MeeT Ashley

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My approach to therapy is collaborative, structured, and goal-oriented. I view therapy as a purposeful and supportive process in which clients are both understood and actively engaged in creating meaningful change. As a partnership, clients and I work together to identify clear, individualized goals and develop practical strategies that carry into daily life at home, school, and in the community.

My therapeutic style is warm, structured, and direct, with a strong focus on clarity, skill-building, and practical application. I aim to create a space that feels both supportive and gently challenging, where clients feel safe while also being encouraged toward growth.

Grounded in a strengths-based, solution-focused framework, my work emphasizes growth, skill-building, and forward movement. Attention is given to helping clients build emotional awareness, recognize patterns that may be impacting them, and develop effective tools for managing anxiety, strengthening regulation, and enhancing social and problem-solving skills.

Evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are integrated alongside developmentally appropriate, child-centered interventions to ensure therapy is engaging, accessible, and effective for younger clients.

Ultimately, the goal is to provide a high-quality, individualized therapeutic experience that supports each client in building confidence, resilience, and the capacity to navigate life’s challenges with greater independence and self-assurance.

• Anxiety disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• ADHD and executive functioning challenges
• Learning differences and school-related concerns
• Grief and loss
• Family transitions (including separation and divorce)
• Social skills and peer relationship development
• Self-esteem and confidence building
• Coping skills and problem-solving development 

Individual counseling

Child and adolescent counseling

Couples counseling

Family counseling

Play based interventions (in training)

Strengths based counseling

Faith integrated counseling 

Alfred University
CAS in Mental Health Counseling 

Expected January 2027

CUNY Hunter College
M.S.Ed. in School Counseling

May 2021

SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

May 2018

JBCS (Jacqueline Baer Counseling Services)

Mental Health Counseling Practicum & Internship

•  New York State Certification – Permanent School Counselor February 2026

English