Ashley McDonald

Collaboration, empowerment, and resilience form the cornerstone of Ashley McDonald's therapeutic approach. As a dedicated mental health professional, Ashley believes in partnering with her clients to foster growth, healing, and resilience at every stage of life's journey. Her commitment to building a strong therapeutic alliance, grounded in trust and mutual respect, sets the foundation for meaningful and effective counseling experiences.

Ashley's integrative approach draws from a diverse toolkit of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems, Grief Counseling, Narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, and Play Therapy. This versatility allows her to tailor her methods to each client's unique needs, ensuring a personalized and impactful therapeutic process. Her practice is further enriched by her background as a Behavioral Therapist for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which has honed her therapeutic skills and expanded her capacity for empathy and understanding.

With a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of the West Indies in Jamaica, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and cultural competence to her practice. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate a wide range of mental health concerns, including life transitions, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, adjustment disorders, career challenges, relationship difficulties, and trauma. Ashley's holistic approach considers the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of each client's well-being, providing comprehensive support for those seeking to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.

Clients describe Ashley as safe, genuine, and insightful, appreciating her ability to ask thought-provoking questions that lead to deeper self-understanding. While her therapeutic style is primarily client-centered and strengths-based, she also incorporates directive strategies when appropriate, always prioritizing what is meaningful and workable for each individual. Ashley's warm and collaborative approach creates an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported in their journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.

As a National Certified Counselor (NCC) working under the clinical supervision of Matt Dooley, LPC, NCC, CPCS, and the clinical direction of Meg McLeroy, LMFT, Ashley is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining the highest standards of care. Whether you're facing a challenging life transition, seeking to boost your self-esteem, managing anxiety or depression, coping with grief, exploring career options, working through relationship issues, or healing from trauma, Ashley McDonald is dedicated to supporting you on your path to healing and personal growth.