first leaf therapy

First Leaf Therapy

Ashley Longley, LPCC

Child/Teen, Parent, and Adult Therapist

meet ashley

Welcome to my practice.

When you enter my counseling space it is my goal for you to feel accepted, safe, and heard. I want to meet you where you are.

In nature the term first leaf refers to the first visible leaf to indicate growth from the planted seed. I want to support you in your own personal growth and healing.

I provide evidence-based counseling practices for children, teens, parents, and individuals experiencing a variety of mental health challenges.

I believe that we all are doing the best we can with the tools we have at the time. Through self-compassion, reduced negative thinking, and increased awareness of our own needs, positive growth can occur. This also supports an improved relationship with ourselves which results in happier relationships with others.

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I can support you or your child with:

ADHD/executive functioning challenges
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Life Adjustments
LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling

Ashley Longley, LPCC

I have been providing counseling to children, teens, and adults since 2011. I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Nonviolent Communication, play therapy, as well as mindfulness into my practice. I have experience with preschool age children (I can provide PCIT for children 2-7 years old). Being a parent myself, I am passionate about helping caregivers create positive connections with their children.

I always try to meet you or your family where you are at. It is the greatest privilege to be invited into your world to help you.

What to expect for the first session

Please keep in mind that there is no front desk staff. You will need to walk up stairs to enter the waiting room in the hall. I will then come and get you at the start of the appointment time.

If you have scheduled an appointment for your child, the first session is always only with the parent. This way I can gather all of the appropriate history and information that is needed prior to the first session with the child.

For an adult, you can expect the first session to be an information gathering session. I will ask you questions regarding your history and all other relevant topics which will guide me in helping you.

My primary goal with the first session is to help you feel comfortable and to establish a positive counseling relationship.

About the Office

******Please note that there is no elevator up to the office, you will need to be able to use the stairs to get to the office. Please contact Ashley if you need accommodations or have questions about this. Thank you******

How I can Help

Individual Counseling

Parent-Child

Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

I am skilled to provide counseling supports to children, teens, and adults. I adjust my approach based on what each person needs. We identify you or your child’s strengths together to support positive progress toward life goals, resulting in more connected relationships and increased emotional regulation.

PCIT is an evidenced-based practice that provides parent coaching to reduce behavior challenges with children ages 2-7 years old. It has been implemented all over the world. I have been certified in PCIT since 2014.

PCIT INFORMATION

I am trained in TF-CBT specifically with children and teens, which is an effective trauma treatment for this age group.

TF-CBT INFORMATION