Licensed to practice in 14 states and accepts 73 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Spirituality and 10 more.
Ashwini Gupta-Martinez
(she/her)
Namaste, I'm Ashwini Gupta. For over 20 years, I've helped people break free from anxiety, depression, trauma, and the relationships and transitions that keep them stuck. My work blends the science of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with the ancient wisdom of Vedanta and mindfulness — so you don't just manage symptoms, you reconnect with what matters and build a life that actually feels like yours. Beyond traditional therapy, my private practice includes shamanic work, animal communication, and soul-level intuitive channeling. This deeper dimension shapes everything I do: you get a therapist who is fully present, deeply attuned, and grounded in something bigger than technique. Ready to stop coping and start living? Let's talk.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
We get to work from day one. Your first session isn't just paperwork and history-taking — it's a real conversation about what's bringing you in, what you've already tried, and where you want to go. I'm straightforward: I'll ask direct questions, reflect back what I'm hearing, and be honest with you about what I see. But you'll never feel rushed or judged — this is a space of warmth, empathy, and zero pretense. By the end of our first meeting, you'll walk away with a clearer picture of what we're working toward and often a practical tool or insight you can use right away. My approach is solution-driven: we honor your story, but we don't camp out in the problem. We move toward what matters to you. Come as you are. Bring your questions, your doubts, even your skepticism. All of it is welcome.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
**I see patterns quickly.** After 20+ years and thousands of hours with clients, I recognize the loops people get caught in — often before they can name it themselves. That means we don't spend months circling; we get to the root. **I tell you the truth, kindly.** I won't just nod along. If I see you standing in your own way, I'll say so — with compassion, and always in service of your growth. **I hold steady.** Whatever you bring — rage, grief, shame, the things you've never said out loud — you won't overwhelm me. My presence is calm, grounded, and unshakeable, so you can finally let your guard down. **I trust your inner wisdom.** My job isn't to hand you answers. It's to help you hear the ones already inside you — and give you practical tools to act on them.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Anxiety and Mood disorders, life transition issues, relationships, spirituality, stress related issues, working with couples, assisting spiritual seekers in connecting with their higher self, shamanic practices and healing.
Specialties
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Other specialties
Depression
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
Men's Issues
Older Adults
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Physical Health Condition
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Buddhist
Hindu
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Maine
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Horizon
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Braven Health - Medicare
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $180 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicare
Horizon - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Kaiser Northwest
Kaiser Northwest - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In addition to ACT, I also use philosophy and erudition from Vedanta, Peruvian Shamanism and wisdom from Eastern Esoteric Schools of Thought. My private practice modalities also include cross species communication, soul channeling and Akashic Records
Positive Psychology
With over two decades in the mental health arena, I have developed a refined understanding of what it takes to nurture the human spirit towards thriving both individually and within communities. **Philosophy and Specialties**: At the heart of my practice lies the conviction that anyone can enhance their life experience by boosting positive emotions, engaging wholeheartedly in life's offerings, and forging authentic connections. It is with this mindset that I provide counseling services, specializing in: - Reinforcing personal strengths - Amplification of positive emotions - Cultivating resilience and determination - Mindfulness practices for acceptance and presence - Discovering life's meaning and purpose - Constructing rewarding relationships - Strategic goal-setting for personal advancement **Methodology**: The cornerstone of our collaborative journey will include customized strategies that meld well-established methods like: - Positive cognitive-behavioral techniques for a constructive outlook - Appreciative Inquiry to facilitate change in individuals and groups - Mindfulness meditation promoting acute awareness - Brief, solution-focused therapy capitalizing on one's inherent capabilities - Specially devised positive psychotherapeutic exercises **Diverse Experience**: Throughout my expansive career, I have engaged with an assortment of client backgrounds, working in environments ranging from private practices to educational settings, and have even extended my services to healing endeavors involving both people and animals. **Commitment to Clients**: My pledge is to offer a warm, empathic environment free from judgment, conducive to being truly listened to and appreciated. As we uncover your distinctive strengths and nurture your emotional well-being, you will be equipped with the tools necessary for unlocking a deeply satisfying and purpose-driven existence. Let's embark on this transformative expedition together, steering you toward your envisioned life.
11 ratings with written reviews
June 17, 2026
Ashwini instantly identified my situation and all of its layers, acknowledged some of my gaps, and encouraged me to fill them. She's very direct which I appreciate yet compassionate in being a great listener. I'm looking forward to growing under her counsel.
Verified client, age 25-34
June 1, 2026
Every session with Ashwini, I leave feeling like I gained incredible and resonating insight. She challenges and holds me accountable in a warm way. Sessions feel balanced between being able to get across what I need to and feeling like I have a clear direction to move towards.
Verified client, age 25-34
March 15, 2026
A warm and reassuring first conversation with Ashwini!