Meet Dr. Ashley Ebbert
Dr. Ashley Ebbert is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in integrating evidence-based approaches with extensive clinical and research experience in her work with adults and adolescents across the lifespan.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in French Literature, followed by both a Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University, an APA-accredited program housed within a top-tier R1 research institution. She completed her APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship in psychology at the University of Southern California (USC).
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Ebbert is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences (Clinician Educator) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and has served as Lecturer of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), teaching courses in clinical psychology and developmental psychopathology. She has also served as President of the Southern California Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Her research focuses on the role of attachment relationships in adult development, and how self-acceptance and authenticity contribute to psychological well-being. In her clinical work, Dr. Ebbert pays close attention to the patterns that shape how people relate to themselves and others. She has co-authored peer-reviewed publications, presented at national conferences, and continues to contribute to the field through academic teaching and peer review.
Known for her compassionate, direct, and authentic approach to therapy, Dr. Ebbert draws from both science and lived experience to help clients move toward more intentional, fulfilling lives.
My approach
Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and grounded in depth. I work with adolescents and adults who are trying to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep them stuck. Whether you're feeling disconnected or struggling to trust your own instincts, therapy can offer a space to slow down and look at what’s really going on beneath the surface.
My approach is relational and insight-oriented. I draw from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and humanistic therapies to help clients make sense of their emotional experiences, strengthen their sense of self, and build more intentional ways of relating to others. I ask thoughtful questions, reflect what I see, and stay actively engaged throughout the process.
This work is about creating meaningful change that lasts—grounded in clarity, self-understanding, and more intentional ways of relating.