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nice to meet you

i'm Ashley

she/her

Licensed Professional Counselor, neurodivergence-affirming therapist, and firm believer that you deserve a space where you can be fully yourself.

Ashley Estrada, therapist, sitting on blue couch in her Lawrence Kansas office, wearing a colorful sweater with butterfly wall art behind her

a little bit about me

I'm Ashley Estrada, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Lawrence, Kansas. I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, religious trauma and deconstruction, and neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, or figuring out if you might be neurodivergent).

“My clients are often struggling with anxiety, depression, religious trauma, and the impacts of Autism, ADHD, and sensory issues. I love to dig deep into topics such as belonging, self-worth, and purpose.”

My approach is direct, collaborative, and—let's be honest—occasionally includes an F-bomb or two. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, not where you think you "should" be.

I'm committed to creating a space where you can show up as your unmasked self — even if you're still trying to figure out who that self is.

my approach to therapy

No-Nonsense

I'll be real with you. No jargon, no tiptoeing around the hard stuff.

Collaborative

We're a team. You're the expert on your life—I'm here to help you figure it out.

Strengths-Based

Accommodations and support don't negate your resilience.

I also embrace...

Parts work
Feminist and social justice frameworks
Person-centered modalities
Solution-focused work

my values

I value the inherent value and dignity of every human being. We are all deserving of love, kindness, and deep compassion.

I believe that we must heal and nurture ourselves in order to heal and nurture our communities.

I value the power of the individual and the collective in resisting oppression, injustice, and abuse.

I believe that neurodivergence isn't something to be fixed — there is both beauty and challenge in experiencing the world differently.

I value honesty, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.

credentials & education

Licensure

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Kansas License #04465

Education

  • MA Counseling Psychology

    Avila University, 2020

  • BA Applied Behavioral Science

    University of Kansas, 2014

communities I'm allied with

I'm committed to creating a safe, affirming space for everyone. You're welcome here.

LGBTQ+ AffirmingTransgender AlliedRacial Justice AlliedChronic Illness & Immuno-Disorder Support

where we meet

the space

Therapy office with blue velvet couch, colorful pillows, and butterfly wall art
Cozy armchair with mustard yellow pillow in therapy office
Comfortable bean bag with checkered blanket and rainbow light in therapy space
Wooden bookshelf with plants, books, and therapy resources
Beverage station with tea and water, framed art reading Include Yourself in Your Compassion
Art supply cart with markers, crayons, and creative materials for therapy sessions
Embroidered hoop art reading Healing in Progress

sound like a good fit?

Let's chat and see if we'd work well together. Book a free 15-minute consultation—no pressure, no obligations.

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