Holly Ashley

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About Holly Ashley

Holly is the clinical architect of Holly Ashley & Associates. As a psychotherapist (DC, MD, VA), Holly offers therapy to adults, using an integrated approach tailored to each client's unique needs. She uses biblical principles, holistic practices, and traditional therapeutic modalities to help people heal and find their purpose. Her undergraduate work commenced at Howard University and she later graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Bowie State University in Maryland. Holly achieved her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore with a clinical concentration, and she is currently a PhD student in Mind-Body Medicine specializing in Integrative Mental Health. Holly believes that physical and emotional health are intimately intertwined and that our chemistry and biology impact our mood and emotions, as well as thoughts and beliefs. She is invested in a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health. In addition to her holistic, clinical expertise, Holly has a background in business and is a Certified Juice Therapist (CJT). As a CJF, she teaches clients the unique blend of healing properties found within the juices of fruits and vegetables to aid the body and mind in optimum health. In her practice, she uses psychoeducation and scientific research to support the expansion of health knowledge and behaviors that improve her clients’ overall well-being. Holly has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families as an agent of support and guidance. Before becoming a social worker, she was co-founder and Vice President of two youth organizations that provided community-based residential and case management services to abused and neglected and court-involved youth in Washington, DC. Holly began her social work career as a Forensic Social Worker working as an intern for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. She later went on to work as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (VA) and an Investigative Social Worker in the Child Protective Services (CPS) administration at DC Child and Family Services Agency, where she advocated and represented the myriad of needs of children and adolescents. Hailing from Philadelphia, Holly is a wife of 22 years, mother of three children, and one grandchild. In her spare time, Holly loves hiking, going on long walks, spending time in her infrared sauna, enjoying flotation therapy, and practicing self-care.