Ash Anderson, Intern

Hi! My name is Ash (I also go by Ashley) and I use all pronouns. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Washington University, and I completed my clinical internship right here at Dragonfly Counseling! Before deciding to become a counselor, I moved from Western Washington to Pullman to pursue Bachelor's degrees in psychology and sociology from Washington State University (go Cougs!) and I couldn't help but fall in love with the Palouse and make it my home!

I utilize a blend of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I love to nerd out about my modalities and therapeutic process as I work collaboratively and creatively with my clients to achieve their goals! Counseling is a space where people can learn more about themselves, their values, who they want to be, and how they can work to get there one step at a time. I help clients of all ages navigate anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, identity development, and religious trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with the transgender and queer community, of which I am a proud member.

In my free time, I enjoy playing with my cats Pepperjack, Mozzarella, Pudding, and Bean, laughing with my friends, baking, singing, and playing video games like the Sims and Stardew Valley.

To contact me directly, email me at: aanderson@dfcounseling.org