Kathleen Ashton, Ph.D.
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Psychiatry and Psychology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Cleveland, OH 44195
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- Appointment:
- 216.445.7946
- Desk:
- 216.444.3438
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Cognitive-behavioral Treatment
- Health Psychology
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Presurgical Behavior Health Evaluations
- Psychological Evaluation
- Psychological Treatment
- Psychotherapy
- Women's Health
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Disease
- Cancer - Prevention
- Cancer Genomic Medicine
- Hereditary Cancers
- Stress and Physical Health
- Stress in Individuals with Cancer
- Stress Related Symptoms And Illnesses
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View All PlansAbout Kathleen Ashton, Ph.D.
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 USA
2004
Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Psychology
Columbus,
OH USA
2002
Internship - VA Medical Center, Louis Stokes
Clinical / Health Psychology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Psychology
Columbus,
OH USA
1999
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH USA
1997
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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Fiduciary Role. Dr. Ashton serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- American Psychological Association
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54 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
30 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 22, 2021
I am so fortunate to have Dr. Ashton as a therapist!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2021
Dr. Ashton is excellent, very professional and caring
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Ashton helps me arrange visits. I appreciate the help.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Ashton listens and gives helpful advice.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2021
my doctor is nice and tells me about my prombles and are patient with me and really listen to me
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2021
I have the utmost respect for Dr. Ashton. She is easy to talk to, professional, knowledgeable and a great listener.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2021
Dr. Ashton has been a Godsend! She has helped me so much and gives me great advice and techniques for getting through my difficulties. She is compassionate and caring and makes me feel at ease. I am blessed to have her as my doctor!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
Dr. Ashton's scheduling is always efficient.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
Dr. Ashton is wonderful!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2021
Dr Ashton has been instrumental in my treatment for breast cancer. During a very scary time in my life, she is the voice of reason, a calming and inspiring force that continues to confront and navigate my fears in the right direction. I always feel calmer and more empowered after our appointments.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Ashton was very patient. She helped me focus on how to deal with my feelings as I face my breast cancer treatment & care.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2021
Dr. Ashton is knowledgeable, attentive and caring!
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2020
Dr. Ashton is an excellent provider. She is a good listener and is available when needed, i.e., when I need her assistance.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2020
Dr. Ashton is a phenomenal provider
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2020
Dr. Ashton is very kind and compassionate. Her suggestions for my care are extremely helpful. She is sometimes the only person I can openly discuss my anxiety and cancer.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Ashton is awesome and I'm so glad that she's my therapist.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Excellent experience, I was able to discuss very pressing concerns and process how I was feeling about them with Dr. Ashton.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Ashton is a great listener and very respectful and supportive of my concerns and well being.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
I prefer the virtual visits with Dr. Ashton. I can meet with her from the comfort of my home and still get the care I need.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
zoom seems to be complicated for me but dr Ashton helped us get thru it . she is the best psychologist I have ever talked with .
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
dr Ashton is a very caring person I feel good talking with her about any issue I have
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
We had no technical issues with this appointment (a first) I truly appreciate being able to hold appointments in this virtual manner.There are a few topics I wanted to touch on during the visit that never managed to get brought up, but what needed to be addressed was covered. In the future I will jot down a list to prevent forgetting things. Sometimes one hour once a month doesn't feel like enough. I'm dealing with an awful lot and Doctor Aston has been exceptionally helpful to me in dealing with a vast majority of it.
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
Dr. Ashton is a wonderful physician and person!
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
I love my visits W Dr.Ashton.
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
i have already recommended Dr Ashton.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020
Dr. Ashton is so caring, attentive to all of my needs and addresses me in an intelligent manner.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020
Dr. Ashton is amazing and always sincerely cares about me and what I might be experiencing.
Reviewed on May 15, 2020
Dr. Ashton was very kind and compassionate.
Reviewed on May 6, 2020
Dr. Ashton is always kind, professional and very helpful.
Reviewed on May 1, 2020
I am very grateful to have Dr. Ashton on my team of physicians who helped me immensely (and continues to do so) through my BC treatments since 2018.