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Ashley Whelan
LPCC

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I work with women who are driven, capable, and quietly struggling on the inside. Women who set high standards for themselves but still can't shake the feeling that their best isn't good enough. My approach includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Therapy, and other nervous system focused techniques to help you overcome imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, creative blocks, and the exhaustion that comes from trying to hold it together for so long. Women leave sessions feeling lighter, more self-trusting, and more able to show up for themselves, not just everyone else.

About Ashley

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Holistic, Calming, Direct, Casual

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Students, Veterans, Neurodivergence

Years of Experience

4+
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I help women increase their felt sense of safety so they can enforce healthier boundaries, increase self trust and feel empowered to prioritize themselves and their passions.

License number

#11188

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

Outside of work, I spend time with my magical cat, Luna, and love going on road trips to explore new places—always with my camera ready to capture moments along the way.

License details

Ashley Whelan,
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
#11188 (exp February 2028)