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    Ashley Mitchell

    Support & Crisis Resources Editor

    Certified crisis counselor specializing in gambling harm reduction and immediate intervention strategies.

    About Ashley

    Ashley Mitchell is Bettor's Health's Support & Crisis Resources Editor. She brings six years of direct crisis-counseling experience from a state gambling helpline, where she supported thousands of callers navigating gambling-related crises. Ashley holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and carries the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. Her training in Motivational Interviewing and CBT for gambling disorder informs the practical, judgment-free guidance she produces for Bettor's Health. She has presented research at the National Council on Problem Gambling conference and has contributed to state policy discussions on gambling expansion and consumer protection. Ashley reviews every support-category article to ensure that hotline numbers are current, self-exclusion links are accurate, and recommendations align with established harm-reduction protocols. Her guiding principle: readers should leave every article with at least one concrete step they can take in the next 24 hours.

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    Background

    Ashley spent six years as a frontline crisis counselor at a state-funded gambling helpline, fielding thousands of calls from individuals and families affected by problem gambling. She has facilitated support groups, guided self-exclusion enrollments, and partnered with casinos and sportsbook operators on responsible-gambling program design.

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    Education & Training

    She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Ashley is trained in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for gambling disorder, and she has completed advanced coursework in crisis intervention and harm-reduction frameworks.

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    Published Work & Recognition

    Ashley's work has been cited in state legislative briefs on gambling expansion, and she has presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference. As Bettor's Health's Support editor, she reviews every support-category article to ensure advice aligns with evidence-based helpline protocols.

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    Editorial Standards

    Every article Ashley publishes includes verified hotline numbers, links to self-exclusion registries, and clearly distinguishes between peer support and clinical treatment. She never guarantees outcomes and flags when readers should seek licensed professional help.

    Articles by Ashley (22)