My Approach
I believe you matter. When you live boldly, your vibrancy radiates. Living boldly is an act of embracing daily who you are.I am a queer therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship challenges, and identity.

Through our work together, you will understand what it means to live boldly as we focus on a two-pronged approach that gently examines your past while grounding you in the present by identifying your values and letting those take the lead in decision making. When we’re able to ground into our values, this in turn allows us to embrace the fullness of who we are without shame.

To get there, I’ll be a fierce partner and ally in your growth. I am committed to challenging limiting beliefs, validating your feelings and emotions, encouraging you to trust your intuition, and designing a unique system for you that restores self-confidence, worth and compassion through curiosity, humor and action.

Education, Credentials, & Specialized Trainings
-Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling, University of New Mexico, 2016
-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish, University of New Mexico, 2012
-Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #77828), regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
– Review, Critique, Chat, Q&A: WPATH SOC 8. October 2022, Tavi Hawn. Online
-Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation & Ethics. July 2022, Erin Ebert. Online.
-Ethical Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care, Racial Equity, and Extending your Reach. June 2022, Dr. Charryse Johnson, Online
-Cultivating Kink-Affirming Practice. March 2022, Samar Poorlakani, LPC and Jami Lynn Bula, LPC, LMFT, Online.
-Minding the Heart Weekly Training Workshop. February 2022 – June 2022, Dr. Tori Olds, Austin, Texas
-Using EMDR with Gender Diverse Clients. July 2021, Michael Kuffel, LCPC, Online
-Anti-Racism for Helping Professionals, January 2021 – April 2021, Alejandra Spector, Austin, TX
-EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) approved Basic Training, July 2020 & September 2020, Dr. Christie Sprowls, Austin TX
-Emotional Transformation Therapy Level 1, November 2019, Dr. Steven R. Vazquez, Austin, TX

About Ashley
Pronouns: they/she
Located on the land of: Jumanos, Tonkawa, Coahuiltecan and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche)
Originally from Saint Louis, MO, I lived in the southwest for the past 12 years (Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado to name a few). I have called Round Rock, Texas my home since 2017. I have big feelings and love matcha lattes. I enjoy being outdoors, watching crime shows and reality tv, and trying out the newest donut or taco spot. I am on this life adventure with my creative husband and two fur children.