Ashley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Let's Connect (253) 303-5615

Let's face it, you've been in survival mode for far too long. You're tired of letting intense emotions and past hurts get in the way of moving forward, and you’re ready to take action to build a life worth living. I can help! I'm passionate about working with clients struggling with anxiety, big life changes, emotional intensity, attachment wounds, and relational trauma. I'm a biracial, neurodivergent affirming provider with both lived and professional experience and an LGBTQ+ inclusive therapist. My goal is to help you discover your own power to learn, heal, and grow from adversity in order to find peace, connection, and purpose.
I lead sessions with wit, warmth, humor and radical authenticity through a social justice lens. Sessions are collaborative, conversational, and action-oriented—equal parts depth and practical skills. I’m compassionate, candid, growth-focused, and not afraid to challenge you with care, honesty, and a little sass. Swearing and laughter are always welcome.
Beginning any new relationship, whether personal or professional, can be nervewracking. Trust me, I've been on both sides of the couch - both as a therapist as well as a client. We all have our "stuff" and I know how important it is to find a therapist who hears you and "gets it." I offer a brief 15-minute consultation call to see if we're a good fit.
Call or Email Ashley Parker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (253) 303-5615
Let's Connect (253) 303-5615

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- LifeWise
- Medica
- Midlands Choice
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
Ashley Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 303-5615
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / SWI.LW.70092534 Ashley Parker
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended University of Iowa, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2021
- License: State of Minnesota 34576 / 2025
- License: State of Iowa 107685 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ashley Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 303-5615
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Ashley Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 303-5615
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- STEPPS
- Strength-Based
Ashley Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 303-5615
Location
Additional Location
– Available exclusively via Telehealth
Des Moines, IA 50310
(253) 303-5615Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Ashley Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 303-5615