CARE Associate Director
Ngozi Ash career as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor has been devoted to the prevention and education of campus sexual violence. Before becoming a clinical therapist, Ngozi completed her bachelor's degree in Communication and Peace Studies at Chapman University and worked in broadcast television news. There, Ngozi was exposed to the prevalence of sexual-based violence. Determined to help prevent sexual-based violence and help those impacted by its harm alleviate their symptoms, she left journalism. She completed a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University, Baltimore, MD.
Ngozi has obtained extensive experience providing individual therapy for trauma survivors and facilitating support groups for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. She uses evidence-based approaches to reduce symptoms such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety, then takes an eclectic approach to provide counseling that goes to the root to create lasting positivity.
She has an unwavering commitment and passion for helping and empowering survivors of sexual trauma with their healing journeys and instilling hope in their future. Ngozi has specialized training and experience with various evidence-based practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Neurofeedback. Additionally, Ngozi is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained.
Ngozi honors the courageous steps individuals take to pursue therapy; as cliché as that statement sounds, she means it. The word courage in Latin means to tell your story, and Ngozi truly believes it takes courage to be authentic, transparent, and vulnerable in sharing your feelings and thoughts. That is why Ngozi calls the counseling space a brave space because bravery can only exist in the presence of fear. She approaches her clinical work in a trauma-informed, culturally inclusive, and empathic way to embolden her clients to explore their current and past difficulties and to gain awareness of how to achieve their personal goals.