Ashley McIlwain

About Ashley McIlwain

Foundation Restoration believes that marriage is the foundation of society and…

Experience

1. Founder and CEO, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

   Foundation Restoration Inc

   May 2010 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Handle all day-to-day operations and wear numerous hats to maintain organization\'s functioning, set forth the vision, and accomplish mission including- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Conducting Individual, Marriage, & Family Therapy. My areas of focus include premarital & marital therapy, individual therapy, life transitions, relational issues, personal growth, boundaries, restoration, depression & anxiety. Certified as both a SYMBIS and Prepare & Enrich Premarital/Marriage Facilitator. Received Gottman Level 1 training. I love connecting with, helping, and encouraging people professionally and personally. My heart is to support those hurting and help them to feel understood, cared for, and hopeful on their path to healing by means of clinical expertise and a biblical perspective- Speaker: creating and presenting original content for seminars, workshops, retreats, sermons, couples\' prayer and worship nights, and date night events in an engaging, fun, and impactful way - Team Building, Training, Management: All hiring, training, and facilitating a family environment of trained professionals who care deeply about one another, our community, and our calling as followers of Christ in this field -Managing Editor for the website content - Author articles and publications on various topics related to relationships with clinical expertise - Design and produce video content - Develop, maintain, and utilize strong social media network - Correspond directly with those in need to offer specific guidance for seeking help in needed areas - Community Development: Engaging with our community to develop partnerships with churches and other organizations - Graphic design - Fundraising/Development & donor relations - Newsletter development, design, and management - Research - Ongoing vision and mission development - Marketing

Education

• Azusa Pacific University

  Masters, Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy

  2006 — 2008

• Palm Beach Atlantic University

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Therapists
• Mental Health
• Psychotherapy
• Management
• Premarital Therapy
• Public Speaking
• Premarital Counseling
• Non-Profits
• Leadership Development
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Fundraising
• Editing
• Marriage Counseling
• Couples
• Family Therapy
• Treatment
• Individual Therapy
• Public Relations
• Community Outreach
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Psychology
• Writing Skills
• Nonprofits
• Blogging
• Writing
• Publishing
• Marital Therapy
• Interviews
• Interviewing
• Couples Therapy