OUR TEAM
ABOUT ASHLEY COUCH, LCSW
Ashley Couch is a psychotherapist passionate about helping others become their most authentic selves. She brings a warm, grounded presence to the therapeutic space, where clients feel seen, heard and accepted as they are. Ashley works collaboratively with clients, blending strength-based and person-centered approaches with mindfulness and embodied practices. Her style is gentle and non-judgmental, helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and develop deeper self-awareness. She walks alongside clients as they build the courage, vulnerability, and self-compassion needed for meaningful change at a pace that feels safe and empowering. A firm believer in radical self-love and the connection between mind, body, and soul, Ashley guides clients toward inner balance and sustainable healing.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time at the beach and in nature, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, and dancing.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Saint Leo University and has over 15 years of experience working with youth, families, and adults in various clinical settings. Ashley has extensive training in trauma-informed care and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP). She specializes in working with individuals ages 12 and older navigating trauma, abuse, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, self-harm, LGBTQIA+ related issues, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and self-esteem.
In addition to her clinical work, Ashley integrates somatic practices, nervous system regulation techniques, and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients reconnect with their bodies and build emotional resilience. As a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, she weaves meditation, breathwork, and body awareness into the therapeutic process, creating a holistic experience that honors the whole person.
EDUCATION
• M.A. in Social Work, Saint Leo University
• B.A. in Social Work, University of Indianapolis
SPECIALTIES
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Grief & Loss
• Anger Management
• Neurodivergence/Executive Functioning
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Childhood trauma
• Sexual/Emotional Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sleep Issues
• Grief & Loss
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress/Life transitions
• Chronic illness
• Grief & Loss
• Neurodivergence/Executive Functioning
Yoga Nidra
• Sleep Issues
• Depression
• Stress & Anxiety
• Grief & Loss
• Trauma
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Coping Skills for Emotional Regulation
• Relationship/Communication Difficulties
• Distress Tolerance
Motivational Interviewing / Solution Focused Therapy
• Goal Setting
• Intrinsic Motivation
• Building Confidence / Self-Esteem
Narrative Therapy
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Eating Disorder
• Relationship Difficulties
CONTACT
Would you like to get in touch with Ashley Couch at Psychological Healing? Contact her at: admin@psychologicalhealing.net