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Ashley B. Plotnick, LCSW
Therapist | Spiritual Director | Jewish Educator
Julie, Chicago
"Ashley is an inspiring and compassionate Spiritual Director. Throughout multiple challenging moments in my journey over several years, she has helped me connect with the Divine spark within myself, and to learn to trust that by cultivating patience and awareness, the right thing will be revealed in the right way in the right time. She has been a key guide in deepening my relationship with the Divine and helped me let my authentic path unfold."
Gabriela, Brazil
"Ashley has been an invaluable source of support as I navigated life while grieving the loss of my brother to COVID-19. Words cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude for her kindness and guidance. She demonstrated profound compassion, provided me with the space I needed, and was truly exceptional in every way. I will always be deeply grateful to her."
Marilyn, Chicago
"What a treasure to have Ashley as my teacher and mentor for over ten years. She shares her joy, wisdom, compassion, dedication, and skills with students of all ages. Ashley helps make a difference in this world and helps to better our lives. She inspires us all."
Hasha, Chicago
"Ashley is a deeply inspired practitioner. She begins and ends each session intentionally, creating a sacred space in the moment. Her gentle insights are offered with compassion. Her flexibility is a spiritual cushion that affirms diverging possibilities. Her experience and clarity are important gifts which she generously shares."
Marla, DC
"Anyone who has the good fortune to work with Ashley will find her compassion, wisdom, and generosity a real gift."
Heidi, California
"Ashley is that unusual combination of heart, intellect and spirit in one person, and she is deeply grounded in each. I was blessed to have her as my spiritual direction mentor during my training, and I was routinely moved by the wisdom, insights and guidance she shared during our sessions. We also laughed! It was such a gift to benefit from her expertise, joy and compassion as I learned to navigate my new craft."
Laura, Chicago
“I’ve been learning from Ashley in a spiritual setting for years, and her knowledge, grace, and welcoming spirit create such a sense of community and safety. It’s amazing to work with someone with so much experience and background in so many areas that complement one another. She has been pivotal in my own growth spiritually and emotionally. Getting to learn from her is truly a gift!”
Julie, Chicago
"Ashley is an inspiring and compassionate Spiritual Director. Throughout multiple challenging moments in my journey over several years, she has helped me connect with the Divine spark within myself, and to learn to trust that by cultivating patience and awareness, the right thing will be revealed in the right way in the right time. She has been a key guide in deepening my relationship with the Divine and helped me let my authentic path unfold."
Gabriela, Brazil
"Ashley has been an invaluable source of support as I navigated life while grieving the loss of my brother to COVID-19. Words cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude for her kindness and guidance. She demonstrated profound compassion, provided me with the space I needed, and was truly exceptional in every way. I will always be deeply grateful to her."
Marilyn, Chicago
"What a treasure to have Ashley as my teacher and mentor for over ten years. She shares her joy, wisdom, compassion, dedication, and skills with students of all ages. Ashley helps make a difference in this world and helps to better our lives. She inspires us all."
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