Hi, I’m Ashleigh Roosz, LISW-S (She/her)
Finding a therapist seems a lot like dating- sometimes you need to go through a few until you find the right fit, which can be an arduous task. How can I possibly articulate my vibe as a therapist in a brief “about me” paragraph? Not totally sure but I’ll give it a try!
I think healing takes place in connection and why I believe the therapeutic relationship is vital in this process. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to show up as their full authentic selves.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervision designation and have been practicing for 10 years. I’m most passionate about helping my clients find and strengthen their voice, deconstruct internalized patriarchal beliefs and shedding the burdens left from generations of family trauma along the way.
I welcome every part of the healing journey, while encouraging clients to foster a stronger sense of self. Additionally, I find it important to address the systems that an individual lives in and how these systems impact an individual’s current functioning.
“Why Luna Counseling?”
Luna means moon in Latin.
The moon card in tarot represents the subconscious and hidden truths. When upright, this card encourages you to trust your intuition and face uncertainty. All of this, I think ties nicely with therapy as it’s my hope to assist you in increasing your tolerance for uncertainty and trusting yourself.
I believe that trauma work, much like the moon, provides illumination in the dark and my hope is for you to find your “moon” through this work and to come alongside the parts you keep hidden. My hope is for you to listen to your own innate wisdom, finding courage to walk the dimly lit path.
Additionally, Luna Moths are one of my favorite types of moths. They are moody butterflies and they are a beautiful shade of green (and green is the best color, duh).
My Approach and Skills
Affirming
I strive to provide psychotherapy that is validating and supporting the identities of marginalized individuals. Additionally, I aim to maintain a stance of cultural humility in my approach, wanting to honor each clients unique background, experience and perspective.
My professional style is direct and approachable with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. I am collaborative and take a holistic approach to our work- meaning I treat the person as a whole and how you navigate through the world.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an evidenced based intervention to treat acute or chronic trauma through the use of bilateral stimulation.
Talk Therapy
I treat clients from a person-center and DBT framework. I tailor these evidenced based treatments to fit the need of each client and their unique experience.
