CEO & Continuing Education Development Officer
Thank you for trusting CE Training Workshops for your continuing education and professional development needs! I founded this company in 2017 after attending one too many unstimulating and, well, tedious training workshops in an endeavor to meet my continuing education goals. One of my many passions is bringing together a group of professionals and providing education while allowing them to share and explore their own knowledge. As such, CE Training Workshops are highly participatory and interactive!
I am trained in learning methodologies and instructing techniques as well as course development to meet any of your professional training needs. I have 20+ years of combined training & development and social services experience in the corporate sector, substance use recovery programs, and mental health, and have had the pleasure of working with large brand organizations as well as the homeless population.
Be prepared to learn, engage, and have your mind stimulated!
Sincerely,
Lorna Vanden Heuvel, Owner
Lorna Vanden Heuvel, MSW, MCC, CCTP
CEO & Continuing Education Development Officer
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Dreya Blume, MA, LCSW
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Dreya Blume is a licensed clinical social worker, with her MSW from Radford University and an MA in anthropology from the University of Hawaii. Dreya has twenty years of experience working in mental health, from case management to intensive in-home services to leading groups for addicts in recovery. Dreya began a part-time counseling practice in 2004, and as a psychotherapist, her focus has been on serving the LGBTQ+ community. Dreya also has been a teacher for thirty years. Prior to her career in social work, she taught English in places such as Japan, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii. Since 2010, Dreya has been an adjunct professor for Virginia Western Community College, preparing future social workers for the field.
In her spare time, Dreya loves to write. She is the author of a number of books (published under her former name, Andy Matzner), including “Everyone Has a Story: Using the Hero’s Journey and Narrative Therapy to Reframe the Struggle of Mental Illness,” “The Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards,” and “The Buddha Diet: A Guide to Creating a Positive Relationship with Food and Eating.”
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Ashley Esry, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Multi-discipline Masters Level Professional
Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in North Carolina. She received her Bachelors in Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ashley’s nine years of experience include working at inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care, specializing in addiction and mental health.
Ashley’s training includes Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems. In her current private practice, Ashley works with adolescents and adults with a focus on developmental trauma, attachment wounds, and anxiety. Ashley is passionate about trauma-informed care and a whole-person approach to healing. She brings to CE Training Workshops a diverse range of modalities and experiences and an excitement for learning and teaching.
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Dr. Jillian Graves, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D.
Doctorate Level Social Work Professional
Jillian Graves, LCSW, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University in the School of Social Work. Her scholarly work has focused on the experiences of family caregivers, especially siblings, in adolescent and emerging adult development, in reflexivity in qualitative research methodology, and in trauma-reactive violence. Her most recent research has been on the impact of COVID-19 on retail workers’ mental health and the use of relational coordination as a mitigating factor. She is currently the co-director of the IPE Center in the College of Health and Human Services.
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Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCWS
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist, and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a Program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.
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Jodi Geis-Crowder, MS, LPC, ACS (Approved Clinical Supervisor)
Masters Level Counseling Professional
Jodi Geis-Crowder, MS, LPC, ACS has a passion for the helping profession to ensure access to care for all. She is also passionate about mentoring, supervising, and training others to reach their professional potential. Jodi has spent the past 26 years dedicating her professional efforts to ensuring that individuals in rural, frontier areas in Northeast Colorado and Wyoming have access to quality, culturally meaningful behavioral health care, and substance use disorder services, delivered by trained, competent professionals. She has extensive training and experience in working in the telehealth model and authored an article regarding transitioning to working remotely and provided support to others transitioning to remote work during the Covid 19 Pandemic in March 2020. Jodi is currently a telehealth clinical supervisor and professional trainer for Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOANR). Jodi is a professional watercolor artist, and member of the Sagebrush Artisans and sells her art in boutiques in Wyoming.
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Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW (she/her)
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW, is an expert in grief and loss, chronic illness, cancer, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist.
Clara believes therapy is most effective when individuals can be their authentic selves, a principle that guides her practice. She ensures her clients feel understood and heard, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Her private practice welcomes adults of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, and body types or abilities. Clara’s clients appreciate her relatable approach to implementing humor and sarcasm in her sessions as they navigate complex and heavy issues.
In addition to her private practice, Clara serves her community in multiple roles. She is an Adjunct Professor and a clinical social work supervisor. She also works as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant and Continuing Education Coach.
