My Approach

I believe you matter. When you live boldly, your vibrancy radiates. Living boldly is an act of embracing daily who you are.

I am a queer therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship challenges, and identity.

Through our work together, you will understand what it means to live boldly as we focus on a two-pronged approach that gently examines your past while grounding you in the present by identifying your values and letting those take the lead in decision making. When we're able to ground into our values, this in turn allows us to embrace the fullness of who we are without shame.

To get there, I'll be a fierce partner and ally in your growth. I am committed to challenging limiting beliefs, validating your feelings and emotions, encouraging you to trust your intuition, and designing a unique system for you that restores self-confidence, worth and compassion through curiosity, humor and action.

Ashley Taylor was featured on NextQuest Podcast with Noah Garcia, LPC-S to talk a little bit about their practice and approach on “The Intersection of Values and Identity on Relationship Dynamics.”

Listen here.

Voyage Austin featured Ashley in The Change-Makers: stories that inspire. Ashley talks about Exploring Life & Business.

Interview with Parmeet M.S. Atwal for the Journal for Nurse Practitioners in “Back to the Future?”discussing the impacts of anti-trans laws in Texas.

About Ashley

Pronouns: they/she
Located on the land of: Jumanos, Tonkawa, Coahuiltecan and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche)

Originally from Saint Louis, MO, I lived in the southwest for the past 12 years (Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado to name a few). I have called Round Rock, Texas my home since 2017. I have big feelings and love matcha lattes. I enjoy being outdoors, watching crime shows and reality tv, and trying out the newest donut or taco spot. I am on this life adventure with my two fur children.

Current Podcast: Terrible, Thanks For Asking

Current Book: None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio

Education, Credentials, & Specialized Trainings

Education

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling, University of New Mexico, 2016

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish, University of New Mexico, 2012

Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #77828), regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0019559), regulated by the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners

Specialized Trainings

  • Shame, Transformance and AEDP: November 2024, Bret Lyon, PhD, SEP and Sheila Rubin, MA, LMFT, RDT/BCT, Live Interactive Online

  • Living Well with ADHD, A Day with James Ochoa, LPC-S: October 2024, JustMind, Austin, TX

  • Bridging Disparities: Health Care Provider: September 2024, Allgo, Live Interactive online

  • Working with Dysphoria, from a Minority Stress Lens: August 2024, Ari Heart, Psychotherapist, PACFA. Live Interactive Online.

  • Determining an Ethical Operating System: May 2024, Erin Basalay, Psy.D., Georgetown, Texas

  • Ethical Considerations for Trauma- informed Practice: May 2024, Katherine Martin, LCSW-S, Georgetown, TX

  • Palestinian Liberation: Lessons in Solidarity for Mental Health Providers: December 2023, Institute for the Development of Human Arts. Online

  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Institute approved Immersion Course: July 2023, Diana Fosha, Live Interactive Online.

  • Review, Critique, Chat, Q&A: WPATH SOC 8. October 2022, Tavi Hawn. Online

  • Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation & Ethics. July 2022, Erin Ebert. Online.

  • Ethical Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care, Racial Equity, and Extending your Reach. June 2022, Dr. Charryse Johnson, Online

  • Cultivating Kink-Affirming Practice. March 2022, Samar Poorlakani, LPC and Jami Lynn Bula, LPC, LMFT, Online.

  • Minding the Heart Weekly Training Workshop. February 2022 - June 2022, Dr. Tori Olds, Austin, Texas

  • Using EMDR with Gender Diverse Clients. July 2021, Michael Kuffel, LCPC, Online

  • Anti-Racism for Helping Professionals, January 2021 - April 2021, Alejandra Spector, Austin, TX

  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) approved Basic Training, July 2020 & September 2020, Dr. Christie Sprowls, Austin TX 

  • Emotional Transformation Therapy Level 1, November 2019, Dr. Steven R. Vazquez, Austin, TX

Professional Affiliations

Round Rock Pride Board Member, November 2022- Current

Presentations and Publications

“Beyond the Basics: Navigating family dynamics and gender exploration” by Ashley Taylor. Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. February 2022.

“How to Comfortably Train Your Voice Gender Expression” by Tallulah Breslin, MS, CCC-SLP, Ashley Taylor LPC, and Fiona Barnhill. Gender Infinity Conference 2021. September 2021.

“Create a Culture of Caring” byJulie Lahr, BA, EMT-P, HHP, and Ashley Taylor, LPC. EMS World. April 2021

“Protective Factors to Help Reduce the School-to-Prison Pipeline for LGBTQ Youth” by Ashley Taylor, LPC and Nandi Baldwin, LPCC. The 24th Annual Children's Law Institute Conference. January 2017.