Ashley Howard, LISW-S

“Ashley believes deeply in the power of working with caregivers and uses the strength of the family system to create healing.”

Lead Therapist

The entirety of Ashley’s career has been spent providing intensive, in-home therapy to children and their families. She enjoys using creative methods to connect with her clients, often through play, crafts, art, and family’s pets. Ashley believes deeply in the power of working with caregivers and uses the strength of the family system to create healing. Ashley is trained in multiple evidenced-based models: Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST), Multi-system Therapy (MST), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

Ashley received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University (OSU). During her time at OSU, she completed an internship at the Student Wellness Center where she developed a curriculum for teaching young adults communication skills to navigate interpersonal and sexual relationships. Upon completion of her bachelors degree, she attended New York University (NYU) to receive her Master of Social Work degree. While at NYU, Ashley completed two separate internships with an emphasis on trauma therapy. Upon graduation from her Master’s program, she returned to Columbus, Ohio to begin her career working with families in an intensive setting. With the support of her colleagues, Ashley is dedicated to helping children and their families who struggle to find relief from more traditional outpatient therapy interventions.

Ashley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a supervisor designation in the State of Ohio and a member of the National Association of Social Workers.