Ashton Downs, LAPC
APC
Specialty:
Therapist for adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD and relational challenges
Who I Help:
I love working with those who are faced with challenges of anxiety, depression , and trauma due to adverse childhood experiences and/or life challenges. My ideal client accepts that the work will be hard but willing to allow us to work together to become their best selves and maintain healthy relationships and boundaries.
Meet Your Therapist
How Can I Help?
After working together my clients feel more motivated, confident, and empowered as they continue to navigate life experiences.
They are able to be present and focus on the reality of their current situation(s). They are able to pause and reflect on how to navigate their emotions in order to make better choices. They are able to recognize their level of comfort or discomfort when making decisions and setting boundaries but are more likely to navigate through those circumstances without shutting down and making impulsive choices.
Why This Work Matters
The clients I work with feel especially meaningful to me because I understand, both personally and professionally, the weight of navigating adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy relationship dynamics, and the difficulty of setting boundaries. Often my clients are working through these things for the first time. Having done similar work personally, I’m passionate about creating a space where clients can begin to see what’s possible on the other side of those experiences.There’s something incredibly powerful about witnessing someone recognize their own resilience, step into their strength, and learn to move through life in a way that feels healthier, more intentional, and supported. What also shapes my work is my ability to connect deeply with clients who have experienced adversity, difficult relationships, or struggles with self-worth and boundaries. I understand how complex those experiences can be, and I’m intentional about helping clients move from survival mode into a place of clarity, confidence, and emotional stability.
What Can You Expect When Working With Me
I help my clients:
* Process thoughts and feelings related to trauma
* Decrease negative thinking
* Focus on positive thoughts and outcomes
* Feel supported and encouraged as they work to set and maintain healthy boundaries
* Establish realistic coping skills that are helpful to them
* Focus on understanding before fixing
* Building emotional awareness
* Become empowered and comfortable even in discomfort
What It's Like Working With Me
I provide a safe and inclusive space where you feel safe to be your authentic self. You are able to express and process your emotions without fear of judgement or embarrassment. My approach is inclusive as we are in this together. I provide support, honesty, and down to earth personality. I will motivate you and challenge you as you grow. I cater the tools and assignments that I give to fit your personality and give realistic expectations. The challenges are thoughtful and support real growth. We will confront patterns, build insight, and build healthy ways to navigate relationships, life experiences, and boundaries.
My Approach
CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed
If You're Unsure About Starting Therapy...
The thought of therapy can be overwhelming and culturally, there may be some apprehension to be vulnerable. Even in uncertainty, it is worth taking the next step to healing and understanding in order to improve your life experiences and your overall mental and emotional wellbeing.
Why We May Be A Good Fit
My focus is your wellbeing and the growth and healing that you deserve. I am able to provide a balance of my clinical skills and genuine human connection to every session. I don’t focus on one modality but rather offer a variety of skills and tools to meet you where you are.
If you’re ready to do meaningful, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately empowering work we will work well together. I support clients in not just understanding themselves, but in actively creating change so they can show up in their lives and relationships in a healthier, more authentic way.
Quick Details
Therapy Types
in-person, telehealth
Payment Options
Insurance/EAP, Private pay
Availability
Weekdays, Evenings
A Little More About Me
3 Words That Describe Me
Authentic , honest, compassionate
Fun Fact
Traveling the world and finding new culinary experiences brings me so much joy!
