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EMDR Therapist in Richmond, VA
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Society often tells us that our home should be our sanctuary—a place where we share dinner with family, gather around the fireplace, and curl up on the couch for our favorite shows. It’s where our memories are supposed to be filled with nostalgia, joy, and safety. But if we're honest, for many of us, this idealized version of home doesn’t match our reality. The homes we grew up in, or even the ones we live in now, can be deeply tied to trauma. The sight of these places and the memories of what we endured to survive can be profoundly triggering.
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Instead of searching for safety in a physical structure, we must learn to find and create it within ourselves.
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In Iceland, there's a term, gluggaveður, meaning "window weather." It describes those days when the weather looks perfect from inside, but stepping outside reveals a harsh, cold reality.
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Inside, it’s warm, comfortable, and safe. Now, imagine taking that inner warmth and security with you into nature—that’s true nostalgia. Life can be rough, rigid, and wild, but remember your center—the home you've created and accepted within yourself. Let it be your true north, guiding you through life’s highs and lows.
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​Our vision is to provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to heal from trauma, anxiety, and grief. Through personalized counseling services, we empower clients to create an inner sanctuary of peace and resilience, guiding them towards deep, transformative healing and lasting well-being.​​
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What does home feel and look like inside your heart and mind?
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Our mission is to deliver compassionate and individualized counseling services that support deep healing from trauma, anxiety, and grief. We are committed to helping clients cultivate inner safety and resilience, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with strength and peace.
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I'm Ashley!
I am a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with almost a decade of experience in the counseling field working with all age and backgrounds!
In my practice I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approaches. I love sharing these things with my clients because they are evidence based and really do bring about life changing results!
More than anything, I am human—here to walk alongside you on your journey. In therapy, the most powerful thing I bring is my humanity. I am deeply committed to non-judgment and compassion because I’ve traveled this path myself. I speak openly about the realities of pain, offering you a safe space to express the things you never thought you could say out loud. This is where true healing begins.
As someone who has faced high-functioning anxiety, panic attacks, the profound loss of loved ones, and the impact of childhood and relational trauma, I understand how deeply these experiences can shape our lives. As a Veteran’s wife, sister, and friend, I’ve witnessed firsthand the toll that trauma and PTSD can take on individuals and their families. I know how difficult it can be to face these challenges alone—and if you’re like me, you’ve likely tried very, very hard. But healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We’re in this together, and you don’t have to walk this path alone.
