COMMUNITY ARTS

Ashley is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Lamar University and a seasoned community engagement specialist. During her practicum at Community Art Therapy, she will offer sliding-scale sessions under the supervision of Kami Land, LPC, ATR.

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Ashley brings a rich blend of creative insight and clinical grounding to her work. Through her peer mentorship program, she has supported clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. Her approach integrates somatic, artistic, and talk-based methods to meet individuals where they are—building trust, fostering insight, and sparking growth through connection.

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Using a person-centered lens, Ashley incorporates DBT tools, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and expressive arts interventions to help clients explore their values, practice emotional regulation, and rediscover their unique strengths. She believes deeply in the healing power of creativity and the wisdom that emerges when people feel safe to express themselves authentically.

With 18 years of experience as the founder of Bead It and three years amplifying mental-health initiatives for Community Art Therapy, Ashley blends her artistic roots with evidence-based practice. She has facilitated numerous trauma-informed workshops across Texas—including healing gatherings for teachers and families through the Uvalde Love Project.

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Ashley’s sessions are rooted in compassion, presence, and the belief that we all carry the tools to heal. As Don Miguel Ruiz writes, “Be impeccable with your word.” Ashley encourages clients to speak kindly to themselves, to shape their inner narrative with love, and to rediscover who they are—through art, movement, and mindful connection.