Ashley O'Brien | Alfred State

Position Title: Counselor Department: Health and Wellness Services Office Location: TA Parish Hall Phone: 607-587-4055 Email: OBrienA1@alfredstate.edu

Ashley is a licensed mental health counselor originally from Buffalo. She earned a BA in psychology at Nazareth College and an MS Ed, CAS in mental health counseling at Alfred University. Her specialties include trauma-informed practice, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. Ashley is also a certified QPR trainer for suicide prevention intervention.

She is committed to personal growth and sharing skills with students. In her free time, Ashley enjoys her family, reading, photography, and chasing her energetic toddler.

Ashley O’Brien is a licensed Mental Health Counselor originally from Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Nazareth College with a BA in Psychology and has a MS Ed, CAS in Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University. Ashley’s Professional specialties include trauma-informed practice, DBT for emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Her favorite part of her job is being able to meet new people and hear their stories. In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading, working out, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and photography.