Ashley Childs (She/Her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

Greetings! As a Licensed therapist, I help clients work through painful pasts with compassion, clarity, and a path toward healing and growth

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Florida

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I’ve gained valuable experience through my work with two nonprofit organizations, where I provided trauma-informed support to individuals recovering from sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence. This work deepened my understanding of complex trauma and strengthened my commitment to creating a safe, compassionate space for survivors to process their experiences, rebuild trust, and begin their healing journey.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with training in both the standard protocol and advanced protocols for acute and ongoing stress. Additionally, I am a certified Vinyasa and Kemetic Yoga instructor. I am deeply committed to integrating body-centered approaches in therapy, adopting a client-centered framework that recognizes individuals as the experts of their own experiences and narratives. I emphasize a holistic Mind & Body perspective, acknowledging the profound impact that experiences have on both.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a therapist, I’m deeply committed to serving underserved communities by providing access to compassionate, culturally informed care. I believe in the power of psychoeducation—understanding how our past experiences shape the ways we show up today. I integrate the principle of Sankofa into my work, a West African concept meaning “go back and get it.” It teaches us that we must reflect on and reclaim the parts of our past that inform who we are, in order to move forward with purpose and healing. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change at any point in life. Many mental health challenges stem from learned behaviors and survival strategies that no longer serve us—but what is learned can be unlearned and replaced with healthier patterns.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Attachment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • BCBS of MA
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 110/session

Reach out to Ashley