• Writings by Dr. Ashley

    I spent years in school immersed in the study of how our minds, bodies, and spirits connect. Rather than letting my writings sit in a folder, I’ve taken my essays on transpersonal psychology, psychophysiology, and neurofeedback and turned them into these blog posts.

    This is my academic journey shared one reflection at a time. Bridging the gap between rigorous study and the personal insights that make sense of the human experience.

The Spiritual Therapist: Navigating Boundaries, Collaboration, and Access

Spiritual therapy shouldn't be a luxury item. This post explores the ethics of combining psychotherapy with spiritual guidance. I discuss the importance of collaborating with clergy and ask a difficult question: Do community mental health clinics fail low-income clients by ignoring the soul?

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