Last edited 07/16/2024

Headshot of Ashley Merriman Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ashley Merriman

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
In Person in Los Angeles
Online in California
Headshot of Ashley Merriman Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderBiracial or Multiracial, Black/African AmericanBisexual, QueerBIPOC, LGBTQIA+Neurodivergent, Living with Depression, Living with Anxiety, Living with a mental health disorder, Living with a disability, Living with a chronic disease, Living with a mental health issue, Millennial
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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesRace & Cultural IdentityEating disordersLGBTQIA related issuesTrauma
General Expertise
Self-EsteemAbuse/Survivors of abuseAnorexia nervosaArtists' mental healthBinge eating disorderBody dysmorphiaBody image issuesBulimia nervosaCommunication issuesDivorce & separationGender identity & transgender healthIdentity developmentPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Premarital counselingSexual Harassment & AssaultMarriage issuesSex TherapyCouplesBurnoutTrans+
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesCognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyFeminist TherapyHumanistic TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingEmotionally Focused TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual TherapyGroup Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 122951
Education
New York University, Master of Social Work, 2018
University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2009
Work HistoryI opened my private practice in July 2024, but have worked in the mental health and support services field for over 15 years. For the last 3 years, I've worked in a small group practice working with clients from a variety of background
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Ashley Merriman, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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