Kasara Ashford
Kasara Ashford | ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST | AMFT #158497 | telehealth | supervised by Lauren Thomas, LMFT #130053
Specialties
Intergenerational Trauma
LGBTQ+ and Gender-Affirming Counseling
Identity Development, Empowerment, & Self-Esteem
Grief & Loss
Anxiety/Social Anxiety
Women’s Issues
Sexual Abuse
Intimacy Issues/Concerns
Mood Disorders
Cultural Issues
Relationship Stress (Personal, Professional, & Interpersonal)
Life Transitions
Co-occurring disorders
Couples & Relationship Issues
Premarital/Marital Counseling
Family Counseling
**Currently accepting sliding scale for services.
Treatment Modalities
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Emotional Focused therapy
List of Accepted Insurances:
HMC HealthWorks
Magellan
Uprise Health
Cigna
TriWesT
AeTna
Optum
United Health care
united behavioral health
umr
oscar
Molina
MHN
Health net
There are certain challenges that require in person services, specific trainings, and/or EXPERTISE due to being either more high risk or circumstantially appropriate. The following are challenges that require a higher level of care or need in person attention and will be referred out for more appropriate services:
Borderline personality disorder
dissociative identity disorder
bipolar I & II
Narcisstic personality disorder
Active Domestic violence
Psychosis
ocd
ADHD
disclaimer:
One of the reasons we do a four session assessment is to determine exactly that. If you meet with a therapist and it doesn't feel like a good fit, we are happy to transfer you to another therapist on our staff or provide outside referrals.
DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to refuse services to any person at any time who we deem to have needs out of our scope of practice (especially personality disorders & psychotic disorders since they require in person support), disrespectful and harassing of staff, or any other reason that will either violate our practice standards or for private reasons. You will immediately be referred to another practitioner for continued work. We will provide at least one referral resource.You can also visit PsychologyToday.com for a list of other providers.
BIOGRAPHY
Kasara Ashford (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) who earned her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University California. She is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where clients feel heard and understood. Grounded in strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered methods, Kasara invites clients to explore their unique stories at their own pace, fostering personal growth and courage throughout their therapeutic journey. Holding an undergraduate degree in Sociology from California State University, East Bay, she is passionate about social justice and cultural awareness. Kasara understands the complexities of identity and is committed to addressing the systemic issues that can affect mental health and well-being. With over a decade of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in behavioral health settings, she finds joy in collaborating with and supporting clients as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards their goals in a compassionate and empathetic manner.