Ashwini Gupta-Martinez
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.
I use my skills to help my clients access deep spiritual information to aid in healing and creating the kind of life that is free of suffering and resistance.
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.
First session
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.
Strengths
**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
Ideal clients
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.
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.
Location
Virtual sessions