Ashley Gibson, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling

practice

Ashley Gibson (she/her) provides individual psychotherapy for teens and adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and burnout. Her client-centered, trauma-informed approach is built upon a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Ashley firmly believes that you are the expert on your own experience, and she strives to offer a non-judgmental space where you can pursue meaningful growth at your own pace.

Ashley is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that helps clients process trauma and reduce the emotional impact of distressing experiences. She integrates EMDR with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action; and mindfulness, which further enables clients to feel grounded and present. These diverse techniques allow Ashley to offer a flexible and comprehensive approach to therapy, tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Ashley views therapy as a collaborative journey where clients can safely explore not just their struggles, but also questions of identity, meaning, and purpose. Her goal is to help clients find clarity, embrace their strengths, and build authentic, balanced lives. She is dedicated to providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ communities, supporting gender diversity and neurodiversity, and practicing from an antiracist framework.

education & experience

Ashley Gibson, MEd, MFA, NCC​, is a licensed Resident in Counseling and National Certified Counselor under the supervision of Annette Doll, LPC. She earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, summa cum laude, from The College of William & Mary following an internship placement with WFP.

Ashley completed her training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with the Trauma Recovery/Humanitarian Assistance Program. She is certified in Trauma Tapping Technique (TTT) through the Peaceful Heart Network. Ashley is honored to have been named a Michele Dowdy Emerging Leader by the Virginia Counselors Association (2022) for her ongoing commitment to inclusion and advocacy in the field of mental health.

She volunteers as a group counseling facilitator with Comfort Zone Camp, a nonprofit bereavement organization supporting children and teens who have lost a parent or sibling. Ashley has a passion for group therapy and recently completed her term on the board of Virginia Association for Specialists in Group Work (VASGW). She is a proud member of the Leadership Metro Richmond class of 2024.

With over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and arts leadership, Ashley brings a unique perspective to her work as a therapist. She holds a B.A. in Management, magna cum laude, from Hood College, and an M.F.A. in Arts Management, summa cum laude, from Brooklyn College.

Ashley lives in Richmond with her daughter and two very fluffy cats. She enjoys traveling, reading, and exploring far too many creative hobbies to name.