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Yolanda Spiedel-Brown, MA, CTRT, MACC
Masters Level Counseling Professional
Yolanda Brown-Spidell, MA, CTRT, MACC, is a mom, educator, sociologist, parent advocate, and the Executive Director of Eaglets Educational Consulting Firm, LLC. She has been an educator for over 20 years. She completed her undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University in psychology and holds a Master’s degree from National University in human behavioral psychology. She is a sociology professor, a certificated state of Michigan K-12 administrator, a Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer (CTRT), and a Michigan ACE Community Champion Presenter (MACC). Her passion is to be impactful in the lives of everyone she encounters! Her areas of coaching/consulting include: DEI, trauma, resilience, and coaching people through life transitions in the areas of parenting, creating and maintaining authentic relationships, parental care and loss (the sandwich generation) and work/life balance.
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Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Kristin Whiting-Davis is a licensed clinical social worker and a dedicated behavioral health leader with over 20 years of experience. As the owner of KWD Wellness, she offers individual and group therapy specializing in trauma, grief, and mindfulness, while providing clinical supervision across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In her role at Kaiser Permanente, Kristin manages multiple outpatient behavioral health centers, spearheading mental health initiatives, including digital innovation and quality improvement programs.
With a broad range of experience spanning child welfare, schools, hospital emergency departments, and psychiatric day programs, Kristin brings deep expertise in supporting individuals through diverse challenges. She is passionate about helping people from all walks of life—whether healthcare professionals, caregivers, or anyone seeking emotional resilience and well-being. Kristin is committed to fostering personal growth and continuous learning, for both herself and the clients she serves. By integrating mindfulness into her practice, she helps clients cultivate balance, resilience, and long-lasting positive change. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys nature, camping, and caring for her pets, always embracing opportunities for growth in both her personal and professional life.
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Katie Wangelin, MSW, LCSW
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Katie Wangelin, MSW, LCSW has amassed two decades of clinical experience working in the field of grief, loss, chronic illness, and trauma. As a clinical social worker, she works with clients across the lifespan (ages 11-99!) in her private therapy practice in Greensboro, North Carolina. In addition to the provision of individual and family therapy, Ms. Wangelin serves as a consultant to several local non-profits and provides group therapy for individuals living with serious medical conditions including cancer, ALS, and other progressive illnesses. Ms. Wangelin believes in strengthening the corps of up-and-coming mental health professionals. To that end, she also provides clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinical social workers with an emphasis on supporting those clinicians embedded in medical communities. In addition, to experience as a direct-care clinician, Ms. Wangelin has served in a leadership capacity with organizations including The Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro, The Kids Path Program, and Authoracare Collective.
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Christi Garner, LMFT
Masters Level Marriage & Family Professional
Christi Garner, LMFT, is a licensed trauma therapist and educator who has been practicing for over 20 years. Christi works to restore resilience and a deeper awareness of the body and mind connection in relationship to trauma and high stress. She is a wellness speaker who educates about trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and breaking down difficult subjects like Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence, Sex Trafficking, Sexual Abuse and Assault, and the #metoo movement. She is a trainer and speaker for multiple Fortune 500 companies, military leaders, astronauts, and everyday people who help people, and for women who want to liberate themselves from trauma.
Christi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher (200) CYT. As an international trainer and coach, she works with the Department of Defense, Fortune 500 Health Companies, and others to help them integrate trauma and recovery programs into the workplace and organizations.
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Jessica Maroun, LPC
Masters Level Counseling Professional
Jessica Maroun, LPC has 20 years of dedicated experience in the mental health field, Jessica (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Central Connecticut State University and her Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Post University.
Jessica has worked in diverse environments—from adolescent group homes to outpatient clinics—bringing a wealth of expertise to her current role as Assistant Clinical Director in a group private practice. Her extensive training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Neurodiversity Training, and Gender Affirming Support (Gender ASSET).
Jessica is especially passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, advocating for equitable access to affirming and supportive care. She provides assessments and letters of support for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals seeking gender-affirming medical care, ensuring their journeys are met with compassion and understanding.
In addition to her client work, Jessica enjoys mentoring fellow clinicians, leveraging her specialized training in supervision to nurture the next generation of mental health professionals.
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Jennifer Trainor, LPC, Ed.S
Maters Level Counseling Professional
Jennifer Trainor, LPC, Ed.S is a psychotherapist licensed in Virginia who has worked in private practice, residential treatment homes, and K-12 schools in Washington D.C., Virginia, and California for the past 16 years. She graduated with certifications in complicated grief, loss, and life transitions and counseling culturally and linguistically diverse persons, and has gone on to attain several other certifications in therapy models that are both evidence-based and trauma-informed. She works with children K-12 and adults and specializes in complex PTSD, post-traumatic growth, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ exploration, and relationship challenges – specifically helping those dealing with partners who exhibit narcissistic and/or anti-social (psychopathic) traits.
Jennifer is an inquisitive person by nature and enjoys keeping current and in alignment with the latest research and continuing education in her field. She is committed to creating inclusive, diverse spaces, communities, and groups that focus on education, celebrating one’s unique gifts and talents, and reinforcing a sense of both belonging and significance.
