Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our team
Pronouns: (she/her/hers)
Licensed in Alabama
Specialities
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Empowering Self-Esteem
Couples Therapy
Certified in Telehealth
OWNER, THERAPIST
Ashley Cooks, LPC, NCC, CCTP
My name is Ashley Cooks, and I am the owner and clinician of Abundant Restoration Counseling Services, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and an ASAM Certified Counselor who has a passion for helping others. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical-Mental Health Counseling, both from my beloved Alabama State University. I am a member of the Alabama Counseling Association, the American Counseling Association, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. My experience derives from working in community mental health where I have assisted individuals with serious mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders, crisis, trauma, personality disorders, and a plethora of other mental health diagnosis. I am also certified in crisis management. It is my hope to break the stigma of mental health and bridge the gap to restore mental health for all that I come in contact with! I look forward to working with you soon.
My Approach
I am passionate about helping individuals restore their life from past and present trauma. Trauma aids in factors that may be challenging your life right now such as: depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, negative thoughts, and issues in your relationships. I welcome you to come as you are, because that's where I desire to meet you. My therapeutic services enhance the WHOLE person. This allows you to develop self-awareness, build strength, interpersonal skills, and wellness. I know that recovery is possible if you are ready to do the work. Let's being your restoration journey so you can start living an abundant lifestyle.
In Trauma Focused Therapy, we will explore your trauma history from childhood to the present in order to process information and gain insight of how these experiences are affecting your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will process these experiences gradually, and being working to restructure your cognitive deficits. Understanding the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can facilitate the reconciliation of pain and promote a restorative life change.
