Ashley Lee, ACSW

Education

I’m a Graduate of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. I graduated with my Master's in Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in the Clinical mental health track.

In addition to my degree, I have advance series certification in Trauma-Informed care. I have also completed a 40-hour continuing education course of study in Domestic Violence to help individuals and families through these circumstances. 

Philosophy of Care

In my clinical practice, I emphasize a relationship-based therapy approach with exploration and verbalization of emotions. Relationships are important, and I'm referring to the relationship that we have with ourselves and with those in our lives.

In my practice, you could expect an emphasis on the expression of emotions, as well as the exploration of your relationship with your Self, which includes self-reflection, self-acceptance and self-care. When we learn to take care of ourselves, particularly those internal feelings and dynamics that we have, we are better able to in turn, enjoy more fulfilling relationships and better take care of those relationships we cherish.

My specialties include… 

• Trauma-informed Care
• Coping Skills Development
• CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Self-Reflection
• Self-Acceptance

My training has prepared me to further specialize in issues that specifically deal with...

• Survivors of Domestic Violence
• Bi-/Multicultural Individuals
• Immigrant/Newcomer Population
• Trauma (whether from childhood, or adulthood)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder