Ashley Rodrigues
Ashley Rodrigues is passionate about mental health, holistic wellness, and other mamas! Ashley is a licensed mental health counseling intern in the state of Florida as well as a registered yoga instructor. She provides counseling and psychotherapy to moms in south Florida, specializing in women’s issues, perinatal, postpartum, and anxiety. She also provides trauma informed yoga instruction.
Ashley is wife to a Brazilian soccer coach and mom to a strong spirited, tutu loving, toddler girl. She is a recent transplant to Miami from Kansas City, and still finds every excuse to get to the beach. Ashley loves gardening, live music, food, and coffee. She is active on social media and hopes to provide moms practical tools to improve their mental health and wellness. Follow Ashley on instagram @AshleyRodriguesWellness
Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: The Personal Road to Recovery
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PTSD and Motherhood: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
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Hey Stranger, Thank You for Encouraging This Mama
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New Baby? How to Prep Your Child | Miami Moms Blog
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I used to think this was just a weird "ism" of mine but as...
Suicide Prevention Month: Common Myths About Suicide for Every Mom
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