About Ashley Hatton, PsyD
My path to psychology was not entirely conventional.
My journey
From stories to psychology.
Before becoming a psychologist, I earned my degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles. After college, I worked at a travel magazine and in reality television. My transition into the field of psychology was a natural evolution of my interest in the stories people tell about their lives and the meaning they make of their experiences.
I completed my doctoral training at the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, with an emphasis in integrative psychology. My training provided a strong foundation in evidence-based psychotherapy while also emphasizing the broader context of a person’s life and experience. Over time, I became particularly interested in the treatment of trauma and pursued specialized training in PTSD.
Training and clinical experience
Specialized work in trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I completed my predoctoral internship at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System and my postdoctoral fellowship at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. I then joined the VA in Charleston, where my work has included providing evidence-based treatments for PTSD and other mental health concerns. I also served as the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator and co-led a committee focused on racial justice and health equity, working to identify and address disparities in healthcare.
Outside the therapy room
A little more about me.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my husband, weaving and pottery, and spending time with our French bulldog, Frankie.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Psychologist — South Carolina
A first conversation