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Meet the Therapist

Hello! I'm Ashley Hardy, a Therapist and Clinical Social Worker practicing in Cleveland, OH. I bring a wealth of practical experience from my background in community mental health and mobile crisis response. This work provided me with an intensive, hands-on opportunity to support a truly diverse demographic of individuals through their most complex life challenges and intense struggles.

My practice is rooted in a client-centered and trauma-informed approach. I utilize a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and DBT, while integrating the deeper understanding offered by psychodynamic and existential principles.

Ultimately, I am captivated by the human experience. My greatest passion is empowering clients to shed old constraints and step toward living their most authentic and fully actualized lives.

A little more about me:

I am a Northern Californian turned Clevelander, trading the Pacific Ocean for Lake Erie (where you can find me swimming, paddleboarding and looking for beach glass all summer long with my daughter). When I’m not working, I’m usually lost in a book or film, finding a new recipe to cook for my family or exploring the Metroparks. I am also an avid gardener with a passion for native plants and ecology. I have three cats who sometimes like to make a guest appearance during our sessions. They’re great listeners, and I promise they keep everything we talk about strictly confidential (they’re very professional like that).

Available services

  • Free!

    Since the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the strongest predictor of positive change, it’s important that you find the right partner for your journey. Let's start with a brief 15-minute phone conversation to see if we’re a good therapeutic match.

  • Self-Pay: $150

    Insurance: Varies by provider

    Sliding Scale available.

    This initial intake session gives us extra time to complete a thorough assessment of your personal history, identify current challenges, and collaboratively design your treatment plan.

  • Self-Pay: $120

    Insurance: Varies by provider.

    Sliding Scale available.

    *75-minute and 90-minute sessions may be available at an additional fee.

Insurances I Accept:

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio

  • Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Quest Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

Other payment methods accepted:

American Express, Discover, HSA, Mastercard, Visa, and Venmo.

Your authentic self, welcomed here

Welcome! If you are a new client, please select a 15-minute consultation to get started. Returning clients can select their preferred session time below and enter the password provided at your previous appointment. I look forward to connecting with you!