About Ashton Lofgreen, PhD, CD (DONA) and her independently owned and operated private practice:

Dr. Lofgreen has experience with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Additionally, she specializes in work with adult survivors of relational trauma, such as childhood abuse, interpersonal violence, sexual trauma, complicated bereavement, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Dr. Lofgreen is also a certified childbirth doula, which enhances her ability to provide psychotherapy support for issues related to traumatic childbirth, bereavement of miscarriage or stillbirth, postpartum depression and anxiety, and difficulties related to past interpersonal trauma that may arise during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Dr. Lofgreen integrates a mind-body perspective in trauma recovery, with an appreciation for the long-term imprint that relational trauma leaves in the nervous system.

Therapy is most beneficial when the approach is adapted to the unique strengths, preferences, and cultural background of the client. Therefore, Dr. Lofgreen remains as flexible as she can in response to her clients. She views therapeutic work through the lens of “relational-cultural theory,” which proposes that humans are healthiest when in authentic connection to others and reach full potential through mutual engagement in “growth-fostering relationships.” Dr. Lofgreen strives to foster a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to recognize vital inner resources and connect with their sense of purpose and community. Dr. Lofgreen also frequently draws from principles of cognitive-behavioral theory—particularly when collaborating with clients to navigate challenges and achieve goals. She is experienced in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Dr. Lofgreen works with adults, older adults, and adolescents.

Dr. Lofgreen’s work on sexual consent has been featured in both local and national media outlets.