MEET THE HUMAN BEHIND THE HEALING

Feminist-aligned. Queer-affirming. System-disrupting. Always human.

Hi, I’m Ashley (she/her).

I'm a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arkansas, a former special education teacher, a Holistic Wellness Practitioner and educator, a stroke survivor, and a lifelong advocate for liberation, access, and connection.

My therapeutic work is deeply rooted in person-centered and feministic values, and I strive to honor the complexities of each client’s lived experience — especially those navigating trauma, queerness, chronic illness, disability, or systems that have failed them.

WHERE LIVED EXPERIENCE MEETS SACRED PRACTICE

The Winding Road That Led Me Here

My story informs the way I sit with yours.

I didn't arrive here in a straight line, and I think that's exactly why this work fits.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade as a special education teacher and behavioral interventionist, walking alongside kids who had been labeled, misunderstood, and failed by systems never designed with them in mind. I loved that work with everything I had. And over time, I began to see how those same systems were failing me, too.

So I followed a different thread. I became a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Reiki Master Teacher, and a Registered Yoga Teacher. I opened my own brick-and-mortar wellness space, and built something I was deeply proud of. That season of practice shaped not just who I became as a practitioner, but how I show up in the therapy room today.

Then came a life-changing stroke. In my early 30s, my body stopped me in my tracks. The healing that followed was non-linear, deeply human, and one of the most formative experiences of my life. When I came out the other side, I knew I wasn't done helping people. I went back to school and became a therapist, carrying everything with me.

What makes my approach to therapy a bit distinct from others is that I didn't leave my holistic and metaphysical wellness background at the door when I entered the therapy space. I brought it with me. When clinically appropriate and supported, I weave holistic tools directly into therapy sessions: breathwork, somatic awareness, guided meditation, and energy-informed approaches. The clinical and the sacred don't live in separate rooms here. They live in conversation with each other, and always in service of you as the client.

Holistic services are also available as their own distinct offerings, held with equal intention and clear ethical care.

I practice from a place that is relational, trauma-informed, feminist-aligned, and justice-centered. I show up warm, present, and genuinely in it with you.

And Luna, Lilly, Chance, and Charlie are always somewhere nearby, ready to offer emotional support, comedic relief, and co-regulation on demand.

If this feels like your kind of place, I'd be honored to be part of your journey.

SOFTNESS CAN BE REVOLUTIONARY

THE FINE PRINT THAT MAKES ME OFFICIAL

Yes, I’ve got crystals in one hand, and a DSM in the other.

🎓 Degrees & Clinical Training

Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2025)
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) — License #A2506009
Intern Counselor/Psychotherapist, Catalyst Counseling (August 2024 – April 2025)
Dual Master of Science in Education & Special Education, University of Central Arkansas (2012)

🌿 Holistic & Wellness Credentials

Holistic Wellness Practitioner (Since 2014)
Certified Life Coach (2024)
Licensed Massage Therapist (#8036, 2014; now expired/inactive)
Reiki Master Practitioner & Teacher (Since 2011)
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) (Since 2014)
Past Life Regression Practitioner (2018)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Because healing work should always be grounded in ongoing learning, ethical practice, and inclusive care.

American Counseling Association (ACA)
Arkansas Counseling Association (ArCA)
Arkansas Counseling Association Arkansas Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (ArAMCD)
Arkansas Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (ArSAIGE)

HEALING IS HARD - CATS HELP

SPACE HOLDERS, SNACK STEALERS, & SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Not necessarily licensed, but they're still qualified.

While I’m the one on the screen holding space, I don’t do this work alone.
Meet the team behind the scenes — three cats, one dog, and a whole lot of love, personality, and presence. From emotional support naps to the occasional Zoom cameo, they bring grounding, laughter, and warmth to the work I do every day.