Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments. Originally from California, I’ve spent the past eight years living in the Southeast, which has enriched my perspective and allowed me to work closely with a wide range of individuals and communities. Throughout my career, I’ve provided therapy across a variety of settings, including Women’s Health, Inpatient Psychiatry, Domestic Violence services, Active Duty Military and Veterans’ programs, and Community Mental Health. This broad clinical experience has shaped my holistic, compassionate approach to care. I currently offer therapy to clients in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, California, and Maryland. My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I believe in meeting clients where they are, creating a space that is safe, supportive, and free of judgment. Together, we’ll work on building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and developing practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions to build rapport, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is that I stress the importance of being personable. In order to build rapport, I feel it is important to be welcoming, understanding, and empathetic. My goal is to create a trusting and supportive therapeutic alliance.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Adults and adolescents who are suffering with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, antepartum/postpartum stress, life transitions, and PTSD.
About Ashley Francis
Ashley Francis offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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28210 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543, #190 office 232Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is used to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to depression and anxiety. By developing practical coping strategies, clients can better manage distress, improve emotional resilience, and regain a sense of control over their mental health.
Interpersonal
I use IPT to address the emotional and relational challenges that arise during significant life transitions. Whether navigating changes in relationships, career, health, or family dynamics, IPT helps clients strengthen their interpersonal connections, improve communication, and manage the emotional impact of these transitions. By focusing on relationship patterns, IPT supports clients in building a strong support system and enhancing emotional well-being.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive care is an approach to healthcare delivery that recognizes and respects the unique cultural background of each patient. It acknowledges the impact of culture on a person's beliefs, values, customs, and lifestyle.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT is a hope friendly, positive emotion eliciting, future-oriented vehicle for formulating, motivating, achieving, and sustaining desired behavioral change.
Trauma Informed Care
The intention of Trauma-Informed Care is not to treat symptoms or issues related to sexual, physical or emotional abuse or any other form of trauma but rather to provide support services in a way that is accessible and appropriate to those who may have experienced trauma