Ashley Ruggerio is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals in their healing journeys. With expertise in working with children aged 3 and up, teens, and young adult women, she specializes in managing challenges related to domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, and grief and loss. Ashley employs a Person-Centered therapeutic approach, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy techniques, and Narrative therapy to foster a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her practice of Art Therapy allows clients to express themselves creatively, combining traditional verbal therapy methods to promote personal growth and wholeness. Ashley places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, ensuring a supportive and welcoming atmosphere where individuals can feel empowered, empathized with, and encouraged as they navigate their paths toward healing.