About Going to Ground

Going to Ground is a place to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with what matters most. Therapy here is grounded, collaborative, and tailored to you. Whether you're moving through a season of change, carrying the weight of past experiences, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, our work together creates space for reflection, healing, and growth.
Here, the goal isn't to fix who you are. It's to help you reconnect with your strengths, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a life that feels more rooted, present, and aligned.

Leaves
Ashley Melton, LPC

Ashley Melton, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I'm glad you're here.

Life can be overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying a lot for a long time. Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, caring for everyone but yourself, feeling burned out, struggling to find balance, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again, therapy can offer a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.

For over fifteen years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they work toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when we feel safe, supported, understood, and empowered to move forward at our own pace.

I especially passionate about working with adults navigating trauma, caregiver fatigue, burnout, women's issues, body image concerns, and the challenges that often come with living a full and demanding life. My work is informed by a holistic perspective, and I often incorporate movement, mindfulness practices, and intuitive eating principles to help clients reconnect with themselves, cultivate greater balance, and heal from the inside out.

I have also received specialized graduate-level training in Christian counseling and am happy to thoughtfully integrate faith into our work together when it is meaningful to you.

Reaching out for support isn't always easy. If you've found your way here, I hope you'll know that you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the first step is simply allowing yourself a place to land.

I look forward to connecting with you.



Schedule a free consultation

About the Practice

Going to Ground offers trauma-informed virtual therapy for adults throughout Virginia. The practice is rooted in the belief that meaningful change grows through safety, compassion, and connection.



Credentials & Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia

  • Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

  • Graduate-Level Training in Christian Counseling

  • Advanced Training in Trauma-Informed Care, Treatment, and Recovery

  • Ongoing Professional Development in Evidence-Based Counseling Practices

Areas of Focus

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Caregiver Fatigue & Burnout
  • Women's Health
  • Self-Worth & Identity
  • Body Neutrality
  • Achievement Stress & Well-Being

Insurance and Payment Options

In-Network With:

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HealthKeepers
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

  • Private pay options are also available.