Ashley Bernal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (626) 600-0641
Life can feel tough... You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
My approach is to help you identify deeply rooted patterns of thoughts and behaviors, connecting them to their presence in current situations, helping you develop healthy coping strategies, creating a deeper understanding of how thoughts and feelings impact daily functioning.
Let’s work together to start your path to healing. I individualize my therapeutic approach to fit your needs and I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you are empowered to work toward change.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ashley Bernal now - (626) 600-0641
Let's Connect (626) 600-0641
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Magellan
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Providence
- Sutter
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Zelis Healthcare
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 94658 Ashley Bernal
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Infertility
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
La Jolla, CA 92037
(626) 600-0641Nearby Areas
Ashley Bernal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (626) 600-0641