Ashley Bullock
West Covina,USA
Summary
Experienced therapist and admissions leader specializing in anxiety treatment and fostering team development. Skilled in strategic planning, client management, and community engagement, with a proven ability to oversee admissions processes and develop inclusive, effective therapeutic programs. Passionate about community-centered care and advancing liberation-focused practices to empower individuals and address systemic barriers. Dedicated to providing culturally responsive care and integrating social justice advocacy into both therapeutic and administrative work, ensuring clients receive compassionate and equitable support tailored to their unique needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Transitional Characters
Pasadena, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Lead the integration of liberation-focused and decolonial practices into all clinical programs and services.
- Train and mentor new therapists in organization-specific modalities, emphasizing culturally responsive and community-centered care.
- Oversee the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures that reflect anti-oppressive frameworks.
- Facilitate ongoing professional development for staff on trauma-informed care, social justice advocacy, and intersectional approaches.
- Collaborate with leadership to align clinical operations with organizational goals and community needs.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and use data to enhance program effectiveness and address systemic barriers to care.
- Build partnerships with community organizations to expand resources and advocate for equitable mental health access.
Primary Therapist
Mending Souls
Glendale, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Conduct initial assessments and recommend appropriate services
- Assess clients’ mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other treatment professionals
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience, and knowledge
- Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- Gather information about community resources that can be used in conjunction with therapy
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment
Director of Admissions
Reasons Eating Disorder Center at BHC Alhambra Hospital
Rosemead, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Directed all admissions for inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) eating disorder programs, overseeing 34 beds and 20 PHP/IOP slots and driving occupancy optimization across all levels of care.
- Designed and implemented strategic admission protocols and workflows, improving efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led a multidisciplinary admissions team, providing training, supervision, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional growth.
- Collaborated with clinical leadership to align admissions decisions with treatment capacity and client needs, achieving a seamless continuum of care.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with referral sources, including healthcare providers, hospitals, and community organizations, to drive consistent referral streams and program visibility.
- Analyzed admission trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify growth opportunities, inform resource allocation, and guide strategic planning.
- Spearheaded the development of resources and referral pathways for clients with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Represented the organization in outreach initiatives, educational workshops, and professional conferences to enhance the program's reputation and foster collaboration within the healthcare community.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal regulations regarding admissions processes, documentation, and client privacy standards..
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
BAART Programs
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Providing individualized substance abuse counseling
- Identify and address the issues and traumas that contribute to a person’s drug use
- Confidently establishing a therapeutic relationship and provide ongoing mental health treatment
- Utilizing evidenced-based interventions/protocols including the use of individual, group or couple therapy, when evidence supports a modality for maximizing outcomes for a specific diagnoses/population
- Providing comprehensive and ongoing assessment, along with treatment planning
- Involving and educating family members and other natural support systems to the extent possible
- On-going coordination of care with community care providers
Education
M.A. - Clinical Psychology, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Studies
Antioch University
Los Angeles, CA11-2019
B.S. - Psychology, Major in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Studies
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CA01.2016
A.A. - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA01.2006
Skills
- Anxiety treatment
- Behavioral assessment
- Client management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Culturally Responsive Care
- Diagnosis and evaluations
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Eating disorder treatment
- Empathy development
- Leadership and Team Development
- Multicultural competence
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Trauma-Informed Liberation Work
References
Available Upon Request
Credentials
M.A., LMFT#151110
Activities
- CAMFT Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Advocacy for mental health legislation, Continued education courses
- IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals), Inland Empire Chapter, Treasurer/CFO, Keep financial records and account of funds received from sponsors and attendees of events, Responsible for all receipts, disbursements and reimbursements, Deposits all money into accounts
- Be Body Positive, Certified Body Positive Training Instructor, Implement the Be Body Positive Initiative, Discuss topics that can help people be at peace with their bodies and lives, Provide an online support community and consultation, Facilitate groups
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Director
Transitional Characters
11.2024 - Current
Primary Therapist
Mending Souls
07.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
BAART Programs
11.2018 - 12.2019
Director of Admissions
Reasons Eating Disorder Center at BHC Alhambra Hospital
01.2008 - Current
M.A. - Clinical Psychology, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Studies
Antioch University
B.S. - Psychology, Major in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Studies
University of Phoenix
A.A. - Merchandise Marketing
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
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