

Headway connects Saint Charles residents with 744 licensed providers experienced in evidence-based addiction treatment, including CBT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, and leverage insurance coverage to save up to 75% on care costs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping others overcome the anxiety, depression, and trauma that impact their lives. I've worked in education, government, and hospital settings, and I am a former U.S. Marine. I bring depth, knowledge and experience to each session and use them to help promote and support healing for my clients.
After years of working in other fields I graduated from the University of Chicago School of Social Work. I have been working in community mental health for the past few years and treat individuals dealing primarily serious mental health diagnoses such as major depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia. Additionally I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, substance use, and stress
My personal journey includes struggles of mental health, academic and career difficulties, neurodivergence, sexuality, gender identity, relationship strife. I identify as queer, bipolar, and non-monogamous and I am kink and polyamory friendly
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. With a focus on both medication management and supportive psychotherapy, I treat adolescents and adults in navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and have been in the mental health field for over 20 years.
You’re capable and use to managing a lot, but lately life feels overwhelming.
I’m Ashley Walay, LICSW, and I work with BIPOC women and LGBTQ+ individuals, professionals, single parents, and military-connected individuals (including spouses, veterans, contractors, and civilian employees) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, chronic stress, and life transitions.
I value clear, direct communication and tailor therapy to your needs, whether you want tools or space to process. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, balance, and confidence.


Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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