Ashley Francesco, LSW

Ashley earned a master's degree in Social Work from Stockton University with a clinical specialization in psychopathology and trauma. Ashley has experience working in community, inpatient, and outpatient settings with both individuals and groups. Ashley has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and various other mental health concerns across the spectrum. Ashley utilizes numerous techniques in the treatment of mental health including: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and play therapy. Ashley is certified in Trauma Focused CBT, Mental Health First Aid USA through the Mental Health Association, and QPR Suicide Prevention.

Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain, you feel the rain, but you are not the rain
— Matt Haig