Meet Dr. Ayla Ludwig (she/her)

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Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Ludwig’s approach is compassionate, person-centered, and culturally conscious. She believes you are the expert in your own life and offers therapy as a space to reconnect with your inner strengths and direction. Her work is:

  • Trauma-Informed & Strength-Based: Honoring your resilience while helping you process life’s challenges safely and effectively.

  • Mind-Body Oriented: Integrating mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork to support healing and holistic wellness.

  • Culturally Responsive: Sensitive to the unique experiences of clients from diverse and international backgrounds.

Why Work With Dr. Ludwig?

  • Specialized Support for college students, international clients, and emerging adults.

  • Culturally Attuned Care grounded in years of academic and clinical focus on cross-cultural issues and acculturation.

  • Holistic, Humanistic Therapy that focuses on the whole person—mind, body, identity, and values.

  • Empowering and Collaborative Space to explore what matters most to you.

Let’s Begin Your Journey

Dr. Ludwig is passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered as you work through life’s challenges.

When you’re ready, she’s here to walk alongside you on your path toward healing, growth, and meaningful change.

Dr. Ayla Ludwig (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Career Counselor, and counselor educator with a strong dedication to supporting college students, emerging adults, and individuals from international backgrounds. With a master’s specialization in college counseling and a dissertation focused on international students, Dr. Ludwig brings both deep clinical knowledge and personal passion to her work with these communities inspired by her experiences living abroad for six years.

Whether you're navigating cultural transitions, life changes, identity exploration, or academic burnout, Dr. Ludwig offers a compassionate and collaborative space to be heard, supported, and empowered.

Areas of Focus

Dr. Ludwig specializes in helping clients who are:

  • College Students & Emerging Adults: Navigating transitions, career exploration, academic pressures, identity development, and mental health concerns.

  • International Students & Expats: Adjusting to new cultures, managing acculturation stress, and finding a sense of belonging.

  • Experiencing Anxiety, Depression, or Burnout: Building tools for resilience, self-understanding, and well-being during demanding seasons of life.

Insurances Accepted:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Blue Care Network

  • Blue Cross Complete

  • Priority Health

  • ASR

  • United Health Care

  • Aetna

  • Medicaid

  • Meridian Medicaid

  • McLaren Medicaid

  • Molina Medicaid

Availability:

  • Currently accepting new clients

  • Offers telehealth therapy