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Intimacy Coordinator & Trauma-Informed Psychologist
Elevating Intimate Storytelling Through Safety, Psychology, and Artistry
Your production deserves an Intimacy Coordinator who also brings the highest level of expertise in trauma and mental health. As both an IPA-certified IC and licensed clinical psychologist, I combine industry expertise with deep psychological understanding to create an environment where creative vision thrives and performers feel truly protected.
From SAG-AFTRA compliance to trauma-informed support, I ensure your intimate scenes are filmed efficiently, safely, and brilliantly—saving you time, reducing liability, and enabling your actors to deliver their best performances.
The Dr. Ashley Difference
What sets my approach apart:
Unique Dual Expertise: The only IC who is also a licensed trauma-informed psychologist in both NY and CA
Industry Insider: Former actor and production assistant—I understand both sides of the camera
Production-Minded: Focused on achieving your creative vision while maintaining safety and efficiency
Expert Communication: Skilled at navigating sensitive conversations and bridging actor-director dynamics
Trauma-Informed Care: Specialized training in supporting performers through challenging content
Bi-Coastal Network: Deep connections and licensure in both major production hubs
Education: Duke University (BA); Pepperdine University (Psy.D.); Certified Intimacy Coordinator through Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA; one of only four SAG-AFTRA approved Intimacy Coordinator training programs in the US)
Comprehensive Intimacy Coordination
Ready to Create Powerful, Safe Intimate Scenes?
- SAG-AFTRA guideline implementation
- Closed set protocol management
- Nudity rider consultation
- Department coordination (costumes, makeup)
- Boundary facilitation
- Choreograph movement (as needed/requested)
Learn More About Dr. Ashley
Your Intimacy Coordinator
Dr. Ashley is both an Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA)-certified intimacy coordinator and a seasoned, trauma-informed clinical psychologist licensed in New York and California.
She is skilled at taking a caring approach to working with actors to help them understand their boundaries and achieve full, embodied consent; warmly and quickly assessing and intervening when actors or crew experience a trauma-response to challenging material; and an expert listener and communicator who can understand and effectively communicate with directors and actors to achieve mutually agreeable goals and next-level outcomes.
Dr. Ashley smoothly and seamlessly works with you and your production to actualize your vision.
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Please fill out the form if you are interested in working with Dr. Ashley. If you prefer to text or call directly, contact Dr. Ashley at +1-310-853-0981