Ashley A. Starzec, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in MA & CT | Owner & Founder of Perfect Harmony Relationship Solutions, LLC

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut. I have proudly provided therapy to couples, families, and individuals since 2007. My clinical training in Systems Theory allows me to have a have a systemic and non-pathological therapeutic style; more simply, I focus on how the presenting issue or problem affects the entire “system” (the individual, family, or couple) instead of pathologizing the person. I offer my clients systemic, strengths-based, solutions-focused, and empathetic therapeutic services to improve all of their most important relationships. These services include pre-marital therapy, couple/marital therapy, and relationship-focused therapy for adult individuals.

I specialize in the treatment of relationships and “systems:” couples, families, and adult individuals. My mission is to help my clients restore balance and harmony to their lives and relationships through a variety of therapeutic modalities. I believe that therapy does not have to be scary or punitive; it should be a collective decision made by the system (the individual, family, or couple) with the intention of creating positive change.

My professional ethics code prohibits me from soliciting testimonials or reviews from clients, but I have been told that I create a safe environment that allows my clients to be honest with themselves, their partners, and their family members throughout the therapeutic process. I am very passionate about my work and feel honored to share in each client’s journey. I have a wide knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and techniques, which allows me to meet each individual’s and couple’s unique style and treatment preferences. I have also received preliminary training in EFT/Emotionally-Focused Therapy (scroll down for additional information on this model).

I was first drawn to the idea of systemic therapy before I even knew it existed. As a teenager, I struggled to communicate effectively with my family and often felt overwhelmed by my emotions. Internally, I knew that I needed some guidance, but I wanted my family receive this guidance with me because I understood that my communication difficulties were not mine alone; my family members influenced me and I influenced them. However, I didn’t learn about family therapy until I was in my clinical psychology classes in college! Now an LMFT, I am honored to help each and every family, couple, and individual that walks into my office.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my husband and cat, spending time with family and friends, being an Auntie to several awesome kids, traveling to new places (my all-time favorite are the Balearic Islands in Spain!), practicing yoga, exercising, expressing my creativity, relaxing in sun & sand, experimenting with essential oils, and playing with flowers! I am also a proud PCOS Warrior (… don’t know what PCOS is? Ask me!).

I look forward to meeting new clients and am always open to initial phone consultations so interested clients can get a sense of my personality and my therapeutic style. Finding the right therapist is very important; in order to make the most progress, a client must feel a therapeutic connection with their therapist. Please give my office a call or send me an email and I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!