Hello, I'm Elizabeth Ashley" Butler, LPC. U have been doing therapy for 9 years and fully licensed for 5. As a therapist, I believe a healthy client/therapist relationship is of the utmost importance for success in counseling. My sole purpose as a counselor is that of a facilitator and to provide my client with a safe and non-judgmental environment that fosters honesty, trust, support, healing, awareness and growth. As a therapist, I strive to equip my clients with the tools necessary to find a sense of self, access their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. I currently work with ethnically, economically and culturally diverse individuals, families, and adolescents struggling with trauma, anger, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related issues, depression, eating disorders, obesity, PTSD, stress, OCD, family issues, communication issues, work related issues, life transitions and several other mental health disorders. I also specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Functional family Therapy and utilize other theoretical orientations based on my client's needs. From personal and professional experiences, I have learned that connection is foundational, acceptance is powerful, and change is possible with a little work. Change is hard, but it is often necessary for you to live a positive and productive life. Change can bring on healing, improve our quality of life, makes us stronger and more powerful emotionally, brings a sense of security, allows us to move forward in life, become more open minded, open to new experiences and opportunities, and start the process to breaks free from predisposed generational curses. It is my hope that you will allow me the opportunity to collaborate with you on your journey of self- discovery.