“You deserve care without earning it, rest without guilt, and healing without apology”
~Amanda Fludd
Therapy Where Every Part of You Is Welcome
Heal from trauma, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels grounded and authentic through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
If you’re someone who prioritizes other people's needs over your own, if you question your deservingness and worth, if you feel sensitive and overwhelmed by an intense world, if your perfectionism won’t let you relax, or if your physical and mental health are impacting your relationships and quality of life, I am really glad you are here. Many of these issues can leave you feeling isolated, lost, directionless or lacking a sense of identity and purpose. I use a holistic approach to help my clients discover and change their patterns of behavior formed from feeling othered and marginalized, chronic stress, chronic illness, family dysfunction and trauma.
My clients tend to be those who experience oppression, people in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, 1st and 2nd generation immigrants, highly sensitive people, those with chronic illness, and those who work high stress/pressure jobs sometimes including secondary trauma. I welcome all walks of life to this space and strive to help you feel safe enough to unravel the complexity of who you are, with me as your witness.
The therapy I provide asks you to be brave enough to go into deeper and more vulnerable places where you can unearth how you truly feel and experience the world. Therapy with me will help you move towards living more authentically, recover your sense of purpose, awe and meaning, and hopefully live a more peaceful life. I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, strengths-based, relational healing and somatic awareness therapies to help you heal your traumas, phobias, negative beliefs, etc. I offer a free 20-minute consultation and look forward to hearing more about what brings you to therapy.
Ash Gangadean, MA, LMHC
Areas of Focus
🌿 Complex Trauma & PTSD
🌈 LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
🤎 BIPOC & Multicultural Therapy
✨ Anxiety, Burnout & Perfectionism
💛 Relationships & Attachment
🪴 Highly Sensitive People & Chronic Illness
How I Help
EMDR – Process traumatic memories so they no longer feel stuck.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Develop compassion for every part of yourself.
Attachment-Based Therapy – Understand relationship patterns and create healthier connections.
Mindfulness & Somatic Practices – Calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body.
Services
Individual Therapy
I offer a holistic approach to healing and wellness that can help you feel empowered on your path to healing.
I am specialized in working with all types of trauma, chronic illness, chronic stress, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, gender identity, sexual orientation issues, coming out, family of origin issues and overall identity formation. I also like to incorporate resources that you may find helpful in your unique healing that can include spiritual practices, drawing from tarot, and using creativity to heal.
I am only offering telehealth therapy at this time.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy method that helps people heal from the emotional distress of trauma and other disturbing life experiences. It can be used to treat complex PTSD, developmental trauma, sexual trauma, religious trauma, and phobias.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR does not require a detailed description of the traumatic event.
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps you understand the different parts of yourself with greater curiosity and self-compassion. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, heal the burdens your parts have been carrying, and help you reconnect with your authentic Self.
This gentle, experiential process can lead to greater inner harmony, emotional resilience, and more fulfilling relationships.
"It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society" ~Jiddu Krishnamurti
Book Consultation with Ash
Book a free 15-20 minute consultation with me here!
Areas Served:
Telehealth throughout Washington State
Seattle
Capitol Hill
Queen Anne
Ballard
Magnolia
Fremont
West Seattle
Bellevue