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Ashley Dunn

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Ashley

I believe in personal investment in my client's care and aim to empower them to prioritize that personal investment in themselves and be active participants in their growth. I value a collaborative approach by joining with my clients to help them gain awareness, develop and utilize skills to manage their moods, symptoms, and build confidence in their abilities. All presentations in the session are areas for exploration, curiosity, and achieving a growth-mindset perspective. I welcome authenticity and aim to be genuine in order to create a welcoming and personal connection that supports the best outcomes for clients.

I welcome authenticity and aim to be genuine in order to create a welcoming and personal connection that supports the best outcomes for clients.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Humorous
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I can speak to the personal resources I have discovered (appreciation of nature; ability to be one-mindful in my hobbies such as hiking, and reading; operating from a growth mindset through challenges) as I have guided clients through their journeys.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#93634 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Psychology, University of Nevada Las Vegas MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California

Ashley Dunn, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #93634 (exp November 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Ashley Dunn accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and Health Net. 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 Dunn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Ashley is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Ashley’s California license number is 93634, 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 Dunn has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Ashley’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of Nevada Las Vegas; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California. Over that time, Ashley has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Ashley is part of that group.

Ashley Dunn works with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, and Women's Issues. 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 Dunn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Ashley’s style is affirming, empowering, humorous, solution-oriented, and warm. In Ashley’s words: “I welcome authenticity and aim to be genuine in order to create a welcoming and personal connection that supports the best outcomes for clients.”

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

Ashley Dunn 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 Dunn 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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