Ashley Williams-Whitley

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 Ph.D. 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.

My approach

Dr. Ashley has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and their families, providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy. Throughout her career, she has worked in several settings, including crisis centers, private practice, and group practice centers. Dr. Ashley specializes in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, sexuality, and substance abuse. Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques with her clientele.

My focus

Dr. Ashley specializes in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, sexuality, and substance abuse. Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques with her clientele.

My communication style

There is no wrong approach to therapy as a client. This is your session, and it is what you make of it. My job is to facilitate your challenges and help you process your emotions for your betterment of you. I do so by ensuring that you are comfortable with being yourself and creating a judge-free environment. Welcome to your safe space.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always known I wanted to become a counselor. Growing up, I was always the "advice-giving" friend; I would listen to others and try to give sound advice based on previous experiences. Cliche, I know! I've seen success stories of others going to therapy, and it inspired me to want to help others take more control of their lives.

My goals for you

During a client's first session, I like to gain an understanding of the goals that you would like to achieve in our therapeutic relationship. We will work to collaboratively complete a treatment plan and understand more about how to achieve these goals.

My first session with you

Clients should expect to ask and answer questions in relation to their mental health background, what brought them to service, and how long has the issue been present. I would like to accomplish a completed treatment plan with an individual in their first session. If this is your first time having therapy, I would love to ease your mind by answering any questions about what our therapy sessions may look like or collaborating on goals that you may have challenges with. My goal is to guide you into becoming a better version of yourself. You may have a lot of questions that you may want answers to. That is okay. I have prepared a list of questions that you are free to ask during our initial session.