Dr. Ashley Chae, M.A., Psy.D.

Dr. Ashley Chae, M.A., PsyD | Postdoctoral Psychological Fellow

Dr. Ashley Chae, Psy.D. (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow at California Counseling Clinics. She has earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and is working towards licensure. Ashley has several years of experience working with college students, young adults, adolescents, and preteens. Common presenting concerns have included depression, anxiety, family of origin difficulties, attention/concentration challenges, and identity exploration. Ashley is passionate about social justice and advocating for accessible mental health services. Ashley’s approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational perspectives and integrates other frameworks such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solutions-focused therapies. Throughout her training, Ashley has also gained experience providing testing and assessment, particularly for neurodivergent individuals seeking diagnostic clarity, resources, and support. Ashley is committed to providing culturally responsive and affirming care and collaborating with clients to meet their goals. She ultimately prioritizes creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space that fosters exploration and growth.

Education: 

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy
• B.S. in Psychology, University of California San Diego
• B.A. in Human Development, University of California San Diego

Experience:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, UCSB Counseling & Psychological Services
• Doctoral Intern, UIUC Counseling Center
• Extern, Biola Counseling Center
• Extern, Psychology Resource Consultants
• Extern, Fuller Psychological and Family Services

Common Presenting Issues I Work With: 

Anxiety, Depression, Career Counseling, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Women’s Issues, Adjustment, Immigration/Acculturation, Asian/Asian American concerns/experiences, International Students, First-Generation College Students, Identity Exploration/Development, Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, etc.), Testing and Evaluation

Types of Therapy: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Psychodynamic / Attachment-based
• Solution Focused

Age Ranges:

Children (6-10), Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults