Ashlee Davis, LPC

My professional life began as a high school teacher, where I found myself more drawn to understanding my students than the actual act of teaching. I found that if I could understand the young people in my classroom as individuals and learn each of their unique stories and backgrounds, then I could show up each day with compassion. Researchers define compassion as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. The students that filed into my classroom each day, as with children that walk into classrooms all over the world, need to be met with compassion and understanding to even begin learning.

From teaching, I naturally moved into school counseling, where I have worked as an elementary, middle, and high school counselor, both in Oregon and in Seoul, South Korea. These professional experiences reinforced my belief that people have an innate need to be heard, seen, and understood, no matter the age or where they are from.

After sixteen years working in schools, my desire to work more deeply with clients and broaden the scope of my practice led me to private therapy. I support individuals in building stronger social connections, healthier self-esteem, and a clearer sense of self. I'm dedicated to helping clients strengthen their mental health and mindset while providing a safe, supportive space to make sense of their world.

I'm endlessly fascinated by people and the many ways we can ease suffering. That curiosity is reflected in my integrative approach to therapy. I draw from a range of evidence-based methods, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of the person in front of me.

I help clients relate differently to their discomfort—not by trying to eliminate it, but by exploring what it may be trying to communicate. Together, we build a more compassionate relationship with emotions and the body, and create space for responses that reflect who they want to become, rather than who old patterns expect them to be.