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Ashley Merriman, LCSW

Psychotherapist, Advocate, & Consultant Ashley Merriman Therapy
Available next week
Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, Racial Trauma, Racial Identity, LGBTQIA+,

Introduction

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. I have over 15 years of experience in mental health and support services, working directly with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. My intersecting identities as a queer, black, bi-racial, disabled woman in a larger body inform how I show up in the clinical space. I invite clients to bring their full selves into our work in order to show up authentically and without shame. As an inclusive and affirming clinician, I partner with clients to identify strengths and address barriers to achieving their goals and develop a path towards healing and overall wellness. I use an empowerment-based holistic approach that is informed by a variety of psychological theories and modalities, including Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral, Somatic, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapies. I have extensive experience working with people who have dealt with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples of every gender expression and sexual orientation. I am passionate about social justice and incorporate an anti-oppression, body liberation, and PIC (Prison Industrial Complex) abolitionist lens into my work, particularly in supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and bi-racial/ multi-racial folks with issues of identity, racial & sexual trauma, eating disorders, veganism & eco-anxiety, and interpersonal struggles. I also utilize my in-depth knowledge of the film and TV industry to support entertainment industry workers, artists, and creatives who’ve struggled with misconduct, discrimination, and/or harassment or are just trying to find their place in a high stress industry. My practice is poly, kink, neurodiversity, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LCSW #122951 (CA)
  • LCSW #0904017120 (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Looking for practitioners who accept insurance?

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $175
  • Relationship/ Couples Therapy $200
  • Group Therapy $60

Locations

Ashley Merriman Therapy
Los Angeles, CA 90024-3417
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashley Merriman, LCSW accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Ashley Merriman, LCSW is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Ashley Merriman, LCSW also offers a free consultation.
Does Ashley Merriman, LCSW offer telehealth appointments? Ashley Merriman, LCSW does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Ashley Merriman, LCSW specialize in? Ashley Merriman, LCSW specializes in the following areas: Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+, Marital and Premarital, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Prejudice/Discrimination, PTSD, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Cultural and Systemic Oppression, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.

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