Hello, I'm Ashley Gangadean She/Her and I am a licensed mental health counselor and a Washington State approved clinical supervisor in Seattle, WA. I am specialized in working with developmental trauma, complex trauma, generational/ancestral trauma, children of immigrants experience, family of origin issues, and identity development (LGBTQ+/racial identity). I take into consideration from a holistic perspective how my client’s individual experiences and life story is impacted by the systemic oppression they face in life.

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.