My Approach to Helping
Dr. Ashley Williams-Whitley is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia. Dr. Ashley holds certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Dr. Ashley received her PhD in counselor education and supervision from Mercer University in 2023, a master of arts degree in community counseling from Clark Atlanta University in 2018, and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology with a minor in business administration from the University of Central Arkansas in 2016. Dr. Ashley has almost 10 years of counseling experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and family populations with co-occurring disorders in all levels of care (outpatient, community-based programs, partial hospitalization, inpatient psychiatric units, medical detox, and substance abuse residential programs). Dr. Ashley utilizes different theory modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing therapy. Dr. Whitley is an advocate for LGBT+ issues, social justice, women's rights, and domestic affairs. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples with their challenges of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life adjustments, and sexual trauma.