Ashley Claiborne

Ashley Claiborne

BIPOC Identifying

Dr. Ashley Claiborne

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Virtually supporting individuals, couples, and families in 40+ states. Specializing in culturally competent, holistic care to help clients find a healthy balance and improve relationships.

Therapy Philosophy

My practice is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and humor. I emphasize mindfulness and self-compassion to help my clients build softer, kinder relationships w/themselves and others.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Premarital counseling Family conflict Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Relationship loss Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness-Based Therapy Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Integrative Therapy Eclectic Therapy Holistic Therapy Humanistic Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 15 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info