Ashton Pattberg

Hi there! I’m Ashton, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, let your guard down, and be your authentic self.

I earned my master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University in 2018 and have been practicing since June 2018. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in outpatient, educational, and private practice settings, giving me experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health concerns.

I especially enjoy working with adolescents and adults with ADHD and Autism, and I love helping clients better understand themselves, navigate big emotions, and find ways of coping that actually work for their brains and lives. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. We can figure it out together.

I approach therapy from a whole-person wellness perspective, recognizing that our mental health is connected to our bodies, relationships, environments, and everyday lives. My goal is to help you build a solid foundation for growth while developing tools that actually fit who you are.

I believe therapy should be a welcoming, affirming space where you feel safe, seen, and heard. You don’t have to mask, pretend you have it all together, or fit yourself into someone else’s idea of what healing should look like. We’ll work together to better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin figuring out what you need from therapy. I’ll ask questions about what brought you in, what you’ve been experiencing, your history, and what you hope to get out of counseling. This helps me understand the bigger picture and begin developing a clinical understanding of what’s going on.

But this isn’t an interrogation or a test—and you don’t have to have the “right” answers. I want you to feel comfortable being honest, taking your time, and talking about what feels important to you. I’ll provide some support and therapeutic guidance during our first session, but I also believe in being realistic: meaningful change takes time.

Think of that first session as the beginning of our work together. We’ll build rapport, create a safe foundation, and start identifying where we can go from there. The real work—and the really good stuff—happens as we continue working together.