Zachary Ashley is a Licensed Social Worker with experience working with children, teens, and adults. He graduated from Monmouth University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in Spanish and criminal justice. Once he completed his undergraduate degree, Zachary worked at a partial care facility with clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, including psychotic, depressive, anxious, personality, and co-occurring disorders. Zachary then worked at a school for children with autism and developmental disorders ranging in ages from 5 to 21.
After gaining experience in the field, Zachary earned his master’s degree in social work at Ramapo College of New Jersey. His graduate school internships consisted of working with children in the foster care system and supporting patients with cancer at Hackensack Meridian Health. Following his master’s, Zachary worked at a partial care facility where he provided clients with substance use disorders and incarcerated individuals with group and individual psychotherapy.
Zachary believes that it is important to live a full and passionate life, one not often experienced by those in active addiction. He understands that by sustaining a healthy and sober life, one can begin living to their full potential.