Nice to meet you!

Hi! I am Ashley Rush, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in OCD, Phobias (including Emetophobia), Perfectionism, Anxiety, Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder), Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania), and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).

I am passionate about helping clients learn new ways of responding to anxiety so they can build meaningful, fulfilling lives on their terms. My work is grounded in compassionate science-backed approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I’m committed to ongoing learning and professional growth, and I place a strong emphasis on providing care that reflects the most current, research-supported practices. My goal is to offer thoughtful, effective treatment in a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered.

Experience

 

  • Extensive Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) training for OCD, Anxiety, and Phobias

  • Trained in Integrative Behavior Therapy (IBT) for BFRBs

    • IBT integrates multiple evidenced based treatments for BFRBs

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trained

  • Experience working with individuals who are Autistic and/or have ADHD and value providing neurodiversity affirming treatment for all clients.

  • Co-hosts a virtual support group for OCD since 2021

  • Vice President of OCD Louisiana

  • M.S. in Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno

  • M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Louisiana Monroe

 

Professional Affiliations

 

  • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

  • Association for Contextual Behavior Science (ACBS)

 

Special Interest Group Memberships

 

  • OCD and Chronic Illness/Disability

  • OCD and Autism

  • BFRB

  • Faith and OCD

Personal Time

 

In my personal time I enjoy thrifting, weight lifting, hanging out with my rescue dog, and a variety of craft projects!

 
 
 

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