Currently accepting new clients - evening and weekend availability!
more about the therapist
Starting Journey Through came from a deeply rooted passion of mine for supporting Central and Northern Minnesota communities. I grew up in these areas, I made friends in these areas, I met my husband in these areas, we are raising our family in these areas - we call this home. Most of these communities are made up of members who are spread out across wide distances, and they aren't strangers to having to drive 30+ minutes to get groceries or go to a doctor's appointment. I realized very quickly the importance of having services close to home so that people can get the help they need without sacrificing work time, drive time, or family time.
When I'm not in the office, you can usually find me out exploring - from hiking trails and camping trips, to visiting with friends at local coffee shops, to attending local sporting events - I just really enjoy all that Central and Northern Minnesota has to offer.
Ashley Smith, MA, LPCC
therapist + owner
bbht approved supervisor
I have been in the mental health field for the last 10+ years.
Settings I have worked in:
-inpatient hospitalization
-outpatient services
-school-based services
-private practice / clinic services
I have owned my own practice since 2024.
My school background:
Undergraduate at College of St. Benedict's
Master's at St. Mary's University
Formal Trainings:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Brainspotting Level 1
Internal Family Systems, introduction
Working with Law Enforcement Training, Adler College
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1
My license:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
BBHT approved supervisor
my background
I believe that my role as a therapist is one of journeying
alongside my clients – I am not here to have all the answers, to be someone “all
knowing” – but to be human with you and to give you the space to identify your
own inner thoughts and ideas; to recognize patterns and behaviors that may be helpful
and unhelpful; to build awareness between the body and the brain connection;
and to help you create more peace and joyfulness into your life. I also believe
that everyone is capable of achieving the life they want and envision for themselves, that they are the true expert of their life, and are fundamentally worthy of compassion, kindness, and understanding. That is what I will
offer in our work together.
Clients would describe me as friendly, empathic, approachable, kind, will use humor (when appropriate), and a visual person - I have a huge white board in my office that I will frequently use to help with providing psychoeducation. Therapy is not always an easy thing, so I will meet you where you are at - whether that's talking about the deep stuff or needing a space to decompress. All emotions are welcome, and we will walk the journey towards healing together.
I often work with adults seeking healing from past trauma events and/or wanting improvement from anxiety symptoms. With my background in the mental health field, I have worked with so many other helpers over the course of my career, and have seen first hand the struggles and vicarious trauma that they may face. Helpers need help too, and I especially enjoy working with them to help combat burnout and to create a healthy work-life balance.
my approach
who I may work with:
fellow helpers - may include first responders, therapists, police officers,
EMT/Paramedics, nurses, doctors, teachers, etc.
individuals facing burnout or career challenges
young adults / college age adults
individuals facing relationship and/or parenting challenges
women wanting to work on self-developement, self-growth,
and increasing confidence
-Lisa Oliver
"As a Therapist, I won't: try to fix you; give you advice; tell you what to do; pretend to know more than you do; assume what is best for you; have all the answers; or make the hard stuff go away.
As a Therapist, I will: remind you that you're not broken; give you room to access your own wisdom; support you in figuring out what to do; recognize that you are the expert of your life; remember that only you know what's best for you; honor that I don't know it all; and collaborate with you on how to make the hard stuff easier to sit with."
Journey Through is a mental health therapy and counseling clinic for adults seeking support with trauma and anxiety. In person sessions are offered at the Foley office. Telehealth and online services are offered to residents of Minnesota.
(320) 200-4151
(218) 264-8254
ashley@journey-through.com
400 Broadway Avenue N
Foley, Minnesota 56329
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