Ashley Niehaus, PhD

Are you seeking help with women’s health related concerns? Are you an adult or older teen dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or problems in living? If so, we may be a good fit to work together in pursuit of your mental health goals.

Reaching out for help can be hard, and I applaud you for taking that difficult first step. I work hard to create a warm, inviting therapeutic environment where clients are received with compassion and can have a safe space to address concerns. Using client-centered and evidence-based therapies, I look forward to building a strong therapist-client relationship that enables us to identify your strengths, build new skills, and generally get unstuck. I offer appointments both in office and virtually.

Approach to Therapy

 

Dr. Ashley Niehaus is a clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy for adults and older teens. She specializes in women’s mental health, including perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), reproductive health concerns, adjustment to motherhood, parenting concerns, and eating disorders. Dr. Niehaus' perinatal mental health services include specialized, compassionate therapy for individuals and couples navigating the emotional complexities of conception, pregnancy, loss, and postpartum period.  She also has a strong background in trauma-informed care and provides therapy for individuals experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties. Dr. Niehaus also has expertise in providing psychotherapy for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, as well as breast cancer survivors navigating the emotional and psychological impact of diagnosis and treatment.

 

Dr. Niehaus practices from a client-centered, trauma-informed perspective and uses evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions. She is also trained in trauma-focused therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Educational Background and Experience

Dr. Niehaus earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia and completed her clinical psychology internship at the Durham VAMC. She went on to pursue postdoctoral training at VA Boston in the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD. She has received training in multiple settings including the VA hospital, college counseling centers, domestic violence shelters, community mental health centers, and an inpatient psychiatric facility. Additionally, Dr. Niehaus served as the Clinical and Program Development Coordinator for the VA’s Military Sexual Trauma Support Team which enabled her to work with clinicians nationwide to improve care for sexual trauma survivors. Dr. Niehaus’s training and clinical experiences have built her expertise in women’s issues and trauma-informed care.

Personal Interests

Dr. Niehaus enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and cuddly dog. She loves hiking with her two children, is always up for coffee with friends, gardening, and checking out local bookstores for her next read.

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