Ashley Parks
(They/Them/Theirs)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Accepting new clients for trauma focused psychodynamic therapy.
I love working with clients who are seeking to find and strengthen their voice, live their life authentically, and reconnect with themself in the aftermath of traumatic or stressful life events. I am passionate about supporting folks who find that old patterns they are holding onto are impacting their relationships and quality of life today. In particular, I work with people of all genders who have experienced sexual or intimate partner violence, and specialize in working with transgender and gender nonconforming folks. I view therapy as a cooperative endeavor, and like to weave in art, music, mindfulness, and the mind-body connection into my practice. I am sex worker, kink, trans, and LGBQ+ affirming.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Childhood Abuse
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $150per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
C015218, North Carolina
Certificates
EMDR Training
EMDRIA
Education
Simmons College
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2018