Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Lucas.
Hi Ashley, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Transformative Counseling started out as a dream, something I would hope would come to fruition while I was gaining clinical experience and learning myself as a professional. After passing my clinical exam, I immediately jumped into planning! I wanted to create a holistic therapy practice where the focus was on meeting the client exactly where they were in their moment of need. After doing some research and jumping head first into a venture I had no idea would thrive, Transformative Counseling, LLC was born! There was a learning curve, I have never owned a business, and I wasn’t taught how to, but with the support of friends, family, colleagues and God, this little venture has generated more than I could hope for! As I enter year 3 of entrepreneurship, my main goal has been to de-colonize the therapy experience by introducing new services, new techniques, and expanding my reach to other invididuals in the nation!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The road has not been smooth. As I previously mentioned, I have no background in business. Most therapists and counselors are not taught HOW to run a business, so there are some things I’ve missed along the way. As a solo therapy practice, I am not just the CEO, I am the social media director, admin assistant, CPA, scheduler, biller, you name it! It can feel overwhelming juggling multiple hats while still showing up authentically for my clients.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Transformative Counseling is a holistic therapy practice that specializes in authentic growth and healing from the inside out! We provide therapy services for individuals, families, mothers and daughters, couples, and groups. While we encourage people from all backgrounds to schedule with us, our niche is working with black millennial and gen-z women with a history of depression, anxiety, life transition issues, grief, and self-esteem. At Transformative Counseling, we empower black women to overcome the “strong black woman” schema by setting healthy boundaries, leaning into community, and pouring from overflow as opposed to pouring from a deficit.
What makes you happy?
Happiness can be fleeting. Instead, I can say what brings me joy. Quality time with friends and family, solitude, traveling, a strong relationship with God, and brunch dates! These things bring me joy because it’s a reminder that I’m living in an answered prayer. What more joy could I ask for?
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