My name is Ashley Pettinato and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut servicing adolescents and adults. I am a school psychologist by training and the majority of my 7 years of experience has been working with adolescents, as well as their parents and families, on a variety of social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. I have guided individuals through issues related to anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities. I also have training and experience related to career changes, relationship challenges, and family problems.
I think of my counseling style as sensitive and inviting. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I believe that everyone has the ability to benefit from counseling whether it's to address a time-limited stressor or an ongoing problem. A goal of mine is helping individuals to see their inner strength, and providing them with strategies and tools to get through the most difficult times. My approach is a combination of psycho-education, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques. Sessions will be tailored to your individual needs.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CT LPC 4739
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Ashley helped me the past year and a half and I will be forever grateful! She made therapy enjoyable while helping me through the worst time of my life. I will be forever grateful!!
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Ashley for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties
Ashley is a good listener and offers helpful suggestions.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Ashley is an excellent listener and gives good solid advice
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Ashley has been wonderful so far! Has checked in when she knew things were happening in my life and has been very accommodating with scheduling sessions
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Ashley has been tremendously helpful since I started. I’ve never opened up to someone like this before so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. From listening to all my problems to offering her advice on how to handle certain situations, I have already seen my mental health improve. I can’t wait for the future sessions coming up!
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem