Hi! Welcome! My name is Ashley and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in sunny San Diego, CA. I have now been a young adult therapist for a decade. I primarily work with college age and young women seeking a faith based approach to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, codependency, and/or relational conflict. I take the lead from you and focus on your goals to a provide a comprehensive path toward healing. I also believe in the power of laughter, authentic relationship, and making safety a priority. My approach and belief is that therapy should be vibrant, trusted, authentic and safe. I hope we will be able to work together and you will get to walk into a more vibrant you!
The first session is our opportunity to connect and get to know each other. I do a brief review of your paperwork and then open up the discussion to learn about what's troubling you now, how long it has been an issue and what you have tried before. You are here to do something new! We get clear on how your story and history has impacted your life and what you want going forward. I strive to create a space of comfort and actively listen as you open up and go to those deep places. I offer authentic therapy that feels caring and stable.
I have the ability to connect with younger people fairly easily. I can see the struggle and highlight it in a way that is not shaming or hurtful, but instead leads to hope and change. I have done this work for over 10 years and know how to advise on next steps, reduce risk, coach on communication and help teens and young adults find their stand in the world.
Female teens & young women, ages 18-25, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, codependency. I offer faith based counseling to young women seeking therapy that aligns with their personal Christian beliefs and values. I strive to create a warm online experience that feels like office...a calm space of hope and rest when life gets too hard. I know what it's like to struggle through anxiety, depression, loss, fear, and rebuilding. I have been there too. When we partner together to reveal the events that shaped your story, we find a way forward out of the distress and toward a life of peace and victory.
Christian Counseling
I offer faith based counseling to young women seeking therapy that aligns with their personal Christian beliefs and values. I strive to create a warm online experience that feels like office...a calm space of hope and rest when life gets too hard. I know what it's like to struggle through anxiety, depression, loss, fear, and rebuilding. I have been there too. When we partner together to reveal the events that shaped your story, we find a way forward out of the distress and toward a life of peace and victory. We all need an anchor point to find refuge. Therapy with faith offers that strong steady place to cling to and find hope, skills, insight, resources, and breakthrough.
EMDR
EMDR has become one of the most effective ways to treat and heal various forms of trauma without having to discuss any event in detail. I will gently walk you through the 8 phases of EMDR treatment to reprocess old memories resulting in a significant reduction of distressing emotions and beliefs related to that incident. Most clients report being able to recall the incident/memory with a neutral feeling and positive sense of self. In as little as 8-12 appointments, most clients reports a significant decrease in symptoms and improved response to triggers. I are specifically trained in offering this approach to teens and adults
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that focuses on changing negative patterns of thinking and behavior. We will work collaboratively together to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, and replace them with positive ones. Using specific worksheets and tools, thoughts begin to change the brain resulting in less negative thinking and a more positive mood and outlook.
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August 13, 2025
She is amazing! She creates a safe space for me to truly express myself and lightens the mood with her cheerful and playful attitude. She is also incredibly validating and celebrates the little wins with me. It is refreshing to speak with a provider as authentic and relatable as herself.