Find Healing with Dr. Ashley Carreras - Trauma Specialist

Bilingual Online Therapy in 43 States

Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, holding it all together for everyone else while feeling anxious, exhausted, or stuck on the inside? Maybe you’re constantly on edge, avoiding certain places, or finding it hard to trust yourself and others. As women, we’re often expected to stay strong no matter what, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need support.

You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy can be the space where you finally exhale, feel seen, and begin to heal on your own terms. Together, we can work toward reclaiming your peace, restoring your confidence, and nurturing your inner strength.

Meet Dr. Ashley Carreras

I’m Dr. Ashley Carreras, a licensed psychologist (PsyD), EMDRIA-certified, and PSYPACT-authorized provider, proudly offering therapy services in Illinois, Virginia, and Florida. As a Cuban American and bilingual professional, I provide sessions in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of clients.My focus is on trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, and I am dedicated to helping women navigate their healing journeys. Whether the challenges you face are recent or rooted in the past, I am here to support you. Using proven methods such as EMDR, CBT, and Prolonged Exposure, my goal is to create a welcoming and understanding environment where you can:

  • Alleviate anxiety

  • Rebuild trust in yourself and others

  • Develop practical skills for resilience and stabilityIn our sessions, I strive for a therapy style that is warm and approachable, with a touch of sass. Healing is important work, and I believe it can also include moments of lightness. If you're ready to take the next step on your path to healing, I invite you to reach out and explore how we can work together.

Prioritize Your Healing Journey

Feeling overwhelmed? It’s common to prioritize others, but now is the time to focus on yourself. Let me support you in rebuilding your strength and confidence.Reach out today to schedule your free consultation and take that vital first step toward your healing journey.

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What Sets My Practice Apart

  • Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you understand yourself with compassion. I blend trauma-informed care, EMDR, and real, down-to-earth conversations to help you feel grounded, safe, and deeply seen. You’ll always be met with honesty, warmth, and zero judgment.

  • You’ve spent so long holding it all together. Now it’s time to feel supported. Together, we’ll work on healing from the past, setting boundaries that feel good, and reconnecting with peace and confidence. You don’t have to do it alone anymore.

  • Therapy with me is calm, collaborative, and real. Some days it might feel gentle and reflective other days it might bring up big feelings. Either way, you’re safe to show up exactly as you are. Healing isn’t linear, and you’ll never be expected to have it all figured out.

  • 1. Schedule a Free Consultation
    Start with a 15-minute phone or video consultation. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit.

    2. Explore Your Out-of-Network Benefits
    If you’d like, you can use the benefits calculator to check your reimbursement options. Many clients are surprised by how much insurance covers for out-of-network therapy.

    3. Book Your First Session
    If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first appointment and begin at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

    4. Begin the Work
    You’ll start to gain clarity, tools, and a sense of safety as we build toward lasting healing together.

Specialties

Clinical Experience

  • Dr. Carreras earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Nova Southeastern University in 2017, completing an internship focused on trauma, women’s mental health, and substance abuse. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship specializing in PTSD, including sexual trauma, gaining advanced expertise in evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, EMDR 2.0, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

    Dr. Carreras is licensed in Virginia and Florida and is a PSYPACT participant, allowing her to provide telehealth services to clients in multiple participating states.

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)

    • PE (Prolonged Exposure Therapy)

  • Dr. Carreras is trained in:

    • WET (Written Exposure Therapy)

    • EMDR 2.0 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 2.0)

    • NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy)

    • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

    • American Psychological Association (APA)

    • National Register of Health Service Psychologists

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