Hey there!
I’m Ashley Harris (she/her) – I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work degree at Meredith College, and my Master of Social Work degree at NC State University. Prior to working in private practice, I worked in community-based mental health where I provided outpatient therapy as well as in-home counseling to youth and their families.
For me, therapy isn’t just my profession—it’s both a passion and a mission. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and perinatal mental health, supporting clients through life’s most challenging and transformative experiences. I work with individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss or termination, and the evolving journey of parenthood—from caring for infants and toddlers to raising teens.
My work also focuses on helping clients manage trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life or career transitions. In addition, I support teens, young adults, adults, and fellow clinicians (including those who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+) who are processing experiences of marginalization, racism, or identity-related stress. I’m passionate about helping clients strengthen self-esteem, find balance during times of transition, and cultivate emotional resilience and self-compassion.
My theoretical approach incorporates a humanistic, person-centered approach that is strengths-based so my clients and I can co-create a space where they can show up as their authentic self without judgment. I am trained in Perinatal Mental Health as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
Associations:
- Postpartum Support International
- EMDR International Association