Ashley Abesamra (she/her)

I worked in Early Intervention (birth to 3 years old) and in schools, so I have extensive knowledge of child development. I have done parenting support work over the years to help parents navigate difficult behavior, understand age appropriate ways to support their children's emotions, and offer ways to find balance with realistic strategies in supporting children's needs.

I have worked with kids around developmental and emotional needs as an early childhood educator and now a therapist for many years. I have experience assessing and treating children with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and anger challenges. I genuinely enjoy the honesty, creativity, and curiosity children demonstrate.

I enjoy working with people of all ages with anxiety. Anxiety is a normal feeling, but sometimes it kicks into overdrive. When that happens we need strategies and support. I am here to assist you in that journey.

I integrate elements of identifying negative thought patterns, reframing these patterns, and examining the relationship between: mind, body, actions, and emotions.

I believe my clients embody their own wisdom, so I meet clients where they are at on their journeys and support them in uncovering this internal knowledge through reflection, empathy, and validating their experiences.

I am trained as a dance/movement therapist, so I incorporate movement as a means of self-expression, connection, and self-regulation in sessions. I support clients with connecting to their whole selves through genuine movement and body awareness. This may be brief or extended in a session depending on the client's needs and interests.