Ashley Goldsmith Buttner, LMFT

If you’re here, it's probably because something feels really hard right now. Maybe your child just received an autism or ADHD diagnosis. Maybe anxiety is running the show. Maybe morning or evening routines have turned into daily battles. Maybe your child's meltdowns feel too intense and unpredictable. Maybe you’re quietly wondering, "What did I do wrong?" You are not alone. Together, we can move from shame and overwhelm toward more understanding, flexibility, resilience, and confidence. Hi, I'm Ashley and I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and anxious kids & teens — especially those navigating emotional overwhelm, social challenges, school frustrations, and identity exploration. I am constantly inspired by their curiosity, passion, and boundless joy in the face of challenge. I also love coaching parents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless. If you are willing to try new ways of relating to yourself and your child, then our work together will significantly improve dynamics at home. Having grown up in Marin myself, I understand the unique challenges and benefits of this community. I worked in public and private schools across the Bay for the majority of my career, before turning to private practice. Because of my school-based experiences, I believe it's important to collaborate with educators and other service providers to create lasting change. I like to bring playfulness, curiosity and creativity to sessions. It's important to depersonalize and externalize our emotions, figure out what our goals are, and decide how we want to show up when our emotions try to dictate everything. I am also a realist and know that we are not aiming for perfection - just giving yourself chances to make different choice than you did the last time.