Ashley Craddock, PhD

Helping you find the person beneath the pain

Hello! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in California and the founder of True Arc Psychology Group. I work primarily with adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction, and I offer psychological testing when a clearer picture would help guide treatment.

Before private practice, I served as an active duty psychologist, working primarily with Marines. That work, along with years of caring for veterans, showed me how much people carry, and how much becomes possible when they receive care that truly fits. Whether or not you’ve served, I bring that same directness and respect to every session.

I chose the name True Arc because I believe we all have a character arc. Addiction, trauma and painful experiences, especially from childhood, can mask who we really are. Underneath is a valuable person worth getting back to, and my job is to help you get there.

Credentials

• Licensed Psychologist, California License No. PSY 33266
• PhD, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology
• MA, Personality & Psychopathology, Columbia University
• BS, Psychology, with a Certificate in Behavioral Forensics, University of Central Florida
• Former active duty Navy psychologist, primarily serving the U.S. Marine Corps
• Extensive clinical experience with Veterans

Specialized training

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MI/MET)
• Solution-focused therapy and positive psychology