Dr. Ashi Manoff, Psy.D

Preferred Pronouns:

He/Him

Email: dr.ashimanoff@core-chicago.com
Tel: (312) 470-4302 (Chicago)

Dr. Ashi Manoff is a postdoctoral fellow at CORE, specializing in purpose-driven therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating crises such as heartbreak or major life transitions. He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, and his Bachelor’s degree from UCLA.

Dr. Manoff brings a unique sensitivity to those who have always felt “different.” His clients are often people who feel out of step with their families, communities, or cultural expectations; individuals who carry invisible grief, unspoken relational wounds, or deep questions about their place in the world.

His clinical experience spans community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice settings. He has supported clients facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and relational trauma, with a focus on long-term, relational, and evidence-based care.

At the heart of his work is a belief that loss, disruption, and emotional struggle, though painful and disorienting, can become catalysts for greater authenticity, depth, and connection. His own journey through therapy and life’s challenges informs his empathic and nonjudgmental presence. He honors the courage it takes to seek help and commends those standing up for their well-being, perhaps for the first time.

Drawing from psychodynamic, existential, and multicultural perspectives, Dr. Manoff helps clients slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. His style is warm, attuned, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s wisdom and story. Whether working with adults, adolescents, couples, or families, he invites clients into a collaborative exploration of who they are and where they want to go next in their lives.

Clients often seek Dr. Manoff’s guidance during pivotal moments, when the old story no longer fits and something new is trying to emerge. Together, they work to transform heartache into healing, disorientation into meaning, and difference into a deeper kind of belonging.

His guiding philosophy is: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. No one needs to face either alone.

Ashi is an active member of the following Professional Organizations:

• Illinois Psychological Association