Ashley Sauers

Ashley Sauers, LMHC-D, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor at Awaken Wellness. She earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University (NYU) and brings a warm, thoughtful, and culturally responsive approach to her work. Ashley identifies as a person of color (POC) and is deeply committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and trauma-informed therapeutic space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered.

Ashley’s clinical approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices. She believes meaningful change occurs when clients feel actively engaged in the therapeutic process and works collaboratively to support insight, skill-building, and emotional growth. Ashley takes a holistic view of each client, thoughtfully considering emotional, social, cultural, and developmental factors.

She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, supporting concerns related to development, social skills, executive functioning, and adjustment to daily stressors. Ashley also works with clients navigating family dynamics, anxiety, depression, and the long-term effects of trauma. As a Clinical Supervisor, she is passionate about mentoring clinicians and supporting ethical, reflective, and culturally attuned practice.

Ashley was drawn to this work through her experiences as a former teacher, a woman of color, and her own healing journey. Outside of the therapy space, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.