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My Therapeutic Approach

Mental health is often seen as a crisis of symptoms—but I see it differently. My approach is built on the understanding that behind the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm are powerful core beliefs shaped by your life experiences. These beliefs, often formed early and silently, drive how you think, feel, and respond to the world.

I believe change doesn’t come from just talking about problems that arise in life—it comes from learning how to understand experiences, and how to shift the patterns they’ve created.

That’s why I do things differently.

I combine education, evidence-based therapy techniques, and real-world skill-building into a practical and empowering framework. Through my YouTube videos and step-by-step workbook, you’ll move step-by-step through a process of self-discovery, mindset transformation, and emotional growth—on your own time and at your own pace.

This isn’t traditional therapy—it’s a new way of thinking about mental health.

Meet the Therapist

Hi, I’m Ashley Gillies, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) driven by a mission to change the narrative around mental health. I don’t believe we’re in a mental health crisis—I believe we’re in a crisis of misunderstood belief systems. The symptoms we label as “mental illness” are often the result of deeply-rooted, negative core beliefs shaped by life experiences—not broken brains.

My work is about helping you uncover those beliefs, understand where they came from, and learn how to challenge and change them. I take an educational, skills-based approach to therapy, combining evidence-based modalities with practical tools you can use in everyday life. Through my YouTube videos and step-by-step workbook, I guide you step by step in learning how your mind works—and how to work with it, not against it.

If you’ve ever felt like traditional therapy doesn’t quite fit, you’re not alone. This is a different path—one that centers on empowerment, insight, and real transformation.

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Our Services

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    Educational Video Content

    All educational video content regarding therapy modalities, and the skill sets within each modality, can be found on YouTube @UTLCSW.

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    Hand-crafted Workbook

    Purchase your hand-crafted workbook to dive deeper into the video content. This workbook was hand designed to provide step-by-step content in relation to the video content. Homework assignments are included in the workbook to further enhance your therapeutic awareness.

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    One-on-One Therapy/Coaching Sessions

    For those looking for an even deeper dive into the content, one-on-one sessions with the therapist are available.