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Dr. Tasha Moses, PsyD
Doctorate Level Psychology Professional
Dr. Tasha Moses, PsyD is a compassionate and accomplished mental health professional based in Rock Hill, SC, originally from Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in human services, Dr. Moses specializes in women’s wellness, trauma-focused therapy, and culturally responsive care. As the Founder and CEO of the Women’s Wellness Spa Café (WWSC), she champions a holistic and community-centered approach to women’s health, fostering an empowering environment where women can embrace their authenticity and pursue personal growth without judgment.
Dr. Moses holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Behavioral Health Leadership and multiple certifications, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Her practice addresses a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship dynamics, personality disorders, and codependency. Passionate about cultivating individuals to reach their full potential, Dr. Moses remains committed to ensuring that her clients receive transformative mental health care.
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Dr. Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Doctorate Level Counseling Professional
Dr. Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and an approved supervisor in Missouri. She also holds additional credentials as a nationally certified counselor (NCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). She has nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field as a counselor educator, trainer, researcher, clinician, and supervisor. She is an avid proponent of community-based partnerships and successfully secured several to migrate mental health needs for high-risk populations. She has conducted numerous presentations in the local St. Louis country, as well as on a national level.
She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and a MAC in Professional Counseling and School Counseling K-12. She is the founder of the Institute of Cultural Wellness, LLC. (formerly Thoughts Out Loud Counseling) where she seeks to equip mental health professionals and community partners with the necessary training, education, and resources by empowering them to enhance tailored cultural wellness services that address the specific needs of the individuals they support. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President for a St. Louis-based non-profit with a mission to impact systemic poverty through prioritization of social and emotional health.
Dr. Cables is trained in TF-CBT and EMDR. Her specialties include trauma, resilience, professional identity development, and clinical supervision.
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Dr. Kara Beckett, DSW, LCSW
Doctorate Level Social Work Professional
Dr. Kara Beckett is a Doctorate of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the founder of the Georgia Center for Mental Wellness, LLC, a private practice in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, using evidence-based approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Dr. Beckett earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from the University of Maryland at College Park, a Master of Social Work from Howard University, and a Doctor of Social Work from Rutgers University.
As a social work educator, Dr. Beckett teaches courses with a focus on micro social work, diversity, social justice, and advanced clinical practice. She is also passionate about mentoring social work students, and helping them navigate their educational and professional journeys. Her research focuses on the intersection of racism, racial trauma, and their impact on Black men’s mental health, equipping clinicians to provide culturally sensitive care.
As a speaker and writer, Dr. Beckett provides impactful workshops on topics such as clinical strategies for social work practice, cultural humility, and implicit bias. Passionate about helping others grow, she inspires individuals to overcome challenges, unlock their potential, and create meaningful change in their lives and communities.
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Dr. Annmarie Early, PhD, LMFT
Doctorate Level Marriage & Family Professional
Annmarie Early, Ph.D., LMFT is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with 30 years of clinical, training, speaking, and teaching experience.
Annmarie has specialized in a variety of modalities including trauma, attachment, experiential, embodied treatment approaches, and Jungian Depth Psychologies. Annmarie served as a Professor in the MA in Counseling Program for over 15 years and currently serves as an Affiliate Faculty at the Counseling program at Northwestern. Annmarie’s research has focused on non-cognitive, intuitive methods for creating change and she currently runs a training program focused on Depth Studies and Dreamwork for clinicians. She is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor and served as a Trainer for many years. She is the co-editor of the book, “Integrating a New Science of Love with a Spirituality of Peace: Becoming Human Again,” featuring keynote addresses from Dr. Susan Johnson, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Dr. Jim Coan.
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Bradley Chamberlain, LCSW
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Bradley Chamberlain is a dedicated licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a robust mental health advocacy and program leadership background. With a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, he possesses the expertise to drive meaningful change for vulnerable populations. His experience encompasses psychiatric assessments, case management, clinical education, and utilization case reviews, showcasing his commitment to making a positive impact. Being a dynamic presenter, delivering numerous engaging talks on critical subjects such as trauma, psychosis, and motivational interviewing is both fulfilling and challenging. His efforts in higher education and supervisor status in two states highlight his passion and desire to empower others.
