Psychotherapy Services
Ready for change?
Let’s work together to catalyze a transformational process towards greater ease, clarity, and resilience.
My approach
It is my great passion and deep honor to provide this guidance. I come to this meaningful work with integrity, heartfelt curiosity, and humility after witnessing how transformative psychedelics can be for individuals. I see healing and human connection as an essential aspect of what’s needed for our planet right now and nothing gives me more joy than to see people discovering their vitality and passion for life again.
I use several modalities to support your journey, including Psychedelic-friendly talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), read more on these below. My approach blends mind-body awareness with transpersonal and existential psychology and my training in Hakomi, IFS, Kundalini yoga, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy research (Ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, ibogaine, and 5-MeO-DMT) in service of getting to the root of what’s not serving you.
As a psychedelic consultant, I also offer support to those dabbling with psychedelics by providing risk reduction in navigating use in a confusing legal landscape.
Specialties
Growing Out of Trauma
Spirituality/Spiritual Emergence(y)
Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Conscious Relating
Resourcing through Life Transitions
Soothing Anxiety
Embodiment and Deep Presence
Empowering Self Leadership
Releasing Core Limiting Beliefs
Resilience into Adulthood
Existential and Identity Crises
Communities Served
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Sex-Positive/Kink
Non-Binary Allied
Vegan Allied
LGBTQ+
Veterans
Scroll down to learn more about the types of therapies I offer and explore an extensive FAQs.
“I was Ashley‘s co-therapy partner in the MDMA clinical trials for several years and I have been able to watch her bring her magic into the therapeutic relationship firsthand. She offers a warm presence and an astute intuition to her work that has inspired me and deeply supported our participants.”
— Dr. Nicolas Brüss, EdD, LMFT
Offerings
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
I have supported clients through over 750 ketamine sessions during the last 3+ years. If you are interested in using ketamine as a tool on your path, I'm happy to offer a consultation to discuss your options.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is exponentially growing in popularity, and for good reason, it is a beautifully elegant approach to understanding and caring for the many facets of ourselves. Let’s explore all your inner voices and learn how to drop back into the infinite resource of your deeper self.
Trauma Therapy
My passion is to support my clients from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic GROWTH. I blend my training in somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness, IFS, and existential and transpersonal psychology to support your nervous system from the ground up.
Let’s slow down together and be curious about what your system is wanting to communicate.
Psychedelic Preparation
Interested in psychedelics for your mental health but unsure of where to start and how to do it safely? While I do not endorse any illegal activity nor make referrals, I do stand for education and harm reduction.
I can support you with clarifying your intentions, educating yourself on best practices, and vetting local or international providers.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Psychedelic Integration
Whether you have just experienced the face of God, are in the depths of your shadow, or stuck in limbo, I’m here to support you. Let’s see where your deeper self wants to guide you.
I have training in MDMA, psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT, ibogaine, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, as well as dozens of hours doing psychedelic harm reduction at transformational festivals.
I’ve seen it all and you are going to make it through.
Am I the right fit for you?
People who gravitate towards my practice are wanting to dig deeper into the roots of their underlying patterns and desiring to connect to the abundant well of inner resources that we are all born with.
Who I work with
I welcome people of every ethnicity, race, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity, and relationship formations.
Those who experience the most success working with me are self-reflective and invested in their personal development. This is likely not the first step they are taking in their healing process, and there already exists a foundation of inquiry and discovery.
If you’re interested in learning more about the ways we can work together, book a free 15 minute consultation.
FAQs
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Therapy is based on a trusting relationship. In fact, research has demonstrated that the most important factor for a beneficial therapeutic outcome is the fit between client and therapist.
For that reason, I encourage prospective clients to do a free 15 minute video consultation during which you can get a feel for our dynamic. It’s a space to share what brings you to seek therapy at this time, and gives you the opportunity to ask questions about how I work, fees, or anything else you are curious about.
If we mutually agree to move forward, we will schedule a 50 minute intake appointment where I will ask you about your goals, childhood experiences, health, and current resources. We would then collaboratively make a treatment plan on how to proceed, which we adjust as your process unfolds.
If we are not a good match, I'll gladly provide referrals to other clinicians who might be a good fit.
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My rate for psychotherapy is $300 per 50 min appointment. I offer a sliding scale for those experiencing temporary financial hardship. Fees for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) can be found on the KAP information page.
According to the No Surprises Act, You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services. Learn more here.
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I offer talk therapy and ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy sessions via a secure and HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform. In-person sessions are available on a limited case-by-case basis.
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I do not take insurance. I am able to provide superbills and charge HSA cards.
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At this time, ketamine is the only legal treatment option to be used in conjunction with psychotherapy outside of research contexts.
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For talk therapy, I usually recommend that we work together for two months on a weekly basis, which allows us to establish a rhythm and a feel for each other. At that time, we will discuss how you feel your growth is progressing and if changing the frequency of sessions and/or incorporating other tools would support you. If we continue in an ongoing way, we will periodically check in on your goals to assess the level of support you need.
With ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), there is a structured protocol with some flexibility, but it usually entails three prep sessions followed by weekly ketamine sessions with an integration session the following day for six weeks. People often start to feel symptom relief after the first couple of sessions. See the dedicated KAP webpage for more details.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#119883). Link to my registration status: https://search.dca.ca.gov/details/2002/LCSW/119883/5275e368622ca6efba72d9b5c22c649e
Education
Beckley Psytech 5-MeO-DMT-assisted psychotherapy (partial, 2022)
Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training #667 (August 2021)
Foundations of Internal Family Systems (2020)
COMPASS psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (partial, 2020)
Hakomi for Trauma Level 1 (2019)
Masters in Social Work from CSU Northridge (2019)
MAPS MDMA-assisted psychotherapy (2017)
Spiritual Emergency with Dr. Emma Bragdon (2017)
Hakomi Comprehensive Training (2016-2017)
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 (2014)
Master of Science from Moss Landing Marine Labs (2011)
Bachelors of Arts from Connecticut College (2006)
“Your task is not to seek love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself, that you have built against it.”
- Rumi
Let’s connect
It takes a lot to reach out for help. Your willingness to seek support is indicative that change is possible.
During our free 15 minute consultation, you can share what brings you here, and ask me your most pressing questions. Together, we can determine whether we would be a good fit working together.
I can also provide referrals if we are not a match. I want you to find the support you need and deserve.