Ashley Oakley

Hi! I'm Ash, a Clinical Social Work Associate with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities in healing from trauma. My work is rooted in social justice, mindfulness, and the power of human connection. I help clients navigate challenges with curiosity, imagination, and compassion. I believe emotions can be our greatest teachers.

I earned my MSW from the University of Chicago in 2011 and have worked across diverse settings, including legal systems, shelters, inpatient treatment centers, and community-based programs. I have also spent a year working abroad in Guatemala and am conversational in Spanish (at this time I only offer sessions in English). My experience includes supporting those impacted by substance use, domestic violence, complex trauma, and social inequities. I work with people of all ages, diverse relationship structures, and family systems.

My approach is holistic and multidisciplinary, drawing from psychology, neuroscience, somatic practices, and expressive therapies. I integrate narrative, dialectical behavior, and emotion-focused techniques, along with movement, art, and play, to foster healing and growth.

It’s an honor to co-create a space where the mind, body, and spirit can reunite. I look forward to working together to strengthen your resilience and well-being.