Ascend Counseling, PLLC
We believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are, with the full weight of their struggles, conflicts, and grief.
Guiding the Healing Process
We believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are, with the full weight of their struggles, conflicts, and grief.
Navigating life and all its obstacles can be difficult and even overwhelming at times. We will join you in the thick of it and provide caring professional services to help navigate life’s twists and turns and begin the ascension process to something new.
A Bit About Us
Allison Bassham
LMFT, LPC, EMDR II
Born and raised in Nashville, Allison loves all things 90s country. You’ll rarely find her without a cup of coffee or water bottle in hand, and she has an affection for chocolate. She headed West to Harding for college, graduating undergrad with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She went straight into grad school, graduating with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counseling and is fully licensed as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. After grad school, she became specialized in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, I and II. Practicing since 2014, she shows a unique combination of gentleness and tenacity of spirit that is infectious and rewarding for client’s growth.
Clayton Bassham
MMFT, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, CTT, EMDR III
Born and raised in Texas, Clayton is still a firm believer that you can’t have a good barbecue without brisket. From age 2, baseball has been a passion of Clayton’s and he still loves to attend live games any chance he gets. He graduated from Harding with a Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Religion and went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. From there, Clayton served as a therapist and assistant director of Capstone Treatment Center for 7 years, where he was nicknamed Cuddly Clayton for his kindness and ability to make people feel comfortable. These attributes, in conjunction with his grit and determination, prove to be instrumental in the process of treatment for his clients. Clayton has a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT), is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT), and is trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, I, II, and III (EMDR I, II, III).