If you want to go far, go together
Therapy for active adults and outdoor athletes in Colorado + Washington
Welcome.
I’m Ash. I’m a psychotherapist, guide, adventurer, artist, and perpetual learner. I am dedicated to practicing presence, cultivating a soft front and strong back, and living with an awakened heart that has the capacity for both life’s aches and joys.
My therapy practice is rooted in acceptance —and perhaps even wonder— of the unknown, tending to what matters most to us, integrating wisdom of the head, heart and body, and deepening connections with ourselves, others and what’s here and now.
My Practice
I believe the way out is through. Our work together will likely weave together mindfulness practice, the nervous system, uncovering and expressing emotions, your values, and nature. I see mental and physical health as an integrated system, and that this wild, human experience isn’t something to be “fixed”. I strive to be a compassionate and skillful guide and my approach is experiential, relational and rooted in humanistic psychology. Working with me, you can expect a real, human to human relationship, to learn tangible skills, to be guided back to your deepest and truest wisdom, and occasionally poetry and laughter.
I Work Well With
Dreamers. Helpers. Creatives. Outdoor Athletes. Injured Athletes. Athletes in transition. New therapists. Entrepreneurs. Healthcare workers. Storytellers. First responders. People grieving. People grieving a pet. People who feel home in the mountains. People struggling with anxiety or overwhelm. People who are experiencing chronic pain or mind body symptoms. People who want to untie achievement from worth. People longing for more peace and presence. People in midlife. People wading through uncertainty and existential questions. People wanting to express themselves more fully.
Clinical Focus
The Outdoor Community
People who spend a lot of time in wild, high risk environments have unique experiences that deserve unique support. It’s easier to talk about our best days than our worst. As an outdoor athlete myself, I strive to offer specialized support for mountain athletes, endurance athletes, guides, and first responders who’ve experienced backcountry accidents, injury, grief, and life transitions. Whatever new or challenging terrain you’re in, it’s okay to ask for help and work with someone who gets it.
Injury & Chronic Pain
Physical setbacks can separate us from what we love, our identity, and our primary coping strategies, and are often accompanied by isolation, anxiety, and fear. Whether you’re experiencing an acute injury, a complex or prolonged recovery, or chronic pain/mind-body symptoms, let’s get you back to the things that matter most.
Stress & Anxiety
Too much worry about the future or ruminating on the past can leave us grasping, stuck in overdrive, depressed and detached from the present moment. Cultivating a healthier relationship with uncertainty and developing trust in ourselves can create more confidence and steadiness as you navigate the path forward.
Grief & Loss
A heart that hurts is a heart that works. Change of any size, unexpected or invited, can reorganize life in profound ways. In its wake, we may find deep pain, big questions, and even clarity. Creating space for the aches can help us carry the “unfixable” while staying connected with what’s been lost and what still remains.
