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 to us, integrating the wisdom of both head and heart, 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 see myself as a compassionate and skillful guide. 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 even laughter.
I Work Well With
Dreamers. Helpers. Creatives. 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 hoping to express themselves more fully.
Areas of Focus
The Outdoor Community
Those in outdoor communities have unique experiences that deserve unique support. For many mountain athletes, a layer of grit, self-reliance, perfectionism, and ability to endure discomfort overlay life experiences, Muscling through can limit connection, affect relationships and performance, and create a sense of worth tied to achievement. 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 our primary coping strategies and can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, fear, frustration, and loss of identity. Whether you’re experiencing an acute or complex injury or chronic pain/mind-body symptoms, it can be helpful to process emotions, heal the nervous system, and use pain science to get back to the things that matter most.
Stress & Anxiety
Too much worry about the future or ruminating on the past can leave us feeling anxious, stuck in overdrive, depressed and self-critical. This can also affect motivation, performance, and staying in touch with the present moment. Slowing down to recovery lost parts of ourselves and cultivate healthy habits and compassion can help guide and arm you with confidence and steadiness as you create the path forward.
Grief & Loss
Change of any size, unexpected or invited, can reorganize life in profound ways. Grief has a way of hiding behind change when we acknowledge what we had that’s no longer or what we wanted but never had. In its path we may find deep pain, big questions, and even clarity. Creating space to process and identify what’s important can help us stay connected with what’s been lost.
