Ashley Perkins , LCSW

Ashley Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with eight years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, intimacy-related challenges, self-esteem and confidence work, and career-related difficulties. She combines clinical training with a background in community activism and women’s health to offer practical, empowerment-focused care that centers each person’s goals and strengths.

Ashley holds a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside and an MSW - Master of Social Work - from Columbia University. Her license is LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and reflects clinical training and supervised practice in the field. Over the course of her career she has worked in mental health settings, community organizing, and public health initiatives, bringing a broad perspective to clinical work.

Outside of traditional therapy roles, Ashley has experience as a public speaker, community event planner and organizer, and a radio and podcast personality, and she also practices herbalism. She has lived and worked in multiple regions of the United States and spent time abroad practicing herbalism, experiences that inform her culturally aware, empowerment-driven approach to helping people pursue growth and meaningful change.

Empowerment-oriented care and online therapeutic options

Ashley draws on an empowerment-centered approach that helps people identify strengths, set practical goals, and build confidence to navigate life changes. This approach emphasizes collaboration and encourages active participation in the therapeutic process to support sustainable growth.

She also works with attachment-informed perspectives when addressing relationship and intimacy concerns, helping clients understand patterns that shape their connections and develop healthier ways of relating. In addition, Ashley employs evidence-based skills for managing stress and anxiety, focusing on practical coping strategies and problem-solving techniques that can be used in everyday situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Ashley works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different locations. These formats allow therapists and licensed professionals to provide consistent support while accommodating varied lifestyles and commitments.