“We must remember that one day our children are going to follow our example instead of our advice.”
— Carolina King
Ashley Stubblefield (she/her) is a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and board approved supervisor who specializes in helping individuals heal childhood and family of origin wounds, particularly parents who struggle to be joyful and loving due to their own hurts.
Ashley offers psychotherapy and parent skills training to individuals and couples in-person for people in the Greater Austin area and virtual sessions for anyone throughout the state of Texas.
Ashley uses a gentle and loving therapeutic style that guides people through the process of healing. Her direct communication style provides a supportive environment to help people become more accountable to themselves while uncovering the primary causes impacting their lives.
Ashley offers therapy sessions for individuals in Texas, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Sessions in Texas are $180, while virtual sessions in New Jersey and Connecticut are $280. For couples wanting parent coaching, her rates are $205 in Texas and $305 in the other states.
These rates are structured to align with the local market rates and ensure accessible, high-quality care across all regions she serves.
Primary Framework
When working with parents, Ashley utilizes the Nurturing Parenting curriculum, an evidence-based framework that focuses on effective communication, boundary setting, and emotional regulation. However, she understands that each family has unique dynamics and goals, so she approaches parenting strategies in a mindful and individualized manner. Her aim is to explore those differences and develop a customized plan that promotes harmony and balance for each family she works with.
Ashley’s Therapeutic Modalities
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Parent Skills Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Ashley’s Background
Ashley was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana and moved to Austin in 2014 to attend graduate school at The University of Texas at Austin. Growing up as part of a blended family with six children, Ashley values family gatherings, home cooking, and loud storytelling. Since living in Austin, Ashley has discovered a love for hikes and floating the river.