Ashley Strong

LCSW

I am especially inspired by the growing research around psychedelic-assisted therapies. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy has already opened doors for clients to access deeper healing in ways traditional therapy often cannot. Looking ahead, I am eager to see how psilocybin- and MDMA-assisted therapies will continue to transform the mental health field and create new possibilities for growth and recovery.

I primarily work with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, and somatic- and existential-based approaches that allow for deeper healing beyond talk alone. These methods help clients process trauma, reconnect with their bodies, and find meaning in life’s challenges. I also integrate traditional therapies such as psychodynamic and CBT when they are useful, creating a flexible approach tailored to each client’s needs.

I chose to become a therapist in my mid-30s after working with a therapist who profoundly changed my life. She helped me process unresolved issues, challenged the beliefs that were holding me back, and guided me toward a more authentic way of living. That experience inspired me to do similar work for others. Making the change meant leaving behind a career in corporate sales and strategy and committing fully to a path where my focus is helping people. I moved to Colorado, pursued my training, and let go of roles that always felt stifling or unfulfilling. The transition took four years, but I have never looked back. Today, I consider it the greatest honor to help people find peace, contentment, and the confidence to live authentically.