ASHLEY AYALA

I take a kind, positive, and gentle approach. My clients often share that they feel their problem is normalized and are provided with helpful insight and tangible strategies. I also enjoy laughing with clients and having human-to-human relationships. Through healing work with families, I've learned how vital it is to fully understand yourself to show up in alignment with who you want to be. The most change comes from a safe space where you can explore how your experiences have shaped you and the narrative you've been told about yourself. In our sessions, you'll share concerns and stressors while we explore how these link to your values, relationships, goals, and sense of self. I provide psycho-education on the brain, body, and how trauma blocks potential. I use a supportive, strength-based approach that assists you in re-training your thoughts, behaviors, and views. The client I work with is ready to better understand how current and past stressors, relationships, and concerns get in the way of living life fully. We peel back the layers and stories told about the problem and shift this narrative to one that allows us to function as we deserve. I've always been interested in people and the story behind them. I enjoy linking how their experiences shaped them. I focused on children and families because the family unit is vital in development of your sense of self and how you manage life stressors. I shifted to working with parents, and now adults. When my clients share any progress in their daily life, alleviation of symptoms, and better understanding of their concerns, this brings me the most joy. I love celebrating any size wins with my clients; if you're noticing the change, I'm your cheerleader, and we explore what has worked. The first session is the most structured. We go over housekeeping items, including limits to confidentiality, reviewing phone numbers and emergency contacts, scheduling follow-up sessions, and how to contact me for cancellations. Then the floor is yours to share your reasons for seeking support. We identify goals for treatment.