Meet Our Team
Ashellee Toweh, LCSW, I/EFS®, ERS®,CGP,ADHD-CCSP
You can understand why you do what you do and still feel unable to change it.
Maybe you replay conversations, question your worth, or work hard to be who everyone needs. You know the pattern. You may even know where it began. Yet when shame takes hold, you find yourself back in the same loop: seeking reassurance, ignoring your needs, or feeling like you have to earn love and belonging.
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I’m Ashellee Toweh, LCSW, founder of A Space of Hope Therapy. I help adults work through the lasting effects of emotional neglect, trauma, and unprocessed hurt so they can feel more secure in themselves and their relationships. Our work goes beyond naming the pattern. We make room for the feelings underneath it, build safety in your body, and practice new ways of responding when the old loop shows up.
I also support people navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the weight of always having to hold it together. My approach is compassionate, direct, and grounded in trauma therapy, including EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). You don’t have to arrive with the right words or a neat explanation. We can start with what feels hard right now.
For adults seeking clarity around attention and executive functioning, I offer ADHD assessments and an 8–10 week ADHD program. The goal is to better understand how your brain works and build practical supports that fit your life, without turning every struggle into a debate on your worth.
A Space of Hope is growing to offer more ways to heal and learn. Alongside therapy, my work includes reflective supervision, training, and support for parents, educators, and organizations. Across all of it, my hope is the same: that you feel seen, gain language for what you’ve lived through, and discover that you can relate to yourself differently.
You are more than the ways you learned to survive. There is a future for you, a space for you, and hope for what comes next.
Claudette Bradley, M.A., MFT
Claudette Bradley, M.A., MFT (Limited Permit) is a provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Rochester, NY. She holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is experienced in trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Play Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level II).
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With over a decade of combined experience in mental health, substance use treatment, and healthcare settings, Claudette brings strong expertise in assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation.
She works with diverse and high-risk populations, offering culturally responsive and compassionate care.
Courtney Jackson Troupe, LMSW
Courtney is a compassionate and experienced mental health therapist, bringing over a decade of dedicated service to communities and organizations seeking healing, connection, and positive transformation.
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With a deep focus on restorative practices, she has helped countless individuals and groups through reflective supervision, crisis management, and conflict resolution. Trained in early infant mental health, she understands the foundational role of healthy relationships in fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Her approach is rooted in building trust and fostering understanding, whether working in community settings like churches, sororities/fraternities, or with specialized teams within organizations. As a restorative consultant, she supports clients in cultivating environments where every voice is heard and every individual is valued. Her work with the Rochester City School District includes leading restorative circles, promoting racial justice, and guiding social-emotional support, all aimed at nurturing a harmonious community where people feel safe, respected, and supported.
In her role as a Reflective Supervisor, Courtney also provides guidance to other professionals, helping them navigate complex situations with empathy and skill. Her warmth and insight inspire hope and healing, making her a sought-after leader in restorative practices and a trusted partner to those looking to create lasting, meaningful change.