Ashley Smith, APC, NCC
Therapist
Population: Children 5+, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Specialties: Child Counseling, Behavioral challenges, Emotion Regulation, School-Related Issues, Psychosocial Skills, Women's Issues
Service Area: Ashley provides In-Home and In-Community Services to the Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas county areas and services all GA residents via telehealth.
About Ashley
Ashley a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. She has obtained over 15 years of comprehensive mental health experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families that have faced many challenges. Ashley has a background in school counseling and enjoys working with the littles. She enjoys teaching children much needed psychosocial skills to assist with their development.
Ashley’s goal is to create a safe space for her clients to grow and thrive through any of life's challenges they may be experiencing. She believes that a collaborative therapeutic approach is key to helping clients discover and unlock their passion for life. As a client of Ashley’s, you will be able to take the next step of your journey through the use of her unique strategies and personalized therapeutic techniques.
Education
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​​Master of Science in School Counseling- Capella University
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Master of Arts degree in Human Services in Counseling with a specialty in Marriage and Family-Liberty University
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology- Georgia Southwestern State University
Therapeutic Approach
Ashley incorporates a non-directive person-centered approach into therapy and believes that all clients have the ability to make successful changes in life and reach their full potential. Ashley utilizes the following modalities:
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· Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
· Person-Centered
· Reality Therapy
· Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)