Ashley Kay, MA, MSML, LMFTA, LMHCA, NCC

The concept of a wild heart speaks to the untamed spirit in all of us that contributes to our zest for life and is the inspiration for my practice.

After spending over 20 years in the audio and tech industry, I started leading my life with my wild heart and refocused my career around my innate empathetic and compassionate nature and true passion for helping and connecting with others. Combining my business and counseling experience, I found that starting my own counseling and coaching practice is the best way for me to share my knowledge to help others live authentically out of their well-being which brings deep meaning and fulfilment to my own life.

Working from a collaborative and eclectic approach, I facilitate and foster a warm, compassionate, and empathetic environment providing therapy and coaching services through a heart-focused lens to help individuals, partners, and families access their well-being, develop insight, and build connection with themselves and others.

Affiliations: Northwest Family Life (NWFL), American Counseling Association (ACA), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT), Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA)

Education:

  • Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage Couples & Family Counseling Track - CACREP Accredited from City University of Seattle

  • Master of Science in Mangement and Leadership from Western Governer’s University

Certifications:

  • HeartMath Trauma-Sensitive Certified Practitioner

  • The Resilient Heart: Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Certification

  • Lifespan Integration Level 2 Certification

  • Usui Reiki Practitioner - Second Degree

  • Suicide Prevention Certification

  • Domestic Violence Certification

  • Psychological and Mental Health First Aid Certification

  • Crisis Line Phone Worker Certification

  • Trauma Informed Care & ACES Certification

  • The Science of Well-Being Certification

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Certification

  • Professional Life Coach Certification