Ashley Sutherland

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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About

Navigating life's transitions can be challenging, especially when they involve stepping away from familiar relationships or belief systems. Ashley Sutherland, LCSW, owner of Creative Life Counseling, LLC, specializes in guiding clients through these pivotal moments with compassion and expertise. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on stress and anxiety disorders, Ashley partners with her clients to honor their relationships while empowering them to live authentically.

Ashley's journey as a therapist began in Chicago, where she supported pregnant and parenting teens in the public school system after receiving her degree from Loyola University Chicago in 2007. Upon relocating to Salt Lake City in 2008, she expanded her experience by working with the University of Utah emergency department, the Neuropsychiatric Institute, and the foster care system. As a mental health specialist for the Salt Lake City foster care system, Ashley ensured children received adequate mental health care during placement transitions, demonstrating her commitment to supporting individuals through periods of change.

In 2011, Ashley founded Creative Life Counseling, LLC, where she continues to apply her extensive training in evidence-based treatments for stress and anxiety disorders. She takes particular interest in working with clients experiencing OCD and phobias, utilizing Exposure Response Prevention techniques to reduce symptoms. Ashley's practice is ever-evolving, as she currently pursues additional training in treating trichotillomania and hoarding disorder, as well as adopting best practices for neurodiverse populations, including individuals with ADHD.

Ashley's approach is rooted in helping clients live in the present and look to the future while resolving past traumas. She specializes in supporting individuals through various life transitions, including coming out and navigating changes in relationships or belief systems. Her goal is to help clients move past their fears and into bold, fulfilling lifestyles.

When not in session, Ashley enjoys hiking with her family, planning international adventures, and indulging her passion for horticulture by growing heirloom plants from seed in her urban garden. This balance of professional dedication and personal interests allows her to bring a well-rounded, empathetic approach to her practice. Clients seeking support in managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or exploring their authentic selves will find in Ashley a knowledgeable and compassionate guide on their journey towards a more creative and fulfilling life.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Social Work, 2007

State Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Anxiety
  • Life Coaching
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias
  • Stress
  • Trauma

State Licenses

  • Utah

Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities

  • LGBTQ+ Allied

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Locations

Creative Life Counseling - Salt Lake City
1308 S 1700 E, 211
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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