Meg Jaffe Ash, Ph.D. clinical psychologist, meditation guide, and mentor (404) 373-5954

My approach

Many of us are so locked in the particular story we are telling, of who we are and how our life is going, that we cannot easily separate the lens through which we are viewing our life and life itself. Especially when the story is not as we wish it to be, because it contains painful and limiting aspects, there can be a strong desire for change. This is where psychotherapy can greatly facilitate clarity about the kinds of thoughts and beliefs we carry that colour our perception and experience of life. We come to understand the creative power of our thoughts and how effectively our emotions give us feedback about our underlying thoughts.

When we add meditation to our work together, we begin to perceive that our awareness is not limited to thought. For we are multidimensional beings and can be aware on the level of our body and breath, our emotions, our thoughts, the emanations of our heart, and the clarity, intuition, and wisdom of our higher self. This experience lends new spaciousness to life and a feeling of freedom from more restricted identity.

Though one of the hallmarks of psychology has been to focus on disorder and problems to be fixed, my approach is grounded in the certainty that the essence of each person is whole and complete, no matter how our lives may appear on the surface. I construct individually customized meditations that help clear the roadblocks to a fuller experience of that authentic connection to self. Importantly, I begin exactly where my client is, with no sense of judgement. The pace with which we proceed towards a fuller sense of awareness is largely determined by what each person feels is right for them. My guidance of this process comes with deep respect and compassion for each person's unique path to knowing their true self.

My practice is geared to the spiritual seeker, as well as to those who are looking for a more satisfying life, with greater ease and happiness in relationships, more balance in moods, and the ability to cope with stressful and challenging life situations. I have also worked extensively with those struggling with eating issues, and depression.