Lera Ashe

I work with individuals and couples who want to improve their emotional well-being, their relationships and their quality of life. I’m Lera Ashe, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Torrance, California. My past work has included individuals with severe mental illness.

My work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing and mindfulness. I am also trained in Gottman and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). Sessions look at the connections among thoughts, behaviors and emotions, along with self-awareness and grounding in the present moment.

I adapt my work to each person’s specific needs and goals and to the personal or relationship challenges they face. I challenge clients’ thought patterns on purpose, to open new perspectives. Therapy stays active and rests on accountability, with check-ins on work done between sessions and problem-solving together. I communicate in a relaxed, conversational and interactive way, and humor has a place when the moment suits it.

Unclaimed listing. Summary compiled from this clinician’s public professional information and checked against California license records, October 2026.