Ashley Dunn

Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience supporting children, parents, and families as they navigate the many challenges that can come with childhood, parenting, and family life. I strive to create a warm, safe, and welcoming space where children and families feel understood, supported, and accepted.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Memphis and went on to earn my Master’s degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University, where I attended from 2019–2022. During my graduate training, I completed internships at Windhorse Community Services and Empowered Play, where I developed a strong foundation in working with children and utilizing play therapy.

My experience includes supporting children and families through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, neurodiversity, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, and parenting concerns. I especially enjoy working alongside parents to better understand their child’s needs and find compassionate, practical ways to support their child’s growth and well-being.

My approach is warm, playful, and relationship-centered. I believe children often communicate and process their experiences through play, and I use play therapy and mindfulness-informed approaches to help children build emotional awareness, develop coping skills, and feel more confident navigating the world around them.

I have a private practice office in Gunbarrel, Colorado, and also offer telehealth services. I look forward to getting to know you and your family and creating a therapeutic space where you feel supported along the way.

My Approach to Therapy

I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I especially value partnering with parents and caregivers to help them better understand and support their child. Parenting can come with many questions and challenges, and my goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where parents feel empowered and equipped to navigate those challenges.

With children, I use a relationship-based and child-centered approach that meets each child where they are. I believe play is one of the most natural ways children communicate, process their experiences, and make sense of the world around them. I incorporate mindfulness and other creative, developmentally appropriate approaches to help children build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and develop confidence.

I strive to understand the whole child within the context of their family, relationships, environment, and individual strengths. Whether a family is navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, emotional regulation, or a major life transition, I work alongside parents and children to find approaches that feel practical, compassionate, and sustainable.

What to Expect in Your First Session

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you or your child to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’re hoping to work on, your goals for therapy, and what you would like support with.

We’ll also go over the structure of sessions, confidentiality and its limits, and any questions you may have about the therapy process. I’ll ask about your preferences for how we work together so that therapy can feel comfortable, collaborative, and tailored to your needs.

If you’re coming in with your child, I’ll also want to learn more about their strengths, personality, relationships, and what you’ve been noticing at home or in other areas of their life. Most importantly, there’s no expectation that you have everything figured out before you come in. We’ll take the time to understand what’s going on together and decide on the best way forward.