Licensed to practice in California and accepts 49 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Autism, Depression
Stacie Ashley-Williams
(she/her)
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About me
Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 30 years of clinical experience. I have been a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) since 2017 and PEERS® certified since 2021. I hold a master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, with a particular focus on women, including individuals who are autistic, have ADHD, identify with both, or are exploring whether neurodivergence may be part of their experience. Many of the clients I work with experience anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, burnout, masking, sensory overload, executive functioning challenges, or difficulty balancing their own needs with the expectations of work, school, relationships, and everyday life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is an opportunity to become comfortable with the therapy process and begin identifying what matters most. We will discuss current concerns, strengths, needs, and goals at a comfortable pace. Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment and will leave with greater clarity about their concerns and an individualized plan to guide our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
With 30 years of clinical experience, I bring compassion, insight, and practical guidance to each session. One of my strengths is helping clients recognize patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or burnout while also identifying the strengths and strategies they already possess. My approach stands out because I combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a neurodiversity-affirming perspective. I work with neurodivergent adults, with a particular focus on women, to better understand their experiences without treating neurodivergence as something that needs to be fixed. Together, we explore difficult thoughts and emotions, masking, personal values, boundaries, and individual needs, while developing practical strategies you can use outside of therapy. I believe therapy should be collaborative, individualized, and meaningful. My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood while also providing the structure and tools needed to make progress toward a life that feels more authentic, manageable, and aligned with what matters most to them.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are neurodivergent adults, with a particular focus on women, who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, burnout, masking, sensory overload, or executive functioning challenges. Many are balancing work, school, relationships, and everyday responsibilities while feeling exhausted or disconnected from their own needs. They seek greater self-understanding, emotional balance, healthier boundaries, and practical strategies to build a more meaningful, sustainable life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Autism
Depression
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Cash - $160 per session
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients manage difficult thoughts and emotions without feeling controlled by them. ACT focuses on building mindfulness, self-compassion, and coping skills as you take meaningful steps toward the life you want. Instead of trying to “get rid of” every uncomfortable feeling, we work on accepting what we can’t control and committing to actions that align with our values.
19 ratings with written reviews
August 19, 2026
Mrs. Williams is great! Going into my first session I was anxious and right away speaking to Mrs. Williams I felt not only relieved but also emotionally safe. I look forward to more sessions as I feel she will be very helpful in my evolution.
Verified client, age 35-44
May 11, 2026
It's was really good and amazing 👏 today can't wait for next session next month 🙌
Verified client, age 35-44
April 29, 2026
My therapist Stacie Ashley williams is an excellent therapist because she is direct while being compassionate and she is honest and does not give up on you even when you are so lost in your depression and anxiety that you don't even recognize that you are a victim of your own negative intrusive thoughts and you are allowing them to define who you are as a person when you are lost . I am grateful for her work and presence in my life.