Outpatient Therapy

Ashley Flores is a dedicated Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner at Mid-Plains Center with almost 9 years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelor of Science from Bellevue University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and made the Dean’s List.

Ashley's prior experience as a youth security specialist at YRTC-Geneva provided her with invaluable insights into working with at-risk youth. She has furthered her passion with helping at-risk youth through helping aid in meeting with law enforcement to start on call services to Hall and surrounding counties. She provides on call for youth risk assessments through our Crisis Stabilization Unit outside of business hours. She specializes in trauma, including complex trauma and all forms of abuse—domestic violence, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Additionally, she addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, self-injurious behaviors, grief, and personality disorders. Ashley serves a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates various techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Sand Tray Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Bibliotherapy, Skill-Building, and Role-Playing. Ashley's philosophy of care is client-centered, focusing on seeing each person as an individual without judgment, validating their feelings and helping them find healing and acceptance of their past while navigating towards their desired future.

Ashley is a board member for the Association for Child Abuse Prevention and a member of the Nebraska Counseling Association. She has also participated in the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program, specifically in the Mom 2 Mom program, mentoring a teen mom and encouraging her to finish high school. Ashley received the Mom 2 Mom mentoring Award for her efforts. She is committed to making a positive impact on her clients' lives.

In addition to her clinical work, Ashley is deeply involved in volunteer work helping to coach her children’s soccer, baseball and softball teams throughout the last several years. She is currently the treasurer of her daughter’s dance company and has helped in many activities throughout the dance studio.

Personal Quote: "I believe in living life with no regrets. We make our choices based on where we are developmentally, and there is always room to improve and make changes as the brain is adaptable. Finding acceptance in pain or difficult circumstances helps us grow into who we are meant to be. Life is a beautiful place to choose who we want to be, and helping individuals find their belief in themselves and pursue their goals is extremely rewarding."