About Ashlee Hess, LCSW
Welcome! Allow me to briefly introduce myself as you embark on your therapy journey and look for the best fitting therapist for your goals and needs.
I come with a background in crisis management and have worked tirelessly to achieve a life meant to be lived slowly and with intention. I love my work and truly believe one of my purposes in life was to help others, and what better way to do that than as a therapist? I have grown A LOT in my own journey, but I still learn something new every day.
The most important things in my life are my faith, my family and friends, and my impact in the world. I nurture deep connections with those I love most and try to approach life with an optimistic lens. In my free time, I enjoy moments with my husband and our fur babies Ayla, Bandit, and Lynx(pictures of them below for your enjoyment.) You will often see Lynx in our sessions together, since he hired himself as my personal assistant and likes to micromanage me. My hobbies include lots of movement through pilates and yoga, as well as trying adventurous activities with family and friends.
I wish you the best of luck on your wellness journey and I welcome any questions you may have.
Ashlee’s Credentials and Professional Background
Education
In 2017, I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Alvernia University located in Reading, Pennsylvania
In 2020, I obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Kutztown University located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania
License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania
License #CW024892
Professional Experience and Development
Upon graduating from Alvernia with a BSW, I began my first professional job as a Therapeutic Support Staff with Concern Professional Services in Fleetwood, PA. I worked there for one year, implementing behavior modifications with children ages 4-12.
While attending graduate school at Kutztown University, I worked part-time as a Family Support Worker at Child and Family First, a contracted agency with Berks County Children and Youth Services. For three years, I provided parenting education, casework services regarding mental health and substance abuse, as well as supervised visitation for parents and their children.
Once I graduated with my MSW, I worked as a licensed social worker at Haven Behavioral Hospital in Reading, PA for two years. In this setting I developed strong clinical skills and soon began my supervision journey to obtain my LCSW.
I met my clinical supervisor who provided my supervision hours for my LCSW. She soon hired me as a therapist in her group practice in 2022 while I was still obtaining my clinical hours. I worked for her practice at Grit & Grace Psychotherapy until 2024.
I then worked at another group practice for one year until I ultimately decided that I wanted to start my own practice and finally be my own boss. That began in January 2026.
Certifications and Advanced Training
I have been a Certified EMDR Therapist since 2025 and received EMDR Basic Training in 2022 through THRIVE Training and Publications, LLC
I am a Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner through Evergreen since 2026, with training through PESI.
The Fur Kids
