This is a place where gentle reflections meet new beginnings.

At Shoreline Counseling, we support you through grounded therapeutic foundations and a steady presence as you move toward clarity and contentment.

Healing begins when you feel safe, seen, and supported.

With compassion and evidence-based care, we help you navigate life’s tides by working with you to find the tools that fit your unique needs.

How do we help?

  • Shoreline Counseling provides evidence-based support for those navigating:

    • Anxiety & stress

    • Depression

    • Mood disorders

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Life transitions & adjustments

    • Grief & loss

    • Neurodivergence

    • Chronic illness & health-related concerns

    • Personality disorders

    • Relationship concerns

    • Emotional overwhelm & burnout

    • Sleep disturbances

    • Spiritual issues

    • Identity crisis

    Our work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a whole-person approach to healing. Please click on the Services page for more information.

  • Ashley blends several trauma-informed modalities, customized to your unique needs:

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Flash Technique

    • Brainspotting

    • Parts Work

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Somatic and Mindfulness-based Strategies

    These methods help clients process unresolved experiences, regulate the nervous system, and develop new patterns of resilience and insight. Please click on the Services page for more information.

  • Ashley Schnotala, MA, LPC, NCC

    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC – State of Michigan)

    • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

    • Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies (Theology and World Religions)

    • Specialized training in trauma-focused modalities

    • Certified Spirital Director (multi-faith)

  • Shoreline Counseling works with:

    • Adults 18+

    • Teens 15+

    We welcome individuals from diverse cultural, spiritual, and neurodivergent backgrounds. Every client is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

A smiling woman with curly brown hair and glasses wearing an olive green jacket over a black top, standing in front of a light-colored brick wall. She is Ashley Schnotala, founder of Shoreline Counseling in Muskegon.

I believe therapy can benefit everyone. Trained in EMDR, Flash Technique, and Brainspotting, along with degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and World Religions, I provide the space to explore the entirety of your life. I will work with you to foster recognition, acceptance, hope, and healing. We can discuss a variety of hardships and challenges, not limited to depression, anxiety, transitions, imbalances, chronic illness, neurodivergence, trauma, and grief. I am informed in parts work and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and will blend techniques from other modalities depending on your unique circumstances.

Ashley Schnotala, Founder