Ashley Ellis, LMFT

Originally from the North State area myself, I chose to pursue my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, a university noted for its emphasis on cultural diversity and passion to make change in our world.   Providing therapy for a diverse population of clients for nearly 10 years, the common struggle I have seen shared by many has been finding the motivation to make personal change, and developing enough meaning and purpose to make the change stick.  The vast majority of persons I served were struggling with co-occuring disorders, and were faced with the daunting task of better managing their mental health needs while also maintaining a clean and sober lifestyle.  It was through these experiences that I began to understand the importance of mindfulness and truly being a present and active participant in one's own life. Throughout my professional experiences, I have also received training in the following areas and on the implementation of these evidence-based modalities for treatment: Trauma and Dissociation Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)