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Meet The Zen Doctor
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Dr. Ashley Smith, PhD, MS, MSW
I/O Psychologist & Wellness Coach
(Life & Transformational)
Dr. Ashley Smith is a published author, Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, certified Wellness Coach, and founder of The Zen Doctor, LLC—a modern wellness and leadership consultancy supporting individuals and organizations in transforming burnout into balance.
Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Ashley blends southern soul with scientific precision to help people thrive at work and in life. With over a decade of expertise in organizational psychology, leadership development, and mental wellness, her research on retention, burnout, and transitional coaching fuels her mission: guiding high achievers through obstacles—mental, emotional, and professional—to reach their fullest potential.
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Doctoral Research & Beyond
Ashley's doctoral research focused on leadership and cultural effects of corporate retention, and is published in Walden University’s ScholarWorks and has been recognized for its contribution to inclusive leadership and retention strategies.
Through The Zen Doctor, she offers a full suite of services—from executive coaching and corporate retreats to burnout recovery programs, yoga for professionals, and transformative life coaching. Her signature approach bridges the mind and body, empowering clients to reclaim clarity, confidence, and calm in high-stress environments.
Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, returning to the office after remote work, or leading a team through organizational change, Dr. Ashley creates personalized strategies rooted in psychology, mindfulness, and sustainable well-being.
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Credentials:
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Ph.D., Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Masters, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Masters, Social Work
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Certified Wellness Coach (Life & Transformational)
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Yoga + Mindfulness Coach
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Executive Coach & Facilitator
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Published Author
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Founder of The Zen Doctor
Why choose Us?
Executive & Corporate Services
We can Transform Your Workplace
from the Inside Out
We will empower your teams to think, lead, and perform at their best.
At The Zen Doctor, we help organizations shift mindset, strengthen leadership, and build cultures of innovation and trust.
Through science-based coaching, workshops, and mindfulness programs, we help your leaders become tomorrow’s innovators — fostering stronger team dynamics, deeper trust, and sustainable growth.
Boost Engagement
Retain Top Talent
Combat Burnout
Employee well-being
1:1 Coaching
Dr. Ashley can help you....
Elevate Your Mindset, Reclaim Your Energy,
& Redefine Your Mission.
Personal growth starts from within — and so does leadership. Through one-on-one coaching with Dr. Ashley Smith, you’ll uncover the habits, patterns, and beliefs that shape how you lead, work, and live.
Together, we’ll create a personalized strategy that helps you overcome burnout, rebuild confidence, and cultivate the clarity needed to move forward with purpose.
Each session blends psychology, mindfulness, and practical tools designed to help you realign your energy, sharpen your focus, and step fully into your potential — in your career, relationships, and daily life.
Energy Coaching
Mind/Strength Building
Personalized Action
Planning
Wellness & Life Transformations
Retreats (Virtual + In-person)
Join or Create Your Own!
Step Away to Reset. Return Renewed.
Your peace, clarity, and inspiration are waiting.
At The Zen Doctor Retreats, we create immersive experiences designed to help you slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with yourself.
Each retreat blends a variety of things, including yoga, meditation, coaching, and nature to realign your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re healing from burnout, seeking new direction, or simply craving rest, our retreats offer the space and support to transform how you live and lead.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and re-energized — with practical tools and inner calm you can carry back into your daily life.
Reset Your Energy
Rest & Rejuvenate
Realign Your Mind & Body
Reconnect with Yourself
Retreats + Curated Events:
Retreat Fun! Gallery of Previous Events:
Private Yoga
with
The Zen Doctor
🍃Virtual or In-person🍃
Find Your Flow.... Anywhere You Go
(Gallery of Dr. Ashley in Yoga + Meditation)
 Yoga |  Yoga |
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 Meditation/Yoga |  Yoga |
 Yoga + power stretching |  Aerial Yoga |
 Yoga on the beach |  Yoga + power stretching |
 Yoga + power stretching |  Yoga + power stretching |
 Yoga + power stretching |  Yoga by the lake |
 Yoga on the beach |  Meditation + stretching |
 Yoga |
