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Ashley Whelan

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Ashley

I work with women who are highly creative, intuitive, and capable who struggle to advocate for themselves and what they really want out of life. Women who've tried all the things: the books, the podcasts, the self-awareness. They know something deeper is going on, something that effort alone can't reach. My work is rooted in the belief that lasting change happens at the level of the nervous system and the body — not just by talking about what's wrong, but by working with what the body is still holding. This is about creating real internal space so you can finally find freedom from what's been keeping you stuck. I specialize in working with chronic stress, trauma, PTSD, and ADHD and the patterns that come with them: guilt, shame, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, rejection sensitivity, and the exhaustion of trying to think your way out of things. I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic therapy & nervous system-focused techniques to help women stop looping and feel more space within.

Women consistently leave sessions feeling lighter, more confident and trusting in themselves and their choices.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Holistic
  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Casual

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Students
  • Veterans
  • Neurodivergence

Approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Ashley Whelan, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor License #11188 (exp February 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Ashley Whelan accepts Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Ashley Whelan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Ashley is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ashley’s California license number is 11188, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Ashley Whelan has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Ashley’s education and training include MA - Mental Health Counseling, Hofstra University. Over that time, Ashley has worked closely with Students, Veterans, and Neurodivergence.

Ashley Whelan works with Students, Veterans, and Neurodivergence and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Ashley spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ashley is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ashley Whelan draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Ashley’s style is authentic, holistic, calming, direct, and casual. In Ashley’s words: “Women consistently leave sessions feeling lighter, more confident and trusting in themselves and their choices.”

Ashley Whelan (she/her) offers therapy in English. Ashley identifies as White.

Ashley Whelan offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Ashley is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ashley Whelan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ashley will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Ashley’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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