Ashley Ramos (she/her) is a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in individual, relationship, and sex therapy with a focus on intimacy, sexual health, and personal growth. Known for her playful and compassionate approach, she creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients are encouraged to deeply explore their inner worlds and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

As the founder of Insightful Intimacy Therapy, Ashley brings years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, including LGBTQ+ individuals, those in alternative lifestyles, and those navigating BDSM, kink, and ethical non-monogamy. Her approach, rooted in attachment-based, existential, narrative, and sex therapy, is uniquely tailored to each client’s needs and goals. With a commitment to empowering clients to embrace their authentic selves, Ashley helps them overcome life’s challenges and fosters deeper, meaningful connections.
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?

My path to therapy began with a fascination for human sexuality and a desire to foster open, informed discussions around it. In college, I worked as a teaching assistant in a sex education course focused on pleasure, where I helped students navigate their desires, understand their bodies, and communicate about intimacy with confidence. Witnessing how knowledge and self-acceptance empowered students sparked my passion for this work and led me into sex research. For three years, I managed a lab studying the stigma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as those in kink, BDSM, and consensually non-monogamous (CNM) communities.

Through publishing research, I aimed to help clinicians provide more inclusive, affirmative care, creating therapeutic spaces where clients feel validated and understood. Today, I bring this experience to my practice, where I strive to offer a safe space for clients to explore their identities, work through past experiences, and connect more deeply with themselves and others. Supporting people in their journey toward empowerment and authentic intimacy is a privilege that drives my work every day.
How have your personal experiences helped your work with your clients?

My personal experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the value of self-exploration and the courage it takes to navigate life’s many layers. Having navigated my own identities and the expectations surrounding them, I resonate with the journey of clients who face societal pressures, family dynamics, or internal conflicts related to their true selves. This lived understanding of both challenge and growth enables me to approach clients with empathy and insight, creating a collaborative environment where we can explore their experiences authentically. It’s rewarding to support clients in strengthening their inner resilience and embracing their individuality, knowing firsthand how transformative this journey can be.
What’s one common misconception about intimacy that you work to dispel in therapy?

A common misconception I often address is the idea that intimacy is purely physical. True intimacy involves emotional openness, trust, and mutual vulnerability. I help clients understand that intimacy is built through communication, understanding, and a willingness to truly connect with oneself and others. By reframing intimacy as something that can be cultivated through various forms of connection, clients often experience greater depth in their relationships, with less pressure to meet specific expectations and more freedom to enjoy their unique connections.

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