Ashley Schutz

You’ve taken an important step in exploring your healing options, and I’m here to support you. My background includes working with children, youth, adults, and families who have experienced trauma, and I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate life after what you’ve been through. I use an integrative trauma‐informed approach that blends Trauma‐Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic and mindfulness techniques to support safety, regulation, and meaningful healing. When working with children and youth, I partner with parents, caregivers, and other natural supports to create consistency, strengthen connection, and support healing beyond the therapy space. I also recognize that children grow into adults who may carry invisible wounds that remain unhealed and continue to shape their relationships, emotional expression, and sense of self, and I work collaboratively to support steadiness and meaningful healing that honors both body and mind.

My approach is grounded in safety, compassion, and collaboration. Healing can feel challenging at times, but even small steps forward can bring meaningful shifts and a deeper sense of ease. I work to create an environment where you can feel understood, build trust at your own pace, and regain a sense of grounding and control. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, your story, and the possibilities for healing and growth.

The first session is centered on building a therapeutic relationship. We spend time getting to know each other, exploring what brings the client in, and determining whether the approach and connection feel like a good fit. I move at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.