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Ashley Molin

(she/her)

Trailhead Counseling, Inc

PsyD

Currently accepting new clients. 

Telehealth Availability:

Telehealth session are typically available during the daytime, Monday through Thursday.

Clients I Work With

My practice focuses on individuals who feel they fall outside of traditional narratives of what our lives "should" look like. This may show up in your relationships, sexuality, gender, or general approach to life. Through our work together, I can help you identify what works for you and what is better left behind.

Approach

My approach is rooted in existential and feminist therapy, which sounds academic, but what it really means in practice is this: I believe we're all wrestling with the same fundamental questions about life, meaning, connection, and who we are. Those questions don't look the same for everyone, but they're deeply human, and they're worth taking seriously. I also believe that who you are can't be separated from the world you live in. The impact of patriarchy, racism, heterosexism, ableism, and other systems of oppression isn't abstract, it shapes how you move through the world, how you see yourself, and what feels possible. Good therapy has to hold all of that. I think of therapy as a journey we are taking together. My role isn't to hand you a map and tell you where to go, it's to walk beside you, help you see the options that exist, and support you in choosing your own direction. While I may highlight options or explore possibilities, you choose the direction. You're the expert on you. I bring the psychology; you bring the self-knowledge. Together, we put both to work.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

As a queer person, I feel deeply passionate about serving the LGBTQ community and all of its beautiful intersections. As a white person, I am actively engaged in my own anti-racism work and am committed to being a co-conspirator with Black and Brown communities. Outside of therapy work, I also enjoy training and supervision, and find particular joy in working with early career clinicians. Personally, I have an undying love for geek culture. I'm an avid reader and love getting immersed in faraway worlds, whether through books, TV, or movies. Some of my favorite fandoms include Doctor Who, Firefly, and Marvel. If you're looking for a therapist who will help you while also pulling metaphors from your favorite fandom, please give me a call!

Additional Credentials & Training

PSYPACT Certified

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Clinical Supervision
Individual Therapy

Specialized Experience

Body-positive / Health at Every Size
Disability-informed care
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Neurodiversity-affirming
Open relationships / non-monogamy
Sex work-affirming
Sex-positive / kink friendly
Therapists & Mental Health Professionals
Trans-affirming care

Gender Identity

Woman

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Responsive Therapy
Existential Therapy
Feminist Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Relational Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety
Burnout
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Depression
Gender Identity
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Self Esteem
Women’s Mental Health

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Private Pay (Superbills Not Provided)

Session Fees

$200
-$200

Insurance Notes

I am specifically in network with BCBS PPO of IL but can typically bill other BCBS PPO plans from other states. Otherwise, I am happy to provide a superbill. I recommend clients confirm coverage with their insurance providers.

Insurance Accepted

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

State Licensed In

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming