Ashly Nicole Andersen, MS, LPCC

Ashly Nicole Andersen, MS, LPCC, is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist based in Arvada, Colorado, specializing in somatic, trauma-informed, and nature-based therapeutic practices. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College, where she focused her studies on the integration of body-based healing modalities. With a background as a wildlife biologist, biology teacher, and park ranger, Ashly brings a unique understanding of the natural world into her clinical work, helping clients reconnect to their inner resilience through both mind-body awareness and the grounding power of nature.

Ashly’s therapeutic approach blends somatic psychology, mindfulness, parts work, nervous system regulation, and person-centered talk therapy. She also incorporates modalities such as guided meditation, yoga nidra, chakra alignment, walk-and-talk sessions, and experiential nature practices to support holistic healing. She works with adults and older adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impacts of addiction. Her practice is especially supportive for individuals seeking deeper body-based processing or those drawn to the restorative qualities of outdoor environments. Ashly is committed to creating inclusive, affirming spaces and is an LGBTQ+ ally dedicated to fostering safety, curiosity, and compassion in every session.

With two years of professional experience and ongoing LPC supervision, Ashly offers both in-person and teletherapy sessions, tailoring her services to the needs and comfort of each client. She provides private-pay therapeutic care with a sliding scale option and welcomes individuals and groups into her practice. Guided by the belief that every person carries an inner flame—even when dimmed by life’s challenges—Ashly’s work centers on helping clients rebuild their inner light through connection, regulation, and self-discovery. Her goal is to walk alongside each person as they reclaim their strength, clarity, and capacity for a more grounded and fulfilling life.

• Prescott College - MS

• LPCC

Ashly Nicole Andersen is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist based in Arvada, Colorado. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Somatic Therapy. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-informed, nature-based practices and integrates somatic modalities that help clients reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and inner resilience.

Ashly brings a warm, grounded presence to her work and offers a holistic perspective on healing. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, grief and loss, and the effects of addiction. Her approach is particularly well-suited for clients seeking deeper, body-based processing or those drawn to nature and animal-assisted interventions as part of their therapeutic experience.

Drawing from somatic psychology, mindfulness, inner parts work, and nervous system regulation techniques, Ashly is dedicated to helping clients cultivate emotional regulation, self-awareness, and a strengthened connection to themselves and their environment. She works with teens, adults, and parents, and is committed to creating inclusive, affirming spaces grounded in safety, curiosity, and compassion.