Ashley Gallo, MPH, LCSW, CCDPD

(she / her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

I am a passionate and person-centered licensed clinical social worker with over 18 years of direct practice experience. My professional background has included work in residential and hospital diversion programs, community and economic development based programs, community treatment team and behavioral health agencies, forensic psychological settings, as well as mental health private practice. I have extensive experience with assessment and evaluation, crisis intervention, program development, administration, and clinical supervision and oversight. I am fiercely committed to social justice, harm reduction, and restorative-based alternatives to traditional systems. The populations I am most passionate about serving and with whom I have the most experience include Medicaid insured, jail and prison reentry, addictions, suicide survivor / loss, and LGBTQ+.

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Arts in Women & Gender Studies, Spanish, University of Vermont, 2008.
Master of Arts in PTSD & Embodiment Studies, Goddard College, 2012.
Master of Arts in Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, 2019.
Master of Arts in Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 2019.
Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate, Pennsylvania Certification Board, 2015.
Certificate of Competency in Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania Certification Board, 2025.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Clinical Member.
Global Institute of Forensic Research. Member.

Specialty Area

  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Correctional Facility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Highmark
  • Medicaid
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

Community Care Behavioral Health (Allegheny County), Carelon (Beaver, Butler, Indiana, Washington, Westmoreland Counties)