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Ashley Etheridge, LCMHC
Hi, I’m Ashley and I can be your child’s therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Let’s be direct and to the point. Here is a bit about me.
- My approach is all about listening and supporting you to find the solutions
- Former preschool teacher
- Artsy and creative
- Introvert
- I love working with ADHD and Autistic children who have anxiety and low self esteem
I am passionate about working with parents and their ADHD or Autistic children who have anxiety.
➤ Is this you?
- Is your child an artsy and creative type, who beats to the sound of their own drum? Do their classmates or teachers not “get” them, which is taking a hit to their confidence? As a parent, you know your child would benefit from a creative environment that includes artistic options for learning about feelings.
- Is your child navigating being one of the oldest in their grade due to TK or being held back a year? Maybe socially or emotionally they are struggling to connect and make friends?
- Has the last few years put a microscope on the challenges your child is dealing with, like their anxiety or low social confidence?
- Are you new to a diagnosis of Autism and looking to navigate what that might look like for your son or daughter?
- Your anxious child has a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism – you know that parenting looks different when your child has unique needs and you’re ready for specific direction and strategies on how to help them.
➤ How can I help?
- I focus on helping your child build and strengthen their coping skills through the use of play techniques, art interventions, and mindfulness skills.
- I teach emotional awareness to both you and your child. I will teach your child how to identify what they are feeling, and what they can do when they feel overwhelmed.
- I focus on helping parents through parent coaching where we discuss parenting styles, family of origin influences, behavior modification, and how they relate to your child’s diagnosis.
- I am an introvert by nature who loves to listen. I take the time to hear you out, but when appropriate I will also challenge ineffective parenting strategies and offer proven alternatives.
If you are looking for my credentials, here they are:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina
- Master’s of Arts in Christian Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte
- Pursuing Registered Play Therapist certification
- Member of Association for Play Therapy (APT) and American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Working towards certification as a Synergetic Play Therapist
- Trained provider of SPACE
- Training in Synergetic Play Therapy