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Don’t wait any longer to prioritize your mental health and well-being. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow by scheduling your consultation now. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you on your journey towards evolution and healing. Remember, you deserve to live a life that feels balanced, empowered, and authentic – and with therapy, it’s possible. Let’s work together to make that a reality. We offer two convenient options to begin your transformative experience.

I offer online therapy in CA, CO, FL, KS and SC  along with in-person sessions at my Hermosa Beach office servicing all of the South Bay. So let’s start this journey towards healing and transformation together. Let me help you find your way back to yourself, so you can live a life that feels fulfilling and aligned.

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Option 1: Take a moment to fill out our quick 3-minute questionnaire. This will help us gain valuable insights into your needs and preferences, ensuring that we match you with the most suitable therapist for your journey. Once completed, we’ll promptly reach out to schedule an inquiry call at your convenience.

Option 2: If you’re eager to dive right in, feel free to skip the questionnaire and proceed with a direct booking process. Simply select a time from our calendar of availability for your inquiry call. We’re here to get you started on the path to healing as seamlessly as possible.

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Prospective client questionnaire

    First Name

    Last Name

    Email Address

    Phone No.

    Who are you seeking individual therapy for? If for someone else, please read below.

    At this time, I am only accepting individual 1:1 therapy clients. For couples therapy or family therapy, one of my amazing associates will be offered. They also have extensive training and experience with these populations.

    If you're reaching out on behalf of somebody else, please provide your contact details (not theirs) and then please continue to answer the questions from their perspective to the best of your knowledge and schedule the phone consultation for yourself. When we speak, if I believe that we could be a good fit, then we can talk about scheduling a second consultation with the loved one you're reaching out for.

    Are you (or the loved one you're reaching out for) 18 or older? If no, read below.

    I am only accepting adults (18 and older) as new clients. For children, adolescents and family therapy, one of my amazing associates will be offered. They have extensive training and experience with these populations. I also have a robust network of appropriate referrals that I can pull from if needed.

    How did you find out Marilyn Ashley, LMFT and my practice?

    Will you physically be in California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas or South Carolina during your time in therapy? If no, read below.

    As I am only licensed to practice in the states of California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas and South Carolina, I cannot take you on as a new client if you will be out of these states for any duration of therapy. Even if you have a home in one of these states as your official address, but will be in another state (on vacation, traveling for work or at school etc.) while receiving therapy, I am still unable to meet with you.

    Do you prefer virtual online sessions, in-person in Hermosa Beach or a hybrid of both?

    Pre-screening is required to ensure Telehealth appropriateness. Telehealth is contraindicated for clients in need of a higher level of care, we can discuss more when we speak.

    How often are you hoping to have sessions?

    Weekly sessions are highly encouraged for typically the first 8-10 weeks of therapy. After that, if you or I feel it may be a good time to decrease frequency, we can have a conversation about progress towards your goals and the potential for reducing frequency to every-other-week. If you are hoping to start with every-other-week, we can discuss further in the call, but generally speaking I don’t usually start at that cadence.

    What days and times might work best for you? If I am not available, this can help us match you with a therapist that is.

    Keep in mind that I do not take insurance. The fees for sessions are as follows:

    $300 for 60 minutes and $450 for 90 minutes. My associates have their own fee structure in place, we can discuss more on our call.

    Although I accept private pay only, many PPO insurance companies will reimburse for some of the cost of therapy delivered by an “out-of-network” provider. I can provide you with what's called a "Superbill" (essentially a receipt for services that contains all pertinent information) and then you submit that to your insurance company. If your insurance company asks you which CPT codes will be used, you can tell them 90791 for the first session, and 90837 for all other sessions. If you need my NPI or EIN number, these are included on the Superbill. You can also use a service like Reimbursify.com to make your claim filing easier.

    I also accept HSA/FSA cards/funds.

    Are my fees within your budget for the “out-of-pocket” cost associated with psychotherapy?

    Please briefly describe (and without too much sensitive information), what is currently bringing you into therapy?

    There are certain client populations that I don’t work with. I can provide referrals if needed. These include Active eating disorders, Active substance abuse, Active OCD and Active suicidality. I have many resources available, please see below.

    Please note: If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please do not utilize this form to schedule a consultation with me. This is not an immediate connection and several hours/days may lapse before we get to speak.
    ***Please take the necessary steps to keep yourself safe, including calling 911 or visiting your local emergency room.

    Keep in touch with us

    Phone No.
    ​​424.488.3021
    Marilyn Ashley, LMFT
    2615 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 322 ​Hermosa Beach, Ca 90254
    Email
    marilyn@marilynashley.com

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      EMERGENCY RESOURCES

      Suicide Prevention Hotline

      The national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

      Del Amo (Psychiatric Unit)

      Del Amo Psychiatry in Torrance, CA is an emergency psychiatric unit. If you or a loved one is feeling suicidal or having a psychiatric episode you can call 911 or drive to the Del Amo emergency psych unit. They will evaluate you or your loved one on the spot.

      Harbor UCLA (Psychiatric Unit)

      Harbor UCLA Psychiatry in Torrance, CA is an emergency psychiatric unit. If you or a loved one is feeling suicidal or having a psychiatric episode you can call 911 or drive to the Harbor UCLA emergency psych unit. They will evaluate you or your loved one on the spot.

      Mental Health Information and Resources

      NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

      GLBT National Youth Talkline

      The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Talkline provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.  The services are free and confidential and provided to teens and young adults up to age 25.

      800-246-PRIDE (7743)

      SOUTH BAY SUPPORT GROUPS

      Alcoholics Anonymous

      ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. AA is a 12-Step based program.

      Narcotics Anonymous

      Narcotics Anonymous can help you find the freedom to live your life without the use of drugs. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship or society of men and women for whom Drugs had become a major problem. NA is a 12-Step based program.

      Ala-Non-Support for family, friends, partners of an Alcoholic or Addict

      The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. They believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

      Domestic Violence

      The 1736 Family Crisis Center helps community members in need of assistance. Men, women, children, and families can access life-saving support 24 hours a day through five shelters, five community service centers, various community-based offices, and co-locations and five crisis and suicide hotlines.

      Cancer: Family Support

      Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach offers free programs for cancer patients, their families and loved-ones.  Their psychological support and educational programs are designed to address the loss of control, hopelessness and social isolation that cancer patients and their families often experience.

      Cancer support for kids who have a parent or sibling affected by cancer

      Walk with Sally provides hope through individualized mentoring and community support services to empower children experiencing trauma through a parent, guardian or sibling’s cancer journey.