Approach: Using the responsive and practical doula lens alongside her clinical therapy training, Ashley provides time-limited, home-based, doula-informed psychotherapy during the post-partum period. Ashley has particular interest in supporting parents and families as they build families in new community with other parents for the first time. She is especially sensitive to those transitioning into parenthood with concerns about mental wellbeing during the postpartum period, and who live in the DC area as transplants, away from family and communal support that may have otherwise been available. She supports families of all ages and stages. This is done with lots of love.
Specialties:
- DC transplant families
- First time parents
- Interracial and interfaith/religious families
- Survivors of assault and trauma
- Parenting adolescents
- Adopted and fostered persons
- LGBTQ community
How this works:
Pre-natal: Ashley meets with her expecting families in the context of their home, however they define it. Typically, she will see a family (gestational parent with supportive persons and/or partner(s)) one or two times prior to your due date in your home to get to know you and your needs/expectations about post-partum work. Pre-natal visits typically last 1-2 hours.
At Birth: Ashley will be available over the phone immediately after your birth for consultation, and may make a visit either to your home or place of delivery within 48 hours, depending on our pre-natal contract.
Post-partum: Most post-partum visits range from 1-2 hours each and take place in your home 1-2 times per week for anywhere from 0-12 weeks post-partum. Post-partum visits are diverse and flexible, centering on gestational parent and system of care wellness. While therapeutic in nature, it is not uncommon for these visits to consist of food preparation/planning, assisting with infant care, parent self-care implementation and planning, role adjustment assistance with siblings and partners/family, basic household care, infant feeding support (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, etc.), exercise, and psychoeducation. Should needs arise beyond the post-partum doula and clinical social work scope of practice, referrals will be made to a practitioner in the community.
Fees: Personalized package rates are required for the in-home modality, arranged in advance. You may alternatively opt for an hourly rate for traditional, virtual or office-based therapy, depending on your needs. Please contact Ashley for current rates.