Ashley Saucedo Padilla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in creating a sanctuary of trust and validation for adults navigating life's complexities. She works primarily with clients aged 18-70, with a particular passion for supporting young adults through their formative challenges. Ashley excels in helping individuals manage anxiety, work through depression, and develop the communication skills needed for healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Her therapeutic approach draws from multiple evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, psychodynamic techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. This integrative style allows Ashley to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs, whether they're seeking practical tools for immediate concerns or deeper exploration of underlying patterns. She creates an environment where clients feel emotionally safe to share their authentic experiences without judgment.

With over seven years of experience working with foster children, Ashley brings substantial expertise in trauma-informed care to her practice. This background has honed her ability to approach sensitive topics with the delicacy, patience, and understanding they require. Her work with this vulnerable population has deepened her appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and informed her compassionate approach to therapy with clients from all walks of life.

Outside the therapy room, Ashley embraces spontaneity and new experiences. She values quality time with family and has a passion for travel that reflects her open-minded approach to life and her work.

• Ashley creates a uniquely safe space where clients often report feeling truly heard and understood, sometimes for the first time in their lives.

• She balances practical skill-building for immediate concerns with deeper exploration of underlying patterns that may contribute to anxiety, depression, and communication difficulties.

• Ashley's extensive experience with trauma work has equipped her with the sensitivity and expertise to guide clients through processing painful experiences at their own pace.