Ashlyn Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an experienced individual and couples therapist who is dedicated to providing culturally competent, gender affirming and trauma informed care.
            Reaching out for support can be incredibly hard - especially if you have had negative experiences in the past. I have experienced it myself, and that is why I approach therapy with warmth, flexibility, and a deep respect for your lived experience. I will never be the expert on your own experiences, but I can be a supportive space that encourages empowerment and resilience. In our first few sessions, I'll ask a lot of questions - not just to understand what is going on, but also to start building a relationship where you feel seen, safe and supported. I take an individualized approach that honors your strengths, story, and needs. 
I specialize in working with young adults navigating trauma, gender and sexuality, life transitions, survivors of abuse and neglect, people-pleasing behaviors, navigating neurodivergency and relationships. My typical clients are often insightful, thoughtful people who may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. 
As a neurodivergent clinician, and someone who has been on the client side of therapy, I bring both clinical experience and lived experience into the room. I offer client-led care that makes space for complexity, curiosity, and authenticity. The world isn't simple, and healing isn't linear - but you don't have to navigate it alone. 
        
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
Holy Family University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Paypal
 - Venmo
 - Credit Card
 
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
 - Mastercard
 - American Express
 - Discover
 
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
 - Aetna
 - Humana
 - Out of Network
 - Cigna
 - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
 
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
 - Autism Spectrum Disorder
 - Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
 - Chronic Pain
 - Criminal Justice Involvement
 - Depression
 - Domestic Abuse/Violence
 - Family Conflict
 - Gambling
 - Gender Identity
 - LGBTQIA+
 - Men's Issues
 - Mental Health Professionals
 - Narcissism
 - Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
 - Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
 - Self-Esteem
 - Self-Injury
 - Sex Offenders
 - Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
 - Sexual Abuse
 - Sexual Identity
 - Stress/Stress Management
 - Substance Use Disorders
 - Suicidality
 - Suicide Loss
 - Trauma & PTSD
 - Women's Issues
 
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
 - Client-Centered Therapy
 - Internal Family Systems (IFS)
 - Music Therapy
 - Play Therapy & Sandtray
 - Somatic Therapy
 - Trauma-Informed Therapy
 
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
 - Single Parents
 - Military Families
 - 12-Step Programs
 - Veterans
 - Trauma Survivors
 - Health at Every Size (HAES)
 
Faith-based specialties
- Wicca / Paganism
 
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
 
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
 - Adults (18+)
 
Languages
- English