Ashley Pipes, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ashley!

So glad you are here! I am the owner of Bloom with Maye. I believe that growth happens in safe, supportive spaces—just like flowers thrive when nurtured. My practice is dedicated to walking alongside adults navigating life’s many seasons.

My focus

My specialty is supporting women through the perinatal and postpartum journey—creating room to honor the joys, struggles, and discoveries of motherhood. I combine a warm, compassionate approach with evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you untangle patterns, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of self.

My approach

At Bloom with Maye, my approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and collaboration. I believe growth happens in the context of a safe and supportive relationship, where you feel seen, heard, and accepted just as you are. My role is to help you uncover your strengths, clarify your needs, and develop tools to create meaningful change.

My communication style

I would identify my style as empathetic and reflective, offering both the ability to listen deeply but also to respond thoughtfully. I validate emotions before offering insight. When communicating with clients and families, I ask grounding questions and use gentle reframing to foster perspective and growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began my career over 15 years ago as a hospital social worker. I worked in both children’s and adult hospitals in a variety of settings (ER, ICU, .ed/surg, transplant, NICU, etc). Working with people during times of need has always been a passion of mine. Following the birth of my first child and the pandemic, I began my therapy journey.

My goals for you

I collaborate with clients to create meaningful, realistic treatment goals that reflect their values and needs. Together, we break goals into achievable action items, track progress, and adjust as life changes — helping clients build insight, resilience, and lasting tools for growth beyond therapy.

Our first session

In our first session, we will explore what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what support feels most helpful. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space to help you feel comfortable sharing your story as we begin building trust and a plan for your growth and healing.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ashley Pipes