Ashley Goldsmith Buttner (she/her)

If you’re here, it's probably because something feels really hard right now. Maybe your child's anxiety is running the show. Maybe morning/evening routines have turned into daily battles. Maybe your child's meltdowns are feeling too unpredictable or too intense. Maybe your child just received an autism or ADHD diagnosis and you're feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’re quietly wondering, "What am I doing wrong?" You are not alone. Together, we can move from shame and overwhelm toward more understanding, flexibility, resilience, and confidence. Hi, I'm Ashley and I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and anxious kids & teens — especially those navigating emotional overwhelm, social challenges, school frustrations, and identity exploration. I also love coaching parents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, and/or ready to change. I firmly believe that helping parents show up differently for their kids can have a tremendous ripple effect on difficult family dynamics. Having grown up in Marin myself, I understand the unique challenges and benefits of this community. I worked in public and private schools around the Bay for the majority of my career, before turning to private practice. Because of my school-based experiences, I also believe it's important to collaborate with educators and other service providers to create lasting change. I like to bring a sense of playfulness, curiosity and creativity to sessions. I believe it's important to depersonalize and externalize our emotions so that we can better examine their impact on our lives. Once we have some distance, we can decide how we want to show up when our emotions try to run the show. It is also essential to define concrete goals that we are working towards throughout our time together. I am also a realist - I know that we cannot aiming for perfection. Just giving yourself chances to make different choices in the face of challenge can have a huge positive impact. Please feel free to reach out for a brief call, ask questions, or to book an intake. I look forward to getting to know you and your family.