Dr. Ashley McWhorter

Postdoctoral Fellow | Telehealth Therapist for Children, Adults & Couples in Ohio

Dr. Ashley McWhorter is a postdoctoral fellow practicing under the supervision of Dr. Jenn Merthe-Grayson, PsyD. She provides telehealth therapy to adults and couples across Ohio, with particular focus on people who look like they're holding it all together - but feel overwhelmed underneath.

Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), giving clients practical tools for emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.

Specialties

Individual therapy for adults:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety and burnout

  • Grief and loss

  • Depression

  • Emotional regulation

Couples therapy:

  • Communication challenges

  • Trust repair after infidelity

  • Rebuilding connection and intimacy

  • Navigating major life transitions together

Clinical Background

Dr. McWhorter co-facilitated Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups, where she developed strong skills helping clients build emotional regulation, improve interpersonal functioning, and move through high-distress situations. That experience shapes her work today - she's comfortable sitting with hard emotions and skilled at helping clients move through them.

My Approach

Collaborative, direct, and supportive. Dr. Ashley helps clients gain insight, regulate emotions, and walk away with practical tools they can actually use. She's committed to culturally sensitive, inclusive care and creating a safe space for clients from all backgrounds.

Best Fit for Clients Who:

  • Feel overwhelmed but look like they're holding it together

  • Struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, grief, or burnout

  • Want practical tools and a direct, supportive approach

  • Are navigating relationship stress, infidelity, or major life transitions

  • Are high-functioning and want a therapist who can keep up

Credentials

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

  • Postdoctoral Fellow practicing under the clinical supervision of Dr. Jenn Merthe-Grayson, PsyD

  • Trained in CBT and DBT

  • Experience co-facilitating Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups