Ashley Costa is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHCI) who graduated with her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Ashley completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of South Carolina, majoring in psychology and minoring in child advocacy studies.
Ashley has years of experience working with neurodivergent children, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
Her therapeutic orientation includes a holistic approach, meeting children and individuals where they are and using individualized interventions that fit their current needs. She prefers using a play-based therapeutic approach alongside other evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her goal is to help each individual grow, heal, and reach their goals!
