she/her

Ashley WhelanLPCC

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Creative, Empowering, Holistic, Instructive

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Students, Neurodivergence

Years of Experience

2+

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I help people struggling with self-doubt take back their power.

License number

#11188

Therapy style

From my advanced training working with trauma and PTSD, I have learned that working with the subconscious fears that live in the body is imperative for healing. I believe that underneath all of our challenges is fear. Oftentimes, these fears are unconscious, yet they continue to rule our lives. I've seen time and time again how much these fears can hold people back from living fulfilling, authentic lives, where they are finally doing what they want to do and saying what they really want to say. I have trained in a variety of somatic (body-based) approaches such as EMDR that can help you uncover the root of your difficulties so you can finally move forward with confidence.

Approaches

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Mental Health Counseling, Hofstra University

Interests

I love going on road trips and exploring new areas!