Licensed Psychologist located in Frisco, TX
Dr. Mary (Molly) McAshan is a Licensed Psychologist who received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston.
She completed her doctoral internship with The Applied Psychology Group of Texoma, and Children’s Advocacy Center of Grayson County. Dr. McAshan works with adolescents and adults from a broad range of cultural backgrounds.
She specializes in working with social anxiety, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and postpartum mood disorders. In addition, Dr. McAshan conducts therapy with couples and families.
She has worked in several settings including medical hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Dr. McAshan integrates elements of cognitive behavior therapy, emotion-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to provide treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of her clients.
Education:
- PhD, Texas Women's University;
- MS, Northwestern University at Evanston;
- BS, Carnegie Mellon University
Therapeutic Approaches:
Dr. McAshan uses a range of approaches based on your goals and preferences, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Ages: 13 and up
Conditions Treated:
Dr. McAshan works with patients experiencing:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Bipolar I and II Disorders
- Cyclothymic Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Hoarding Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
- Eating Disorders
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Drug Use Disorders
Areas of Focus:
In addition to mental health diagnoses, Dr. McAshan helps clients with:
- Stress Management
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
- Relationship and Family Issues
- Parenting Support
- Workplace Stress and Career Counseling
- Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
- Anger Management
- Substance Use and Addiction
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ+ Support and Identity Exploration
- Cultural and Racial Identity
- Body Image and Self-Compassion
- Academic and School Challenges
- Impulse Control and Emotional Regulation
- Peripartum and Postpartum related concerns
For your convenience, Compassionate Psychiatric Services, accepts most major insurance plans. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office.
