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About Me
Ashley Atkins, LCSW
I live in the Flathead Valley with my husband, son, and a growing herd of rescued animals. Most days are chaos — running my kid around, keeping up with the house, and trying not to lose my mind. Quiet moments are rare, but when they happen, I love being outside—watching snow fall, soaking up the lake and woods, or daydreaming about traveling more. Indoors, you’ll probably find me bingeing a movie or some trash TV.
I’ve been shaped by my own experiences with chronic illness and trauma. I know what it’s like to struggle, feel misunderstood, and face moments where justice fails you. I do this work because I know what it feels like to need someone in your corner—and I want to be that person for others. Those experiences guide how I show up, how I listen when things feel heavy, and why I fight for people to feel seen, heard, and supported.
Fair warning: my face often speaks for itself. I may look serious, intense, or a little grumpy at first — but I promise I’m actually friendly, approachable, and harmless. I also sometimes need reminders for things — it’s not that I’m not listening or present; my brain just doesn’t always keep track of everything the way I wish it did. That’s why you’ll often see sticky notes and little reminders scattered everywhere — I suppose a little chaos keeps me on my toes.
If this feels like the right fit, let's get started!
Therapy doesn’t have to feel formal to be meaningful. I believe it works best when it’s grounded in honesty and trust, in a space where you can feel comfortable, connected, and valued. Therapy with me—at any age—is about showing up fully and being seen. You don’t need to censor yourself in session. Come as you are—unfiltered, imperfect, unsure, angry, or overwhelmed. You can vent, cry, swear, joke, or say what you’ve never felt safe saying. I’m here for you. With children, this same approach uses developmentally appropriate activities to help them explore, communicate, and express themselves.
I like to do this work together. I want you to feel safe saying when something doesn’t sit right, when you disagree, or when you just want to try something different. Not every conversation will be comfortable, and you might not always love what I say — and that’s okay. I’m here through it all, whether we’re laughing, sitting in the hard stuff, or sorting through the mess together.
With children and teens, I bring the same principles — connection, honesty, and a safe, welcoming space — into an age-appropriate, playful format. I strive to offer a space where they feel understood, and free to be themselves. We use games, creativity, and structured activities to help them explore, express, and process in ways that make sense for their stage. Sessions are designed to be engaging and meaningful, while letting them be themselves and feel seen.