About Me
There was a time in my life when I felt like I was falling apart and longed to feel better.
My journey to peace has taught me a lot about non-contingent worth and belonging. It showed me that even if we've lost touch with our essential goodness, it remains unbreakable and ever present.
I learned that levity and a bit of sass go a long way, that joy too can be medicine, and that when we cultivate a kinder relationship with ourselves we pave the way to well-being and fulfillment.
Through it all, I have come to deeply appreciate that we're more than just bodies passing through this world. We are each experiencing a whole human adventure, with all its mess and beauty—profound beings with big hearts and innate wisdom navigating life's complexities. And when we start from this understanding, the work of transforming conditioned patterns becomes less about fixing ourselves. Rather, it becomes rediscovering that we're already - and always will be - whole and worthy.
This work is close to my heart—I'am genuinely honored to partner with you. If you would like to learn more about how I can support you, I invite you to reach out.
Ashley Dahl, MSW, LSWAIC, CMT-P
Modalities and Frameworks
My approach is relational and integrative. I draw from an array of evidence-based methodologies to best support your therapeutic goals and unfolding needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Ecotherapy / Nature Therapy
Results and Solution-Based Therapy
Coaching
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Positive Psychology
Humanistic Therapy
Psychoeducation
Somatic Relaxation
Existential Therapy
Mindful Self-Compassion
Narrative Therapy
Buddhist Psychology
Spiritual Therapy
Nonviolent Communication
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulnesss
My therapy practice has been shaped by years of education and training and over two decades experience in mental health, life and leadership coaching, woven together with my own path through mindfulness and contemplative traditions.
My Background
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I’ve long been passionate about supporting people in their experience of belonging and wellbeing. Through my studies in philosophy and political science at Boston University, I came to realize the importance of reducing social and political barriers that can interfere with our capacity to live such lives of dignity and meaning.
This recognition inspired me to pursue a Master's degree in Social Work, with a focus on clinical practice from the University of Washington. My education was further enriched through the University of Washington's Graduate Training in Interdisciplinary Collaboration as well as Core Leadership programs, where I also received certification in Human Services Management. To expand upon my therapeutic approach, I completed ICF-accredited Professional Coach Training through Seattle Coach.
My practice is additionally informed by advanced training in Mindful Self-Compassion, Buddhist Psychology, Non-Violent Communication, and Somatic Relaxation.
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My contemplative journey began in childhood through experiences in the natural world that taught me about inherent belonging, beauty, and awe—how nature offers perspective, shows paths for resilience, and simply holds us as we are. As a young adult, I began practicing meditation in the vipassana (insight) tradition, deepening this understanding of healing. This path led me to become accredited as a Mindfulness Teacher through the Mindfulness Training Institute. I further specialized through the Awake in the Wild Teacher Training apprenticeship program with dharma teacher Mark Coleman, focusing on the healing intersection between contemplative practices and natural environments.
My training also includes One Earth Sangha's Eco Sattva program, exploring how Buddhist teachings and practices can support meeting climate crises with compassionate presence. These influences inform my therapeutic work, bringing curiosity, wonder, and spacious presence to our sessions.
CREDENTIALS
Washington State LSWAIC / SC 61676395
Clinical Supervision with Ariana Lloyd, LCSW / LW60908173
