Ashley DeArcia, Counselor
licensed clinical mental health counselor associate I ADHD Coach
I serve girls, teens, & women who are overwhelmed, stuck in their thoughts, & caught in worry & panic learn how to calm their body, quiet their mind, & feel steady again.
Specialties:
Anxiety & Panic Disorders- racing thoughts, restlessness, that “crappy” feeling in your chest & throat that won’t go away
OCD- intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, doubt, need for certainty, & reassurance seeking
ADHD- inattention, distractibility, disorganization, time blindness, hyperfocus, difficulty task switching, & overwhelm
Guilt, shame, and self-worth- feeling like a burden, perfectionism, self-doubt, & negative self-talk
Life transitions- changing schools, graduating high school or college, & changing jobs
Ashley’s Style:
Ashley is passionate, relatable, and uses humor to make therapy feel more approachable and engaging. She has a great mix of support and accountability.
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i believe
Healing and growth can happen through understanding, self compassion, & intentional change.
Each waking moment is a chance to start fresh, reflect, and move forward with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.
Progress isn’t linear, but it’s possible!
Healing isn’t about just symptom relief…it’s about mental, physical, social, and spiritual transformation.
This is your space. You don’t need to have the “right words” or even know how you’re feeling. This is a place to figure it out together.
Recognizing unhealthy patterns that hold a person back from realizing their true potential can help unlock freedom.
Therapy can help clients live more aligned with their values and beliefs.
You can develop greater trust in yourself.
With every sunrise comes a chance for growth.
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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Sociology from East Carolina University
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health from the University of Mount Olive
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
(license number: A21304)
Supervisor: Beka Mattingly
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Training:
Certified in Anxiety & OCD DIagnosis & Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for OCD
Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD
ACT for OCD
Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Clinical Strategies for Treating Clients with Distressing Obsessive Thoughts
Worry, Panic, & Phobia: Evidence-Based Approaches to Alleviate Anxiety
Certified in ADHD Assessment and Treatment for children and adults
ADHD: Evidence-Informed Treatment Approaches for Adults and Children
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Specialized training in trauma informed care
Specialized training in solution focused therapy
Specialized training in faith based counseling
Experience:
Private mental health practice
National Suicide Hotline
Corporate administration
What it’s like to work with ashley
In our sessions together, we’ll navigate your challenges together in a way that honors your values and moves toward meaningful change.
I believe healing and wholeness comes when clients feel understood, safe, and empowered. I meet clients with warmth and empathy, all while providing supportive guidance and insight that allows them to move toward a more hopeful future.
My lived experience coupled with personal growth and professional training make me uniquely effective.
I’ve known I was called to be a Therapist since I was 10!
Although I was born and raised in North Carolina, I grew up speaking both English and Spanish.
I treasure the Hispanic traditions and values my parents passed down, such as the importance of family, resilience, and showing up for others.
I worked full-time while earning both degrees, balancing responsibilities and pushing through self doubt and exhaustion just to keep moving forward.
I’ve made decisions that pulled me out of my comfort zone, choosing the harder path to grow personally and professionally.
I’ve faced setbacks and challenges that made me question my worth and abilities, while still showing up, even when I didn’t feel good enough.
I’ve experienced big changes in my career and personal life, learning just how difficult and unpredictable change can be.
I’ve had moments of feeling lost, unsure of what’s next, yet these moments have built my resilience and shaped how I help others find their way.
I’m the middle child of three sisters.
When I am not serving clients, you’ll find me taking my dog on long walks or spending time with my loved ones. I also enjoy thrifting and checking out new coffee shops. I go to the beach whenever I can!
