Ashley Nelik

About Ashley Nelik

Ashley Nelik, LCSW (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in both community mental health and private practice. She currently serves as a Clinical Development Manager at a nonprofit organization supporting the unhoused community, where she oversees clinical supervision, facilitates professional trainings, and directs the internship program.With over eight years of experience working with children, teens, and families in community mental health, Ashley brings a deep commitment to supporting resilience and growth across diverse populations. In addition to her nonprofit work, she maintains a private practice where she provides therapy for teens, adults, and families.Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California. Beyond her professional work, she is a proud mother of two daughters.

Experience

1. Clinical Development Manager

   Step Up

   Jan 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Responsible for coordination and oversight of training and continuing education for Services staff at the Agency. Oversees Student Intern Program and act as liaison with the educational institutions in each Region to ensure clinical internship placement needs for the Programs are covered. Oversees the Individual Group and Supervision of license eligible staff and act as liaison with Statewide regulatory bodies (BBS, etc.) to ensure that accrual of hours towards licensure, training requirements and Clinical Supervision needs are met in each Region.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Social Work

  2016

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2012 — 2014

• Nile C Kinnick High School

  High School, General Education

  1998 — 2002

• Santa Monica College

  General Education, Psychology

  2011 — 2012