Ashley Nitija McWilliams, LPC is a Licensed Professional counselor in the state of Pennsylavania. Ashley has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field assisting others in their healing journey. Ashley has a person-centered mind-body approach to treatment utilizing EMDR and the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts. Ashley also specializes in working with attachment-based/developmental trauma. Her intention is to provide an open, supportive, and compassionate healing space to assist others their healing journey.

Ashley has certifications in EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Telehealth. Ashley has also received advanced training in the integration of EMDR and Internal Family Systems concepts. In addition, Ashley is a Registered Yoga Teacher and incorporates somatic based interventions into treatment. Ashley’s work is her passion in life and it reflects in the counseling experience of her clients.

Ashley has offered many trainings and community presentations on trauma informed care to professionals in the field, organizations, and medical professionals. Ashley has conducted classes, courses, and presentations on mindfulness, stress management, relaxation training, mindful eating, trauma, trauma informed yoga, and general wellness.

Ashley has been an avid daily practitioner of mind-body based practices for the past 25 years including mindfulness meditation and yoga. In her free time, Ashley enjoys biking, walking outdoors, kayaking, cooking, baking bread, spending time with loved ones, and is an avid reader. Ashley continues to grow in herself and her practice with daily dedication to the practices of yoga, meditation, and time in nature.

Ashley looks forward to meeting, connecting, and supporting you on your healing path.