Ashley Cooley
Ashley Cooley (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT # 136964) registered by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences. She received a Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University.
Ashley has extensive knowledge and clinical experience in the assessment and diagnosis of eating disorders at all ages. She has experience working in a variety of eating disorder settings and levels-of-care, including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. She is trained in evidence-based practice modalities.Her clinical methodology is utilizing systemic therapy, emotion focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapyanddialectical behavioral therapy.
In addition to her eating disorder expertise, Ashley also has a specialization in sex therapy. Ashley’s dual specialty offers unique clinical expertise around anxiety, depression, sex-related issues, trauma, boundaries, communication, body image, gender identity, LBGTQ+, and self-esteem.
In regards to her clinical work, Ashley typically works from a trauma- informedandhumanistic approach, though tailors her style to each patient. Her goal as a therapist is to encourage patients to use their own unique strengthsandresources to develop the skills so that they may accomplish their treatment goals.
For Fun
In her personal time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies exploring nature. Ashley practices amateur photography and enjoys capturing the beauty of the outdoors. At home, Ashley is an avid puzzler, a true-crime podcast enthusiast, and a passionate reader.