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Ashley Thompkins, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Ashley

Ashley Thompkins is a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and ADHD. She focuses on restoring day-to-day functioning and supporting clients who struggle with concentration, memory, motivation, and confidence.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses related themes such as attachment and abandonment, communication difficulties, family and blended family challenges, and issues of guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Thompkins emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can express difficult feelings and explore goals at their own pace.

She frames change as a courageous process and aims to support and empower people through practical strategies and compassionate guidance. In addition to core mood and trauma-related concerns, her practice considers life transitions, caregiver stress, body image, infidelity and divorce, multicultural factors, and veteran and armed forces issues.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit different schedules and preferences, and she helps clients take the initial steps toward a more fulfilling life by tailoring support to individual needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Flexibility

Many of the techniques used in her practice are rooted in evidence-based therapeutic methods that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties. Trauma-focused techniques support gradual processing of traumatic memories and the development of safety and stabilization strategies to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods accordingly so that treatment fits the individual's pace and priorities rather than forcing a single model on every client.

Online sessions provide flexibility for people balancing busy lives or limited mobility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be used when video is not practical, and live chat or text-based messaging support ongoing check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options aim to make regular therapeutic work more accessible and easier to integrate into everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Ashley supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues like attachment concerns, family problems, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy and the therapeutic relationship?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings and works collaboratively to develop practical strategies and personal goals.
What level of experience does the therapist have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and attention-related concerns in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), credential CA LCSW 127663, and practices from California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English