Red Oak Behavioral Health
Ashley Anderson is a skilled mental health professional with extensive experience in various therapeutic settings. Currently serving as a School Based Mental Health Therapist at Red Oak Behavioral Health since August 2018, Ashley provides therapeutic interventions for youth aged 5-22, manages a substantial caseload, and conducts diagnostic assessments, while also being a mentor for new staff and a co-chair for the JEDI committee. As President of the Coalition for Children's Mental Health, Ashley focuses on education, advocacy, and reducing stigma associated with mental illness. Previous internships at Coleman Professional Services and Children's Advantage provided foundational clinical skills, and earlier roles as a Behavior Specialist and Technician at Bellefaire JCB and Step By Step Academy honed expertise in working with diverse populations, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ashley holds a Master of Social Work from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University.