The Development of
The Authentic-Self Modality
The Authentic-Self Modality (ASM) grew out of a deeply personal journey—from a place of deep pain and suffering, to finding real healing and peace. It combines honest self-reflection, personal experience, and practical insights from psychology, philosophy, and timeless human wisdom.
ASM guides you step-by-step toward truly accepting yourself, building integrity, and developing emotional strength. For those who commit to the process, ASM has changed their lives, helping people feel genuinely good about who they are, gain clarity about their purpose, and experience lasting happiness and inner peace.
Following the steps helps you find your own way home. We are but guides in the process.
If you'd like to start your own journey click on "Let's go!" You will choose an ASM intake guide to schedule a consultation with them.
If you'd like to read our founder's story, scroll down and click on "Read the Founder's Story". It explains how ASM came into existence.
(This is the short version of my story)
Once I began my journey down the ASM path, I felt deeply moved to share the simplicity and beauty of the process. ASM had truly saved my life, and I wanted others to experience the same profound transformation. At first, I shared ASM with my children, which felt wonderful, but that wasn’t enough. I wanted to share it more widely and support others on their own journey. I needed to find a structured way to sit with them as they did their own deep work. I began working as a life coach.
I was fortunate to be surrounded by counselors—my mother, my aunts, and my closest friends all worked in counseling—and their influence inspired me to pursue my master’s degree in counseling.
From there, the Authentic-Self Modality began to reach beyond my immediate circle, touching the lives of many others. Soon, more people started practicing ASM, and it became clear that this wasn’t traditional counseling therapy; it was a life-coaching model I could integrate with my counseling, designed to empower people to make their own choices toward greater health and authenticity.
Those who followed the ASM process found peace and serenity, and together we envisioned creating a dedicated space where we could teach and share the principles of ASM widely. This vision led to the creation of ASMI—an institute that serves both as a center for individual healing and a training ground for new ASM practitioners to learn how to guide others through the process.
I invite you to embrace your own unique journey. Perhaps ASM is exactly what you’ve been looking for—a powerful tool to help you cultivate joy, serenity, and grit in your life. ASM is a beautiful practice, and I hope you’re inspired to explore it for yourself.
- Preston Jones