Dr. Ashley Merritt is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides highly individualized therapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations for teens, adults, and high-functioning individuals seeking greater clarity, performance, and psychological insight. Her work is focused on delivering clear, actionable recommendations that support resilience, meaningful change, and long-term well-being. Grounded in the ethical principles of integrity, fidelity, and beneficence, she approaches each case with clinical precision, depth, and discretion. Dr. Merritt has extensive experience working with individuals across a wide range of settings and complex clinical presentations. She is also an educator and clinical supervisor who has spent many years leading a team of diagnostic experts for the State of Colorado. This breadth of experience informs her ability to quickly identify core patterns, differentiate between overlapping concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and mood-related symptoms, and provide nuanced, individualized recommendations that are both practical and effective. Her therapeutic approach is humanistic, integrative, and collaborative. Dr. Merritt draws from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed interventions, Exposure Therapy, biofeedback, and structured habit formation. This flexible approach allows her to address both the cognitive and physiological dimensions of distress while tailoring treatment to the unique goals, values, and demands of each client.
| Degree | Major | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | Clinical Psychology | University of the Rockies | 2018 |