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Ashley Parrish

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Ashley Parrish, an LCSW & LICSW licensed in Texas and Washington. I specialize in EMDR and somatic, trauma-informed therapy for adults who feel stuck in survival mode, anxious, on edge, shut down, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, reactive, or numb on the inside. I’m also certified in breathwork and meditation, and I use those tools in a grounded way to support regulation and real change.

My approach to therapy

My approach is nervous system–informed and depth-oriented: we build safety and regulation first, then work with what’s underneath. I use EMDR (including resourcing/installation and body-based targeting), somatic tracking, parts work, and practical tools to shift patterns at the root, not just managing symptoms. Sessions are collaborative and paced; we pay attention to body cues, triggers, and the beliefs your system learned to carry. The goal is more capacity, more choice, and a steadier relationship with yourself.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is about relief and clarity. We’ll map the pattern - triggers, body signals, emotions, and the beliefs underneath - so we’re not guessing. I’ll help you settle your system enough to think and feel more clearly, then we’ll outline a plan for deeper work (somatic + EMDR when appropriate). You’ll leave with a steadier footing and a concrete next step.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at The University of Texas at Arlington, MSW (Master of Social Work) at The University of Texas at Arlington
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Transpersonal, Somatic, Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Relational, Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English