ILENE SMITH

Ilene Smith is a former trauma therapist, author, speaker, and co-creator of Ascend Alliance. With a profound background as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and holding master's degrees in mental health counseling and exercise physiology, Over the past decade, Ilene has dedicated her career to helping clients resolve trauma symptoms, alleviate chronic stress, and achieve deeper healing.

In 2020, Ilene embarked on her own personal exploration of psychedelic medicine, a transformative journey that led her to close her private practice in 2022. This pivotal experience allowed her to merge her extensive expertise in trauma healing with innovative approaches in psychedelic and plant medicine.

Ilene has guided individuals through profound and intensive transformational journeys, helping them break through the walls and barriers that impede their progress in life. She believes that true and lasting healing occurs only when individuals can access a deeper, fully experienced, and expressed version of themselves.



Beyond her professional endeavors, Ilene finds solace in nature, hiking, and yoga. She is a passionate collector of modern and contemporary art and enjoys travel and reading. When at home in Scottsdale, AZ, Ilene can often be found spending time with friends and curating dinner parties to foster community and connection.