Founder | CEO
Ashley Palochak, LCSW
Specialized EMDR for life’s challenges.
Clinical Background
Beginning as a victim advocate for sexual assault survivors, my career as a social worker has included a variety of roles, such as investigator for Adult Protective services, high-acuity inpatient care for youth in crisis, and serving as Clinical Director for residential substance use treatment. This breadth of experience allows me to meet clients with a deep understanding of how trauma and stress manifest across the lifespan, from adolescence and beyond retirement.
My Therapeutic Style
I believe the the best work happens in an authentic, direct relationship. My style is grounded in unconditional positive regard, but I’m also a firm believer in what DBT labels “irreverence.” I show up as an honest voice of reason, someone who will provide a safe space for your vulnerability while directly challenging the patterns that no longer serve you.
Credentials
BSW, Arizona State University
MSW, Rutgers University
Certificate on Interpersonal Violence and Trauma (C-IVT), Rutgers
LCSW, Virginia Board of Health Professions
EMDR with ADAPTIVE CLINICAL SOLUTIONS
The Adaptive Approach
The name of my practice reflects the core goal of my work. Using EMDR, the aim is to reprocess “stuck” (maladaptive) memories into healthy, integrated (adaptive) memory networks.
I specialized in the powerful combination of EMDR and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT). This dual-modality approach pairs the practical, immediate self-regulation skills of DBT with the deep processing of EMDR, moving clients beyond survival and toward lasting recovery.