Ashley Staggard, MSEd, LAC, NCC

About us

Specialties: Young Adults, Adolescents, and Children; Anxiety Disorders including OCD, GAD, Phobias, Social and Eating Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Personality Disorders, Self-Esteem & Identity, Body Image, LGBTQQIIAA+, Sexual Identity, Women’s issues, Turbulent Relationships, Life Transitions, School-Related issues, Emotion-Regulation, Addiction, Skills training including- communication, emotion regulation, stress, anger management, obsessional thinking and self-harm reduction

Therapeutic Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Choice Theory, Mindfulness, Psycho-Educational and other Evidence-Based treatment modalities.

Educational Background: I graduated from Monmouth University from a CACREP accredited Master’s in Counseling Program. My certifications include; Licensed Associate Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and School Counselor. My Bachelor’s degree is from Kean University in Special Education and English.
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I commend you for taking this first step- counseling can be a rewarding and transformative journey. As your therapist, we will work together to accomplish your goals and work on skills that you can incorporate into your everyday life. I look at each client as a unique individual and tailor a treatment plan based on your needs. Through my distinct counseling approach, I have helped many people cope with the obstacles that life has thrown at them. I promise to always listen first and to create a safe space for you to explore any topic you would like. Life can be stressful and over-whelming; it is my job to work with you and help you grow into the best version of yourself. I look forward to meeting you!

When I am not in the office, you’ll find me walking through the woods, playing a team sport or trying a new restaurant. I believe in transformative travel and love to explore everything this world has to offer.