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 find joy in nature and the playful practice, performance and teaching of aerial and ground movement arts.

I earned my MSW from the University of Chicago in 2011 and have worked across diverse settings, including legal systems, public education, shelters, inpatient treatment centers, and community-based programs. As a post-master's clinician (CSWA) I am just starting my practice. I have been a case worker for families (not as CSWA) for over 5 years, and while earning my MSW I worked as a clinician at an inpatient substance use treatment center.

 I worked alongside the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon, as well as indigenous communities across the United States and Central America. I have also spent a year working abroad in Guatemala and am conversational in Spanish (currently, we only offer sessions in English). My experience includes supporting those impacted by substance use, domestic violence, complex trauma, and social inequities. I have worked with many children and families whose first language is not English, have recently immigrated to the United States, and  refugees. I work with people of all ages, cultures, and spiritual beliefs, as well as diverse relationship structures and family dynamics.

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