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Welcome to Brave Space Healing
Ashley Parker, LISW, LICSW
"It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."
Sir Edmund Hillary
Hi, I’m Ashley!
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LISW, LICSW)
providing individual therapy for adults (18–64) .
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I offer telehealth sessions statewide in Iowa, Minnesota, and
Washington State.
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I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the
University of Iowa, where I trained in evidence-based therapies to support
healing and growth.
I believe in the power of authenticity and genuine connection,
helping clients navigate life’s challenges with courage, compassion,
and integrity. We do this by keeping it real and radically embracing
all of which makes us who we really are.
Let’s take this journey together!
MY STYLE OF THERAPY
My style of therapy is warm, conversational, direct,
collaborative, and compassion-focused.
I enjoy diving deep into your personal story and inner world just as much as I enjoy helping you to develop the practical skills you need to cope with everyday life.
As a millennial therapist, I often pepper in irreverent dark-humor and pop culture references into my sessions. I believe in the power of laughter as a tool for healing and connection — it creates rapport, eases tension, and helps us to navigate tough conversations.
I am both casual and laid back in my approach while also being
action-oriented and solutions-focused.
I sincerely don't care if you swear
(honestly, I will too!)
I strive to strike a balance between
being both professional and authentic in my sessions.
Therapeutic Specialties
ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent conditions
Anxiety disorders
Life dissatisfaction
Emotional intensity and mood dysregulation
C-PTSD
Complex, developmental, and relational trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder
Identity exploration & personal growth
Life transitions
The people I support,
the challenges I help with,
and the growth I guide
HUMANS
Women
Men ready to get vulnerable
BIPOC and Fellow Multiracial Folks
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Neurodivergents
LGBTQIA+
College Students &
Young Adults
(Gen Z)
Millennials
Older adults
experiencing
life
transitions
Educators, Healers, and Helpers
People who come to
therapy to learn how
to get along with
the people in their
lives who won't go to therapy
Everyday people trying their best
STRUGGLES
Being a good human in an unkind
and unjust world
Feeling "different"
and unaccepted
Living through a series
of unforchunate events
Managing a rollercoaster of
intense emotions
Learning to let go
Unlearning survival skills from
emotionally immature parents
Breaking cycles of
dysfunction, trauma, and drama
Figuring out who
you are and what you want
"Adulting"
Dealing with the "ISMS"
Conquering the chaos that controls
your mind
Getting over your own bullshit
JOURNEYS
Building a life worth living
Daring to be your real,
authentic,
and true self.
Unapologetically.
Healing and thriving
through adversity
Embracing change
Learning to love and
accept yourself
Living in alignment with
your values and dreams
Unpacking your
childhood trauma
Forgiving others & forgiving yourself
Creating happy, healthy, and
mutually fulfilling
attachments
& relationships with
yourself & others
Coping when life sucks
Unlocking your greatest potential
“The place of true healing is a fierce place. It's a giant place. It's a place of monstrous beauty and endless dark and glimmering light.”
― Cheryl Strayed
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