about me
I became a therapist because I know what it feels like to be lost.
But there’s a quiet magic in being truly seen and witnessed in the fullness of who you are. And that is how I was found.
For eight years, I was guided by a therapist who offered more than just a listening ear. He nurtured a steady, grounded connection that helped me open up, trust myself, and seek a life beyond mere survival. That relationship changed me in ways I never thought possible.
Maybe you’ve felt it too — the pull of old wounds, the fatigue of keeping up appearances, the ache of feeling disconnected from yourself.
I lived there for years, submerged in the darkest waters of childhood trauma, unprocessed grief, and self-imposed pressure. But with her help, I was able to find my way back into the light of surrender, acceptance, and purpose. Our sessions brought color back into my life and into the world around me. A world I was ready to help change.
Because healing isn’t just about what you let go — it’s about what you step into.
step into healing
That calling was shaped not just by my own healing, but by my lived experiences as a military daughter, wife, veteran, and mother. I’ve seen firsthand the toll that service, instability, and unsupported transitions can take on a person. I know how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to keep everything else afloat. I didn’t want that for me or for anyone else.
Now, I journey alongside others who are ready to reclaim those silenced and buried parts of themselves. I meet you where you are, offering steady guidance as you find their way back to solid ground — just as someone once did for me.
When you’re ready, I’m here to help you step into a life that feels like your own again.
ASHLEY ALEXANDER, M.S., LMHC
Ashley Alexander is a Washington-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in intuitive, holistic therapy for individuals and couples. Drawing from her background in both community mental health and private practice, she blends evidence-based techniques like CBT and ACT with somatic mind–body approaches to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
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B.S. in Psychology
M.S in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University, 2017
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Clinical Somatic Parts Work certificate, The Embody Lab, 2024
Life Coaching certificate, Grand Canyon University, 2024
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9+ years of experience
Individual and couples therapy
Community mental health and private practice
Washington state virtual tele-therapy and online counseling
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Ashley’s work is rooted in creating a grounded, collaborative connection with her clients. She believes that true healing happens when people feel fully seen and assisted in exploring the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that shape their lives. Her approach integrates:
Evidence-Based Modalities: CBT, ACT, and attachment theory.
Mindfulness & Somatic Parts Work: Building mind–body awareness and fostering self-compassion.
Practical Tools: Clients leave each session with strategies they can understand and use right away.
Holistic Practices: Whole-person support through trauma-informed movement, breathwork, meditation, and lifestyle changes to improve emotional well-being.
Passionate about continuous learning, Ashley is also pursuing advanced training in mind–body therapies, functional nutrition, and functional medicine.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Somatic parts work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment theory
Strengths-based therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Jungian shadow/inner child work
Gottman Method
Nonviolent Communication
Holistic healing practices: trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, and sleep modifications
