Online Sessions & Services
Therapy that moves beyond talk, helping creatives break patterns, spark creativity, and thrive.
Unlock Your Creative Genius with Somatic Tools
A free 3-part series for actors, writers, and musicians to release blocks, embody presence, and perform with authenticity and power.
Work With Dr. Ashley
Integrative Therapy & EMDR
A whole-human therapeutic approach blending psychology, somatic practices, and creative-focused care that releases trauma, rewires patterns, and reignites creativity. Online only.
IPA-Certified Intimacy Coordinator
Specialized in-person support and on-set guidance for creative professionals navigating sensitive scenes and industry-specific challenges. Available for travel.
Non-Therapy Character Consultations
For actors and writers who want to bring psychological depth and authenticity to their work. Actors learn to embody their characters fully while staying grounded in their own identity. Writers gain insight into human behavior to create multidimensional, emotionally resonant stories that come to life on the page and screen. In-person or online.
- The Pillars
Services Dr. Ashley Provides
Individual Psychotherapy
Evidence-based therapy that integrates traditional psychotherapy with somatic awareness to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our approach goes beyond talk therapy, incorporating mind-body techniques to create sustainable change while honoring your unique needs and experiences.
Couples Therapy
Transform your relationship through integrated couples counseling that addresses both individual and shared challenges. Using Gottman-informed techniques and somatic awareness, we help partners develop deeper understanding, improve communication, and create lasting intimacy through practical tools and evidence-based interventions.
EMDR Therapy
A powerful, research-backed approach for processing trauma and painful experiences. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain reprocess traumatic experiences, reducing their emotional impact and allowing you to move forward. Particularly effective for PTSD, anxiety, and persistent negative beliefs.
Somatic Experiencing
A body-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on resolving trauma and stress stored in the nervous system. By gently guiding you to track bodily sensations, we help release trapped energy and restore your nervous system’s natural capacity for healing, leading to improved emotional regulation and lasting relief from trauma symptoms.
Intimacy Coordination
From SAG-AFTRA compliance to trauma-informed support, I ensure your intimate scenes are filmed efficiently, safely, and brilliantly — saving you time, reducing liability, and enabling your actors to deliver their best performances.
- Why Dr. Ashley
Dr. Ashley's Unique Process
- Comprehensive Assessment
- Tailored Integration
- Sustainable Transformation
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts degree - cum laude
- Virtual Therapy Advantages
Why Virtual Therapy Over In-Person?
- Privacy and Comfort: Clients can join sessions from a familiar, safe space, making it easier to relax and open up for sessions.
- Saves Time: Virtual sessions cut out commuting and parking time, making therapy much more convenient for my clients.
- Saves Money: Without having to take an hour or more in travel time each way, you can resume your normal work and living schedule with less disruption. You also save money on gas and parking fees.
- Access to Specialists like Myself: Clients can work with me outside their immediate area, expanding their options for statewide care in either New York or California.
- Reduced Stress and Anxiety: A virtual setting can feel less intimidating, helping my clients feel more at ease. My clients also don’t have the hassle of racing through traffic and finding parking, struggling to make their session in time through rush hour.
- Consistency and Flexibility: Therapy can continue seamlessly, even if a patient is traveling, temporarily relocating, or working. Clients can engage in more consistent therapy sessions, which leads to better outcomes.
- Accessibility for Health or Mobility Concerns: Patients with physical or mental health challenges can engage in therapy without the challenges of travel.
- Fewer Distractions: Patients can control their environment, choosing a quiet space for optimal focus.
- Health Concerns: Virtual sessions reduce exposure to illness or other sensitivities, especially during busy or holiday seasons. We can continue therapy while keeping you safe.
- More Effective Interventions: When working with clients virtually, they are able to show me the challenges they experience in their own environment in real time, which allows us to create more effective interventions to move their progress forward more quickly and effectively.
- Proven As Effective as In-Person Care: Many peer-reviewed studies have shown that virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person care. In my experience, it is even more helpful given the many benefits listed above.
