Chesed, pronounced heh-sed, is a Hebrew word that means goodness, loving-kindness, or faithfulness. The first letter of the word is the letter Chet, which is reflected in our logo.

The letter Chet represents the number eight, and symbolizes a place of protection, a sanctuary, and a new life or new birth. It is a beautiful depiction of the therapeutic environment we strive to create—a soothing space without judgment where you can experience loving-kindness.

Our primary goals are to identify the potential causes for your concerns, educate you on ways to address them, and provide you with practical tools to help maintain your well-being long after therapy is completed.

Dr. Seaton-Bacon is dedicated to providing services to both lay and medical providers with individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. Additionally, she offers trauma therapy, grief counseling, and education classes on a variety of subjects such as anxiety, depression, boundaries, and grief.

She also offers specialized services for Medical Providers, including consultation and reading groups, as well as Coaching and a Speakers Bureau.

Yes. At your specific request, we can integrate your Christian faith as a meaningful part of your therapeutic process.

Dr. Audrey's motto is "Working Together to Bring Meaning Back to Life". She is highly skilled in working with trauma and is EMDR certified. Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that every person has value and is worth fighting for. She collaborates with clients to empower them, believing that because injuries occur in relationship, they must be addressed and healed within the safety of the therapeutic relationship.

ASB Psychological Services and Training Center began in 1999. The name ASB, and our original website came from our daughter, and I have maintained the name in honor of her memory. Modifications to this website were made in 2026.

Throughout the years, many have guessed at what ASB might mean, but none captures the essence of ASB more than a 9-year-old girl who came to the office with her mother. When Dr. Seaton-Bacon greeted them in the waiting room, the little girl decided that ASB meant “angels standing by.” While ASB does not mean angels standing by, it does speak to Dr. Seaton-Bacon’s effort to create a pleasant atmosphere where children and adults feel welcomed and safe.

Choosing the best therapist for you is a significant part of your therapeutic journey. When choosing a therapist, it is important to consider what is important to you. For some clients, it is important to select a therapist based on a variety of demographic factors, such as gender or race. For some clients, it is based on finding someone in their faith tradition. For others, it may be based on the fee or cost of therapy, or it may be depend on the ability to have in-person appointments, verses telehealth. So, knowing what is important to you, will help you in deciding what to look for, as you interview therapists to work with.

I have also developed the acronym WARMTH, for you to consider as part of your search and selection:

• ☀️ W is for warm and welcoming: In therapy, Carl Rogers, a psychologist in 1956, called this experience, “unconditional positive regard.” In its simplest form, this is the experience of being received, and accepted without judgment.
• 💃 A is for attunement: Empathic attunement is the skill of being with you, in the moment, in the process. You can think of this like dancing, where even the subtle movements are experienced together.
• 💬 R is for response: Reflective listening, and timely responses, help you know that you are being heard and understood.
• 💡 M is for meaning: The therapist is actively involved in helping you to make sense of your experiences, and what you can do to create change. Meaning making includes integrating culture, or faith traditions that are important to you.
• 🎓 T is for training: It is important to find a therapist that is trained to help you work on your specific issue or concern. If you have found a therapist that is a good fit for you, but they are not trained in that specific area, you may continue with them, if they are willing to obtain training and supervision. It will be important for you to make sure you have enough information about the process, and what you might expect as you work together. I also think that it is important to find a therapist who has had their own personal therapy. Good therapist get their own therapy, so that they have experience being helped, as well as being the helper.
• 🤲 H is for “Holding Environment”: This is a term coined by Donald Winnicott, a psychoanalyst, who understood how important it is to create a safe, calm, and containing space for you to grow. Another part of this holding environment is the therapist’s presence. The therapist themself, also serve as a safe, calm, and containing person for you to connect with, and work together, to achieve your goals.

Good Faith Estimate Notice from CMS

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your psychotherapy will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related cost like medical test, prescription drug, equipment and hospital fees.

Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule and item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call No Surprises Help Desk at 1-800-985-3059.

Absolutely! This is your journey, and you can suspend, or end treatment at any time. However, this is something that would be good for us to discuss together, so that we identify what we might need to change, identify what may have triggered that decision, and or celebrate your achieving your goals.