Jessica Ashcraft, MA, MS, IMFT, brings over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, families, military, first responders, and pilots in diverse settings. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Master of Science in Child and Developmental Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies. As the spouse of a retired U.S. Army pilot and the parent of two amazing boys diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Jessica brings both professional expertise and personal insight into her work. In her free time, she enjoys camping, coaching soccer, playing softball, watching FC Cincinnati games, listening to music, telling dad jokes, family game nights, and coloring. As a licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT), she specializes in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices. Her past work experiences include: preschool teacher, school-based therapeutic day treatment counselor, mental health caseworker, and foster care family consultant. Jessica is known for her compassionate and collaborative approach, working seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each client. Her extensive therapeutic background includes roles such as suicide/crisis hotline provider, mobile crisis responder, Juvenile Court Intensive Home-Based therapist and Juvenile Detention Center therapist, where she provided crisis intervention, risk assessments, and therapeutic services for at-risk youth and families involved in the legal system. Jessica is trained and experienced in areas of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Juvenile Sex Offenders, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Adventure Family Therapy. Her eclectic approach to therapy combines various theories and evidence- based methods to meet the individual needs of each client and their family. Jessica has extensive experience working with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, conduct disorders, ADHD, suicidal/homicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, oppositional/defiant behaviors, ASD, and adjustment disorders. Her energetic, empathetic demeanor and dedication to ethical practice make her a trusted advocate for her clients. She excels at fostering connection and promoting long-term growth and healing within the family system. Jessica is licensed in Ohio and Indiana.

She is available for both telehealth and in-office sessions at our West Chester location. She also provides

community- or school-based therapy, as needed.