Ashley Tison, LCPC, NCC

04/07/2026

📣It's not too late to join us!📣

My Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group is wrapping up the Emotion Regulation module soon, which means we’ll be opening the group for new members to join.

Emotion regulation is my favorite module🫶

Here's what we cover:
➡️Understanding and naming emotions – emotions serve important functions and it can be hard to change an emotion if you don’t understand what it does for you
➡️Changing emotional responses – learning strategies to reduce the intensity of painful or unwanted emotions like anger, sadness, or shame
➡️Reducing vulnerability to emotion mind – building emotional resilience and strengthening your ability to stay grounded
➡️Managing really difficult emotions - practical tools for navigating the moments that feel overwhelming

📩If you've been thinking about joining, now is a great time! Reach out if you want more info.

04/06/2026

🔹PTSD vs. C-PTSD🔹

Understanding the Difference:
🌟PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) often develops after a single traumatic event, like a car accident, assault, or natural disaster. Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional numbness. It’s like your mind is in the past, reacting as if the danger is still present.
🌟C-PTSD (Complex PTSD) arises from prolonged or repeated trauma, especially in situations where escape was difficult, such as ongoing childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity. In addition to PTSD symptoms, C-PTSD involves difficulty regulating emotions, deep shame or guilt, negative self-image, and challenges in relationships. Trauma often becomes woven into one’s sense of identity and daily life.

Why it matters:
✨Recognizing whether someone has PTSD or C-PTSD helps guide the most effective treatment. While therapies overlap, C-PTSD often requires a phased approach focusing on emotional regulation and rebuilding self-worth before processing traumatic memories.

Bottom line:
💥Both conditions are real, both are treatable, and both deserve compassion and understanding. C-PTSD highlights how chronic trauma can fundamentally affect the whole person, not just memories of events.

📲If you or someone you know is struggling, consider reaching out for support through professional help or joining a DBT skills group. For immediate crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988.

03/31/2026

Ever feel like your body is permanently stuck on "High Alert"? 🛡️

That’s hypervigilance. It’s not just being "jumpy"—it’s your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you after a stressful or traumatic experience. While it’s an incredible survival skill, living in "survival mode" 24/7 is incredibly exhausting.

What hypervigilance actually looks like:
👀 Automatically scanning the room for exits when you walk in.
🔊 Jumping at a door slamming, sudden movements, or noises.
🧠 Over-analyzing other people’s facial expressions or tone of voice.
🔋 Feeling "wired but tired" all the time.

If this sounds like you, know that nothing is wrong with your brain. Your brain is working overtime, trying to keep you safe—but you don’t have to stay in "survival mode" forever.
You can help your system find its way back to "rest and digest" mode by practicing gentle grounding techniques. 🌿

Drop a "🌱" in the comments if you’re working on teaching your nervous system that it’s safe to relax.

03/19/2026

Take a mindful moment to practice this progressive muscle relaxation exercise with me! 🧘‍♀️
Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle, progressing from your toes to your head. 💪

This exercise can bring a feeling of relaxation and mindful awareness of the present moment. ☯️
This exercise can also help to reduce stress and anxiety, when practiced regularly. 🌱

03/12/2026

🌟 Exciting news! I’m expanding my support for fellow helping professionals because I know how isolating and overwhelming the next steps in this field can feel.

Here’s what I’m now offering:

✅ Clinical supervision for therapists (LCPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.) who are seeking supervision hours, consultation, or ongoing professional development.

✅ Private practice consultation – from setting up your LLC to creating policies, marketing ethically, and mastering billing & insurance credentialing.

If you’re a newly licensed (or soon-to-be) therapist, or a clinician ready to step into private practice, I’d love to walk alongside you!

Supervision and consultation are available via secure telehealth.

📩 DM me, comment below, or email me at AshleyTisonLCPC@gmail.com

Let’s build strong, sustainable practices together! 💛

02/25/2026

📣Our male/male-identifying DBT group is wrapping up the current module and will have openings soon!

🤝Learn practical skills and gain peer support.

⏰This is a virtual group therapy that meets every Wed 3pm EST

📨Reach out for more information or to sign up
AshleyTisonLCPC@Gmail.com
(207)477-7100

02/19/2026

Your mind deserves moments of quiet. Even a short walk can create space to breathe and reset. 🌿

02/10/2026

One of my favorite things about offering DBT group therapy is hearing people realize they’re no longer alone! Group members share how powerful it feels to connect with others who truly understand them—to feel heard, supported, and validated in ways they may not have experienced before. 🫶

Are you struggling with the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, complex PTSD, or a mood disorder?
Do you often feel misunderstood, “too much,” or like something is “wrong” with you?
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this by yourself! 🤝

You may benefit from a group therapy where you can gain peer support while learning and practicing skills to improve problem areas in your life. 🔹

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, connected, and more in control of yourself, reach out today:
📞(207) 477-7100
📧AshleyTisonLCPC@gmail.com

02/04/2026

Manage anxiety and practice mindful awareness by remembering the S.T.O.P acronym 🛑
S - stop what you're doing
T - take a few deep breaths
O - observe your emotions, thoughts, and body sensations
P - proceed with what you're doing
*When proceeding, try to incorporate the new information you learned throughout your observations.

01/15/2026

We don’t always notice the habits that quietly steal our joy.💗
Comparison, living in the past, and negative self-talk can weigh heavier than we think.
We can become aware of these habits and let them go, gently choosing healthier habits that allow us to move forward. 🌱
Be kind to yourself. Which habit are you ready to let go of today? ✨

12/09/2025

10/16/2025

5️⃣ sensory-based exercises to help regulate your nervous system🧘‍♀️