WELCOME to Ash & Blooms
We’re so glad you’re here.
Hi there. I’m Dr Megan, Founder of Ash & Blooms Holistic Psychotherapy.
You’re probably finding yourself here because you’re tired of struggling, and you’re wondering if you can really trust us with the most intimate aspects of your life. I get it. In fact, one of the reasons I'm so passionate about this work is because I've been there. I know what it's like to confront anxiety, navigate the aftermath of trauma, and build a solid sense of self. This work is sacred, and you deserve a therapist who not only has lived experience but is equipped with the evidence-based tools needed to guide you through this transformational process.
After over a decade of building an expertise in healing trauma and empowerment, I envisioned a practice that addressed what I saw missing in mental health care: a practice in which trauma expertise goes beyond traditional talk therapy and instead, provides a therapeutic process deeply grounded in the neuroscience of healing, where social justice values aren’t just buzzwords but the foundations of care, and where the hard work of transformation is held within an environment that feels soulful, grounded, and surprisingly simple. From that vision, Ash & Blooms was born.
Ash & Blooms is a boutique practice of therapists with shared values and an expertise in healing trauma and anxiety. While we primarily work with Gen Z and Millennial women and LGBTQIA+ folks, all people (and all parts) are welcome. As a collective, we have a number of specialties, including healing childhood and sexual trauma, alleviating anxiety, and repairing relationship wounds, which you can read more about under our ‘Specialties’ tab. Whichever specific goals you have in therapy, our mission is to provide you with the healing you deserve and the deep-felt sense of confidence you need to shift from surviving to thriving.
We look forward to learning your story and supporting your journey toward empowerment and emotional freedom.
Ash & Blooms Holistic Psychotherapy Values
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We believe that our mind, bodies, and spirits are deeply intertwined, and this means that true healing requires addressing parts of your life beyond emotional wellness such as physical, financial, occupational, social, sexual, and intellectual wellness. In addition to taking an holistic approach in the room, we partner with other professionals such as nutritionists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, and bodyworkers to support your holistic healing.
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At Ash & Blooms, we recognize that your mental health is shaped by the systems and social contexts you navigate every day- racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression aren't just background noise, they're real forces impacting your wellbeing. Grounded in feminist therapy principles, we understand that many struggles labeled as "personal problems" are actually responses to oppressive systems and impossible standards. We honor the full complexity of your identities and cultural values, seeing them as sources of strength rather than obstacles to overcome. Our therapists aren't blank slates. We're real people who bring awareness of how politics, social norms, and systemic inequities shape mental health, and we help you distinguish between what's yours to heal and what's society's to change. Your liberation matters, and we're committed to creating space where all of who you are is celebrated.
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Anyone can claim to be "trauma-informed," but at Ash & Blooms, our therapists go far beyond the basics. We have specialized training in the neuroscience of trauma and evidence-based somatic therapies that address how trauma lives in your body, not just your mind. We use cutting-edge approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Havening Techniques, and Somatic Experiencing because the latest research shows that healing trauma requires working with your nervous system, not just talking about what happened. Our expertise means we understand how trauma rewires your brain, dysregulates your body, and shapes your relationships, and more importantly, we know exactly how to help you heal at that deep, neurological level. This isn't surface-level support or generic coping strategies; this is transformational work grounded in science and delivered with skill. When you work with us, you're getting therapists who have invested thousands of hours mastering the art and science of trauma recovery.
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Healing from trauma is hard enough; everything else should be easy. Ash & Blooms is a practice where the complexity of trauma is honored by making everything else- scheduling, billing, coordinating care- effortless, so you can focus entirely on your healing journey. You can easily schedule or cancel sessions online anytime, you’ll automatically receive superbills after each session, and you’ll be able to access care from anywhere in California using our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. For those located in Los Angeles, we have multiple locations- Beverly Hills, Pasadena, and Santa Monica- so we’re never too far from home. We handle the logistics so you can pour your energy into what matters most: your healing.
Meet your Trauma & Anxiety therapists
Hannah Nicolaci LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT153397) with specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through the Internal Family Systems Institute, and EMDR through The Institute for Creative Mindfulness (an EMDR International Association Approved Credit Provider). I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology (Trauma Studies) from Antioch University Los Angeles and a BA in Drama from the University of California, Irvine.
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My therapeutic style is empowered, trauma-informed, and collaborative. Our sessions focus on uncovering and healing the deeper wounds that create emotional pain and relationship struggles. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Havening Techniques, and somatic practices, I help you heal past trauma, reclaim your sense of safety, and rediscover your capacity for joy, connection, and fulfillment.
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I specialize in helping women, couples, and families heal from trauma, relationship challenges, and attachment injuries. If you're experiencing anxiety, shame, isolation, or emotional burnout, my holistic and trauma-informed approach can guide you toward lasting emotional freedom, stronger relationships, and a life filled with authenticity, connection, and self-compassion.
Megan Mansfield PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Founder
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY31497) and an IFS-Certified Therapist with extensive neuroscience training. With over a decade of clinical experience, I specialize in trauma recovery, women’s empowerment, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care.
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My therapeutic approach is compassionate, warm, and deeply empowering, but also direct and effective. Sessions with me go beyond traditional talk therapy, integrating neuroscience-informed techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Havening, along with other somatic interventions to address trauma at its roots. I provide a safe space to compassionately confront difficult truths and painful experiences, transforming them into lasting emotional resilience, strength, and authentic empowerment.
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I work primarily with women and LGBTQ+ individuals who struggle beneath the surface despite external success. If you’re experiencing anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, relationship difficulties, feelings of inadequacy, or are interested in identity exploration, my integrative approach can guide you toward genuine healing.
Jessiline Berry AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
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I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT131923) supervised by Dr. Megan Mansfield (PSY31497). My education includes an MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Trauma Studies from Antioch University Los Angeles, an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia University, and a background in Acting and Film from the University of Texas, Austin. I'm a member of both the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).
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My approach is warm, creative, and deeply affirming. Our sessions are a supportive space to safely explore your inner world and reconnect with your authentic desires, emotional truths, and sense of self. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic theory, somatic interventions, and creative arts, I help you gently move beyond trauma, anxiety, and relationship struggles, guiding you toward meaningful change and emotional freedom.
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I specialize in working with survivors of sexual trauma, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and artists who seek deeper healing, intimacy, and connection. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, identity exploration, or feeling disconnected from your body and sexuality, my therapeutic approach integrates mind, body, and creative expression to support your unique healing journey.
ABOUT YOU
on the outside, it seems like you have it all together…
You’re driven, successful, and ambitious - but beneath the surface, you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or quietly struggling. Maybe past trauma still shapes your relationships, or self-doubt keeps you stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. Whether you’re healing from sexual trauma, navigating intimacy issues, or exploring your identity as a queer person, you deserve compassionate, holistic support that honors your full story.
STRUGGLES WE CAN HELP YOU WITH
Anxiety, chronic stress, and overwhelm
Low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy
Sexual trauma, sexual assault, or abuse
Navigating intimacy and relationships
People-pleasing and codependency
Identity exploration and LGBTQ+ support
Gender exploration and transition support
Complex PTSD or acute PTSD
Emotional burnout and workplace stressors
Financial anxiety and money-related stressors
It’s your time to bloom- Start healing today
Turn your pain into resilience, self-compassion, and strength.