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I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.

I am a licensed Social Worker with more than 25 years experience working in the field of Mental Health. I have worked with individuals and families with a particular emphasis on crisis intervention and the impact of mental illness on the family system. My experiences have included assisting clients learn to manage mood disorders and anxiety and learn skills related to anger management, healthy relationships, parenting and boundary setting. I have extensive experience assisting individuals within the correctional system with learning skills needed for successful reentry into the community.

I am a licensed clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings with people of all ages and backgrounds. This has resulted in my ability to provide mental health services and support for individuals with a wide range of symptoms and needs. I have been trained in various treatment modalities with a particular emphasis on trauma and addiction. I am a Christian and active in my faith. I love to incorporate faith and beliefs specific to the client into their treatment if they are wanting to do so.

I am a psychotherapist with a strong dedication to assisting clients in achieving their desired life goals. My professional background includes specialization in trauma and addiction recovery, where I provide support to individuals, families, and partners dealing with relational challenges. I hold certifications as a clinical trauma professional and a yoga teacher, which I integrate into my therapeutic approach to foster holistic healing. My practice is centered on creating a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and self-discovery.

Most men we work with are high-functioning on the outside but running on overload internally. Professionals, business owners, and leaders who have been pushing through stress, anxiety, irritability, or relationship strain for years. What brings them in isn’t curiosity—it’s friction. Work feels heavier, relationships feel more strained, patience is shorter, and the strategies that used to work stop working. They’re not looking to be analyzed—they’re looking to get back in control.

Ashley Bedeau, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Counselor. As an African American-Trinidadian, I offer a unique perspective in my practice. With a background in trauma care, dual-diagnosis treatment, and first responder wellness, I employ a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to promote resilience and healing. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges with empathy and confidence.

I have 19 years of experience as a clinical social worker having worked in school settings, hospital settings and outpatient clinic settings. I completed my Master's Degree in Social Work in 2007 and have practiced clinical social work since that time as an LCSW-C. Most of my career has been spent as a mental health therapist, I have been in private practice since 2019. I take a holistic and client centered approach to therapy, often focusing on relationship, mood, anxiety and family issues. I use a mindfulness approach to treatment and often incorporate CBT in sessions, helping clients understand the connection between thoughts and behavior.

I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a primary care background. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. My focus areas are adults and geriatric patients.