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Ashley Petersen

Counselor, MA, LLPC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
8080 Moorsbridge Road Portage, MI 49024
As a counselor it is my goal to create a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their struggles, and empowered to reach their goals. I provide therapy for adolescents (11+) and adults. I utilize a holistic approach to counseling that considers the whole person including emotional, psychological, physiological, and other environmental factors to help you create and reach your individual goals. I offer support, guidance, and structure so that clients can feel empowered to discover personalized solutions within themselves.
I believe counseling is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I utilize Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support people with anxiety, depression, body image struggles, disordered eating, and life transitions. I am also committed to helping clients build healthier relationships with food, body, and the people in their lives.
As your counselor it's my goal to hold space for you and support you in creating a life you are proud of. Therapy can feel challenging and uncomfortable at times, so as your counselor I want you to feel safe enough to express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with me. I hope to build a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust.
Call or Ashley Petersen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (269) 359-3342

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8080 Moorsbridge Road

Portage, MI 49024 map

(269) 359-3342
My website
I offer therapy sessions in person in Portage, MI and online via telehealth. I am available weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Body Image, Anxiety and Depression 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (269) 359-3342
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8080 Moorsbridge Road

Portage, MI 49024 map

(269) 359-3342
My website
I offer therapy sessions in person in Portage, MI and online via telehealth. I am available weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Body Image, Anxiety and Depression 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • McLaren
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian
  • Priority Health
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I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, Medicaid, and Meridian Medicaid, but I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 359-3342
"
I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, Medicaid, and Meridian Medicaid, but I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 359-3342

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6451023623 Ashley Petersen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Western Michigan University, Masters in Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
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Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (269) 359-3342
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Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (269) 359-3342

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Body Image
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work collaboratively with clients who may be struggling with body image, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, disordered eating or navigating major life transitions. Together we will identify and process the issues at hand, and create a plan to address them in a way that helps you create the life you want.
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 359-3342
"
I work collaboratively with clients who may be struggling with body image, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, disordered eating or navigating major life transitions. Together we will identify and process the issues at hand, and create a plan to address them in a way that helps you create the life you want.
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 359-3342

3 Endorsements

Alyse Meadows
Alyse Meadows
CounselorMALLC
Anyone would be fortunate to work with Ashley. Her unwavering commitment to supporting her clients is both amazing and inspiring. While her ability to address a wide variety of concerns is impressive, she excels in helping those with body image concerns.
Catherine 'cat' Baeza
Catherine 'cat' Baeza
CounselorLLPCMA
Ashley brings both warmth and deep encouragement to her work with clients. She is a clinician who enjoys focusing and drawing on clients strengths in order to bring deep wholeness and healing to the therapeutic process. Such a gift to the counseling field!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Feminist
  • Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I-CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you look at how your thoughts impact your emotions, behaviors and experiences. During treatment we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaboratively create goals and work towards them together to help you grow and thrive.
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 359-3342
"
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you look at how your thoughts impact your emotions, behaviors and experiences. During treatment we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaboratively create goals and work towards them together to help you grow and thrive.
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (269) 359-3342

Location

Primary Location

8080 Moorsbridge Road

Portage, MI 49024

(269) 359-3342

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer therapy sessions in person in Portage, MI and online via telehealth. I am available weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call for a free consultation now - (269) 359-3342
"
I offer therapy sessions in person in Portage, MI and online via telehealth. I am available weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Ashley Petersen, Counselor, MA, LLPC
Ashley Petersen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Call for a free consultation now - (269) 359-3342