Meet Ashlee Smochek, LCSW

Ashlee was born and raised in Butler County and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She began working at a domestic violence shelter then transitioned into working with children in the foster care system and children with various mental health conditions in the community, home, and school. 

Ashlee graduated from Edinboro University with a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2015, and became a Licensed Social Worker in 2017. She has extensive experience as a Counselor for 12 years, and as a Clinical Supervisor for 4 years. With 19 years of experience in the helping profession, Ashlee has worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, relationship issues, working through major life stressors, and trauma.

Ashlee is known for her empathetic approach, strong communication skills, and evidence-based interventions tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether providing counseling, crisis intervention, case management, or advocacy, she strives to create safe, inclusive environments where clients feel heard and supported. Depending on the client’s personalized needs, Ashlee may incorporate the following treatment modalities into the therapeutic process: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Ashlee’s goal is to meet her clients where they are and assist them in discovering the tools needed to process and make changes to become the healthiest version of themselves.

Ashlee has experience working with clients experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, and addiction.  Ashlee  is currently in network with Highmark and is in the credentialing process for commercial insurance companies as well as PA Medicare and Medicaid.