SERVICES
Couples & Individual Counseling
My expertise lies in utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in an integrative approach to support individuals and couples in their pursuit of personal growth and healing from challenging relational dynamics including those from infidelity and sexual addiction.
With a focus on fostering emotional safety and understanding, I guide clients through a transformative journey of self-discovery and relationship enhancement. By combining evidence-based techniques and a compassionate therapeutic stance, I empower clients to navigate past hurts, strengthen their emotional resilience, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections in their lives.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
With a focus on fostering emotional safety and understanding, I guide clients through a transformative journey of self-discovery and relationship enhancement. By combining evidence-based techniques and a compassionate therapeutic stance, I empower clients to navigate past hurts, strengthen their emotional resilience, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections in their lives.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
SERVICESCouples Counseling
Learning to understand yourself on deeper levels and developing your relational intelligence can profoundly alter how you perceive life and interact with others. Our emotional and psychological growth significantly influences the way we navigate relationships and the dynamics we attract into our lives, especially with those closest to us.
By exploring our inner complexities and cultivating awareness of our emotions, beliefs, and behaviors, we gain clarity on our relational patterns, triggers, and needs, paving the way for more meaningful connections and enriched personal experiences. This journey not only enhances our self-awareness but also empowers us to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
One of the beauties of relationships is in their capacity to catalyze personal growth which ultimately fosters a deeper sense of internal peace. They serve as mirrors reflecting back our strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development, compelling us to evolve into our fullest potential if we allow them to.
No one matures in isolation; it is through the our interplay with others that we refine our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world. While at times incredibly painful, the challenges and lessons that relationships bring allows us to cultivate greater clarity and confidence in navigating all life’s challenges in a way that supports internal peace and wellness.
By exploring our inner complexities and cultivating awareness of our emotions, beliefs, and behaviors, we gain clarity on our relational patterns, triggers, and needs, paving the way for more meaningful connections and enriched personal experiences. This journey not only enhances our self-awareness but also empowers us to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
One of the beauties of relationships is in their capacity to catalyze personal growth which ultimately fosters a deeper sense of internal peace. They serve as mirrors reflecting back our strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development, compelling us to evolve into our fullest potential if we allow them to.
No one matures in isolation; it is through the our interplay with others that we refine our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world. While at times incredibly painful, the challenges and lessons that relationships bring allows us to cultivate greater clarity and confidence in navigating all life’s challenges in a way that supports internal peace and wellness.
- ABOUT BETRAYAL
- THE PROCESS
- RESOLUTION
Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal is often perceived as a contained incident, but its impact is profound and far-reaching. When someone discovers they have been deceived by their partner, especially in the most intimate and vulnerable aspects of their relationship, it’s as if the lid on their world is suddenly thrown wide open. The shock and devastation reverberate through every corner of their being, leaving them questioning everything they thought they knew. Who is this person they’ve shared their life with? What else have they been hiding? The betrayal not only fractures trust but also shakes the very foundation of their reality. It calls into question the authenticity of their past experiences and casts doubt on the future. Rebuilding trust seems an insurmountable challenge when confronted with the stark realization that someone they loved has manipulated their perceptions and fractured their sense of security. The journey to healing from such profound betrayal is arduous, marked by deep emotional turmoil and the struggle to reconcile the shattered pieces of trust and identity.
What Now?
Healing after betrayal is a challenging journey, but for those who commit to inner growth and recovery work, transformation is possible. This process involves deep, core-level changes that can lead couples to forge healthier, more resilient relationships. Unfortunately, not everyone is willing to undertake this sometimes demanding journey, which can be deeply painful for the betrayed partner. Thankfully, the path to healing, hope, and happiness is not solely dependent on the outcome of the relationship. Regardless of whether the relationship survives, individuals can find personal healing and internal peace. Embracing this journey allows individuals to cultivate resilience, rediscover their sense of self-worth, and ultimately pave the way for a fulfilling life.
What Does Healing Look Like?
The journey of recovery after betrayal unfolds through stages and layers, demanding commitment and inner work. Step by step, couples can begin to heal and discern new possibilities for moving forward. While the path is not linear and setbacks may occur, consistent effort and a genuine desire for healing can lead couples or individuals toward restoration and personal peace.
When both parties actively engage in this transformative work, the potential emerges for a profoundly different relationship. This entails rebuilding trust on a foundation of healthier emotional and psychological principles. The goal isn’t to go back to a prior version of the relationship but to forge a fresh, healthier partnership grounded in mutual respect, empathy, and growth.
When both parties actively engage in this transformative work, the potential emerges for a profoundly different relationship. This entails rebuilding trust on a foundation of healthier emotional and psychological principles. The goal isn’t to go back to a prior version of the relationship but to forge a fresh, healthier partnership grounded in mutual respect, empathy, and growth.
You have the power to set yourself free from the pain of betrayal.
ASHLIE HILTON
MFTC, LPCC
GENERAL TOPICS
We Can Help
Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal trauma is an often overlooked aspect of infidelity in all its forms. The pain and wounds can be deep and long lasting. Learn how to walk the path of healing and self-restoration after betrayal.
Family Difficulties
Family dynamics can sometimes leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Learn how to recognize and change patterns that are creating disconnect with the people you love.
Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety and stress are part of our human experience but sometimes they feel like they are the etntire human experience. Learn how to invite more peace and wellness into your daily life.
Addiction
Addictions take on many forms but ultimately serve a similar purpose, helping people cope when they lack the tools to cope in healthier ways. Unfortunately coping through addiction ultimately has a destructive effect on self and those we care about. Learn how to navigate challenges in ways that restore and build the future you really want.
Couples
I firmly believe that within every crisis lies the potential to forge something stronger and more fulfilling. Change is possible. I witness firsthand the resilience and capacity for growth within relationships. It is incredibly rewarding to empower couples who are committed to creating a new and healthier dynamic, guiding them towards a future marked by respect, empathy, and trustworthy behavior.
Relationship Building
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are striving to enhance all relationships in their lives, including the one they have with themselves.
Whether you're healing from toxic or abusive relational experiences or simply seeking to improve communication and connection, I am dedicated to guiding you through this journey. Learn how to restore personal peace, facilitate healing, and build confidence that withstands life's challenges.
Whether you're healing from toxic or abusive relational experiences or simply seeking to improve communication and connection, I am dedicated to guiding you through this journey. Learn how to restore personal peace, facilitate healing, and build confidence that withstands life's challenges.
WHAT WE DO
Mental Health For Individuals, Couples & Families.
Free Consult
Schedule a free 15 minute consult to see if we are a good fit.
Online Counseling
Online teletherapy allows for greater flexibility with scheduling and studies have shown is just as effective as in-person therapy.
Clarity
I have an empathetic and straight forward approach to therapy to invite growth and needed change for healthier ways of living.
