Ashley Smith
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Life is hard and finding someone you trust enough to guide and walk alongside you during therapy is even harder. I strive to be open and affirming to all.
Hello! Let's be honest, life is hard. Finding someone who you trust to guide and walk alongside you through therapy is even harder. As a therapist I strive to be someone who can offer a space that is free of judgement or expectations and is full of warmth and acceptance. I consider my role as a counselor to be one that I hold in high regard. I find genuine fulfillment in being able to meet people where they are and walk with them toward healing and growth. Life is full of changes, high points, and low points. I would be honored to help you navigate all of the challenges life may throw at you.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Paranoid Personality
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Adlerian
- Body Image Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Humanistic Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Anger Management
- Family Systems Therapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$70 — $115per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LAC
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
A2209001, Arkansas
Education
University of Arkansas
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2022
I studied clinical mental health and school counseling during my time at the U of A.