Ashley Schiraldi

If you're used to being the one who "holds it all together," it can be difficult to recognize when you need care, too. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, struggling with health issues, low self-esteem, or simply sensing that the way they've been navigating life is no longer working for them.

As a therapist with over 10+ years of experience, I truly believe that our mental and emotional health is the foundation for overall well-being. My approach to therapy blends traditional psychotherapy practices such as ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing with integrative methods like mindfulness, EFT, and somatic-informed practices. For clients living with chronic pain, I utilize Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a therapeutic technique that helps retrain the brain to interpret and respond to bodily signals more accurately, which can help reduce the intensity of symptoms and disrupt the cycle of chronic pain. I have also completed coursework through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which reflects my ongoing passion to support clients through a more holistic lens.

I have worked in a variety of settings, including community-based health clinics, behavioral healthcare settings, psychiatric emergency services, and private practice, supporting adults through a wide range of stressors and life transitions. My personal and professional experiences have gifted me the unique, firsthand experience and a deep respect for the mind-body connection, which has completely shaped my life as well as my practice as a therapist.

Clients usually tell me that they appreciate that I'm real and also human with them. My style is conversational and down-to-earth, and I take a collaborative approach - we are working together to help you get to where you want to be. I welcome humor into our therapy sessions, because our bodies often feel most at ease when we're feeling safe, connected, and laughing. My goal is to provide a space for you that feels safe for you to be yourself!

Our first session is about me getting to know you. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what your goals are for our work together, and what life looks like when you finally reach it.

Some days we're learning, some days we're processing big feelings and others we're celebrating the small wins. I say to my clients (you'll hear me say this often) "this can be the hardest work we ever do, but at the end of the day it's so empowering."