Meet Ashley 

Ashley Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work from The University of Southern California.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Law and Society from California State University, Los Angeles. While at CSULA, she also earned a Certificate in Child Abuse and Family Violence from the Child Abuse and Family Violence Institute. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California but has spent the last 9 years in the southeast. She has over 12 years of  clinical experience gained from various populations (Women's Health, Inpatient Psychiatry, Domestic Violence, Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Community Mental Health) and provides clinical therapy in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, California, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland. Ashley was a single mom who struggled with Anxiety, ADHD, and Postpartum Depression. She struggled during her postpartum transition to find meaning and purpose. She eventually learned healthy coping strategies to improve her mood and achieve her personal goals. This birthed her passion for Reproductive Mental Health. She now provides support for individuals struggling with Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) as well as stress surrounding menopause. ​

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Ashley also enjoys working with young clients who face challenges related to anxiety, depression, school stress, peer relationships, family dynamics, and identity development. She fosters a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where adolescents can express themselves, gain insight, and build resilience during a period of rapid emotional and psychological growth. In addition, Ashley takes pride in providing therapeutic support to First Responders and their families. She is understanding of the unique stressors they face, including high levels of trauma exposure, work-related stress, and the difficulty of balancing personal and professional demands. ​

 

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, learning more about world history, and visiting theme parks with her children.