Licensed to practice in California and accepts 42 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Women's Issues and 10 more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cash - $85 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health 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)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
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)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
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
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.
June 15, 2026
I enjoy the attitude and perspective Ms.Perkins brings to the table. Truly useful insight.