Ashley grew up in Apex, North Carolina. She and her husband have three children and two goldendoodles. As a law enforcement family of 15+ years, they have committed themselves to serving others and partnering with the community in many ways. Ashley is passionate about mental health and overall wellness care for every person.

Ashley received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Religion from Liberty University in 2008. In 2014, she completed a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Liberty as she felt called to work more intentionally in the mental health field.

Ashley specializes in trauma therapy and utilizes a SAFE attachment approach in counseling. She is a Certified EMDR therapist and is NERPSC Certified. She has also completed the CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapy) course for partners in a relationship with someone who struggles with sexual impulsivity/addiction. Ashley utilizes CBT, TF-CBT, mindfulness, and IFS approaches in working with individuals as she believes every story carries different parts needing intentional care. She often works with individuals who have experienced PTSD as well as various types of betrayal such as sexual, emotional, financial, organizational, and more. Also, anxiety, depression, career/school changes, balancing work/family and parenting struggles. Finally, Ashley is passionate about wellness care and has coursework in providing these services to individuals and groups.

Finally, Ashley enjoys providing supervision to new clinicians.

Schedule Now or email @ ashley.wright@valorcounselingcenter.com.

Ashley accepts BCBS (except Blue Home), Cigna, and Aetna insurance currently.

Ashley is also contracted with a few EAP and responder groups (BHS, ComPsych, TCTI, The Overwatch Collective).