Hi, I’m Ash.
If you’ve found your way here, something in you is likely stirring—a quiet, insistent longing to reconnect with yourself more honestly and deeply. Perhaps you are navigating the heavy tides of grief, the exhaustion of burnout, or the disorienting brilliance of a spiritual emergence. In this space, there is no hurry. This is a sanctuary for slowing down to the pace of the body, where the whispered intelligence of the unconscious is finally given room to speak.
I am not a traditional talk therapist. I work from a somatic "bottom-up" approach, rooted in the belief that our stories are etched into our very architecture. Our joys, our struggles, and the lived experiences of our ancestors within our bones and the intricate rhythms of our nervous systems. My roots stretch through the Nansemond peoples of Virginia, Europe, and Morocco. The stories of my ancestors inform my reverence for intergenerational healing and a deeply felt connection to who came before me. By tending to these ancient patterns, it becomes possible to uncover a profound clarity and truth that has been waiting to be reclaimed.
My work is informed by a decade of clinical practice and a previous life in filmmaking. That creative lens remains the heartbeat of my work; I listen for the unsaid and observe the body’s presentation, trusting that when we become curious about what is happening in the present moment the symbolic language of the psyche will reveal itself. I anchor my therapy practice in somatic and depth work modalities that allow for the usual patterns of the mind to dissolve and leave room for new understanding of the self through guided inner journey work via IFS, Hakomi somatic therapy, somatic dreamwork, EMDR, and active imagination. To deepen this unfolding, I offer legal cannabis-assisted therapy—viewing cannabis as a supportive plant ally to explore the felt sense and inner symbolism of the psyche while supporting embodiment and nervous system repair. I also provide Psychedelic Integration and harm reduction support to help bring grounding and deepening of insights into your day-to-day life. My approach is further informed by my training with MAPS in MDMA-assisted therapy. I look forward to offering this promising therapy as a legal treatment once it receives FDA approval.
To further support the alchemy of mind, body, and spirit, I am completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training and deepening my study of breathwork this year, utilizing the breath as a vehicle to explore expanded states of consciousness. My work is also informed by my ongoing study of Jyotish Vedic Astrology with a seasoned Jyotishi, a lineage that continues to shape how I hold the psychological and celestial maps that guide existence.
Our work together is not a process of fixing what is broken, for you are fundamentally whole. Whatever shape your path takes, may our time together offer a gentle unearthing—a movement toward the center of your own being—the home that has always lived within.
Certifications,Trainings & Memberships
• Breathwork Facilitator Training Level 1: Sword & Lotus
• IFS institute, Intimacy from the Inside Out, 2024
• MDMA Therapist training (100 hours), issued by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), 2021
• EMDR level 1 and 2, EMDR Institute, 2019
• Hakomi Somatic Therapy, level 1 and level 2, 2024
• Core-Competencies in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, issued by Telos Transformational Therapies, 2021
• Holotropic Breathwork issued by Grof Legacy Training ,2023
• Healing the Healer issued by Polaris Insight Center, 2021
• CPT issued by Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center, 2019
• Trauma Informed Yoga Certified Instructor issued by Street Yoga, 2014
• Reiki Level 1, 2020
• C.G. Jung Society Member
• AAMFT American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
DEGREES
• MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Antioch University of Seattle, 2018
• BA in Psychology & Spirituality, Brandman University, 2014
FAQ
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Individual Psychotherapy:
• 50-Minute Individual Session: $260 • 75-Minute Individual Session: $390
Couples & Relational Therapy:
• 50-Minute Couples Session: $320 • 75-Minute Couples Session: $480Cannabis-Assisted Therapy:
• 3-Hour Cannabis-Assisted Therapy: $760 • 4-Hour Cannabis-Assisted Therapy: $10003-Hour “Marathon Therapy” sessions are billed at standard hourly rates and booked on Fridays.
Sliding Scale
To create access, I keep a few spaces open in my practice for low-income clients, and work with those who may need a lower rate to incorporate therapy into their lives. If you feel this is reflective of your current circumstances, please let me know. Please keep in mind that sliding scale rates are only available to those who do not have access to insurance for coverage of services, or the financial means to pay my full session rate. Therefore, I do not provide superbills for insurance reimbursement if you are also receiving a sliding scale rate. I utilize the green bottle sliding scale method for understanding accessibility needs. http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale
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Not at the moment. I am an "Out of Network" provider for all PPO insurance plans. In some cases, services may be reimbursed in part by your health insurance plan if you have out of network behavioral health coverage. I can provide you with a “superbill' that you can submit to your insurance. It is the clients responsibility to inquire about their benefit coverage.
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Yes! I offer in-person session in Seattle, Washington in the conveniently located SODO neighborhood.
My office has plenty of free parking. There is often a therapy dog in session as well.
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No, I do not offer telehealth therapy at this time.However, I do offer occasional and temporary telehealth sessions when a need arises.
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Yes, I offer prospective clients a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
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Please provide 48 hours notice for cancellations or reschedules by phone, text, or email. For less than 48 hours notice, the full self-pay session fee is due. If both of our schedules allow rescheduling in the same calendar week, no fee is due, though this option cannot be guaranteed.
Due to high demand for mental health services, clients who are able to prioritize weekly session attendance will have priority scheduling. Clients are allowed 2 cancellations per 6 month period before losing their weekly appointment time and returning to as available scheduling.
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I offer brief therapy for EMDR, which typically last 10-15 sessions.
For other therapy modalities a longer committment typically yields better results, as you learn new ways to relate to your body•mind•spirit.
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Yes! I currently offer harm-reduction preparation and integration therapy for anyone seeking support before or after a psychedelic experience—whether that’s with me or following a journey that took place outside of my office.
I also provide Cannabis-Assisted Therapy sessions with a physician’s approval.
