Hello and welcome to Better Help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over 4 years of clinical experience in community mental health and schools. I also have a Master of Science in Child Development with 10 plus years of experience working with children, adolescents and families in various capacities. I have worked with a broad range of clients from various ages and backgrounds with severe and persistent mood disorders, trauma, behavioral disorders and adjustment disorders. I have experience with individuals who present with a variety of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, grief and loss, women’s health problems, relational issues, life-stage adjustment, teens navigating sexual and gender identity, racial identity, family of origin issues, foster and adoption adjustments, parenting concerns, and behavioral needs in both children and adolescents.
I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is necessary and I do my best to create a client-centered, nonjudgmental, caring, supportive and warm environment for my clients. I value a psychodynamic, holistic and relational approach in treating people. I also believe when a person feels validated, safe and hopeful, changes are able to occur. You are the expert on yourself but therapy is a tool to help recognize patterns, articulate desires and move towards healing. I will tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. I look forward to getting to know you, supporting you, empowering you, and walking alongside you through your healing journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.021391
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Just started our session but so far she’s been timely helpful and understanding!
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ashley has been helping me tremendously since our first session a month ago. She is a very good listener, and shares with me her observation and expertise. I was blocked by a lot of problems, and she successfully unblocked almost all of them in a short period of time. I am feeling much better now thanks to her. I am looking forward to working with her in the coming weeks!
Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Ashley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
