Our Therapists

Ashley Homstad, LISW, OIHC, PMH-C

(She/Her/Hers)

Modalities: Somatic Psychotherapy, DBT, CBT, I-CBT (OCD), TF-CBT (PTSD), Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy

My expertise is in nervous system regulation and post-traumatic growth. I hold advanced certifications from Organic Intelligence’s Human Empowerment and Resiliency Training, a somatic institute rooted in the latest research in body psychotherapy, complex systems, contemplative practice, and neuroscience.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa and a proud alumnus of the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo. I’m also experienced in mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and various cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT). This includes inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT), an evidence-based option for treating OCD, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based option for treating PTSD. Currently, I’m continuing my education with Organic Intelligence and Postpartum Support International (PSI). My longing for a more just, peaceful, and compassionate world has been my guiding compass to specialize in the field of somatic psychotherapy and perinatal mental health.

NPI: 1366206013

What My Support Looks Like

As a somatic psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health, I am passionate about helping women discover their unique paths to resilience and growth. I offer a compassionate, empowering, and nurturing space for pregnant and postpartum mothers facing anxiety and mood disorders or healing from trauma. I typically work with clients using body-oriented talk therapy, integrating evidence-based treatment interventions relevant to their unique therapy goals and preferences.

I also have a special interest in supporting mothers, birthing parents, and caregivers with attachment and bonding, healing from generational trauma, and navigating the pressures of multiple roles and identity shifts.

In My Free Time You Can Find Me…

My husband, Matt, our rescue kitty, Jaws, and our mini bernadoodle, Juniper, live in the Driftless region of northeastern Iowa. We enjoy spending our downtime involved in nature-based activities around town and on our property. I also love thrifting, writing poetry and songs, participating in community singing, traveling, and cozying up with a good TV show or romantasy book.