About
Ashley Wilson-Dixon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a PhD in transpersonal psychology from Sofia University. She received her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California (USC), and Bachelors in Sociology with a minor in Psychology and Child Development from Cal State Los Angeles (CSULA).
As a former foster youth and a woman of mixed heritage, her lived experiences guide her mission to uplift marginalized voices and inspire collective healing. Being part of the less than 1% of foster youth to earn a doctorate degree has solidified her commitment to advocacy, equity, and decolonizing traditional models of mental health care.
Because of this, she brings a trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and spiritually attuned lens to her work with adults, youth, families, and communities of color. Her approach is holistic, integrating evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, and ACT with transpersonal psychology, somatic healing, ecotherapy, and creative expression.
With over 8 years of clinical experience, she continues learning. She is currently completing a second Master's degree in Applied Psychophysiology and pursuing certification in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback from Saybrook University to bring the latest in mind-body science to clinical practice. Ultimately, her goal is to help clients reconnect with their inherent worth through mind-body-spirit practices
Dr. Ashley Wilson-Dixon with Dr. Shirley Better
(one of the original founders of the National Association of Black Social Workers).
NABSW-Greater Los Angeles Chapter Meeting - December 2023
Dr. Ashley Wilson-Dixon, September 2024
Chosen by faculty to be the PhD graduation speaker for the ceremony. The theme of the 2024 ceremony was Sofia: Resilient, Transpersonal, Global Leaders & Change Makers
Dr. Ashley with other panel speakers: Seira Santizo Greenwood, Phal Sok, and Carlos Amador
19th Annual Behavioral Health, Advocacy, and Resilience in the Latinx Community Conference Panel Discussion: What is Collective Healing? A Call to Allyship and Advocacy Within and Beyond the LatinX Community.
Hosted by LatinX Caucus at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
May 2025, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Ashley Wilson-Dixon with Dr. John Elfers (dissertation chair), Doctoral Dissertation Presentation
September 2024, Sofia University- Costa Mesa, CA