Meet our Doctoral Student
Ashley Wormley, LPCC
Biography: Ashley Wormley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. She specializes in using a variety of evidence-based practices in therapy and life coaching to help clients learn and develop self-love and self-care strategies that align with their unique cultural and personal experiences. A proud multicultural provider, Ashley founded Loving Self Counseling Services, LLC in Dayton, Ohio, as a safe space for Black women and women of color to express their challenges with mental health and heal without judgment. With a decade of experience in the mental health field, eight years as a licensed clinician, and five years as a business owner, she has worked with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Ashley is also an experienced speaker, offering workshops and trainings to companies and organizations focused on employee wellness and the importance of mental health in the workplace.
Ashley is currently pursuing her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her research centers on the influence of social media on athletes’ mental health and performance, with particular attention to how digital environments shape athletes’ identity, stress, and emotional resilience. As she transitions into academia, Ashley is excited to share her clinical insights and research interests in the classroom. She is passionate about cultivating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds who are preparing for careers in counseling, advocacy, and community wellness.
Speaking and Teaching
Education:
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision First Year Student
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL -
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wright State University, Dayton Ohio -
· Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus in criminal justice
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
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American Counseling Association
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Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Presentations and Speaking Engagements:
Capturing Self Podcast on the Breaking Chains Series- May 2020
Myra Wilkinson Consulting-Self Care interview-September 2020
The Girls Are Talking Podcast Interview on Black Mental Health-September 2020
Domestic Violence Roundtable Discussion-November 2020
My Mind, My Body, My Spirit Mental Health discussion- January 2021
Martin Luther King Jr Mental Health panel discussion- January 2021
The Girls Are Talking Podcast Interview on Women’s Empowerment/Mental Health- February 2021
Knowledge Cypher-March 2021
My Mind, My Body, My Spirit Mental Health discussion--October 2021
Expect the Unexpected-October 2021
YWCA GEM City Earth Tones-October 2021
· My Mind, My Body, My Spirit Mental Health discussion- January 2022
· The Wandering Goddess Experience-Talk Therapy to me-May 2022
· My Mind, My Body, My Spirit- SHHH in Quiet Time by Ashley Wormley, MS, LPCC- January 2023
· An Introduction to Self-Love and Self Care By Ashley Wormley, MS, LPCC and Loving Self Counseling Services-February 2023- paid (hosting and speaking)
· Holistic Nurse Coaching-Importance of Self Care- April 2023
· Monthly partner and speaker with Bee Radiant Support Group Focusing on Self Care and Burnout Prevention-May 2023 to June 2024- paid (speaking and vending)
· Mental Health Education and Suicide Awareness to YNA Honorary Members-April 2024
· May Day-Mental Health Education Day in Cincinnati Ohio Presenter on Postpartum Depression-May 2024
· The Finer Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Health Speaker-May 2024
· Teen Summit Panel Speaker with Kelly Youth Services-June 2024-paid
· How to Deal with Jealousy from Your Loved Ones in Partnership with Organized Mindz Therapy Virtual Workshop-November 2024
· Contract Speaker- Johnson’s and Johnson’s Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Employee Training- March 2025-paid
· Contract Speaker- Johnson’s and Johnson’s Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Supervisor Training- March 2025-paid
· A “Finer” State of Mind Virtual Workshop-May 2025