“Self-reflection is the gateway to freedom. It also brings greater appreciation and enjoyment. We begin to enjoy spending time with our own mind, and we enjoy reflecting on our experience of the teachings. Like the sun emerging from behind the clouds, the teachings of the dharma become clear.” — Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

The Practice

Dr. Ashe is currently focused on providing one on one remote consultation services to patients. He is based in Northern California but sees patients throughout the state using a Telehealth platform and telephonic services.

Modern Psychiatry

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ashe is a medical doctor that has completed medical school and a medical residency. Because of these skills, he can provide extensive assessment and clinical evaluation of psychiatric conditions such as major depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He uses a variety of well-established clinical inventories as part of his assessment and evaluation. He can order medical tests to evaluate your physical and mental health. For example, Dr. Ashe may order blood work to check your vitamin and iron levels, as well as to assess your thyroid gland. In some cases, psychiatric symptoms can be treated by addressing certain medical disorders, such as a thyroid disorder or vitamin D deficiency. As a physician, Dr. Ashe can also provide medications to treat psychiatric disorders and offer a clear evaluation to determine if one is on the appropriate medication. It is not uncommon for Dr. Ashe to assist in discontinuation of medication treatment and establishing cognitive and behavioral changes instead.

Dr. Ashe provides a variety of services as a physician including:

Initial medical evaluations
Medication management/Psychopharmacology
Psychiatric consultations
Second-opinion consultations
Telehealth Services
Ongoing psychotherapy
Medical record review
Medical report preparation
Extensive telephone contact or liaison work with families or other care providers
Mind training and awareness practices
Lifestyle coaching
Mind-Body medicine
Psychedelic integration therapy
Guided journaling
Habit Change

Specialty Services

Integrative Psychotherapy

Along with extensive training as a medical doctor, Dr. Ashe uses methods derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Spiritual Psychotherapy, Buddhist Psychology and Interpersonal Therapy. Dr. Ashe supports patients by providing valuable tools to help them gain insight and release negative patterns.

Lifestyle Coaching

Medication support isn’t enough if sleep, nutrition, or exercise habits aren’t supporting mental health. Dr. Ashe helps patients change their lifestyle habits to create positive results.

Mind-Body Medicine

Dr. Ashe teaches patients how to use meditation and mindfulness to stabilize their mood and better manage the natural waves of emotion that we all experience at different times in our lives.

Integrating Psychedelic Experiences

The therapeutic use of psychedelics (including psilocybin, LSD, ketamine and MDMA) can lead to profound spiritual awakenings. Research has shown some benefit for the treatment of depression and PTSD. Dr. Ashe can help patients to integrate the lessons from a psychedelic experience into their daily life so they can experience more purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.

Herbal & Plant-Based Medicine

Prescription medications aren’t the only options for impacting the brain pathways involved with mood regulation. Dr. Ashe can work with patients to use nutritional supplementation and plant-based medicines. He can also screen for contraindications to ensure there are no dangerous interactions between any of the medications and supplements being taken.

FAQ’s

1. What types of diagnoses do you treat?
Dr. Ashe works with people who present a wide spectrum of challenges and diagnoses. The majority of his patients are working with issues of anxiety and depression due to life experiences (often traumatic), learning and attentional challenges, imbalanced lifestyles, and medical illness.

2. Do you treat children or adolescents?
Yes. Dr. Ashe treats children, adolescents and adults.

3. Does therapy always take years?
No. Depending on the condition Dr. Ashe is treating, a shorter treatment term may be more appropriate. Nevertheless, many emotional issues develop over long periods of time and to effectively create behavior change can take an extended period of time.

4. Will you work with my other providers?
Yes. Dr. Ashe believes in truly collaborative care and will work with you to coordinate appropriate communication between providers to best care for you as a unified team. Your private health information will always be kept confidential.

5. Can I get reimbursed by my insurance?
This will be determined by your individual insurance carrier. Dr. Ashe does not contract with any insurance companies and would be considered an out-of-network provider. He recommends that patients discuss coverage with their insurance company first to be clear on their policies. If desired, a statement can be provided that you can submit to your insurance on your behalf.

6. Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Physician to see you?
No. Patients can book with Dr. Ashe directly without a referral or prescription for services from another provider.