She | Her | Hers
Ashley Bagwell
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling stuck—whether that’s in their relationship with food, their body, themselves, or each other. Many of my clients are navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, or relationship challenges, and are ready for things to feel different, even if they’re not sure where to begin.
I approach therapy as a collaborative and compassionate process. Together, we’ll make sense of the patterns and experiences that have shaped you, while creating space for healing, growth, and more self-understanding. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to show up fully as yourself, with honesty, curiosity, and even a little humor along the way.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in a person-centered, psychodynamic approach. I focus on creating a supportive, collaborative space where we can explore your inner world, past experiences, and relational patterns with curiosity and care. I tailor therapy to your unique needs, with an emphasis on building self-compassion, deepening emotional awareness, and developing more meaningful, sustainable ways of coping and connecting.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. I’ve worked in nonprofit settings with adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, substance use, abuse, and family ruptures, as well as couples wanting to improve communication and rebuild connection. Most recently, I worked at Center for Discovery, an eating disorder treatment center, supporting adolescents and adults with diagnoses including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, ARFID, Binge Eating Disorder, and OSFED. I also provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients and strive to create a space where all identities are welcomed and respected.
I know that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I don’t take that lightly. It’s an honor to sit with people in their stories and support them in building lives that feel more connected, aligned, and authentic.
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Areas of Focus
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Body Image Concerns & Exercise Addiction
Families Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating Disorders in Larger Bodies
Trauma
Relationships & Attachment
LGBTQ+ Challenges
Religious Trauma
Young Adults & College Transitions
Life Transitions
Anxiety & Depression
Perfectionism & Self-Criticism
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Modalities
Psychodynamic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Intuitive Eating Principles
Health At Every Size (HAES) Aligned/Informed
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Fat-Liberation Informed
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Credentials
BA Cal Baptist University, Psychology
MA Azusa Pacific University, Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (#153187)
Supervised by Kate Behzadi, LMFT (#97100)

