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Find Healing That Lasts

RIGHT HERE IN LAKE NORMAN

Guiding adults through the process of healing depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma with compassionate, research-backed therapeutic support.

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Together we will create a steady, restorative space for insight, and gentle but effective change.

SERVING CLIENTS IN MOORESVILLE, DAVIDSON, CORNELIUS, AND THE GREATER LAKE NORMAN AREA
— VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA AND COLORADO —

Welcome, I'm Ashley!

For more than a decade, I have walked alongside adults working through depression, anxiety, grief, and the long-term effects of childhood and relational trauma. My approach is grounded in warm, relational, somatic-focused therapy that honors your unique story while recognizing our shared human needs for safety, connection, and healing. Whether you are new to therapy or returning to the work, my intention is to offer a calm, grounded space where you feel understood and supported as you reconnect with yourself.

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Finding the Right Therapeutic Relationship Matters

I'M THE THERAPIST FOR YOU IF:

You’re curious about understanding your inner world with compassion.

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You want therapy that feels steady, supportive, and emotionally attuned.

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You’re interested in body-based or somatic approaches to healing.

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You’re open to slowing down and listening to what your body and emotions are communicating.

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You’re seeking meaningful growth rather than immediate answers.

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You want a therapeutic space that honors your lived experience and emotional safety​.​

I'M NOT THE BEST FIT FOR YOU IF:

You’re hoping for immediate solutions without deeper emotional exploration.

 

You prefer a strictly clinical or manualized therapy approach.

 

You’re not open to body-based or somatic work.

 

You’re not ready to slow down and reflect on emotional patterns.

 

You’re looking for therapy to “fix” others rather than support your own growth.

For Your Grounded and Embodied Healing

I offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions for individuals seeking relief from depression, anxiety, and deep-rooted trauma.

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BRAINSPOTTING

TALK THERAPY

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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY

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Your Safe Space

In the heart of Mooresville, my office is a quiet, discreet, and calming environment designed to help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive.

Why This Work Matters

Healing is not just cognitive. It is emotional, relational, and deeply embodied. You may find yourself overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or living with a nervous system that remains on alert long after the original wound seemingly healed. You may feel disconnected from yourself, unsure how to move forward, or exhausted by carrying the weight of experiences you never fully had space to process.

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Therapy offers a space to settle your nervous system and understand where your emotional pain comes from without pressure. From there, you can release what your body has been holding and rediscover a grounded, clear, and safe inner world.

A Few Kind Words

FROM MY COLLEAGUES

Ashley is an exceptionally knowledgeable therapist whose clinical expertise is matched by her natural ability to connect with and support clients. She demonstrates deep empathy, creating a safe and affirming space for meaningful growth and healing.

 

As a colleague, she is both collaborative and insightful, and I often rely on her as a trusted support and invaluable resource in my work.

JOEL CUTTER
LPC/LPCMH

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