Dr. Ashley Sweet, PhD, LPC, LMHC, CST, CCHt

Experience

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  Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2019

  Director of Research for 11 health center affiliate spanning 22 counties across Southwest and Central Florida. Develops, implements and manages clinical trials and academic research projects. Ensures compliance to research protocols. Monitors data to ensure quality and integrity. Enacts clinical quality initiatives and PDSAs to improve patient care and health outcomes. Writes manuscripts, grant proposals and research documents. Communicates with and reports relevant incidents to IRBs. Presents findings to local and national audiences. Member of PPFA Clinical Research Network Advisory Board and Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Show less I managed the Research Program for our 14 health centers within the Southwest & Central Florida region. Duties include adhering to protocols, maintaining HIPAA, OSHA, FDA, IATA, and GCP-ICH compliance, interacting with sponsors, enrolling patients in studies, analyzing data, auditing records, co-authoring articles for publication, training and managing research staff and more.As Patient Services Coordinator, I supported the work and projects of patient services and medical affairs. As a health center assistant I supported abortion counseling, including development of abortion counseling training for all abortion providing health center staff. Throughout all of my tenure at PPSWCF I worked to reduce abortion stigma through staff engagements and trainings. Show less

  • Director of Research

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Research Program Manager, Patient Services Coordinator, Health Center Assistant

    Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
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  Feroniaproject.org

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2014

  Co-Founder and Contributing Writer

  I co-founded and contributed to the reproductive health and feminist blog, theferoniaproject.org, which was a project founded through Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Over the course of three years I posted a variety of articles and opinion pieces about sex, society, contraception, body politics, patriarchy, feminism and justice. Ask me for my pen name!

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  Manatee Glens

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Student Intern

  As a student intern in the final year of my Master's program, I provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults at Manatee Glens in Bradenton, Florida. I work primarily in the Rape Crisis Center, where I see clients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, substance abuse issues, and other co occurring disorders. I primarily utilize Trauma-Focused CBT interventions in this role, though my relationships with my clients are always person-centered. I emphasize mindfulness techniques, feminist theory, social justice principles, empowerment and admiration as I help clients move from "victims" to "survivors" and feel safe again in the world. I also see clients with substance abuse issues and co occurring mental health disorders in the outpatient substance abuse facility at Manatee Glens, where I utilize techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, REBT, and DBT. I run a weekly group on emotional regulation with anywhere from 8-25 participants. Show less

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  Private Practice in Psychotherapy and Counseling

  Jul 2015 - now

  Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Licensed Professional Counselor

  I am a curious counselor and clinical sexologist, one who will help you to identify new insights, strengths and strategies to improve your overall emotional and mental health. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ issues, life transitions, relationship issues, family issues, interpersonal communication issues, issues of sexuality, gender and more. I am a strong advocate of reproductive health, and can provide counseling services for those seeking help before or after abortion.Stress is at the core of many mental, emotional and physical health issues. By learning relaxation and the art of mindful awareness, one can discover more enjoyment and contentment in mind, body and spirit. Further, creative expression and using one's imagination are both encouraged for healing.More at: www.ashleydsweet.com Show less

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  St. Pete Women's Collective

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2022

  Co-Founder and Board President

  Co-founder and Board President of St. Pete Women's Collective, a 501(c)3 dedicated to empowerment through education, community and creative enrichment.

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  Planned Parenthood Federation of America

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  Coordinate clinical research trials across Planned Parenthood Federation, providing technical and regulatory support to affiliate researchers; provide site selection/feasibility support, budget and contracting negotiations and technical support for research sponsors and partners; support research network of 30+ Planned Parenthood affiliates across the U.S.; develop research operations resources, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for Planned Parenthood research departments; serve as program expert in accreditation reviews; present at conferences and national meetings; manage study budgets and revenue cycle, and more. Show less

  • Associate Director of Affiliate Research

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Manager, Affiliate Research

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
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  Pro-Choice Therapists

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder and CEO

  ProChoiceTherapists.org is the first national directory of pro-choice mental health providers. Therapist members are provided access to trainings, resources, and networking opportunities to support abortion-affirming therapy and reproductive freedom.