Ashley Reed, LMFT

09/03/2025

✨ How full is your bucket? ✨
In every relationship, some needs are big buckets—they take more to fill but are essential for feeling loved. Others are small buckets—still important, but easier to fill.

Your partner’s big bucket might be your small one. That doesn’t mean you’re failing—it just means you’re wired differently. 💞

Love languages help us see which buckets matter most. The key isn’t making them the same size—it’s valuing what fills your partner’s heart.

👉 Read more in my latest blog: How Full Is Your Bucket?

Connecting the Dots Between Love Languages and Your Deepest Relationship Needs

08/04/2025

There’s a quiet pressure that creeps in when we start measuring our lives against someone else’s.
It doesn’t always shout — sometimes it whispers:

“Why am I not there yet?”
“Did I miss something?”
“Maybe I’m behind.”

But comparison will always distort what God is doing in your life.

It trades gratitude for anxiety, peace for pressure, and trust for self-doubt.

The truth is — your story is sacred. It’s unfolding exactly how God designed it to.
Their testimony is not your template.
Stay grounded. Stay present. God is still writing.

06/03/2025

🪻 Ready to Bloom in June?

Five months into 2025…
And if we’re being honest, it’s been a stretch. Growth. Pruning. Preparation.
But June? June is different. It’s a turning point. 🌿

This month isn’t just about setting goals.
It’s about realignment.
It’s about stepping back into purpose.
It’s about choosing to grow with intention—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.

✨ What if God has been preparing you all along?
✨ What if the clues to your next season are hidden in the one you just walked through?

This month, I’m leaning into clarity, discipline, and alignment.
And I’m inviting you to join me.

Let’s position ourselves to bloom—on purpose.

🌸 Tap the link in my bio to read my latest blog: “Position Yourself to Bloom in June”
It’s part reflection, part guidance, part heart check.

📖 Read it when you’re ready to get intentional.
💭 Share it with someone who needs a mid-year reset.

05/31/2025

✨ God designed relationships to reflect His heart—a space where we can walk in our unique purpose and come together to love, serve, and grow.

Let’s embrace balance, grace, and growth in our relationships, knowing that His strength is made perfect in our imperfections. 💕

04/30/2025

🗣️Hey Fam! The Reset is calling... and I’m checking in!!

On May 17th, I’ll be in Atlanta for , where we’re coming together for bold convos, real healing, and a much-needed collective exhale.

Join me for a day of meaningful panels, creative activations, and a community that gets it. Whether you’re a founder, creative, caregiver, or just in need of a reset, this is your space.💐

This amazing event by is one you don’t want to miss. Grab your girls and make it a date!

Grab your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-reset-fest-2025-tickets-1252672008699

Use my discount code: LETSRESET

03/11/2025

Emotional healing is the process of acknowledging, understanding, and working through emotional pain, wounds, or trauma to restore a sense of well-being, peace, and wholeness. It involves recognizing past hurts, identifying the thoughts and behaviors they’ve shaped, and intentionally moving toward healthier emotional patterns.

How are you healing today?

03/06/2025

How much time do you spend intentionally reflecting on your thoughts, feelings, and personal growth?

Self-discovery is the process of gaining a deeper understanding of yourself-your values, strengths, weaknesses, desires, and purpose. It allows you to live with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

03/04/2025

How are you healing today?

We’ve all been wounded, in some way, at some point. Unlike physical wounds, emotional wounds aren’t visible to the eye. Sometimes, they run deep beneath the surface, hidden in places we’ve chosen not to revisit or allow others near. But here’s what I’ve come to understand: even though they aren’t always apparent, the effects of emotional wounds will show up in how we lead, live, love, and relate to others.

Healing may not always be visible, but its absence is often felt in the smallest moments.

02/27/2025

Healthy communication makes it easier to navigate conflict and build a stronger, more connected partnership. Every conversation won’t be easy, but being intentional about your words and delivery can make all the difference in how your partner receives them. Speak with love, listen with care, and build a bridge to their heart.❤️

01/28/2025

Hey fam! I was recently featured in an article highlighting the work I’m blessed to do! Grateful for every opportunity to impact lives and help others grow. Check it out!

Link to full article in comments.

10/08/2024

Happy Tuesday!! This smile is a direct reflection of the gratitude I feel when thinking of the work I “get to do.” Every client, context, story, and stuck place has made me a better clinician and coach!

09/20/2024

Building strong, healthy relationships starts with developing our emotional intelligence. We all have unique strengths when it comes to connecting with others, but there’s always room to grow and improve. Growth is a lifelong journey, and every conversation is an opportunity to build deeper connections.

Let’s revisit the 5 key elements of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Take a moment to reflect—where do you naturally excel? And where could you focus a little more attention to grow?

Here’s a challenge for you: pick one area for growth and intentionally practice it in your conversations this week. Whether it’s pausing to self-regulate or leaning into empathy, these small efforts can make a big difference in your relationships.

Remember, growth takes time and patience. Let’s walk this path together! 💛