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Ashby Psychotherapy Associates Therapy | Individual and Couples Counseling in the Bay Area
Ashby Psychotherapy Associates is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over two decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve emotional growth and relational healing. Specializing in relational psychodynamic psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), our practice integrates feminist sociology, gender studies, and clinical social work to address the impact of cultural, racial, and gender dynamics on mental health. With advanced training from The Psychotherapy Institute and postgraduate supervision experience, we prioritize compassionate listening and collaborative care.Our approach emphasizes mindfulness and emotional connection, fostering internal freedom and resilience. As a published author and member of professional organizations like ICEEFT and NCCEFT, we combine academic rigor with personalized support to help clients navigate complex emotional challenges and build meaningful relationships.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couple Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Consultation
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in individual and couples therapy.
- Our approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationship healing.
- We provide culturally aware and inclusive therapy for all identities.
- We offer clinical supervision to develop therapist's personal styles.
- We are a published author in gender and sexuality studies.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual Psychotherapy helps clients explore emotional challenges and develop self-compassion through collaborative dialogue. Using relational psychodynamic techniques, we address patterns from past experiences that impact current well-being. Clients learn to view vulnerabilities as strengths, fostering internal freedom and resilience for lasting positive change.
Couple Therapy
Couple Therapy focuses on improving emotional connection and resolving conflicts using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). We help partners identify negative interaction patterns, understand underlying fears, and create new dynamics that enhance security and satisfaction in their relationship through structured, compassionate guidance.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision supports therapists in developing their unique professional style through reflective practice. With over 15 years of experience, we provide guidance on client dynamics, ethical challenges, and personal growth in clinical work using relational and psychodynamic frameworks.
Consultation
Consultation services offer expert guidance on complex cases and therapeutic approaches. We help professionals navigate clinical challenges, explore power dynamics in therapy, and integrate evidence-based practices like EFT and feminist theory into their work with clients.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses relationship distress by identifying and transforming negative interaction cycles. This evidence-based approach helps individuals and couples build secure attachments, enhance emotional awareness, and create lasting positive change in their relational patterns through structured interventions.
People
Ashby Psychotherapy Associates
Therapist
Ashby Psychotherapy Associates is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in relational psychodynamic therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate emotional challenges and relationship dynamics through a culturally informed, inclusive approach.
Questions
How do I start therapy?
Contact us for a free 20-minute phone consultation to discuss your goals and determine if we're a good fit. If so, we'll schedule an initial session to evaluate your needs and develop a treatment plan.
What are your session fees?
Individual and consultation sessions cost $260 for 50 minutes. Couple therapy sessions cost $285 for 50 minutes. We provide receipts for possible insurance reimbursement.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly but provide detailed receipts for potential reimbursement through PPO plans or Health Savings Accounts.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We specialize in relational psychodynamic psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), integrating feminist theory, attachment theory, and mindfulness practices to address emotional and relational challenges.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer both in-person sessions for vaccinated clients and virtual sessions via video or phone for California residents.
