Stacie Ashley-Williams, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stacie!

I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, social communication challenges, unresolved trauma, and autism spectrum disorder. My approach is collaborative, utilizing cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

My focus

I typically work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, social communication challenges, unresolved trauma, and who have or may have autism spectrum disorder.

My approach

My approach builds rapport in a non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to make healthy adjustments. I primarily use cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, both empirically researched and proven effective for improved functioning.

My communication style

My communication style is very calm, supportive, and encouraging. I am a motivator and always see the good and positive attributes in everyone. I am able to help clients recognize things they can do differently, without them feeling judged or critiqued. This style resonates with my clients, and they feel highly motivated for successful treatment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been interested in the mind and how it works. I was always the friend who would listen, and people would come to me for advice. I love helping and finding resources for others. I am driven to do this work because when you feel good, you can accomplish the desires of your heart.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting by asking clients about their goals for treatment and working with them in a collaborative manner to establish agreed-upon goals.

Our first session

During a first session, clients can expect rapport building, getting to know the client's reason for entering treatment, history, and beginning to address their goals for treatment, and asking clients if they have any questions for me.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
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

Stacie Ashley-Williams