Ashley Forton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (616) 727-7060
I work with clients ages 8 and up. In my core, I believe everyone deserves to feel joyful, connected, and safe while being their authentic self. So many things can make that difficult and keep us from deeply connecting with ourselves and others. If you, or your child, are struggling with the impact of stress, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, or if you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, you are in the right place. I have worked with many ADHD, Autistic, and LGBTQ+ children, teens, and adults and this continues to be my passion.
As a therapist, my main goal is to create a safe space for you to be authentically yourself and feel seen and heard. With younger folks, I incorporate play therapy techniques in addition to talk therapy and skills-based approaches. with adolescents and adults, I’m very adaptive to your needs whether it is play, art, body-based, skills, or verbal processing.
Whether you are seeking therapy services for yourself or your child, I’m glad you’re here. Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to further discuss if I would be a good fit for you or your child.
Call or Email Ashley Forton now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 727-7060
Let's Connect (616) 727-7060
Finances
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Priority Health
Ashley Forton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (616) 727-7060
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6851120615 Ashley H Forton
- Attended Western Michigan University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Ashley Forton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (616) 727-7060
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Ashley Forton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (616) 727-7060
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ashley Forton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (616) 727-7060
Location
Nearby Areas
Ashley Forton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (616) 727-7060