Let’s find calmer seas together.
Find Your Anchor Counseling Services, LCSW, PLLC was established in 2022 following the loss of a child. That experience highlighted how deeply pregnancy, parenting, and loss can impact a person’s mental health and overall well-being. The practice was created with the goal of supporting parents and families as they navigate these meaningful and often challenging life experiences.
Pregnancy, parenting, coping with the loss of a child, and pregnancy and parenting after loss can bring a wide range of emotions. Because these experiences are deeply personal, people often feel pressure to appear strong or “perfect” and to manage their emotions quietly. This lack of support and community can make these transitions feel overwhelming.
Find Your Anchor Counseling Services, LCSW, PLLC provides a safe and supportive space to talk openly about these experiences without fear of judgment. The goal of therapy is to help parents and families better understand the emotions that may come with these life changes while developing healthy ways to cope and find balance during challenging times.
Just as an anchor provides stability during rough waters, therapy can help create a sense of grounding and support while navigating life’s challenging moments.
About Ashley Petito, LCSW, PMH-C
Originally from upstate NY, Ashley is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Buffalo. Ashley has also received specialized training in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss.
As both a Mom and a Loss Mom, Ashley brings deep personal understanding to her work with parents. Ashley specializes in grief and loss, including pregnancy loss, infant and child loss, and navigating pregnancy after loss. Ashley’s approach is relational, authentic, and compassionate, establishing a real connection with clients. Ashley strives to create a space where clients feel heard and supported as they explore their thoughts and feelings related to life’s transitions.
