Trauma Therapist in Altamonte Springs, FL | Ashley McAuliffe, LMHC

Hi, I’m Ashley — welcome.

If you’ve landed here you’re probably craving something deeper than surface-level therapy. Maybe you are wanting to feel understood because you’re tired of wearing the mask that you created to survive.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and the founder of New Light Counseling, based in Altamonte Springs. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for adults who’ve spent much of their lives taking care of others and putting their own needs last.

My clients are often insightful, sensitive, and deeply self-aware, yet they carry the weight of old emotional wounds, anxiety, guilt, grief, or burnout. Many grew up in families that didn’t allow space for their emotions or homes where they had to be the caretaker, the peacekeeper, or the one who stayed strong no matter what.

In our work together, we slow things down. We look closely at the patterns that once protected you and helped you survive but now keep you feeling stuck and disconnected: people-pleasing, overworking, difficulty saying no, or feeling guilty for needing rest. We work to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been silenced, so you can live more freely, fully, and authentically.

My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing from EMDR, ERP, mindfulness, narrative therapy, somatic awareness, and psychoanalytic insight. Sessions are collaborative and conversational, focused on building self-trust, emotional regulation, and a sense of safety within yourself.

Clients often describe me as warm, real, and deeply understanding. I have a natural ability to connect with people, whether it’s someone who’s never been to therapy before or someone who’s been in it for years. My style is relational, intuitive, and grounded in genuine care. I’ll meet you exactly where you are and help you feel safe enough to explore the layers underneath.

I’ve sat in the client’s chair too and I believe that doing my own inner work is essential to being an effective therapist. Because healing is ongoing, I walk the same path I ask my clients to explore. That perspective allows me to show up authentically, with compassion and humility, no matter what you bring into the room.

Outside the therapy space, you’ll find me recharging at Disney, exploring local spots around Central Florida, tending to my plants, or curled up with a good anime or video game. I love nature, good food, and time with my family, pets, and the people who feel like home.

If you’re searching for a trauma therapist in Altamonte Springs or anywhere in Florida through virtual therapy, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Healing is possible, and it starts with feeling truly seen.