Ashley Heath, CSWA

"Therapy is a place where you can exhale, let out the ache of holding it all in,
rediscover your Self, and share your deepest pain while being met with compassion and nonjudgment."

I work with people who feel weighted down by a loud inner critic or those who describe experiences of emotional intensity. Many feel the pressure to hide behind protective masks and have lost touch with their authentic self. My clients desire to trust themselves, understand their behaviors and emotions, and feel an inner anchor of steadiness. In sessions you can exhale and let go of keeping it all together. Healing happens in the presence of another where nothing is "too much" and you are completely seen.

What I Specialize In

Areas I Support

Anxiety & racing or intrusive thoughts

A harsh inner critic

Heaviness or depression

Mood swings & emotional reactivity

Trauma

Loneliness

Life transitions

Disconnection from self-worth

My Approach

How I Work in the
Therapy Room

I offer gentle attunement and listen to understand your inner world, your patterns, and the thought and emotional reactions keeping you stuck. My approach combines mindfulness, self-awareness, self-compassion, and nervous system work to create inner safety that leads to real transformation, the kind that lasts beyond our work together.

Modalities I Use:

Somatic Therapy CBT DBT Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Is This You?

You have an inner critic that never seems to take a vacation

You want to live from your authentic self and remove your protective masks

You're a people pleaser and want to grow in self-trust and find your own voice

You experience intense emotional states and reactivity, and you want to change those patterns

If that resonates, we might be a great fit.

Credentials & Education

Over 4 years of experience in the mental health field, including 3.5 years in a hospital setting and continued hospital work alongside clinical practice

Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), Certified in Oregon

M.S.W., George Fox University

B.A. in Psychology, Baylor University

Training in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) with a registered play therapist

Coursework in trauma, neurobiology, and trauma-informed care

Nine months of DBT-focused clinical training

Child play therapy training with a registered play therapist

A Bit About Me

Outside of sessions, I love hiking in the mountains of Central Oregon, going to live music, traveling, decorating, sewing, and spending time with my family.

Ready to Connect?

Take the first step toward feeling more grounded and supported.

Schedule a Consultation with Ashley