Thank you for visiting! My name is Ashley McBride and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and owner of Authentic Reflections. Since 2009, I've worked in the behavioral and mental health field, gaining experience through my service in hospital, school, shelter, residential, community, outpatient, military, and correctional settings. I am honored to be here for you! Mission: The mission of Authentic Reflections is wrapped into one word-healing! Values A-Z: Authenticity, Balance, Courage, Diligence, Effort, Faith, Giving Back, Humor, Interconnectedness, Justice, Kindness, Love, Motivation, Nature vs Nurture, Openness, Peace, Quality, Respect, Success, Trust, Uniqueness, Virtue, Wisdom, Xenial, Youthfulness, Zeal Favorite Quotes: "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." - Maya Angelou "I do not think the measure of a civilization is how tall its buildings of concrete are, but rather how well its people have learned to relate to their environment and fellow man." - Sun Bear, Chippewa “The ultimate goal of therapy… it’s too hard a question. The words come to me like tranquility, like fulfillment, like realizing your potential.” – Irvin D. Yalom