Intern in Hilliard, Ohio Ashley Kay, Intern

Ashley Kay, Counselor Trainee, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Ohio navigate life s challenges and foster meaningful, lasting change. She provides individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered. Whether working with a young child navigating school stress or an adult facing midlife transitions, Ashley focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment that encourages growth, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Ashley is especially passionate about supporting clients dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma. She understands how these conditions can impact daily functioning, relationships, and personal confidence, and she works closely with each client to identify effective, personalized coping strategies. Through evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT , Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT , and Mindfulness practices, Ashley helps individuals develop practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and improve emotional regulation.

In addition to her clinical specialties, Ashley has a heartfelt commitment to working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals connected to adoption and foster care, and those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She recognizes the unique challenges these populations may encounter and strives to ensure her therapy space is affirming, inclusive, and supportive of each person s lived experience. Ashley values the importance of involving parents and guardians in the therapeutic process when working with children, believing that healing and growth often thrive in connection.

When she s not in the office, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family and caring for her animals. She brings the same warmth and empathy to her personal life that she offers her clients.

Ashley Kay, LPC, Intern provides services under supervision.