About

ashley dasti, lamft

(she/her/hers)

I am a systemic Marriage and Family therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, and relational difficulties. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative; while emphasizing the context of your relationships. I have a particular passion for working with children and partnering with parents, helping families better understand one another and strengthen connection within the home. I also believe that our support systems play a vital role in healing, and I strive to incorporate and strengthen these connections as part of the therapeutic process.

My approach to therapy is to create an emotionally safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, deepen understanding, and foster meaningful growth. When working with families, I aim to strengthen the family system using a structural family therapy framework that emphasizes roles, hierarchies, and boundaries within the family. In my work I also integrate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodrama, and play therapy. I view therapy as a space to explore past experiences and their impacts on our present selves, as well as future aspirations. 

I approach therapy with a strong appreciation for the individuality of each person’s story. Rather than relying on labels to define who you are, I focus on understanding your experiences in a more holistic and personal way, being mindful not to place clients into rigid diagnostic categories. While diagnostic frameworks can offer some guidance, they are not the center of our work. What matters most is creating space for you to explore and understand your experiences in a way that feels true to you, using your own voice, at your own pace. I strive to cultivate an environment that encourages reflection, honors complexity, and supports you in defining yourself on your own terms.

In our work together, I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, comfortable, supportive, and not always heavy. While we may explore difficult or meaningful topics, I also believe in making room for lightness, humor, and moments of ease. Therapy doesn’t have to feel intense all the time; it can also be a place of comfort where you can be yourself, explore openly, and deepen your understanding of who you are.