INTRO

Welcome - I’m glad you’re here!  Starting counseling can feel overwhelming and I’m here to help you feel most comfortable taking this next step in your life.  My name is Ashley Schmitz and I am a mental health counselor and co-owner of Best Self Counseling Center.  For the last 25 years, it’s been a pleasure supporting teens, adults, couples, families and groups navigate their mental health.

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PHILOSOPHY

Chronic stress, negative thoughts, traumatic experiences and unhealthy relationships can lead to feeling exhausted, out of control and discontent with life.  However, no matter who you are or what you’ve been through, I believe becoming your BEST SELF is very possible when you have the awareness and tools to create positive change in your life and relationships.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

My clients find that counseling is something they look forward to!  Together in partnership, you will learn about yourself, BUILD effective tools, CHANGE your thought patterns, feel better, choose healthy behaviors and GROW into a happier and confident self!  In our counseling sessions, I bring my most authentic self with values of kindness, empathy, honesty and communication while compassionately guiding you so you make the progress you want to in your life.

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AREAS OF INTEREST

Anxiety disorders, PTSD/trauma, mood disorders, life adjustments and transitions, stress management, women’s wellness, healthy parenting, interpersonal relationships, attachment theory, values work, therapeutic skill education and development, and nutrition and holistic practices.

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APPROACH

I use a number of different treatment approaches to help my clients create change and meet goals.  Some of these include: Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Internal Family Systems.

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​​EDUCATION 

• Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2002

• Masters of Science - Community Mental Health, Southern New Hampshire University 2007

• Licensed Professional Counselor 2009

• Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor 2010

• Trained in Brainspotting 2023

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AGE RANGE

• Currently accepting adults 18 & up.