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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.

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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

 

  • Master of Arts degree in Human Services in Counseling with a specialty in Marriage and Family-Liberty University

 

  • 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)

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