Thriving Beyond Trauma
With Valerie Ashley, LPC Integrative Trauma and EMDR Therapist
Valerie Ashley, MS, LPC
Integrative Trauma and EMDR Therapist
My master’s degree in Community and Trauma Counseling (Thomas Jefferson University), combined with training and certifications in EMDR, domestic violence, and sexual abuse, allow me to integrate both evidence-based practices and deep empathy into our work.”
Credentials and Specialized Training:
Master of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Completed Certification EMDR Training
Completed Certification in Sexual Abuse
Completed Certification in Domestic Violence
Repair that lasts. Real-life results. Everyday freedom.
Trauma can rewrite the way you move through the world—what once felt solid suddenly feels strange, and uncertainty can give way to harsh self-criticism and quiet self-sabotage. In our work together, I use an integrative mind–brain–body approach to help you process what happened, re-regulate your nervous system, and create lasting relief, which enables genuine connection, greater steadiness in daily life, and enduring relationships.
“Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. That is why healthy relationships are difficult for wounded people.”
-R. North
Recommended Resources
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma,
Bessel van der Kolk
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture,
Gabor Mate and Daniel Mate
“Resume Writing and Trauma”, Valerie Ashley
The Impact of Trauma on Career Development, Light After Trauma Podcast
Previous Presentations
Trauma Research Foundation (TRF), Bessel van der Kolk’s organization,
Bryn Mawr School of Social Work
Thomas Jefferson University’s Annual Trauma Conferences
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
Cannexus – Advancing Career Development in Canada
My Approach To Our Work
Trauma can distort your sense of safety and identity. What used to feel familiar can start to feel unsafe, and uncertainty can turn into second-guessing yourself and returning to outdated survival strategies. My work is grounded in an integrative approach that supports you in processing what happened, restoring regulation, creating lasting and resilient connections, and more predictability in daily life.
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A free consultation, clear options, and no pressure. If you’re looking for relief that holds, I’m ready to talk.