Bravewood Behavioral Health

Success Shouldn’t Feel Like Survival.

Actually Enjoy the Life You Work So Hard For.

Bravewood Behavioral Health is what I built for the people who rarely ask for help. I’m Dr. Ashley Sutton, a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and I work virtually with anxious high-achievers across Pennsylvania and New York.

On paper, your life looks great. You’re still performing. Still meeting expectations. But quietly, the cost of keeping it all going is starting to eat the parts that were supposed to make the work worth it. That’s where I come in.

Working Together Is Easy.

The Process:

See if we “click” before you schedule your first session.

1.
Schedule free 20 min intro call.
2.
Share goals, ask questions, and assess the vibes.
3.
Schedule first session, EXHALE.

You’re stuck in an endless loop of worry about work productivity and how to somehow also have time for family, friends, and even hobbies?

You somehow juggle the needs of everyone around you, and have nothing left for yourself.

At the end of the day you’re so drained you can barely summon the energy to respond to a text, let alone maintain a personal life.

What if you could…

Achieve Career Success While Maintaining Your Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Worth?

Keep the Drive, Lose the Dread.

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Dr. Ashley Sutton, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Bravewood Behavioral Health

Hey! I’m Ashley.

I’m a clinical psychologist (Psy.D.) who helps anxious high-achievers actually find and maintain work-life balance. Working in stressful hospital settings the majority of my career, I saw firsthand the impact of anxiety and burnout, including in myself.

Helpers often struggle the most with asking for help. I made strategic shifts to build a career that gave me room for a life. Why just survive, when you can thrive?

Ashley Sutton, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensure
Pennsylvania · License PS020536
New York · License 023426
NPI 1902441157
Education
Psy.D., Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, 2018
B.A. Neuroscience, Hamilton College, 2013
Training
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Substance Use Disorders, VA Pittsburgh, 2019
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Neurodiversity Affirming Anti-Racist

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bravewood Behavioral Health accept insurance? +

[VERIFY: confirm insurance status with Dr. Sutton, then update both this answer and the FAQPage schema to match exactly. Suggested template: Bravewood is an out-of-network practice. You get a superbill after every session that you can submit to your insurance for partial reimbursement, depending on your plan’s out-of-network mental health coverage.]

Do I have to be located in Pennsylvania or New York to work with Dr. Sutton? +

Yes. State licensure means you have to be physically located in PA or NY at the time of our session. I’m currently licensed in both. If you travel between states, we can talk through how to make it work on the intro call.

Who do you typically work with? +

Anxious high-achievers who are crushing it externally and running on empty internally. Anxiety that fuels relentless productivity. Burnout disguised as competence. The feeling that the life you worked so hard for doesn’t quite feel the way you expected. Sound familiar? You’re in the right place.

How do I get started? +

Three steps. One: book a free 20-minute intro call. Two: tell me what’s going on, ask anything, no commitment. Three: if it feels like a fit, we book your first session. Easy.

What are Dr. Ashley Sutton’s qualifications? +

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, 2018. Licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania (PS020536) and New York (023426). Postdoctoral fellowship at VA Pittsburgh in 2019, focused on substance use disorders. B.A. Neuroscience, Hamilton College, 2013. NPI 1902441157.

Is virtual therapy as effective as in-person therapy? +

Generally, yes. Research supports virtual therapy as effective for many concerns, especially anxiety and stress. For most of my clients, virtual isn’t a compromise, it’s the format that lets them actually keep their sessions. Whether it’s right for you specifically is something we can explore on the intro call.

Ready When You Are.

Twenty minutes. No commitment. Whew.

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Bravewood Behavioral Health is a virtual therapy practice serving Pennsylvania and New York. The information on this page is for informational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or your nearest emergency services.