Meet Ashley | Founder & Relationship Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-D | President, American Counseling Association of NY (2025)
Helping couples build stronger relationships with themselves and with others by healing attachment wounds, setting real boundaries, and rediscovering their worth.
You don’t have to earn love by shrinking yourself.
If you’ve ever felt like you're too much in relationships or not enough, you're not alone. Maybe you're stuck in people-pleasing, struggling to voice your needs, or repeating the same emotional patterns even though you know they hurt.
Maybe your relationship looks okay on the outside… but inside, you feel emotionally disconnected, overwhelmed by conflict, or unsure if you’re even on the same page anymore.
I help people make sense of their relationship dynamics, explore how past experiences are still showing up in the present, and learn the tools to connect without losing themselves.
Who I Work With
I support individuals and couples navigating the complexities of relationships, identity, and emotional health. You might be:
- Tired of second-guessing yourself or settling for bare-minimum connection
- Ready to understand your attachment style and create healthier bonds
- Struggling with boundaries, conflict avoidance, or over-functioning in relationships
- Wanting to communicate your needs without guilt or shutdown
- Processing heartbreak, betrayal, or relational trauma
I also support couples who want to:
- Improve emotional intimacy and communication
- Break cycles of blame, resentment, or withdrawal
- Reconnect after betrayal, conflict, or distance
- Explore values alignment and rebuild trust
How I Help
Our work together is real, rooted, and radically supportive. I blend evidence-based practices with emotionally intelligent tools that meet you right where you are.
- Attachment-Informed Therapy- Together, we’ll unpack how past relationship patterns (including childhood wounds) still shape your present dynamic
- Emotion-Focused & Person-Centered Therapy- I’ll hold space for your story while helping you access the deeper emotions driving your behavior
- Boundary + Communication Coaching- We’ll work on saying what you mean, getting your needs met, and unlearning patterns of self-abandonment
- Culturally-Affirming & Identity-Safe Space- My approach is inclusive, anti-shame, and designed to empower all parts of who you are
A Little About Me
I’m the founder of Cardinal Hope Mental Health Counseling, where I’ve built a group practice grounded in compassionate care, clinical excellence, and client-centered support. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies from SUNY Oswego, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from Morrisville State College.
In addition to my clinical work, I’m honored to serve as the 2025 President of the American Counseling Association, following my term as President-Elect in 2024 and Upstate Region Chair from 2020–2023. These roles keep me deeply engaged in advocacy, ethics, and elevating standards of care across the counseling profession.
Outside the therapy room, I’ve been featured by media outlets including Syracuse University, CNY Spectrum News, the Telewellness Hub Podcast, and the New York Post, speaking on mental health, relationships, and emotional wellness.
Ready to Reclaim Your Story?
You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own. The connection, clarity, and peace you’re craving are possible.
📍I’m currently accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy in New York and New Jersey.