Rocker Richie Sambora's Daughter Ava Graduates From USC

Ava Sambora has graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Family Therapy! Her mom is so "proud."

The young therapist is so happy to be finished with school. In a statement, she says, "Today I will graduate from USC with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy!" she continues. "I am beyond grateful for the past two years and all the wonderful people I met. Cheers to the class of 2023!"

Ava wore her school sash with the number 2023 printed. She wore a satin mini dress n gray with nude heels. The chic look gave a hot therapist, whether it was her intention or not! Heather Locklear is her mom, for goodness' sake.

Ava did a full-blown photoshoot for her grad; in another photo, she wore a cute black mini dress with strappy heels. The special occasion marks a master's degree for Sambora. Locklear, riding high off of attending her daughter's grad, took to the gram to gush about her only child.

While Sambora does not have a public Instagram, and it looks like she has no intention of going into the entertainment field, her mom was just so impressed with her daughter's decision to go into therapy.

She shared a picture from the graduation when the 25-year-old was handed her master's degree. "Such a proud mama. Congratulations, my baby, with your masters in MFT. With your hard work and perseverance and kind heart."

Sambora commented on her mom's post. "My mommy!!! Thank you!!" she wrote and followed that up with another comment. "I love you to the moon and back," she wrote. The sweet moment was nice to see between Ava and her mom.

Locklear also shared a post several weeks before the graduation of an invitation to the grad. She couldn't help but share the beautiful card on her IG. "Dear Mommy and Bonus Dad," she wrote on the card. But she did write a sweet caption to her fans.

"Thank you all for the likes. I did nothing for this therapist. She's a jewel 🙏🏻 I hope she can help anyone who is struggling. I've been there."

Sambora loved that her mom shared this, "I love you, mama!" she wrote. Fans loved the trajectory that Sambora's life is going in. "Wowza, congratulations! The field is in dire need of graduates as it's worn thin. She's going to be an asset to the field. 💗.”

The actress shares a lot of Ava's milestones on social media. Ahead of graduation, she shared her 25th birthday. "Happy Birthday to the most wonderful person I know. I love you to the moon and back!!"

She held a party for her daughter, who wore a stunning lace jumpsuit. She also shared her holiday pics and some mommy/daughter time. But it seems she is most proud of Ava's educational achievements and how much she will be "helping" those in need. As she mentioned before, she has been there.