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About
Dr. Ashley Shulski is a trauma specialist and founder of Harbor Light Counseling, a private psychotherapy practice dedicated to providing discreet, high-touch care for adults seeking meaningful healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Her work integrates EMDR therapy, intensive formats, and a carefully paced approach that prioritizes stability and sustainable change.
Dr. Shulski is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. Dr. Shulski is a trauma specialist and psychotherapist dedicated to helping adults heal from complex trauma, dissociation, and longstanding emotional patterns. She is the founder of Harbor Light Counseling, a private-pay practice providing specialized EMDR therapy and intensive treatment in a calm, contained setting designed for depth, safety, and sustainable change. With a robust background in family relationships, parent/child attachment, developmental trauma, and general mental health issues addressed through counseling and therapy, Dr. Shulski brings a deep understanding of human behavior, emotional resilience, and mental well-being to her role as a trauma therapist.
Her work emphasizes nervous system stability, careful pacing, and integration, recognizing that meaningful trauma healing requires preparation as much as processing. Dr. Shulski is particularly experienced in working with individuals who feel stuck in traditional therapy or who require a more focused, structured approach to recovery. Through both weekly therapy and intensive formats, she supports clients in moving from survival toward greater clarity, stability, and renewed capacity for living. Her approach is grounded in clinical expertise, compassion, and respect for each client’s autonomy and pace.
In her mental health practice, Dr. Shulski has successfully helped clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and personal growth. Dr. Shulski has a proven track record of creating tailored therapeutic strategies that empower individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals. Dr. Shulski leverages her extensive mental health expertise to offer a holistic approach to counseling and therapy needs of her clients. She understands that peak performance is not just about overall wellness but also about mental strength and emotional balance. Dr. Shulski integrates evidence-based mental health methodologies to help clients build resilience, enhance focus, and overcome mental barriers.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Mental Health Therapy: Providing personalized support and therapeutic interventions for a range of mental health issues.
Stress Management: Implementing effective stress-reduction strategies to enhance overall well-being and performance.
Emotional Resilience: Developing skills to manage emotions, cope with adversity, and maintain a positive outlook.
Goal Setting and Achievement: Assisting clients in setting realistic, attainable goals and creating actionable plans to achieve them.
Mind-Body Connection: Utilizing the interplay between mental and physical health to optimize performance.
Approach and Philosophy:
Dr. Shulski's philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental wellness is the foundation of peak performance by creating a supportive and empathetic environment where clients feel understood, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential. By combining her mental health expertise, Dr. Shulski helps clients build the mental and emotional resilience needed to thrive in all areas of life.
Dr. Shulski is a licensed mental health professional and holds the following degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), master’s degree in social work (MSW), and a master’s degree in human services (MPhil). Dr. Shulski is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified ACEs Trainer, and a Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Lastly, Dr. Shulski is committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest research and techniques in both mental health counsleing/therapy and performance coaching.