09/23/2022
Introducing Ashley Floyd MA, LMHC, SUDP
I am a licensed mental health counselor and substance use disorder professional in Washington State. I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the Leadership Institute of Seattle of Saybrook University in 2015. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Biology from Washington State University and have completed coursework for treatment of substance use disorders at Bellevue College and Eastern Washington University. I regularly engage in continuing education and case consultation to stay up to date on relevant content to practicing therapy.
My professional experience includes providing counseling and therapy at an inpatient substance use disorder treatment facility, at a co-occurring outpatient agency, and in a group practice setting. I provide services to adults and adolescents in individual, couple, family, and group modalities.
I value the humanistic, systemic and psychodynamic perspectives of psychology and the concepts that are foundational in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. I believe individuals have all of the innate qualities, skills and characteristics to progressively move towards a more authentic, individuated, dynamic self.
My inclusion of neuroscience in understanding mental health and substance use disorders, enables me to model and share compassion, acceptance and empathy, which may eventually support individuals in being able to replicate the same consideration for themselves. My style is warm/loving, creative, empowering, transparent, patient, and adaptable. I am flexible in how I approach working with each individual which may include a combination of therapy, counseling, and psycho-education. Some of my favorite modalities and theories include Family Systems, attachment theories, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, depth psychology, dream work, art therapy and mindfulness. I am also passionate about networking with, learning about and connecting individuals with complementary services, providers, information, and resources that support their unique journey.
I collaboratively explore barriers and factors that obscure or interfere with development of the self and value congruent living, such as trauma, attachment wounds, and problems in an individual’s family and culture of origin. I do my best to provide a container that allows for this process to unfold at an appropriate pace and feel it is important for individuals to understand that while the therapeutic process is not always comfortable, what is essential is that it is safe enough to enable growth, development and healing.
My goals for individuals in therapy include promoting self-attunement and self-acceptance, diminishing disorder where possible or desired, and improving cognitive flexibility and value congruence.
