Welcome, I'm Dr. Miller
You can call me Ashley. I bring extensive experience to clinical practice, informed by client-centered psychotherapeutic approaches, trauma education, advocacy, and a broad scope of social work values. I provide an inclusive, thoughtful space for individuals from diverse backgrounds to address stress, anxiety, depression, and work–life balance. At times, I collaborate beyond the therapy room when needed to help clients access necessary supports and accommodations. My work moves beyond managing surface symptoms and focuses on helping you make sense of your experiences, reclaim your narrative, and develop practical tools to move forward with clarity and purpose.
My Story & How I Got Started
My original degree was a Bachelor's in Business Management, earned as a first-generation college student as a transfer student from Naugatuck Valley Community College to Western CT State. Navigating higher education without a roadmap was challenging—limited resources, few tools, and little guidance. While I initially believed business would be my long-term path, my passion for counseling and education ultimately led me toward social work. Those early business skills, however, became the foundation that allowed me to successfully form Valley Wellness Counseling in 2015.
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In 2012, New York's highest-ranking School of Social Work, Fordham University, became my Alma Mater, which initiated my formal clinical journey. I later continued my academic and professional path by earning a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from Simmons University in Boston, where my work focused on supporting first-generation students, critical mentorship, and equitable access to mental health care and education for underrepresented populations. I remain deeply committed to centering the voices of underprivileged communities whose experiences are often overlooked, helping clients explore and heal from educational, social, and systemic inequities.
For over five years, I have also served as an adjunct professor, guiding emerging leaders through high school, college transitions, and career exploration. Outside of my clinical and academic work, I enjoy long-distance running, writing, and engaging in community service.
