Guest #16 - Ashley Allen - Clinical Therapist

The Borderline Podcast

Ashley Allen, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses the importance of accessible mental health support and the DIY Therapy Courses she created to address this need. She highlights the challenges of finding affordable and compatible therapy options and the limited capacity of therapists. Ashley explains the four modules of her anxiety course, which focus on understanding anxiety, turning off the alarm, managing the internal and external environment, and reducing sensitivity over time. She emphasizes the power of breathing techniques and the positive impact of making small changes in one's environment. In this conversation, Ashley Allen discusses the importance of building trust and competence in managing anxiety. She emphasizes the power of small changes and self-control in reducing anxiety. Ashley also highlights the significance of reducing sensitivity through gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing situations. She mentions that therapy is more accessible for younger generations, but the stigma is decreasing among older generations as well. The conversation touches on the accessibility of medication versus therapy and the value of understanding anxiety rather than solely relying on medication. Ashley also mentions her upcoming course on setting boundaries for mental health.