Ashley founded Claimed Counseling with the belief that therapy should be a space where people feel understood, respected, and empowered to take ownership of their mental health. Her journey toward cultivating an environment where meaningful, lasting change can happen began in 2009, when she started working in human services. Ashley became a licensed social worker in 2014.

Ashley’s work is informed by both extensive clinical training and years of experience in nonprofit and public mental health settings, including the Department of Mental Health systems, where she supported individuals with complex and high-acuity needs. Grounded in emotional safety, her work centers around actively empowering her clients to understand the roots of their symptoms while also building practical tools and skills.

Ashley brings a thoughtful, integrative, collaborative approach to supporting adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. People often come into therapy saying, “I know why I do this, I just can’t stop,” and that makes complete sense. These patterns are not just thoughts, they are learned responses in the brain and body. Ashley’s work is focused on shifting how the entire body responds in those moments. She is trained in EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, and Motivational Interviewing, and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.

Ashley believes therapy should help you feel different, not just think differently.

Roger Kolker is a licensed mental health counselor whose work is grounded in evidence-based practice and informed by a deep respect for each client’s lived experience.

Aligning closely with the core values of Claimed Counseling, Roger supports clients ready to take an active role in their mental health and personal growth. He brings a calm, steady, and collaborative approach to therapy, often comparing the process to working with a trainer at the gym: building a plan together, practicing skills between sessions, making adjustments along the way, and increasing the challenge as confidence and resilience grow.

In sessions, Roger focuses on helping clients better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck while building insight, self-awareness, and confidence in their ability to navigate challenges. His style is non-judgemental, and engaged, with attention to pacing therapy in a way that feels safe and collaborative. He emphasizes therapy as an active process rather than just “talking about problems”, with a strong focus on practical skill building, emotional regulation, and sustainable progress.

As a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS), Roger also brings a whole-person perspective to his work, recognizing that emotional well-being is shaped by both psychological and physiological factors. He draws on training in the gut-brain connection, nervous system regulation, and behaviour change to help clients understand how daily routines, including sleep, stress, movement, and overall health patterns, can influence mood, focus, and anxiety. When appropriate and within scope, he integrates these lifestyle-informed strategies alongside evidence-based therapy.

Rebecca DeNardo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She supports women navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and the stress that can build when life demands more than it gives back.

Rebecca’s work is holistic and practical. She helps clients better understand what they are feeling, what may be contributing to it, and what tools can help them feel more equipped outside of therapy.

Rebecca also enjoys working with couples. She helps partners recognize patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in the same conflicts. Because so many relationship concerns come back to communication, Rebecca supports couples in expressing their needs more clearly, listening with greater understanding, and developing healthier ways to work through challenges together.

She has a particular interest in women’s mental health, including postpartum changes and menstrual cycle related concerns. These experiences are often minimized or misunderstood, and Rebecca’s work creates space for them to be taken seriously and supported with care that considers the full picture.

Drawing from CBT and mindfulness based therapy, Rebecca helps clients understand the thoughts and emotional responses that can make stress and communication more difficult. From there, she supports clients in building on what is already working and creating more room for their care, needs, relationships, and priorities.

Brianna Bledsoe is a licensed clinical social worker with a collaborative approach to therapy grounded in creating a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood. Before transitioning to private practice, Brianna worked in school and hospital settings providing individual and group therapy, parent guidance, and crisis support. These experiences shaped her holistic and compassionate client centered approach.

Brianna enjoys working with adolescents, college students, and young adults navigating a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and life transitions. She is also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and strives to provide an affirming environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and attachment based perspectives, Brianna helps clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a trauma informed lens she explores how earlier relationships and experiences may influence present day patterns. Together she works with clients to build practical coping skills, make sense of their experiences, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.