Ashley Carrasco, MSW, LCSW

(she/her)

In-person therapy at Ravenswood location;
virtual therapy anywhere in Illinois

How I’d describe myself: warm, creative, compassionate, and fun

I’m an only child who loves my family, friends, fur babies, and living by the water.
I love to sing! When I was younger, I wanted to be the next LeAnn Rimes.
I have a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Criminal Justice, both from the University of Indiana in Bloomington.

“In order to empathize with someone’s experience, you must be willing to believe them as they see it, and not how you imagine their experience to be.”

—Brené Brown

Hi! I’m Ashley, and I’m glad you’re here.

Starting the journey of self-discovery can be … a lot. The road to authenticity is winding and with some steep climbs, and it’s crucial to feel understood and valued along the way.

I’m here to walk alongside you, offering validation and support as you explore parts of yourself that may have been hidden or marginalized.

(Genuinely) Seen and Supported

In our sessions, we'll build a strong bond grounded in radical validation and support, making sure you always feel seen, recognized, and valued.

I work with you as a team, highlighting your strengths and enhancing your ability to take charge, be responsible, and grow in self-awareness.

With a special emphasis on the impacts of oppression, I help clients of diverse identities understand themselves better and learn to tackle new challenges with confidence.

Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Recent ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
Somatic Experiencing (SE) practitioner in-training
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) trained and certified

Trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) and Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
40-hr. Sexual Assault Training certified by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) and Resilience (formerly Rape Victim Advocates)
Master’s degrees in Social Work and the Humanities with a focus on Gender and Sexuality Studies/Transgender Identity, both from the University of Chicago
Extensive experience working with codependency, substance abuse, trauma, relationships (both monogamous and non-monogamous), and issues faced specifically by LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, spanning Northwestern University's Student Health Center, Resilience, and Howard Brown Health Center
Extensive crisis counseling experience in a variety of emergency rooms across the Chicago area