Alexis Ashby Therapy

06/19/2024

If you or someone you know is considering therapy, I have openings! I offer in person and virtual sessions as needed. I’m located in downtown Plymouth. Take good care!

Life doesn't have to be a constant struggle.You are capable.You are resilient.You are worthy. It is my belief that our lives really are what we make of them. I want to help you find all the peace and beauty out there and most importantly within you. I’m Alexis.I am a licensed master of social work...

01/17/2024

I come across so many clients that are bending themselves backwards trying to stay “productive” with constant accomplishments. However, the minute they rest, they are a lazy loser that is not worthy of anything. Sure, you are allowed to feel pretty damn fantastic when you have a goal achieved. But what about when you don’t? All bets off? Loser? Less than? Not good enough?

What about your kindness? What about your insight? What about your empathy? What about your humor? What about your presence?

YOU ARE ENOUGH despite the trophy.

11/21/2023

We have wasted so many of our days pining for another life. Comparing ourself to others. Wishing we have their home, their job, their friendships, their good looks. I’ve been guilty of watching shows and getting lost dreaming of what it could be like to live the characters lives, in their adorable little towns with their perfect family Christmas….

So here’s the thing. I’ve been making a conscious effort to look around in the reality I’m in and see what would look magical and lovely to an onlooker. To soak it in and try to see it from their view.

I was taking a walk today for my self-care and came upon this adorable corner in the town I live in. I thought to myself “ How cute! Now this is something I’d love in someone else’s photo. This belongs in a hallmark movie and it’s mine!”

Our life is only what we make it. Try a new perspective.

10/30/2023

I had a client shocked last week when I self disclosed that I too struggle with confidence. She was floored that I didn’t always utilize all the coping skills I discuss in sessions. Here’s the thing; I am so dang human. Yeah I’ve learned a lot about healthy ways to cope and thrive, but I get hit with the same things you do. Perhaps that’s what helps me walk along it with you. The true human experience at its finest.

08/22/2023

Action soothes fear. Once we act, we are teaching our body and nervous system that it was okay and we are safe. Keep choosing action and the fear subsides 💥

06/29/2023

I’m opening up another day at my practice to take on more clients! The need is so great and when I return prospective client’s calls they say I’m sadly the only person that called back 😞. If you or someone you know is looking to start therapy, I’m here!… please share and spread the word!📣📣📣

05/15/2023

When we continue to feel the need to people please, not only are we causing ourselves to remain stuck in unhealthy patterns, our people never get the pleasure of knowing who we really are.

04/05/2023

You can love them but resent them. You can be grateful but also feel anger. You don’t have to decide on one. Emotions are fluid and so are we. Once we recognize all the different emotions we experience, we can then accept them and let them run through us.

02/26/2023

Print this! Laminate this! Tattoo it to your forehead! Check on yourself ☀️

02/12/2023

Read that again. And again. And again. And then look at it.

01/20/2023

I’m still learning this bad boy! We didn’t all come from the same home. We don’t all have the same life experiences. We are just NOT the same at the core. We simply CANNOT expect ourselves in others. This doesn’t mean we don’t have expectations that we need in order to have these individuals in our lives. However, it does mean that we can’t wait and expect others to operate as we would. WE are the only constant, stable, sure thing we have. That may sound discouraging to you but I think it sounds like “ damn I sure am capable of showing up and being exactly what I need”.