Ashley M. Mosgrove, LCSW

Hello, my name is Ashley (she/her). I am queer identifying and value an anti-oppressive approach to counseling and psychotherapy. Before I became a licensed clinician in 2018, I had accumulated approximately 15 years of experience working directly with people in a variety of therapeutic and social service settings. As such, I have ample first-hand experience working with populations from varying socioeconomic, cultural and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I work with older adolescents and adults and my areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma (special emphasis on CPTSD and emotional neglect), LGBTQ+ issues (including gender affirming care), neurodivergence, and parenting skills. I offer clinical supervision related to these specialty areas in addition to work with younger children and families (an area I no longer practice in but have plenty of experience). Seeking therapeutic support requires a significant amount of courage. I take this seriously and feel deeply honored to be trusted to do this work and to witness the growth of those I serve. While the primary focus of therapy is and should always be the client, I am NOT a "blank slate" therapist. I have a personality and I am willing to share about myself when appropriate and helpful. I am of the belief that the root of so many of our mental health issues are natural reactions to disempowerment and disconnection from ourselves, each other, and the natural world. My goal is to empower clients and assist them in nurturing and/or rebuilding these connections in a safe and fulfilling way. While working towards mutually agreed upon treatment goals, I am open to incorporating creative expression, playfulness & humor, movement, somatics, mindfulness, connecting to community, nature, and/or clients' spiritual interests when appropriate. When I am not working, I am actively engaged in my own personal and professional growth and healing. I enjoy spending time in nature, playing video games, and/or watching bad reality television with my cats and my wife.