Dr. Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Nationally Certified Counselor. She teaches online and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate courses at several universities. She also has a private counseling practice.

Dr. Ashley did her undergraduate work and earned two master's degree at Sam Houston State University. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Education in Counseling. She received her PHD in Counseling Education and Studies from Capella University. Dr. Ashley was named to the Dean's List, The National Dean's List, and the President's List in college. She was also a member of the Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Dr. Ashley is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Texas Counseling Association (TCA), American College Counseling Association (ACCA), American School Counseling Association (ASCA), Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).