About Me

About Ashley Saldaña

Ashley Saldaña

Ashley Saldaña, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

License #101444

Welcome to Blue Jay Family Services, where everyone is welcome, accepted, and heard. Ashley Saldaña, LCSW, provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, understand their experiences, and work toward emotional healing.

Blue Jays symbolize communication, persistence, and planning for the future. These values guide Ashley’s approach to helping clients communicate their needs, navigate challenges, and build a healthier future.

Taking the first step toward healing can be difficult. Ashley Saldaña believes clients are the experts on themselves and supports them in understanding difficult emotions, recognizing patterns, and developing greater self-awareness.

Healing is a personal journey. Ashley provides compassionate guidance while helping clients recognize their strengths, work toward their goals, and take meaningful steps toward long-term emotional growth.

My Goal

My goal is to provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions, empowering you to understand and heal from distressing feelings. Together, we’ll take the first step toward long-term healing.

Client Empowerment

The focus is on helping clients understand that they are the experts on themselves, guiding them in recognizing and addressing the emotions causing distress.

Safe Exploration

A safe environment is provided for clients to explore their emotions, with the aim of restructuring their thinking for long-term healing.

Supportive Guidance

Clients are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones to achieve emotional and healing goals, with support offered every step of the way.

Professional Experience

Ashley Saldaña has extensive experience in the social work field and has supported individuals and families facing a variety of life challenges. Her professional experience includes working with the Department of Public Social Services, the Department of Children and Family Services, rehabilitation programs, homeless populations, at-risk youth, young mothers, and survivors of domestic violence.

Ashley earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Long Beach and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Cal State Los Angeles. She established Blue Jay Family Services in the Inland Empire because it is the community where she grew up and where she wants to continue helping others work toward emotional healing, personal growth, and healthier futures.

Experience

I received my Bachelors in Criminal Justice at Cal State Long Beach, and my Masters degree in Social Work at Cal State Los Angeles.

I have extensive experience in the social work field having worked with the Department of Public Social Services, the Department of Children and Family Services for various counties, various rehabilitation programs, the homeless, at risk youth, young mothers, and domestic violence survivors, to name a few.

I established Blue Jay Family Services in the Inland Empire because it’s where I grew up, and where I want to continue to help others achieve their emotional healing goals.

Mindful Habits

1st

Try to be present in the moment. Do one thing at a time and avoid multitasking and distractions.

2nd

Do a body scan. Pay attention to your physical sensations and what you can perceive in your environment.

3rd

Practice mindful journaling every morning as a way to keep track of your thoughts and emotions.

4th

Practice mindful breathing exercises daily to help you ground yourself and lower stress levels.

Free 15 minutes Consultation

If any of these apply to you know that you are not alone. Call today for a free 15 minute consultation! I look forward to hearing from you!

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