Welcome to Grace & Growth

 Hi, I’m Ashlie, a Christian mental health professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, licensure as a behavioral therapist, and ongoing graduate studies in psychology. I bring both clinical understanding and faith-based wisdom into my work. It's my passion to help children, teens, and women navigate emotional challenges while growing in confidence, resilience, and peace rooted in Christ. 

Growing up, my home was open to therapeutic foster children of all ages, backgrounds, and stories. Over the course of twelve years, I shared my home and my heart with more than twenty children! 

From a young age, compassion and empathy for others were woven into my everyday life.

I watched as social workers, therapists, and systems worked tirelessly to support these children, and while some needs were addressed, I saw something deeply important missing. Beyond services and interventions, what the brokenhearted, the crushed in spirit, and the lost longed for most was hope — the hope found in Christ.

Those experiences ignited a desire not only to understand emotional and psychological wounds, but to meet them with the love of Jesus. I felt called to bring together professional mental health knowledge and the life-changing power of the Gospel, offering care that tends to both the mind and the soul.

 Over the years, I have walked alongside individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and relational struggles. I’ve seen firsthand how deeply these challenges impact children, teens, and women — often quietly and behind closed doors. I believe with my whole heart that God’s love is a powerful foundation for healing, and that when people are given both emotional tools and spiritual guidance, true and lasting transformation is possible.