Ashley Rubel, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ashley earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Wayne State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a development plan counselor with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. Prior to joining the Lakes Psychiatric Center team, Ashley worked at a non-profit organization, which provided her with invaluable clinical experience, treating a wide range of presenting problems in persons 6 years and older through individual, group, and family therapy. She practices trauma-informed care and places an emphasis on developing a strong therapeutic relationship, which is the foundation for effective treatment. She believes that you are the expert on yourself and your goals, and partners with you sharing her own knowledge on treating mental health and substance use disorders to develop a clear plan to elicit change. Ashley strives to provide a safe, compassionate space free of judgement to process life experiences and learn skills to better manage symptoms. She uses an integrated approach to treatment, drawing upon a variety of therapeutic techniques based on individual needs. Frequently utilized techniques include person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play-based therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, gestalt therapy, and psychoeducation.
Treatment Techniques:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Gestalt Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Play-Based Therapy Techniques
Psychoeducation
Reality Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy