Hello, my name is Ashley. And I'd love to support you.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor living just outside of Boston, MA with my partner and our two giant lap dog Great Danes (yes, they think they're lapdogs). When I'm not in the therapy room, you can usually find me curled up with a good book, making art, learning ASL, reflecting over a tarot reading., or checking out live music.
Since starting in this field, I've worked with individuals in crisis, families, and students across different settings. But there's always been one common thread: people want to feel seen, heard, and truly connected. That's what I strive to create in every session.
This understanding of human connection actually stems from my previous career as a professional photographer, where I spent years capturing meaningful moments. That background in visual storytelling taught me to see the beauty in vulnerability, find light in unexpected places, and understand that every person has a unique narrative worth honoring. The creative eye I developed behind the camera now helps me approach therapy with artistic sensitivity, seeing each client as a whole person with layers of complexity and inherent worth.
I believe creativity and self-expression are powerful tools for healing, and I love incorporating these elements into my therapeutic approach when appropriate. My artistic background has taught me that healing, like art, is rarely linear. It's messy, beautiful, and deeply personal. I bring this understanding into every therapeutic relationship, honoring your unique process and helping you discover the resilience and wisdom that's already within you.
My Qualifications
My Values
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BFA in Photography from The Art Institute of Boston
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M.Ed in Mental Health and School Counseling from Cambridge College
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Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Photography from Robert Gordon University
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Certified Trauma Specialist
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Extensive training in EMDR, grief, and phototherapy
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Continually attending professional development
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Authenticity – I show up as my full, imperfect self, creating space for you to do the same without pressure or pretense.
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Compassion – I meet you with care and understanding, especially during difficult and vulnerable moments.
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Curiosity – I approach your story with openness and without judgment, allowing space for exploration and meaning-making.
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Creativity – I incorporate flexible, expressive ways to help you process emotions and experiences.
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Inclusivity – I strive to create a space that affirms and respects all identities and lived experiences.
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Collaboration – Therapy is a partnership; we work together in a way that honors your goals, pace, and voice.
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Non-pathologizing – I view you as a whole human shaped by your experiences, not as someone who is “broken.”
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Bodily Autonomy – I trust that you are the expert on your own mind and body, and your choices and boundaries are central to our work.
Cultural Humility and Approach
I identify as a white, cisgender, highly educated, able-bodied, middle-class person, and I recognize that these identities afford me privilege within our society. I am committed to ongoing self-reflection about how this shapes my perspective, my biases, and the therapeutic relationship.
In my work, I strive to practice with cultural humility—centering each client’s lived experience, acknowledging differences in identity and power, and remaining open to learning. I aim to create a space that is respectful, collaborative, and responsive to the unique contexts and experiences each client brings.