Ashley Gates
Practice Manager
aka the Jeti that makes this place run!
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness."
— Dr. Peter Levine
You are beautiful and deserving of having an empathetic witness to your story. We live in a fragmented world where true empathy can be hard to find. My personal story includes interpersonal, religious, medical, and political traumas that have inspired me to dedicate myself to learning how to be an empathetic witness for others. It is also why I take great pleasure in helping others connect with a therapist or a modality that can start that sacred journey toward healing and wholeness.
Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in counseling psychology, as well as narrative-focused trauma certifications. I have experience with many therapeutic trauma modalities. Some of my personal favorites are narrative, IFS, and EMDR.
When I’m not working or in school, you can usually find me with my kids, playing volleyball in the pool, watching movies, or taking long walks with our dog. I also love to travel and have visited eleven different countries as well as lived in both Belgium and Turkey.
Thank you for entrusting us with your care--we are excited to meet you and join you on your journey!
Connect with me!
Email: info@storiescounseling.com
Main Line: (480) 877-1486