Get to know me.
I'm Dr. Ashlei Petion! 👋🏽☺️
I’m a licensed professional counselor, professor, Pilates instructor, & lifelong learner with a passion for helping people reconnect with themselves, their stories, & their wellbeing.
My work brings together the science of mental health & the art of human connection & healing. I specialize in guiding individuals & communities through generational healing, identity exploration, & holistic wellness practices.
Whether teaching in the classroom, holding space in the therapy room, or guiding movement on the Pilates reformer, I bring a grounded, compassionate, & real-world approach to every space I enter.
Formal Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Counselor Education and Practice
Georgia State University (Atlanta, Georgia)
Cognate: Multicultural and Social Justice Research
Certificate: Qualitative Research in Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Central Florida (Orlando, Florida)
Certificate: Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy
Psychology
University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida)
Minor: Spanish Language and Culture
On a personal note:
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✊🏽My 16Personalities type is the Assertive Advocate (INFJ-A).
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📐On my face, I have moles & beauty marks in the shape of a parallelogram.
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📊I have a spreadsheet for everything. (Yes, everything.)
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💍I met my husband in grad school; we're both therapists.
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🍪The best ice cream flavor is Ben & Jerry's "milk & cookies".
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🔥My favorite book in the world is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
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✈️I jumped out of a plane to commemorate my 25th birthday.
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👧🏾I'm a mama to an energetic, inquisitive 2-year-old.
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🍸My go-to drink order is a lychee martini.
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💫My astrology big three are Cancer sun, Cancer moon, & Leo rising.