Helping Humanity Heal

Where Healing Begins and Growth Continues

Sometimes life brings moments that feel overwhelming, uncertain, or difficult to navigate alone. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin making sense of what you’ve been carrying.

At Helping Humanity Heal, the goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences and move toward healing in ways that feel authentic and meaningful.

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Individual Therapy | Consulting | And More

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together let’s heal humanity.

Healing often begins when people are given the space to speak honestly about what they are experiencing and the support to explore those experiences without judgment.

Helping Humanity Heal was created from the belief that when individuals are supported in their healing journey, that growth extends beyond the therapy room and into families, relationships, and communities.

How I Can Support You

  • Individual Therapy

    A supportive space to explore personal challenges, emotional stress, past experiences, and the patterns that influence how we move through life. Individual therapy focuses on building insight, resilience, and tools for meaningful change

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  • Consultation & Training

    Educational workshops, consultation, and speaking engagements are designed to support professionals, organizations, and communities in expanding their understanding of mental health, culturally informed care, and maternal wellness.

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  • Perinatal Mental Health

    Support for individuals navigating the emotional experiences that can accompany pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. This space provides room to process the complexities of this season while prioritizing mental and emotional well-being.

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"Healing comes to us when we are able to let go of our fears and open ourselves to the possibility of love and connection."

—bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions

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I'm Ashley Pittman, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor from Illinois, here to navigate you through life's ups and downs. I understand how overwhelming life can get, and I'm dedicated to helping you find peace and authenticity in the chaos. My practice welcomes everyone, especially those feeling left out of traditional therapy circles. Through a blend of vulnerability, mindfulness, and personalized therapeutic techniques, we'll tackle your challenges together. I believe in the power of self-care and will guide you in building confidence, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. Let's embark on this healing journey together, creating a path that reflects your true self and potential.

  • "I started seeing Ashley in March 2020 in the early days of quarantine. In the years since, she has proven to be consistently thoughtful, attentive, and observant of my needs, areas for growth, and desires for therapy. When looking for a therapist, it was very important to me that I find a Black woman who could understand the specific experiences I have in the world. Ashley is not only well versed in dealing with the unfortunate “big picture” traumas that come with certain intersections but more than comforting and affirming in unpacking them."

  • "Possibly the best “pandemic relationship” I could’ve found, I cannot recommend Ashley enough!"

  • "I've been going to Ashley for about two years now, and she has been such an amazing therapist for me! She is so kind, flexible, and attentive! I leave literally every session feeling so affirmed, and I've learned so many skills for bettering myself and my life. My life is completely different compared to what it was like when I first started going, and I credit that to my time spent working with Ashley."

  • "Ashley Pittman has been my therapist for about nine months, and I can honestly say she's been the best therapist I ever had. In my household, therapy was a weekly routine, so when I started meeting with Ashley I wasn't new to being in therapy. However, this was the first time in my adult life that I took it upon myself to get back into therapy. I got lucky finding Ashley. She's thoughtful, she communicates with me throughout the sessions, highlights my "improvements," reminds me to give myself grace, and also points out triggers that we might have to talk about in another session. I'm thankful that I found Ashley. "She's the best there is, plain and simple.""

  • "Ashley is an amazing therapist. She allows me to be honest without judgment. She also listens to me and lets me get all my feelings out. I feel completely comfortable letting her in on the details of my life. Also, she always makes sure we come up with solutions or ways to move forward when I present her with the issues in my life. I’m so glad we can do virtual therapy because I do not live in town but still meet with Ashley every week."

  • "Ashley Pittman has helped me through so many layers of my life these past 3 years! She’s patient, kind, and knowledgeable about how to journey through life’s difficulties with people based on trauma and dysfunctions to make a few. I trust that she always has my best interest in the forefront."

  • "I've been with Ashley for about two years and in two years my life has changed. She provides top-tier counseling in multiple areas of life and relationships. Recommend if you are looking to heal and enhance your life and set and achieve goals that your loved ones will notice! I love the service that my therapist gives. The understanding and empathy that she shows is top-tier. I finally found a place free of judgment. This place is amazing and Ashley saved my life."

  • "A short background story. I moved to the Chicago area in January of 2020. I'm on active duty and had just left sunny California where I had lived for the past four years. I was in a very bad state and was seeking help outside of the military. The insurance company was making me jump through hoops because I didn’t want to be seen at a military medical facility. Ashley could have given up, but she didn’t. She helped through the process and always followed up. She is hands down the best therapist I have ever had. She’s genuine, and cares about her patients! I can’t say that I would be here still if it wasn’t for her."