Ashley A. Bedeau is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journey. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012 and completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Trinity Washington University in 2017.

Ashley has worked in a variety of clinical settings, providing therapeutic care to individuals, youth and adolescents, families, couples, and groups. Her experience includes crisis intervention, community-based mental health, substance use treatment, and trauma-informed therapy, with a specialized focus on supporting first responders.

Currently, Ashley serves as a therapist at the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery, where she provides individual and group therapy to firefighters and paramedics facing challenges related to PTSD, substance use, and occupational stress.

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Guided by a person-centered approach, Ashley blends evidence-based practices—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, expressive arts, and solution-focused strategies—to create a supportive, collaborative space for growth and self-discovery.

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Ashley is a proud member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA). She is passionate about helping individuals build emotional resilience, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with clarity and confidence.