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Ashley Gray
Licensed Therapist
7878 W. 80th Place Ste 1A
Arvada, CO 80005
Online and In-Person Appts Available


Are You Both Being Heard In Your Relationship?
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC You know that communication is important. And technically, you and your partner are communicating,...
Aug 1, 20256 min read


"Validating My Partner Doesn't Work!" What You Might Be Doing Wrong
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC Perhaps you have heard that validating your partner's emotions and experiences will help them feel...
Jul 11, 20257 min read


When Your Partner Is More Unhappy Than You Thought (and how people pleasing might play a role)
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC You're confused. You're frustrated and you're not quite sure how you two got here because when you...
Jul 4, 20257 min read


What To Do When You're Two Ships Passing In The Night
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC They're there, but they're not there, you know? You see them everyday, you talk about the things that...
Jun 27, 20258 min read


Are You Overachieving In Life and Underachieving In Your Relationship?
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC If you told the people in your life that you were struggling, they might not believe you. You always...
Mar 31, 20257 min read


When One Partner Wants To Blame
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC The disagreement begins and you can feel the tension building in your chest. You're filled with dread...
Mar 7, 20256 min read


When To Split Up (& how to approach therapy if you're working on things)
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC It is a horrible option to have to weigh in your mind. You have spent so much time creating a life...
Feb 21, 202511 min read


How To Know When You've Met "The One"
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC So many people like to say that when you have met someone worth committing to for the long haul, that...
Dec 27, 20249 min read


How To Make Friends In Denver
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC If you're new to Denver, welcome! If you've been here quite a while and you're struggling to make...
Nov 8, 20247 min read


Tools For Healing: What Is Right For Me? Books? Therapy? Courses?
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC There are so many resources out there claiming to help, but how do you know what is right for you?...
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Navigating The Holidays With Family By Using Boundaries
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC The holidays will be here before you know it. With the holidays often comes a lot of time with family...
Oct 11, 20248 min read


When To Get Back With Your Ex
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC This might be the information that others don't want you to see. Getting back with your ex can be an...
Sep 27, 20246 min read


How To Let Yourself Cry
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC You know that feeling when you know you've been bottling things up for too long and you know you need...
Sep 20, 20246 min read


You Broke Up, Now What?
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC Break-ups suck! They can leave you feeling utterly shattered even when you know that it is for the...
Sep 13, 20247 min read


Is Sex Really That Important?
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC Sex can be such a delicate topic. There are so many ideas and judgments that get piled on top of sex...
Sep 6, 20246 min read


Nothing is Wrong. Why Don't We Feel Close?
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC When it comes to you and your partner, things are good. Mostly. The bills are paid, you have fun...
Aug 16, 20247 min read


The Hardest Parts of Marriage
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC I often find that my clients feel so alone with their problems it's as if they are the only ones...
Aug 9, 20248 min read


A Love Letter To Those Experiencing Loss
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC Dear, Reader, You gave it your all. You showed up and loved so fiercely, it exhausted you at times....
Aug 2, 20244 min read


The Value of Discussing Past Events
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC If you hate discussing past events, you're in good company. A lot of people hate discussing past pain...
Jul 26, 20247 min read


5 Tips To Have a Healthy Relationship With Yourself
Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC In a previous blog post, I addressed the age-old question as to whether or not you need to heal...
Jul 19, 20247 min read

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