WELCOME TO ASHLEY SINGH THERAPY

EAST Meets WEST: BRIDGING The Gap Between THERAPY & The SOUTH ASIAN Diaspora.

A THERAPY PRIVATE PRACTICE

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Welcome to my WORLD.

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am a therapist.

I have had the special privilege of always knowing I wanted to be a therapist. But it wasn't until my graduate school years that I noticed my higher education experience lacked a truly cultural experience, that encompassed the research, studies, and stories of other South Asian individuals. If you asked some of my peers and teachers, they would tell you that I started speaking about my dreams of having a private practice that would serve those that had the same cultural background as myself, as early as my first semester in school.

I am beyond proud that I accomplished a lifelong dream. The love and dedication I have for my work is always evident. It is truly a labor of love. It is because of this, I take utmost pride in living in my truth and cultivating safe, compassionate, and welcoming therapeutic spaces.

Let’s Open The DOOR To Your Authentic SELF.

The heart of my work centers around adults of the South Asian Diaspora (individuals from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh). My work includes the voices of those who have navigated a multicultural experience, which commonly includes those who are Fijian, Guyanese, Trinidadian, Kenyan, etc. in addition to their South Asian identity. Additionally, my familiarity is common amongst the Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Catholic, and Agnostic exposure. All of your identities are welcome and celebrated here.

My goal in emphasizing my practice here is to recognize a need for folks to have a therapist who truly understands their background and can create safety in talking about parts of the culture that can feel shameful or misunderstood, from a Western perspective. My hope is to provide a seat at the table for a community that is often underserved and overlooked when it comes to therapeutic services. Your stories matter. Your voices matter. Your healing matters.

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Individual THERAPY

Education , AFFILIATIONS, & Background.

  • BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)

    University of California IRVINE

    Psychology & Social Behavior

  • MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.)

    University of San Francisco

    Counseling Psychology (MFT Concentration)

  • LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT)

    Board of Behavioral Sciences:

    License #129205

  • CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR MFT

    Contributing member EST. 2021

  • EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING ASSOCIATION (EMDR) Specialty trained in trauma intervention EMDR

  • TRAUMA THERAPIST

    Dedicated four years as a Court-Based Trauma Therapist

alL THE FEELS.

READ some RAVE reviews!

Testimonials

Ashley is truly EXCEPTIONAL in her field. Throughout my journey with therapy, I’ve encountered several therapists, but NONE have connected with me on the LEVEL that Ashley does. My cultural background and the unique dynamics of my society have always influenced how I experience and approach challenges, and previous therapists struggled to fully grasp this. Ashley, however, GOES BEYOND mere understanding. She genuinely listens to and respects my perspective, taking into account the intricate ways my cultural context shapes my experiences. Her ability to COMPREHEND AND INTEGRATE this into our sessions has made a profound difference. What sets Ashley apart is her COMPASSIONATE approach combined with her insightful guidance. She doesn’t just offer advice but actively collaborates with me to navigate my world with greater clarity and CONFIDENCE. Her support has been instrumental in my personal journey toward healing and self-discovery. If you’re seeking a therapist who not only provides effective support but also UNDERSTANDS and honors your unique cultural and personal context, I wholeheartedly recommend Ashley. Her dedication and EMPATHY make her an INVALUABLE resource in the journey toward personal growth and well-being.

Ashley really takes the TIME to get to understand you and SEE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, and she's helped me be the MOST REAL, GENUINE, and AUTHENTIC version of myself. There's no thought, emotion, or dream that doesn't get attention when you speak to Ashley, and she CONNECTS THE DOTS between your family, friends, community, and world events, seamlessly. I'm PROUD of who I am today after having gone through therapy and couldn't have gotten to where I am today without Ashley's SUPPORT. I thoroughly recommend her practice to those looking for someone who is person-focused and community driven!"

"I've been working with Ashley since June 2021, and can attest to her EXPERTISE in intergenerational trauma in SOUTH ASIAN families and managing therapy GOALS. Her OPEN approach to our sessions creates a SAFE SPACE for me to be my TRUEST SELF, where I feel no pressure to mask or present myself a certain way in front of her. I am noticing significant GROWTH and healing, both in and out of sessions. I cannot recommend her highly enough to future clients!"

“Therapy was a huge unknown for me all my life, but from my very first consultation with Ashley, I knew I was making the right decision to speak to someone. Getting to work with Ashley, in particular, has helped me not only UNPACK my past, but also BUILD MY FUTURE—how I want to for the very FIRST time in my life. I've spoken about things in therapy with Ashley that I'd NEVER said to anyone else before, and it's been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life to be able to heal from those experiences with someone who VALUES you for all you are and makes sure you feel SAFE throughout the process.

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