Biography
Patricia Ashby is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 30 years of counseling experience with individuals, couples and families. Pat earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis in Family Therapy from the University of Iowa. She also studied at Azusa Pacific University in southern California, earning a major in Biblical studies. Pat’s practice models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (becoming aware of self-talk and learning how thoughts and feelings impact behavior) and Family Systems Therapy (learning to recognize messages and themes received growing up and how they impact our lives today). For the clients who are Christian faith based in their life perspective, Pat enjoys integrating faith and scripture in counseling conversations, which provides a unique setting for healing and restoration of hope. In the counseling relationship, Pat offers warmth, humor, and practical ideas for growth.
Areas of clinical practice include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Codependency/Boundaries
- Marriage counseling
- Family relationships
- Divorce recovery
- Women’s adjustments in their life stages
She is also the owner/director of Workplace and Family Life Services, an employee assistance program providing counseling and referral services. As part of that work, Pat created an on-site chaplaincy program of 8 chaplains for the company of 2800. Pat and her husband, Dr. Ed Ashby, have also served in pastoral ministry for 30 years.
Therapist’s Statement:
I love the work of connecting with people and partnering with them on their journeys of personal growth. It’s a sacred privilege to sit with those who share their deepest longings and hurts and who are looking for hope. I don’t take their trust lightly, but invest myself in walking with them as they process pain, develop emotional strength, and learn healthy relational skills. It’s my goal during the counseling session to have each of my clients feel valued, safe, accepted, and cared about, and to leave feeling more hopeful.
As the former owner of Family Legacy along with my husband Ed, I still enjoy being involved in the growth and development of the practice and partnering with the next generation of counselors as they find their places to serve here. We have a terrific staff of caring and qualified clinicians and office personnel. It’s my privilege to work alongside them and to experience their enthusiasm and passion for their work and for the people they serve.