ABOUT ASHTON
You may have found your way here because the trail you were on has become quiet, uncertain, or altered in ways you didn’t choose.
Loss has a way of changing the landscape.
Sometimes suddenly.
Sometimes slowly.
You may be grieving the death of someone, or something, you love.
You may be anticipating a loss that hasn’t happened yet.
Or you may be navigating a life transition that feels like losing, or regaining, a part of yourself.
If you’re here, I want you to know — you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Hi, I’m Ashton.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in southwest Ohio. I have been practicing since 2018 and have worked in school settings, behavioral health agencies, and private practice, supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Over time, I found myself most drawn to the work of grief — in all its forms. The quiet grief. The complicated grief. The anticipatory grief. The grief that comes from death, and the grief that comes from identity shifts, relational changes, or life transitions that alter the course of what once felt certain.
Helping clients navigate these seasons has become the most meaningful part of my clinical work.
My Approach
I practice from a deeply client-centered lens. I believe your emotions make sense in the context of your lived experience. Most people, if not all, have incredibly understandable narratives surrounding what brings them to therapy. My role is not to correct your story — it is to help you explore it with clarity and compassion.
I frequently draw from evidence-based modalities including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment Theory
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
EMDR (EMDR-trained)
Mindfulness practices
Narrative Therapy
Rather than rigidly applying techniques, I integrate these approaches in a way that supports your goals, your pacing, and your capacity in the moment.
Grief is not something to rush. It is something to tend.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
State: Ohio
License #: C.1801483
Supervisor: Jordan Haire, LPCC-S
EDUCATION
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2018
Northern Kentucky University
BS in Psychology, 2010
Pennsylvania State University
How Do We Know If We’re a Good Fit?
The honest answer is: we won’t fully know until we begin.
The initial phone call is simply the first step — and it is not something you need to feel intimidated by. I hope you feel comfortable being honest, asking questions, and getting a sense of whether this feels steady and supportive.
The therapeutic relationship has consistently been shown to be one of the most important factors in progress. This means that a strong clinical fit matters deeply.
If, after connecting, it doesn’t feel aligned, I will gladly offer referrals and recommendations. Your therapy goals and overall well-being matter to me — whether you become a client of mine or not.
Who I Am Outside of Therapy?
Outside the therapy room, I am a mother and a dog mom. I am also a rock climber, adventure racer, hiker, mountain biker, backpacker, enthusiastic crafter, occasional video gamer, flower-lover, and devoted nature seeker.
Movement and outdoor spaces are grounding for me. They remind me that seasons change — and that growth is rarely linear.
Conversationally, I enjoy weaving themes together. I tend to make thoughtful callbacks in session, connecting earlier reflections to present moments. There is something powerful about noticing patterns and honoring the continuity of your story.
And yes — laughter belongs in therapy, too. Even in grief.
Poetry, music, quotes, art, and meaningful cultural references often shape how we make sense of our experiences. I love learning what resonates with you in these spaces. I also tend to guide experientially, because I believe insight deepens when it’s lived, not just discussed.
