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 are desperate to be heard, seen, and understood, no matter the age or where they are from. School counseling is where I grew a deep appreciation for public education and the idea of serving the needs of every family that walks through the school doors. It is where I began to truly understand the importance of teaching young people to identify and talk about emotions, work through conflict, advocate for themselves and others, and navigate the difficulties that come with being human.

After ten years in the role of a school counselor my desire to dig deeper with clients and expand my clientele led me in the direction of private practice. I work alongside clients to help in the development of social connection, positive self-esteem, and sense of self. I am dedicated to strengthening your mental health and mindset, as well as creating a safe space to process the world in which you live.