About Me

Hi there! My name is Ashley McQuown and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorder Professional who has been practicing in Washington state since 2016.  I identify as nonbinary (they/them) and neurodivergent and love working with other queer and neurodivergent folks! While my practice is informed by evidenced based modalities (like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems), my approach is also relational and rooted in my own and my clients’ lived experience.

Areas of Focus

We could be a great fit if you are looking for a therapist who specializes in the following:

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • queer & trans identities

  • gender transition support

  • substance abuse

  • eating disorders

  • self harm

  • mood disorders

  • disabilities & chronic illness

  • alternative relationships (like polyamory)

  • BDSM/kink

My Approach

Collaborative

I believe in client driven care (because you are the expert on your own experience!) and tailoring skills to meet your specific needs. In session, this can look like: practicing self advocacy and setting boundaries, processing emotions through IFS/parts work, challenging internalized oppression and implicit bias, shifting unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck, identifying your unique strengths and interests, sharing real life examples of how to apply skills, and working together to find ways of being that work WITH your values instead of against them.

Liberation Focused

So many of my clients have been failed by oppressive systems and my goal is to help folks build community and practice ways of being that improve their quality of life. As a therapist, I value harm reduction, fat liberation, sex positivity, cultural humility, and dismantling systems that contribute to stress, burnout, and trauma. I also support prison abolition, mutual aid, community care, immigrant rights, indigenous sovereignty, and approaching therapy through a decolonized lens.

Services

Individual Therapy

I offer individual telehealth counseling for older teens (15+) and adults (18+).

Gender Transition Support

I provide single session consultations and letters for individuals who are seeking gender affirming care.

Online Support Groups

TBD!

Private Pay

  • $170 for a 55 minute individual session

  • $80 for gender affirming care letters, which includes a 30 minute consultation. Sliding scale available upon request!

  • Accepted payment methods include: debit cards, VISA credit cards, or HSA

Rates & Insurance

Insurance

  • I am currently paneled through Aetna insurance only.

  • For cash pay clients, I can provide superbills for out of network reimbursement. Feel free to inquire during our phone consult for more info!

Sliding Scale

  • I have a limited number of sliding scale spots available for cash pay clients who are experiencing financial hardship.

Get in Touch

Schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation to answer any questions, assess for fit, and discuss your specific therapy needs.