Ashley Mcerlean, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with a PhD and LMFT-S credentials, approaches therapy from a systemic perspective. She emphasizes the importance of relationships over individual issues, recognizing that interactions within families and communities play a crucial role in the therapeutic process. Ashley believes in the power of each individual and family to enact change through their relationships. While she encourages clients to explore significant relationships in therapy, she also provides one-on-one support to individuals. Her extensive experience includes working with child abuse victims in a nonprofit setting, where she trained in play therapy with children and families. Additionally, Ashley has a background in substance abuse counseling and dual diagnoses, and she is a board-approved supervisor in Texas. As a gender therapist, she offers a variety of services tailored to transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Ashley's inclusive practice welcomes clients of all backgrounds, including diverse races, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities, and gender identities or expressions. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all.