Ashley Perkins
My name is Ashley Perkins, LCSW and I have an intensive background working and serving my community. My educational background is BA Sociology from UC Riverside and MSW from Columbia University. I have worked closely in community activism, community organizing, women's health, mental health, and herbalism. I am a public speaker, community event planner and organizer, radio/podcast personality, tv personality, and herbalist. Empowerment is my approach to every avenue that I interact with, and therefore I believe that everyone can achieve growth if that is what they truly wish to achieve and work towards. I have lived and worked in different areas of the United States and have also lived abroad while working within the field of herbalism.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will discuss motivations for therapy, current issues/concerns with life, and goals for therapy. We will also discuss my role as a provider as well as my standards for communication regarding policy, and overall expectations for service.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As your provider I want for you to know that you have a safe space to discuss your life, and your unique needs. I understand that not everyone is of the same background or belief system, and am open to learn about how you experience life. I will not try to dictate what your goals should be for therapy, but rather am here to support you. I will however challenge you. I also value your privacy.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My speciality within the field of mental health is "Grounding Therapy", to which I am here to assist you with returning back to your sense of "Baseline" or your "normal". Basically you work with me for a short period of time where we will work on reconnecting back to self, regaining control, and realigning back with your goals. We will explore some past issues only when relevant to assisting us in achieving our immediate goals. This type of therapy is best for clients who are struggling with making healthy choices in life, who feel they are in a rut, or are experiencing a transition or transitions and need to gain back power. My therapy style is not as concerned with a mental health diagnosis, but rather the everyday behaviors and choices that unfold into our lives. This therapy style is not suitable for people experiencing extreme traumas or mental health issues, and are in need of intense or long term treatment.
Specialties
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Career Counseling
Family Conflict
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Older Adults
Parenting
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
Racism
Self Esteem
Spirituality
I identify as
Black / African American
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
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)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $85 per session
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
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 Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Couples Counseling
Will work with partners to discover goals for therapy and the issues within the relationship that are impeding its success. Will work in a short term capacity, and if more intense interventions or treatments are necessary then referrals will be made.
Supportive
Will focus on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during any difficult life circumstances or psychological challenges. Can help provide solutions if asked, but will direct sessions on support and grounding. This is a short term treatment therapy.
Humanistic
Will focus on individualism and strengths to reach personal goals, or begin organizing one's life in a way that will assist in achieving personal goals. This is a short term therapy style.
Reality Therapy
Focuses on behaviors, the things/actions that we can control within our own lives. This is a short term therapy style.
12 ratings with written reviews
June 18, 2026
Ashley really is an amazing therapist she really takes time to understand her clients and navigate them through tough situations I appreciate her so much
Verified client, age 25-34
June 17, 2026
I had my toddler home with me unexpectedly during our session. Ashley was really flexible in working with me while I was parenting. It was not ideal, but she was super patient with the situation. Just to be clear, I am not recommending doing sessions while parenting.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 15, 2026
I enjoy the attitude and perspective Ms.Perkins brings to the table. Truly useful insight.