Ashley Francis

Ashley Francis is a behaviorally-oriented Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Wesley Chapel, Florida (Tampa Bay). She has over 12 years of clinical experience gained from various populations (Women's Health, Inpatient Psychiatry, Domestic Violence, Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Community Mental Health) and provides clinical therapy in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, California, and Maryland. Ashley was a single mom who struggled with Anxiety, ADHD, and Postpartum Depression. She struggled during her postpartum transition to find meaning and purpose. She eventually learned healthy coping strategies to improve her mood and achieve her personal goals. This birthed her passion for Reproductive Mental Health. She now provides support for individuals struggling with Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) as well as stress surrounding menopause. ​ Ashley also enjoys working with young clients who face challenges related to anxiety, depression, school stress, peer relationships, family dynamics, and identity development. She fosters a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where adolescents can express themselves, gain insight, and build resilience during a period of rapid emotional and psychological growth. In addition, Ashley provides therapeutic support for First Responders. She takes pride in providing therapeutic support to these individuals and their families working hard to protect others. She is understanding of the unique stressors they face, including high levels of trauma exposure, work-related stress, and the difficulty of balancing personal and professional demands. ​ Her approach to therapy is client-centered, trauma informed, culturally sensitive, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. She strives to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, experiences, and challenges. Her goal is to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop effective coping strategies to navigate life’s transitions.