Ashley Alkema, Practicum
Ashley Alkema is a Master of Social Work practicum student at Kinder Mind, where she supports individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She brings a strong background as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with extensive experience collaborating with children, families, schools, and interdisciplinary teams to foster growth and resilience. Currently completing her MSW at the University of Kentucky, Ashley integrates psychodynamic, humanistic, pragmatic, and ecosystems perspectives into her practice.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate and client-centered, grounded in trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches. She values creating a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Ashley is particularly passionate about supporting children, families, and individuals experiencing stress or emotional overwhelm. Drawing on both clinical training and real-world experience, she is committed to providing accessible care.
Specialties
ADHD
Adoption
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Alcohol Use
Services
Individual Adult Therapy
Individual Child/Teen Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Age Groups
Children (8-12)
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults 18+
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Transference-Focused Therapy
