Ashley Arasaki, CSW-A

The human experience is raw, at times it can create cracks and holes that feel beyond repair, but much like the Japanese art form Kintsugi, I believe there is no such thing as being broken. With compassionate care any gaps can be filled with gold.

My practice entails not only working with the mind but recognizing that true wellness lives in the intricacies of bringing the mind, body, and spirit into more aligned harmony.

Upon completing my graduate degree in Clinical Social Work and Trauma-Informed Care at the University of Denver, I spent several years exploring my clinical style and utilizing interventions based in social science and eastern medicine. Theories I have studied are Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Critical Race Theory, Systems Theory, Feminist Theory, CBT, ACT, and different frameworks of spirituality. In addition I am a HAES (health at every size and eating disorder-informed) therapist.

I specialize in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, grief work (death and dying), eating disorders and BIPOC + LGBTQA communities. In addition, I work with couples that desire assistance with conflict resolution and sex and intimacy.

Lastly, I am committed to frameworks of social justice and cultural competency. My practice is a space where any ethnicity, gender, class, or religion is safe to exist authentically and be met with quality care.

Whether you have been on your healing journey for years or just beginning, I am grateful to have the opportunity to explore your inner landscapes with you in a container that prioritizes curiosity over judgment.

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self preservation” - Audrey Lorde

*Ashley is accepting virtual clients in Oregon!