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Eileen Martin, MSW, LCSW
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Eileen Martin, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of the Center for Counseling and Healing. With a specialization in trauma recovery, she has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of abuse and relational trauma. Eileen is a trained family trauma professional with expertise in crisis intervention, advocacy, and helping individuals navigate the complexities of healing from interpersonal violence. Eileen is deeply committed to advocacy and education on the dynamics of interpersonal abuse, striving to raise awareness and provide resources for survivors and the broader community. Her professional insights have been featured in Self magazine, and she has shared her expertise on various podcasts, helping to amplify conversations about abuse and relational trauma. Most recently, Eileen has co-authored a book on financial abuse recovery which is a resource supporting financial empowerment for victims of abuse. Her professional mission is informed by her personal experience as a survivor, which deepens her commitment to creating safe spaces for healing and growth.
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Samantha Silverberg-Stout, LPC, PsyD
Doctorate Level Counseling & Psychology Professional
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Infant Mental Health Expert (IMH-E®), EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA), and Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator. Holding dual master’s degrees in psychology from the New School and Clinical Psychology from La Salle University, she recently completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, with a dissertation on parenting and serious mental illness (SMI).
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Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT
Masters Level Marriage & Family Professional
Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT is a seasoned clinician, supervisor, and educator with over seven years of experience in the behavioral health field. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and marriage and family therapist, he specializes in trauma-informed care, adolescent mental health, dual diagnosis cases, and couples and sex therapy. His work spans direct clinical practice, program development, and leadership roles in both nonprofit and startup mental health settings.
Aseem is a skilled trainer known for delivering engaging, research-backed workshops on topics such as implicit bias, trauma-informed care, and best practices for working with diverse client populations. He has a strong background in therapist development, having hired, trained, and supervised clinicians across various levels of experience. His approach to training is both practical and reflective, encouraging clinicians to integrate data-driven insights with real-world application.
Passionate about fostering professional growth, Aseem creates dynamic learning environments that challenge assumptions, build clinical confidence, and enhance therapeutic effectiveness. His workshops empower mental health professionals with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate complex client dynamics with empathy, ethical integrity, and cultural humility.
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Liz Sakatos, LCMHC, LPC-MHSP
Masters Level Counseling Professional
Liz Sakatos, LCMHC, LPC-MHSP has over 15 years of experience helping adults navigate toxic family dynamics, unhealthy relationships, and the challenges of anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. She is certified in Psychological First Aid and trained in Culturally Informed Trauma Treatment, Compassion Fatigue for Professionals, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Licensed in Tennessee and North Carolina, Liz also has specialized training in CBT for race-based stress and culturally informed trauma.
With extensive experience in clinical leadership, mentoring, and education, Liz has successfully led large teams of full-time and contract providers while collaborating across departments to develop scalable solutions for operational challenges. She specializes in guiding clinicians to elevate their skills, improve service delivery, and create sustainable balance in their private practices.
Originally from New Jersey, Liz has settled in Tennessee with her family. She describes herself as compassionate and understanding—yet direct, with a dash of irreverent humor.
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Shelby Czarnick, LICSW, ADHD-CCSP
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Shelby Czarnick, LICSW, ADHD-CCSP is a respected clinical social worker, certified ADHD professional, program developer, and visionary leader. As founder of Essential Life Tools LLC, she has transformed mental health and leadership development with innovative, results-driven strategies.
In therapy, Shelby helps clients shift weaknesses into strengths in under ten minutes. Her approach fosters deep trust, allowing clients to process and heal from unspoken traumas—often in their first session. She additionally enjoys creating focus and love of differences within the neurodivergent population.
Beyond therapy, she builds high-performing teams and programs. Within a month, she has successfully developed professional teams through strategic planning, self-care initiatives, and structured growth opportunities. Her ability to optimize environments for staff and clients—particularly neurodivergent individuals—has made a lasting impact across at least four behavioral health programs and an oncology navigation program.
As an expert and parent, Shelby understands firsthand the complexities of raising and supporting individuals with diverse neurological needs. This insight fuels her next endeavor: creating a retreat clinic and center specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals. She envisions a world where “you can’t” is replaced with “you can,” ensuring all individuals thrive.
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Dr. Ashley D. Gilmore, LCMHC, NCC, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctorate Level Counseling & Philosophy Professional
Dr. Ashley D. Gilmore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor. She has obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University, Masters of Science degrees from Indiana University and Capella University. She also holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from Hampton University. Ashley is the Owner of Gilmore Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC and works with individuals, couples and organizations to obtain healthy mental and emotional wellness. Ashley has presented in multiple settings including the National Board of Certified Counselors Annual Symposium, Purdue University, Indiana University, The University of Pittsburg, Monument of Faith Church, Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church and more recently, Hampton University. She has been featured on ABC11, Voyager Magazine and Helpful Living Magazine. She hails from East Chicago Indiana and is married to her high school sweetheart, Dr. Jeremy Gilmore, has two daughters (Jocelyn and Jaelle), and her dog, Jinx. Ashley is a Spiritual woman, who believes you can have Jesus and a therapist.
