Hello, I'm Ash and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. I am specialized in working with anxiety, depression, developmental/complex trauma, generational/ancestral trauma, family of origin issues, and identity development (LGBTQ+/racial identity). From a holistic perspective, I consider how my client’s individual experiences and life story are impacted by the oppressive systems we live in. I help clients heal through trauma in a collaborative process and integrative approach to therapy. I blend modalities such as IFS, somatic awareness, client-centered/strengths-based, humanistic therapy. I also offer EMDR to treat trauma (acute and complex PTSD) and phobias. Traumatic experiences are varied and go beyond what most people may categorize as a trauma. Sometimes trauma stems from something less obvious, such as negative messaging from our family of origin. It is my hope that we can work together through building a safe and grounded relationship, and discover ways to unlock resilience, strength, and innate abilities to heal and thrive in life despite the wounds one carries.

As a mixed-race (South Asian and White) queer and gender fluid person, I deeply value the sacredness of identities and how they impact our lived experience in a world built to suppress the voices and lives of those most marginalized. I am here to help any and all people who are willing to look at how their privilege or lack thereof impacts themselves and those around them. I am here to assist those faced with oppression to empower their voice, find strength and resilience, and embracing rest as resistance.

I am also a human and find that bringing my humanness to the therapy room helps others embrace their own humanness. I use an approach that helps my clients to see that their value is inherent and not based in perfection and "success". I want clients to see and feel the depth of their value by having a space that allows them to experience and embrace themselves in new and authentic ways.  I think laughter and humor is an incredible tool for healing and when humor organically enters our space, I welcome and encourage us to share in laughter as part of therapy. 

I work with all individuals of varying backgrounds, cultures, and ages, however, I have specialized experience working with the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

I graduated with a B.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences and with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. 

In my personal life, I love exploring new nature-filled areas of Washington, trail and road running, drawing, creating music, and spending time with my loved ones.