Ashley Paculba
Licensed Therapist, MS, LMFT
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I became a therapist after overcoming trauma and anxiety myself. That journey taught me resilience, and fueled my passion for helping others find hope and healing. My approach to OCD therapy begins with listening. I create a warm, supportive environment where I can get to know you and clearly explain the process. I'll support you every step of the way. You can break free from OCD and start living with more freedom and hope. My other focus areas include trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and sleep disorders.
I became a therapist after overcoming trauma and anxiety myself. That journey taught me resilience, and fueled my passion for helping others find hope and healing. My approach to OCD therapy begins with listening. I create a warm, supportive environment where I can get to know you and clearly explain the process. I'll support you every step of the way. You can break free from OCD and start living with more freedom and hope. My other focus areas include trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and sleep disorders.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
California Baptist University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Ashley
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Ashley
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
My approach to therapy has been shaped by a close friend of mine who struggles with OCD. Seeing someone I care about go through that experience has given me more compassion and patience when working with people navigating OCD. It also reminds me that everyone has a different path in life, and that part of my role is simply to walk alongside Members as they discover who they are.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I create a warm and safe environment by being nonjudgmental, asking questions out of genuine curiosity, and wanting to truly know each Member's story. My Members have shared that I am supportive and encouraging, and that they feel understood because I approach our work together with empathy and without judgment.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want my Members to see that they are resilient and capable of overcoming hard things. The fact that you are reaching out for help is already a step in the right direction.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is the most effective treatment for OCD. It can help you regain your confidence and reclaim parts of your life that OCD may have taken from you. I approach this work with empathy, curiosity, and a calming presence.
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