Hi, I'm Ashley Neild. I'm the Owner of Brighter Days Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I'm also a Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania and a Foundational Theraplay Practitioner. I work with Children, Teens, and Families who have difficulty managing feelings, poor social skills, and family struggles. My goal is to help stop the meltdowns, teach children how to make/maintain friendships, and reduce family conflicts.

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My Journey To Becoming A Therapist

My own growth through personal life struggles is what helps me relate so deeply with my clients.

My parents divorced when I was a very young child. I had big feelings that I didn’t always know how to handle so I became the therapist that a younger me wished she had.

My life experiences are what lead me to become the Therapist I am today.

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Helping People Gives My Life Meaning

Being a Therapist is fulfilling. I love planting seeds to help children of all abilities bloom and grow. The most rewarding thing about being a Therapist is knowing that I contributed to making a difference in kid's lives. I am committed to facilitating positive change.

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I have empathy and compassion for children who have big feelings and their parents who are doing their best to raise independent adults. I bring warmth, understanding, and playfulness to my sessions.

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I have a natural ability to help children understand what they are feeling, teach them how to handle life's stressors, and help parents to build strong attachments with their children. Building strong attachments between parent and child is a pivotal moment in the therapeutic process and in building a child's positive mental health.

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People who know me often say that I am a good listener who can be fully present for children's stories, even if they are difficult stories. These listening skills are what make the children I work with feel seen and this ignite the process of change.

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Our Sessions Are Focused On You

Sessions will provide you and your child with the space to be understood and heard. In feeling safe and comfortable, you all will be able to be yourselves and feel what you need to feel.

It's important to me to provide a non-judgmental space where you can be yourselves and create safety within sessions. There isn't a "one size fits all" approach to counseling. Our sessions will fit your specific needs and concerns.

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As A Therapist, I Embrace The Following Philosophy

• I believe that sometimes planting small seeds in children end up producing the largest flowers that result in thriving