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Ashley Wurdeman, MS LMFT
Psychotherapist
Clinical expertise in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and under-achievement issues. Utilizing a systemic lens, I enjoy working with these individuals, as well as their family system, in order to focus on the relationship between each member and to create lasting change.
Offers Video and Phone Sessions
My Story
As a child, I was always fascinated by solving puzzles, and after taking my first psychology class during my freshman year in high school, I discovered my love of solving the ultimate puzzle; one that’s constantly changing and evolving: the human brain. It was right then and there, at the age of 14, that I knew I wanted to become a therapist. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Child and Family Studies, from St. Cloud State University, and later went on to obtain my Master’s of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Originally, I planned to become a play therapist and work with littles, however, after interning at an adolescent day treatment center, I discovered my passion was working with teenagers – and all the sassiness/hilarity that comes with it.
Grief & Bereavement Counseling
Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness. The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors. Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.
Counseling for Trauma
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster. While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed. In these circumstances, the support, guidance and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Online Counseling
Mindfully Healing clinicians are now offering video telehealth therapy services to both new and established clients.
Police Officer and First Responder Wellness
“Support for first responder safety and wellness is vital to the field and community, as well as the well-being of their colleagues, agencies, and families.”
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Professional Experience
I specialize in working primarily with adolescents and young adults who struggle with a variety of life’s issues – such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, relational struggles, communication breakdowns, and under-achievement – just to name a few. Using a client-centered, warm, and personable approach, I’ll meet you wherever you are in your therapy experience; Whether you have never been in therapy before, or you’re ready to try again, I welcome and applaud you for your courage in taking the first step – that’s easily the worst part! Now the best part? Getting to process through your experiences – no matter how big or small they might seem to you – in an unbiased, safe, and helpful setting. Please just know that there is no “wrong” reason to ever need to see a therapist; I’m here and ready whenever you are.
As a mom, I understand that when our kids are hurting, we are hurting right alongside of them. My goal as a therapist is to never make you, or your child, feel alone in this process. Through the use of active listening, unconditional positive regard, and validation to your experiences, as well as a bit of humor and light heartedness, I am able to challenge any maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns that may have left you feeling stuck. I am deeply invested in your healing process, and my hope is that you will always leave session feeling a little lighter than when you came in.
Feel free to reach out to me by phone or email so we can briefly chat and determine if scheduling an appointment would be a good fit for you. I look forward to working with you!
Special Offerings:
- Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT) Learn More
- Animal-Assisted Therapy – coming soon!
- Prepare/Enrich
Clinician Specialties
Counseling for Anxiety
Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
If this sounds like you, Mindfully Healing can help. Our practice offers the most effective forms of treatment, to get relief from the anxiety that you deserve.
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy – as opposed to anxiety medication – treats more than just symptoms to the problem.
Therapy for Depression
Are you feeling hopeless, isolated and not your usual self? You might be feeling depressed or deep despair.
Counseling for Trauma
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Grief & Bereavement Counseling
Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.
The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.
Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.
Online Counseling
Mindfully Healing clinicians are now offering video telehealth therapy services to both new and established clients.
Counseling for New Mothers
For new moms, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about motherhood that don’t seem “right.”
For some women, a morning run, a healthy diet and receiving help and support from family and friends are sufficient enough to get through the initial adjustment period. For others, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with new motherhood issues can be comforting, relieving and enlightening.
Therapists who have extensive education and training in post-partum disorders understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating postpartum symptoms.
"Mindfully Healing embraces a personal growth based model unlike a problem or deficiency based model of traditional mental health... Our clients experience this during their first session."
Services and Pricing
Why Private Pay is Beneficial for Some Clients?
- Insurance does not cover relational difficulties such as couples and family therapy, they require a DSM-V diagnosis for one of the members. As a fee-for-service provider, I do not have to give you a mental health diagnosis.
- Mental health diagnoses can follow you and be documented on health records and can result in affecting life insurance applications, health insurance applications and other benefits or services.
- Together, we can determine how many times we meet instead of the insurance company making that decision.
- Since a treatment plan, notes and billing information are not being released to an insurance company, a greater amount of confidentiality is in place for you.
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Location
Mindfully Healing
4154 Shoreline Drive, Suite 202Spring Park, MN 55384
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(952) 491-9460