About Ash Tree Center
An invitation to more life...
Offering space for transformation, connection, and hope
The Ash Tree Center for Transformation, Connection, and Hope exists to offer holistic services through professional counseling, spiritual direction, consultation, and training. We offer Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based, and Spiritually Integrated services based on each client’s desire for healing, spiritual formation, or organizational growth and development.
We believe everyone is on a unique journey and it is our honor to walk alongside you. Our staff come from a variety of Christian backgrounds, and we are all trained to offer services that are spiritually sensitive to the beliefs of the individual or organization we serve. Echoing the words of Desmond Tutu in God Has a Dream, we welcome all because “in God’s family, there are no outsiders… God’s dream wants us to be brothers and sisters, wants us to be family”
The Ash Tree Symbol
The Ash Tree is an ancient symbol for the Tree of Life. Traditional images of the Ash Tree extend its roots to the branches, which remind us we are all part of a greater community. Through connection with ourselves and with God, transformation occurs, leading us to deeper connection with others. The symbol invites us to consider the presence of the Divine, which unites all of humanity. The Ash Tree Center offers hope and transformation through connection and evidenced based services.
Our Team
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Tracy Busse is the founder of Ash Tree Center, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Spiritual Director, Consultant, and Trainer.
Kelli Summey has a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Ben offers spiritual direction because he loves how the Mystery intersects with and invites people to live fully. He has been a pastor since 2013, a directee since 2017, and offering direction since 2020.
Lisa loves helping people and being a partner in their growth. In therapy, we can learn a lot about our choices, feelings, and behaviors from past experiences.
Carol holds a M.Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling (McAfee School of Theology) and a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health from Mercer University. Carol is a licensed and ordained minister. She is also a National Certified Counselor.
Taylor is a compassionate and experienced therapist who believes in the transformative power of creativity. With a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Truett McConnell University.