Ashtyn Ford
(they/them)
RP, RCAT, DTATI, HBA
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Psychotherapist Art Therapist Individual Therapy & Clinical Supervision [email protected] www.ashtynfordtherapy.com |
About Ashtyn
Ashtyn (they/them) is a Registered Psychotherapist & Art Therapist. Their practice is supported by several years of experience supporting individuals recovering from the impacts of trauma, and folks belonging to the LGBTQ community. Their work is grounded in a trauma-informed, collaborative, intersectional, strengths based, holistic approach.
Ashtyn works with adults & youth (11+), incorporating therapeutic modalities that support the body & mind, including: Art Therapy, IFS/Parts Work, Attachment Based Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body based therapy) & Mindfulness. Ashtyn applies a flexible client centred approach in their work with individuals, which enables them to meet each person where they are at and respond to their unique needs.
Specialization
Helping individuals manage/process the impacts of trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, Chronic Illness/Pain, supporting people a part of the LGBTQIA+ community & Neurodivergent folks (ADHD/ASD).Ashtyn also supports individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Grief/loss, Chronic Fatigue & Burnout, Stress & Anger Management, Addiction, Self-harm, Perfectionism, Creative Blocks, Relationship Issues, & Life Transitions.
In the therapy sessions with Ashtyn there is a balance between developing coping skills to utilize in your daily life, such as self-regulation, boundary setting, self-compassion, etc., as well as space for self-exploration to help better understand and organize your past and current life experiences. Making room for embodied practice and integration in sessions along with verbal process is a main focus in their therapy work. This may include creative practices like art making, poetry, writing, somatic or mindfulness exercises, which clients can use outside of the session for further growth as well. Ashtyn believes it is important to work collaboratively, and at a pace that does not overwhelm the nervous system, and they often ask for feedback so they can make necessary adjustments along the way.
Ashtyn (they/them) is a Registered Psychotherapist & Art Therapist. Their practice is supported by several years of experience supporting individuals recovering from the impacts of trauma, and folks belonging to the LGBTQ community. Their work is grounded in a trauma-informed, collaborative, intersectional, strengths based, holistic approach.
Ashtyn works with adults & youth (11+), incorporating therapeutic modalities that support the body & mind, including: Art Therapy, IFS/Parts Work, Attachment Based Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body based therapy) & Mindfulness. Ashtyn applies a flexible client centred approach in their work with individuals, which enables them to meet each person where they are at and respond to their unique needs.
Specialization
Helping individuals manage/process the impacts of trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, Chronic Illness/Pain, supporting people a part of the LGBTQIA+ community & Neurodivergent folks (ADHD/ASD).Ashtyn also supports individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Grief/loss, Chronic Fatigue & Burnout, Stress & Anger Management, Addiction, Self-harm, Perfectionism, Creative Blocks, Relationship Issues, & Life Transitions.
In the therapy sessions with Ashtyn there is a balance between developing coping skills to utilize in your daily life, such as self-regulation, boundary setting, self-compassion, etc., as well as space for self-exploration to help better understand and organize your past and current life experiences. Making room for embodied practice and integration in sessions along with verbal process is a main focus in their therapy work. This may include creative practices like art making, poetry, writing, somatic or mindfulness exercises, which clients can use outside of the session for further growth as well. Ashtyn believes it is important to work collaboratively, and at a pace that does not overwhelm the nervous system, and they often ask for feedback so they can make necessary adjustments along the way.
Therapy Areas of Focus
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Adults & Youth (11+)
Childhood Trauma PTSD/CPTSD LGBTQIA+2S Anxiety & Depression Grief & Loss Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Stress/Anger Management |
ADHD & Autism
Chronic Illness/Pain Burnout/Fatigue Addiction & Self Harm Suicidal Ideation Relationship Issues Creative Blocks Perfectionism & Inner Critic |
Possible Benefits:
- Develop coping tools to manage difficult feelings, thoughts, and stress responses
- Improve mood and lower stress levels
- Become more skilled in identifying and communicating your emotions, wants, & needs
- Strengthen your sense of self, your self-confidence, your capacity for self-compassion
- Increase self-awareness; body, mind, behavioral & relational patterns, values, attachment styles, etc.
- Process trauma and difficult life experiences that may be holding you back
- Get in touch with the different parts of self & learn how to care for each of them (child parts, wounded parts, protectors, etc.)
- Identify how different areas of intersectionality have impacted your life (gender, race, culture, etc.)
- Expand your support network (community, health care, social services, peers, etc.)
Rate: $160 for 1hr session (limited sliding scale spots available)
Availability: In person sessions Wednesday & Thursday. Virtual sessions are available Monday through Friday.
Age range: I work with adults and youth (11+)
*Accepts all insurance that covers psychotherapy and is also an NHIB enrolled practitioner.
Learn more at: www.ashtynfordtherapy.com
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
As a clinical supervisor, they are passionate about supporting new practitioners to grow their therapeutic skills and their confidence. As well as supporting therapists who are seeking to incorporate different therapy modalities in their practice. Their supervision style is collaborative and creative, aiming to strike a balance between clinical and experiential learning. Providing safety for self-reflection for the human experiences that comes up in the work as a therapist is also a focus on the supervision support they offer.
Ashtyn is Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and meets all of the standards set out by CRPO to provide clinical supervision to other therapists: https://www.crpo.ca/supervision/#supervision_requirements Ashtyn is also a Registered Member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association and can supervise art therapy students and other art therapists.
What you Can Expect:
- Safe and encouraging environment for growth, learning, and self-reflection
- Support in individual and group therapy work with adults and youth
- Guidance with the CRPO registration process and starting a business
- Trauma informed practice and specialized knowledge in working with the impacts of trauma with adults & youth
- Multimodal approach in clinical practice (art therapy, IFS/parts work, somatic therapy/sensorimotor psychotherapy, polyvagal therapy, mindfulness)
- Incorporating different learning styles: case consultations, group discussions, experiential practice, etc.
Offerings:
- Individual Supervision (1hr) $150
- Dyadic Supervision (1hr) $80 per person
- Group Supervision (2 hrs) $75 per person (6 people max per group)
Learn more at: www.ashtynfordtherapy.com/consultation
