LAWRENCEVILLE, VA, January 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jessica C. Ashley, MA, is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who. She was recently spotlighted in New York City's Times Square on a 22-story screen that is passed by an estimated 1.5 million people daily. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Ashley is a distinguished mental health professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. As the chief executive officer and founder of JC & Ashley Counseling, LLC, established in 2023, Ms. Ashley has made significant contributions to the mental health industry. Her agency provides crucial crisis services, including acute psychiatric crisis intervention and mobile dispatch responses via the national suicide prevention hotline. Ms. Ashley's leadership extends to managing programs, overseeing a team of 10 staff members, and engaging with community organizations such as the Department of Social Services and local hospitals. Her dedication to her work is evident in her commitment to ensuring her staff prioritizes self-care while delivering exceptional care to clients.

Before founding her agency, Ms. Ashley served as a director at various mental health agencies, where she honed her expertise in crisis services, psychiatric crisis management, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Her career has been marked by a deep understanding of the challenges faced by mental health providers and a desire to be actively involved in the field. This hands-on approach has set JC & Ashley Counseling apart as a leader in the industry.

Ms. Ashley's accomplishments have been recognized through features in publications such as the article "JC & Ashley Counseling Opens" by the Brunswick Times-Gazette in 2023. She is also a member of esteemed organizations like the Chi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville Virginia. These affiliations reflect her commitment to professional growth and community engagement.

Ms. Ashley's academic background includes a Master of Arts in human services, with a concentration in marriage and family therapy, from Liberty University in 2013 and a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from North Carolina Wesleyan University. The support from her family, colleagues and peers has been instrumental in her success, alongside her strong work ethic and dedication to serving others.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Ashley cherishes spending time with her children, JaNayla and Jayliana. She enjoys watching movies, cooking, reading and listening to music. Looking ahead, Ms. Ashley plans to expand her practice beyond its current location, with aspirations to provide mental health services in Texas. She is passionate about developing new programs for patients to ensure they receive the best possible care.

Ms. Ashley's personal life is enriched by her close-knit family relationships and diverse interests outside of work. Her future goals include expanding her mental health services while maintaining a balance between professional commitments and personal fulfillment.

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