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Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner and Founder of Yellow Rose Counseling. For over 10 years, I've worked with couples, families, and individuals, in both community mental health and private practice settings. I emphasize a holistic approach to treatment, viewing you in context of your larger system. I believe in working towards change in a way that pays attention to generational and family patterns, your life story, and your larger environment.

Are you looking for a safe welcoming place where you can just be? Be heard, be valued, be accepted exactly where you are? I Invite you into my space to experience these thoughts and emotions. As a therapist, I incorporate different approaches which address a variety of mental health issues. I empower you to move forward in life in a way that is dynamic and nurturing. I have an unwavering belief that you can experience change based on your needs and goals. We can walk through challenge and fear together to help you create a fulfilling life.

Maybe you’re consumed with anxious thoughts, the “what if” kind that never seem to leave your side. Maybe you’re stuck in a never-ending loop of overthinking, feeling like your brain just won’t shut off. Maybe you’re constantly trying to figure out why you just had that really uncomfortable thought again (yes, that one !)

Throughout my personal and professional journey, I have realized there are more ways to support individuals in our current climate. I am looking to integrate a more balanced, somatic approach to guide people in coping and healing from their experiences. I use a lens to see a person that is not only a "diagnosis" or presentation of symptoms, but someone who is wanting to cope from surviving their hardships.

Life is hard, especially when you feel like you just can’t manage everything on your plate. From school to work to relationships with friends and family, there is always a lot to juggle, and stress can build up quickly! When you’re overwhelmed, your behavior, mood, and relationships are all impacted, and it’s harder to be able to fully enjoy life.

When you think about how far you have come from your past, you are amazed. The steps that you have taken to get to where you are today did not seem possible three years ago. Even though your situation has completely changed and life is incredible, it still doesn’t feel that way. You feel guilty about what has been left behind. Extreme emotions come up from smells, sights, or statements, and you can’t control it. Nightmares cause you fear when you think about sleeping. You are sick of living this way and want to find some sort of peace but don’t know how or where to start.

Struggling with mental health and life transitions are extremely difficult. The hardest part about facing these challenges is asking for help and being open to accepting that help. But look.. you've made it here. You are looking to overcome the most difficult hurdle to addressing the issues you've identified in your life. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, grief, eating disordered behaviors, and more, I'm here to support you on your journey of healing. I am interested in clients who bring their unique and authentic perspectives to the counseling space and helping them construct their stories.

Please email me for quickest response! My hope and expectation is that my clients come exactly as they are; messiness and all. Life transitions, relationships, and past events can be complicated and hard to piece together on your own. Talking through these issues with another person can bring new perspective and energy. I try to match my approach in order to meet the needs of the client. Some prefer a more directive/guided therapy, whereas others need space to sit with big questions. We will work together to figure out your goals, needs, and areas you would like to heal or explore!

I aim for a counseling style that is warm and collaborative, providing a non-judgmental space for you to develop greater insight about yourself and your life with a trusted ally. I have a background in working with college students and particularly enjoy working with young adults and LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages who are navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety and trauma.

In-person or virtual daytime availability. Weaving movement (yoga and walking), art, EMDR, and other non-traditional approaches into a talk-therapy space, I can help you move through discomfort to help you experience your real self - not just the version you have to throw together for everyone else.

At Compassionate Counseling, we believe in you becoming the person you were meant to be. Depression, anxiety, past trauma, or life issues no longer need to hold you back from your dreams and aspirations. Our goal is to provide quality services to clients in need, and to overcome obstacles such as: •Financial Hardship •Transportation •Resistance to Therapy •Childcare Issues We are also sensitive to those who prefer a holistic approach to their care. See the photo section below for a listing of our individual counselors and their specialties.

Life can leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed at times. Sometimes one may feel generally dissatisfied with life and wanting more, if any of these are you...you are not alone. Depression, hopelessness, relationship problems, loss, domestic/sexual violence, sexual abuse, and addiction are just a few of the issues that bring people into counseling. Confronting these realities can be a daunting task. Counseling and the therapeutic relationship can help individuals address these adversities, transcend negative emotions and heal. I've learned that a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation to combating negative emotions such as; sadness, guilt, shame, anxiety, hurt, and hopelessness.

I believe that individuals are doing the best that they can given the skills and resources that they have available to them. It is my job as a therapist to educate, support and guide my clients on their journey to self discovery and growth. It's important to me to focus on my clients strengths and what is important to them. I am a firm believer in meeting a client where they are. Be gentle with yourself, you are doing the best you can. Nothing takes more courage than putting yourself back together.

Would you like to feel more grounded and confident in your life? Perhaps you're feeling trapped by your thoughts and you're looking to gain skills to interrupt unhelpful thinking spirals? Or possibly you're feeling disconnected from your sense of self and would like a safe place to explore what makes you you? There are all sorts of reasons why you might be needing support right now and therapy can be a wonderful tool to help you build self compassion, manage overwhelming feelings, and build upon your existing strengths to accomplish your goals.

There are moments in life when we need help & support. Reaching out can be uncomfortable & scary, but it is also brave. Counseling can facilitate and help you move towards change. It is a chance to begin a new direction in life, one that enables fulfillment, contentment, and self-empowerment. Change & happiness are possible! Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on the nature of your circumstances & needs. I look forward to speaking with you & discussing how I might be of assistance.

If you are stuck feeling paralyzing anxiety, if you are unable to communicate the way you want to, if you are depressed and unsure how to get out of it, or unable to identify why something triggers you the way it does, therapy can be a useful tool for you. If you have trauma in your past and are unsure how it is impacting you or how to heal it, I can help. We all have difficulties in our lives and reaching out for help is not always the easiest thing to do. Therapy is a collaborative and private relationship where we can work together to help you identify what your needs and goals are and how to get there.

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been in the mental health field for 12 years. She specializes in working with children and adolescents who are struggling to deal with and manage their emotions. She has diverse experiences in the field in various contexts such as community, home, and group-home settings.

Nothing changes if nothing changes… Many clients share in a first session they have delayed making an initial appointment for one reason or another. I encourage anyone continuing to delay this choice to reach out. Making the decision to move forward with therapy can be life changing. I invite you to start the process to take this journey to change and enhance your life.