Ashley Barkley, LPC

Ashley Barkley entered the counseling field in 2004, drawn to a helping profession by a lifelong interest in people and the positive influences that shaped her own path. She completed undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma, earning a degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy in 2005, and returned to the same university to finish a Master of Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling in 2009. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work.

Ashley began her career focused on the reunification of children and families who had been involved with the foster care system in Oklahoma. That work provided strong familiarity with the court system and sparked a lasting commitment to supporting families as they learn to parent effectively through difficult circumstances. In 2010 she transitioned to school counseling, where she gained practical insight into the social and academic challenges children face in group settings and developed a particular rapport with adolescents.

Across diverse roles within the counseling field, Ashley has appreciated the varied dynamics each setting offers. She practices with a holistic lens that attends to physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being, and while her primary focus has been children, teens, and families, she welcomes the opportunity to work with a range of clients and presenting concerns.