A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling, wearing a black blazer over a white top, sitting indoors with a large green plant and a round mirror on the wall behind her.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling, wearing a black blazer over a white top, sitting indoors with a large green plant and a round mirror on the wall behind her.

Ashley Shimabukuro, LMSW

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I offer a collaborative and creative approach to therapy, grounded in trauma-informed and person-centered care. My work blends evidence-based techniques—such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness—with a focus on building trust, empathy, and connection. I have a special passion for supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Education: Masters of Social Work,

School of Social Work, Rutgers University

Language: English, Spanish

Training:

Grief Informed Professional
Evergreen Certifications

Mindfulness Informed Professional
Evergreen Certifications

Maternal Mental Health Certificate
Postpartum Support International & The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

I work with individuals of all ages facing life transitions and challenges. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and to take the time you need to build trust. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, a recent loss, parenting struggles, career demands, or striving to find your voice among life's various challenges, I am here to offer empathy and support. Let’s navigate uncertain times together while fostering hope, resilience, and self-compassion. 

As a therapist who is bicultural and bilingual in Spanish and English, I am deeply committed to providing culturally-informed therapy. Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), we'll focus on your unique abilities to find solutions to challenges together.

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