Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek, LPC

Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of experience across diverse counseling settings. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Community Counseling, earned in 2008, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision, completed in 2018 - a doctoral degree focused on training counselors and supervising clinical work. Over the course of her career she has provided counseling services to individuals, children, and families, and also serves as a faculty member in an online counseling program.

Her clinical orientation is integrative, drawing on Gestalt principles and a client-centered stance to tailor care to each person. She emphasizes trauma-informed practices alongside cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to address presenting concerns. In sessions she aims to meet clients where they are while encouraging growth and resilience, prioritizing a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps people better understand their experiences.

Dr. Pechek combines academic training and practical experience to support a range of needs, using flexible methods that fit each client’s goals and circumstances. Her approach centers on validation, empowerment, and building a strong alliance that facilitates change whether someone is seeking counseling for the first time or continuing work with prior therapeutic experience.