Therapist

Ashley is a native to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. After earning her undergraduate degree in social work from Lewis-Clark State College, Ashley spent time as a river rafting, backcountry, and climbing guide for Youth Dynamics Adventures. Following that experience, Ashley became a field guide at Aspiro Wilderness Therapy program, where she discovered her passion for working with people in a therapeutic setting.

Ashley worked as a life skills coach at Northwest College Support while earning her Masters in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. In addition to her role as a therapist at Northwest College Support, Ashley plays an important role in organizing and leading the wide range of recreational activities for students at NWCS. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys softball, hiking, volleyball, nutrition and fitness, and snowboarding. Ashley’s approach to therapy is strengths-based and client centered. Helping clients tune into their own personal gifts and strengths in order to find solutions within themselves to solve problems. Ashley commonly practices Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work with clients.