Ashley Nicholas, L.A.P.C.
Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Visual Arts from Waynesburg University. She completed a Master of Arts in Psychology from Adler University with an emphasis in Military Psychology. Ashley is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania and is under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor at Christian Counseling Associates. She also holds a CAADC certification.
Ashley has extensive experience serving individuals and families in outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, and community settings. Her background includes work in mental health, substance use treatment, family support services, and faith-based counseling. Ashley has worked with adults, adolescents, and families across a wide range of needs including mood disorders, addiction treatment, personality disorders, and family conflict. Her experience also includes service in the United States Army National Guard.
Ashley is trained to work with most areas of clinical disorder. She provides care to adolescents and adults and has experience addressing the following:
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Substance Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Anger Management
Family and Relationship Issues
Coping Skills
Grief
Sleep Disturbance
Spirituality
Women’s Issues
Clinically, Ashley incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused approaches.