. I pride myself in providing a safe space for ALL to feel empowered, gain insight, and learn skills to get through the difficult stage you are in. My past work as a hospice therapist has equipped me to help individuals live well.

Have you been in a funk that you just can't get out of? Have you experienced a recent loss? Or are you just looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation? If so you have found the right place. Perhaps old coping mechanisms aren't as effective and/or you seek a different unbiased perspective. Whatever the reason I would love to help guide you thru the path of self-discovery, awareness, and well-being. I can assist you in overcoming the challenges you are currently facing.

At my practice we work toward empowered healing, changing negative behaviors, and thoughts. You are the driver and very much in control. We work together as I believe an integrative psychotherapy approach is necessary including a broad array of modalities: solution focused therapy, strengths based therapy, & CBT.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

WA LICSW LW60862049