hey, I’m ashley!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, bookworm and adventurer who believes in eating ice cream for breakfast and in an honest, interactive, approach to therapy.

I promise, it’s not like what you see on tv. I don’t sit there with a clipboard, taking notes and nodding absentmindedly.

I’ll get in the trenches with you, laugh with you and challenge you. You can be yourself without judgment which means nothing is taboo or “not okay” to talk about. I’m not afraid to talk about things like money, sex, your ex or your in-laws as many times as we need to.

Ashley is an anxiety therapist in Denver CO, Ashley wears a long burgandy sweater dress, gray boots and is sitting with her head in her left hand, sitting in a gray couch, smiling at the camera.

You’ll learn to say no without feeling guilty, manage stress, decrease anxiety and feel comfortable in your own body.

You’ll break patterns of burnout and people-pleasing and develop skills you’ll use long after you leave therapy.

I truly believe you can have a fulfilling life without sacrificing yourself, your career or your relationships.

how does it work?

I offer 60-min individual therapy sessions both virtually and in-person at this time. I encourage new clients to come weekly for the first several months to make the most out of our time together and to make progress more quickly. After that, some of my clients continue with weekly sessions while some drop down to every other week, and then to monthly as they phase out of therapy. Therapy is, by nature, a revolving door of sorts; there are always clients starting therapy and always clients stepping down. It’s a come when you need it, leave when you don’t, then come back again if/when you need it kind of thing. It requires commitment of time, energy and money, but it’s not a 2-years-locked-in gym membership kind of commitment.

From a technical standpoint, I use a few different modalities to best support my clients, including but not limited to: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. I will occasionally recommend books, podcasts or articles to clients who are interested. Full disclosure: I’ve also been known to reference Modern Family and Friends in session because they’re funny, relatable and sometimes great examples of what not to do.

experience and qualifications

I have over a decade of experience working in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, emergency departments, residential treatment centers and private practice. At this point I’ve seen almost everything and am rarely surprised by anything, but I’ve learned my passion is working with women who are anxious people-pleasers needing to find relief and balance in their life, highly sensitive persons, relationship issues (especially learning how to set boundaries with others) and burnout. I work best with clients who are motivated and ready to invest in themselves.

 
Picture of the office of Denver Therapy, anxiety therapist in Denver CO, dark gray walls, wood floor with a gray and white rug. There is a light gray couch with green throw pillows, a soft white lamp and a small rustic wood coffee table.

You probably feel a little overwhelmed by the whole finding-a-therapist process.

I get it. There is a lot to consider, but a good fit is the most important thing. You need someone who gets you, and has the skills to help you.

Therapy is a serious investment of your time and money, and I want to honor that by making sure we are a good fit so you get the biggest return on your investment. If at any time you or I feel that we are not a good fit, I will provide trusted referrals.

Initial consults are a great way to get a sense of whether or not we would be a good fit. You can book a complimentary new client consult through my online scheduler here or click the button below.