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Pre-licensed Therapist // Clinical Social Work
Asha harris, MSW
Compassionate care for mothers, children, and teens through life’s messy and meaningful moments .
Asha's Approach
What to expect your first session?
What to expect your first session?
A heart-centered therapist who shows up with compassion, curiosity, and a down-to-earth approach, creating an authentic space for clients. I specialize in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the beautifully messy journey of motherhood, as well as children/teens who are figuring out who they are while navigating challenges.
I am someone who gets it, shows up fully, and doesn’t flinch at the big feelings. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and a belief that healing happens in safe, nonjudgmental spaces. You’re the expert on your life, I’m just here to walk alongside you, listen deeply, and remind you that you’re not alone.
What to expect your first session?
What to expect your first session?
What to expect your first session?
During our first session, I'll spend time getting to know you, your background, and the concerns that brought you to therapy. I may ask about your childhood, past experiences, and current challenges to better understand your story. You’ll also have the opportunity to get to know me as your therapist and ask questions so we can build a com
During our first session, I'll spend time getting to know you, your background, and the concerns that brought you to therapy. I may ask about your childhood, past experiences, and current challenges to better understand your story. You’ll also have the opportunity to get to know me as your therapist and ask questions so we can build a comfortable and collaborative space together.
I am able to have sessions:
* Via Tele-Health
* School-Based in Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough
* Community Based- I can meet you at a
mutually convenient location where you feel
comfortable. (Example: beach, park, fishing
pier). Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough.
Specialties and Modalities
What to expect your first session?
Specialties and Modalities
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Postpartum
- Veterans
Some of the modalities that I incorporate include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and problem-solving.
- Trauma-Informed Therapy: Provides a safe and supportive environ
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Postpartum
- Veterans
Some of the modalities that I incorporate include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and problem-solving.
- Trauma-Informed Therapy: Provides a safe and supportive environment, recognizing the impact of trauma on an individual’s life and tailoring care to avoid re-traumatization.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Techniques: Incorporates skills like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Encourages present-moment awareness and acceptance to reduce stress, enhance emotional balance, and foster mental clarity.
- Person-Centered Therapy: In Person-Centered Therapy, you’re in the driver’s seat of your own healing. My role as your therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and supported. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths, values, and goals, helping you gain clarity and confidence as you move through life’s challenges. This approach is about honoring your unique story and empowering you to make the changes that feel right for you.
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a gentle but powerful approach that helps people find relief from painful memories, anxiety, or stress. Using calming eye movements and guided imagery, ART allows your brain to “reprogram” the way it stores distressing experiences—without having to share all the details of what happened. Many clients notice a big reduction in their symptoms in just a few sessions, while still feeling safe and in control throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email Asha@readytoelevate.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No! Asha offers free 15-minute consultations. During this time, you and Ashawill discuss your needs, what you hope to get from therapy, and see if it would be a good fit. You can schedule your consultation by emailing Asha.
The full self-pay rate is $90 per hour, however as a non-for-profit, we extend a sliding scale to those with financial barriers, as low as $50 an hour.
At this time, Asha can accept Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, FL Blue, Telus EAP and both the 'Step Up for Students' and 'Family Empowerment Scholarships' for homeschool and private school students.
As a client of Asha's, all your information is protected under HIPAA. That means what you say in therapy will be kept between you and Asha. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality. Those exceptions would be if you or someone else is in danger, being hurt, or being neglected. This could include suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, or claims of abuse. Asha is a mandated reporter and is required to notify the appropriate agencies.
As a telehealth provider, Asha takes every precaution to ensure conversations are not overheard and that all information is kept in a secure platform. Please utilize headphones and participate in your session in a private area.
Additionally, Holly Hintz, LCSW, Assistant Clinical Director of Elevate will review her session notes and provide consultation services to Asha.
During your first session, Ashawill ask a series of questions to get to know you better and understand your needs in therapy. You will also be able to ask any questions you may have. The therapeutic relationship is open and honest, so feel free to ask questions or express your concerns.
A Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is an individual who has met specific educational and examination requirements and is in the process of obtaining the supervised experience needed for full licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state.
The ultimate goal of this internship period is to prepare the individual for practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring they have the necessary practical experience and professional supervision to provide competent and ethical clinical services.
In summary, a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is a professional in training. They work under supervision to meet the requirements for full licensure as an LCSW and provide clinical services while accumulating the required experience.
Asha is registered as an intern until 2030 but anticipates being fully licensed in 2027.
Asha 's Florida Department of Health license number is ISW22041.
Asha is supervised by Holly Hintz, LCSW-QS, SW19758
There’s no such thing as a ‘bad kid’—just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings and needs the only way they know how. We owe it to every single one of them to always remember that.
Jessica Stephens, PhD