Ashleigh Wagner
Ashleigh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has been working as a counselor since 2018 and brings experience from a variety of settings, including inpatient care, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP).
Ashleigh earned her Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University Northwest and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Family Services. Before becoming a therapist, she worked for the Indiana Department of Child Services supporting children in foster care and out-of-home placements while completing her graduate studies. Her collaboration with her local Sheriff’s department further deepened her commitment to serving first responders and their families.
Preferred Pronoun: She/Her
Languages Spoken: English
Age Group: Adolescents (15+) Seniors, Adults
States Licensed: Indiana, Illinois
Locations Served
Merrillville, Telehealth
Specialties
Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Interpersonal Relationships, First Responder Mental Health
Degrees, Certifications, & Trainings
Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling (MSEd) – Purdue University Northwest, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Indiana, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – Illinois, National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Ashleigh provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and seniors, helping clients build resilience, manage stress, and achieve emotional well-being.
Ashleigh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community-based mental health settings. She works with individuals, couples, and families to support their emotional, relational, and psychological growth.
Her counseling approach is collaborative, client-centered, and strength-based. She integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Ashleigh helps clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, stress management, and relationship concerns.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Ashleigh worked for the Indiana Department of Child Services and partnered with her local Sheriff’s department, fueling her passion for supporting children, families, and first responders. She is dedicated to helping each client build resilience, find balance, and move toward meaningful, lasting healing.