I believe in embracing your child's inner strengths to promote positive healing.  I will help them to develop the independent ability to effectively cope with life's challenges"
- Ashley Elsaesser
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Helping Children and Adolescent's cope with life's challenges is more than a job, it is my passion.  I am originally from Upstate New York where I attended college and received my Masters Degree in School Counseling.  My career brought me to sunny Charlotte, North Carolina where I am currently a Middle School Counselor.  I feel very fortunate and blessed to know that working with Children and Adolescents is my calling. Although I have the opportunity to effectively intervene with students as a School Counselor, my goal is to provide quality intensive counseling services in a private practice setting where I can have a greater impact.

I have outlined my qualifications and experience below.  I look forward to sharing my passion and knowledge with you and your child.  Schedule your free consultation today!


Academic Background
  • Ed.M. Masters in School Counseling, University at Buffalo (Buffalo, NY)
  • B.A. Bachelors of the Arts in Psychology, The State University of New York at Oswego (Oswego, NY)
  • Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Anticipated Completion: Spring 2015)

Certification and Licensure
  • North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #A10977
  • North Carolina Professional School Counselor Certification

 Experience
  • Currently a Middle School Counselor in Union County Public Schools, Matthews, NC
  • Elementary School Counselor in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC (3 years)
  • Elementary School Counselor in Elmira City School District, Elmira, NY (2 years)

Professional Memberships
  • American School Counselor Association
  • North Carolina School Counselor Association
  • American Counseling Association
Publications
Please see the American School Counseling Association May/June 2014 Issue below.