Ashley is a compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker who is deeply committed to helping individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Sacred Heart University and her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Bridgeport. Ashley has always had a strong desire to help others and is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate their mental health journeys.

Ashley creates a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and authentically. Her approach is warm and empowering, with an emphasis on helping clients recognize and build upon their existing strengths. She believes that each individual possesses the capacity for growth and that her role is to help clients recognize their strengths, resilience, and ability to create meaningful change.

Ashley works with adolescents and older adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and other changes that can impact their mental health and daily lives. She works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, build confidence, and develop practical skills for navigating life’s challenges with greater resilience.

In her clinical work, Ashley utilizes a strengths-based perspective to help clients recognize their abilities and resilience. She works alongside clients to identify existing coping skills and inner resources while developing new strategies that support meaningful and lasting change. Her approach is individualized to each client and grounded in collaboration, encouragement, and empowerment.

Ashley believes that sometimes having an unbiased and supportive person can make all the difference. Her goal is to create a space where clients feel heard and understood while gaining the confidence to recognize their potential, build upon their strengths, and move forward with greater self-awareness and confidence.

Outside of the therapy room, Ashley enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music. She especially loves warm weather and finds joy in relaxing at the beach.