your authentic self, welcomed here.
Meet the Therapist
Hello! I'm Ashley Hardy, a Therapist and Clinical Social Worker practicing in Cleveland, OH. I bring a wealth of practical experience from my background in community mental health and mobile crisis response. This work provided me with an intensive, hands-on opportunity to support a truly diverse demographic of individuals through their most complex life challenges and intense struggles.
My practice is rooted in a client-centered and trauma-informed approach. I utilize a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and DBT, while integrating the deeper understanding offered by psychodynamic and existential principles.
Ultimately, I am captivated by the human experience. My greatest passion is empowering clients to shed old constraints and step toward living their most authentic and fully actualized lives.
A little more about me:
I am a Northern Californian turned Clevelander, trading the Pacific Ocean for Lake Erie (where you can find me swimming, paddleboarding and looking for beach glass all summer long with my daughter). When I’m not working, I’m usually lost in a book or film, finding a new recipe to cook for my family or exploring the Metroparks. I am also an avid gardener with a passion for native plants and ecology. I have three cats who sometimes like to make a guest appearance during our sessions. They’re great listeners, and I promise they keep everything we talk about strictly confidential (they’re very professional like that).
Available services
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Free!
Since the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the strongest predictor of positive change, it’s important that you find the right partner for your journey. Let's start with a brief 15-minute phone conversation to see if we’re a good therapeutic match.
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Self-Pay: $150
Insurance: Varies by provider
Sliding Scale available.
This initial intake session gives us extra time to complete a thorough assessment of your personal history, identify current challenges, and collaboratively design your treatment plan.
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Self-Pay: $120
Insurance: Varies by provider.
Sliding Scale available.
*75-minute and 90-minute sessions may be available at an additional fee.
Insurances I Accept:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio
Carelon Behavioral Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Cigna
Other payment methods accepted:
American Express, Discover, HSA, Mastercard, Visa, and Venmo.
Contact me
Interested in working together? Fill out the contact form to request a free 15-minutes phone consultation or ask any questions. I aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.
*Please note that this form is for scheduling and general inquiries only. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, dial 911, or head to your nearest emergency room.