Rise Above

with Queer-Affirming

Holistic Therapy in Florida

Step into a safe, affirming space where therapy blends holistic tools - guided meditation, grounding rituals, and tarot exploration - to help you rise above anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt.

About Me

Ashley Smith, LMHC, Florida virtual therapist specializing in holistic and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy

Hi, I’m Ashley Smith, LMHC and founder of Excelsior Mental Health. If you’re looking for an affirming therapist in Florida who offers online sessions, I specialize in helping people move through anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, and identity struggles. I combine evidence-based therapy with holistic tools like mindfulness and grounding practices so you can feel calmer, more balanced, and supported. Want to know more about me? Learn more about me → Here

✨ Services Overview

Holistic, Affirming Therapy - Online in Florida

At Excelsior Mental Health, I offer therapy that blends evidence-based approaches with holistic practices to help you rise above anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include:

  • Brainspotting – Process and release stored trauma through focused awareness.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Reshape unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier coping skills.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS / Parts Work) – Reconnect with different parts of yourself to foster healing and self-acceptance.

  • Holistic Tools – Mindfulness, grounding rituals, and spiritual practices to support balance and connection.

💻 All sessions are offered virtually across Florida, so you can access support wherever you are.
👉 Learn more about each service on my Services Page → Here

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Can You Relate?

Signs You Might Benefit from Anxiety or Trauma Therapy

Person sitting in nature, looking off into the distance in quiet reflection — symbolizing anxiety, healing, and the journey of therapy with Excelsior Mental Health.

Do you feel like anxiety keeps you on edge, making it hard to relax, focus, or enjoy your life?

Person sitting alone outdoors, looking thoughtful and weighed down, symbolizing the impact of past trauma and the healing journey in therapy with Excelsior Mental Health.

Have past traumas or painful experiences left you feeling stuck, weighed down, or disconnected from yourself?

Client and therapist having an affirming counseling session in a safe, supportive environment at Excelsior Mental Health

Are you looking for an affirming therapist who sees and accepts you fully?

Person meditating peacefully in nature, symbolizing mindfulness, grounding rituals, and holistic therapy practices at Excelsior Mental Health.

Do you want holistic tools to help you feel calmer, more centered, and connected daily?

The word Excelsior means ever upward - a reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, it’s always possible to rise higher.

To me, Excelsior represents hope, healing, and progress - the courage it takes to keep moving forward, one step at a time. That spirit is at the heart of this practice: creating a space where your story is honored, your growth is supported, and your journey always has room to rise.

✨ Why “Excelsior”?

Your healing journey doesn’t have to wait. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or spiritual disconnection, you deserve a space where all parts of you are honored.

Let’s take the next step together - toward a more grounded, empowered, and aligned version of yourself.

🌈 Ready to Rise Above?

Excelsior Mental Health provides accessible online therapy across Florida—whether you’re in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Orlando, Tampa, or Miami, you can receive support from the comfort of your home.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • “Excelsior” means ever upward. It’s a reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, healing, growth, and progress are always possible.

  • Yes. I provide online therapy across Florida, including Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, and beyond — so you can access support from the comfort of your home.

  • I use a blend of approaches - brainspotting, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), IFS (parts work), and holistic practices like mindfulness and grounding rituals. Each session is tailored to your needs.

  • I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and identity struggles. I especially support LGBTQIA+ individuals who are looking for an affirming, safe space to heal and grow.