Kathleen Ashton, PhD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.445.7946
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- 216.444.3438
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Cancer Prevention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Health Psychology
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Presurgical Behavior Health Evaluations
- Psychological Evaluation
- Psychological Treatment
- Psychotherapy
- Women's Health
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders in Individuals with Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Disease
- Cancer Genomic Medicine
- Hereditary Cancers
- Stress and Physical Health
- Stress Related Symptoms and Illnesses
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View All PlansAbout Kathleen Ashton, PhD
Kathleen Ashton, PhD, ABPP is a Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist in the Breast Center, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. She received her doctorate from The Ohio State University, and she completed specialty training in health psychology at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Ashton's clinical and research interests include hereditary risk for breast cancer, breast cancer, pre-surgical evaluations for risk reducing mastectomy, breast cancer survivorship issues, young women with breast cancer, weight management/obesity, stress management, and lifestyle/behavior modification for risk reduction. Dr. Ashton presents nationally and has many peer reviewed publications. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Clinical Health Psychology, Past President of the Cleveland Psychological Association, Past President of the Ohio Psychological Association, and an elected member of the American Psychological Association Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Psychology
Cleveland,
OH
2004
Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Psychology
Columbus,
OH
2002
Internship - VA Medical Center, Louis Stokes
Clinical / Health Psychology
Cleveland,
OH
2002
Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Psychology
Columbus,
OH
1999
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH
1997
Certifications
- Clinical Health Psychology
Specialty Interests
hereditary breast cancer risk, breast cancer, survivorship, obesity/binge eating disorder, risk reducing lifestyle/behavior modification, stress management
Awards & Honors
- APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology
- Fellow, American Board of Clinical Health Psychology
- 2015 Mentor of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Office of Professional Staff Affairs, Staff Coaching Mentoring Program
Research & Publications
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50 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
16 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025
I am going to miss Dr.Ashton my experience was good.Dr.Ashton has a part of emotional/and healthcare for over 9years.Thank you Dr.Ashton and Cleveland Clinic Team/Staff .
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025
Dr Kathleen Ashton,Ph.D has specialty expertise in General Surgery,Edocrinology,Diabetes Metabolism,and Psychology/Psychiatry I am thankful to have had her and the staff /team part of my medical team at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025
Sorry to see Dr Ashton leaving the Clinic. She was a life saver
Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Dr.Ashton was kind, professional, thoughtful and helpful. I am very sad to see her leave.
Reviewed on May 7, 2025
Dr. Ashton is the BEST
Reviewed on May 6, 2025
I am so sad Dr Ashton is going to be missed!!!
Reviewed on May 1, 2025
Dr. Ashton has been an amazing doctor and she has helped me so much in my journey towards my preventative surgeries.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025
Dr. Ashton is amazing. I am very sad she will be leaving the CCF.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025
Dr Ashton is absolutely the best!! I look forward to coming to see her
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025
Dr Ashton is a highly qualified professional who works very well with me.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
Dr Ashton LISTENS and we deal with issues that are pertinent to my situation.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025
Dr Ashton has always made herself available when I have needed her!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025
It has been great working with everyone at the Clinic. And, as mentioned previously, Dr Ashton and her team have made sure to be there for me any time that I have needed support. And I am very grateful for that!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024
Dr. Ashton has been an invaluable resource on my current mental health journey. She is knowledgeable, kind, and patient.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024
Dr. Ashton is amazing. She has been helpful in suggesting and reinforcing good strategy and coping skills.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Ashton has been so helpful to me during a very difficult time.