Therapist in Chula Vista, California Ashley Cole, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Ashley Cole, LCSW
Specializes In:
Ashley Cole, LCSW, helps individuals across California, providing individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors. Creating a supportive, structured space where clients can better understand patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change. Ashley is experienced in treating anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and ADHD. She works with clients navigating life transitions, emotional regulation challenges, and the lasting effects of stress or adversity. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, she tailors treatment to each person’s goals while emphasizing resilience and long-term progress. She also supports teens facing school-related stress, avoidance, and behavioral concerns. Her practice is inclusive and affirming, with experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and women. Ashley integrates trauma-informed care into her work, recognizing the importance of safety, trust, and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being with her dogs.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Drug/substance use
- First responder stress
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Southern California
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ashley Cole. You can also call 858-786-0104 to have someone assist you.
Ashley Cole generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-786-0104 to find out Ashley Cole's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ashley Cole:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-786-0104 to see how we can help.
Ashley Cole is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Ashley Cole works at:
Yes, Ashley Cole does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Ashley Cole is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.