Licensed to practice in 14 states and accepts 77 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Spirituality and 10 more.
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For more than twenty years, I've sat with people at the edge of what they thought their lives could be — helping them break free from anxiety, depression, trauma, and the relationships and transitions that keep them circling the same painful ground. What I've learned in all those years is this: you are not broken. You are, more often than not, simply disconnected — from your own knowing, from what matters, from the quiet intelligence that has been trying to reach you all along. My work weaves the science of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with the ancient wisdom of Vedanta and mindfulness — traditions that have mapped the human heart for millennia. Together, they offer more than symptom relief. They offer a homecoming. But there is a deeper current running beneath everything I do. My private practice includes shamanic work, animal communication, and soul-level intuitive channeling — ways of listening that reach beyond words, beyond technique, into the territory where real transformation lives. Clients often tell me they feel seen in a way they've never experienced: not just heard, but known. This is not therapy as maintenance. This is therapy as awakening. When you work with me, you get a guide who is fully present, deeply attuned, and grounded in something far older and larger than any single method — someone who trusts that your life is trying to become something, and knows how to help it get there. Ready to stop coping and start living? Let's talk.
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.
**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. --Cosmic Memory Retrieval and Intuitive Soul Channeling session upon request
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.
Cash - $180 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Braven Health - Medicare
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicare
Horizon
Horizon - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Northwest
Kaiser Northwest - Medicare
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
Regence Group Administrators
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
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
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.
13 ratings with written reviews
August 11, 2026
I have a hard time directing my thoughts, and they do a good job of keeping me on track. Very straight forward, which I appreciate.
August 2, 2026
I was impressed by her Grow bio, where her direct nature and approach to problem solving stood out. Our first meeting was productive, informative, and ideas and goals were discussed, plus a sharing of writings and thinkers to consider.
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.