Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who specializes in working with individuals, families, and couples providing trauma-informed care, and harm reduction modalities. Ashley’s experience includes individual with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health concerns, including anger issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and substance abuse. Ashley is proactive in finding solutions to difficult problems and believes in working with her clients in order to find a treatment alternative that is right for them. By utilizing a compassionate and understanding approach she has seen many breakthroughs and successful outcomes to some very difficult scenarios. Ashley incorporates strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches to help individuals understand their behaviors and feelings and assist them in finding healthier and more satisfying ways of being and thinking. She integrates mindfulness and stress reduction techniques into the individual’s session. Ashley also works with individuals with substance abuse issues and uses motivational interviewing to guide them through their recovery process.