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Ashley Laderer

Ashley Laderer is a freelance writer specializing in mental health. She has been a mental health advocate since 2016, when she first publicly wrote about her own battle with anxiety and depression. After hearing how others were impacted by her story, she continued writing about anything and everything mental health. Since then, she’s been published in Teen Vogue, SELF, Refinery29, NYLON, VICE, Healthline, Insider, and more.

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Articles written by Ashley Laderer

What therapists wish everyone understood about loneliness

What therapists wish everyone understood about loneliness

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC

10 reasons to go to therapy before you think you need to

10 reasons to go to therapy before you think you need to

Clinically reviewed by Nona Kelly, LMFT

Family systems therapy: How to break old patterns and heal together

Family systems therapy: How to break old patterns and heal together

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC & Barbara Thomas, LMFT

Couples therapy vs marriage counseling: Which is right for you?

Couples therapy vs marriage counseling: Which is right for you?

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Hallie Kritsas, LMHC

15 small things that make January better, according to therapists

15 small things that make January better, according to therapists

ART vs EMDR: Which approach is right for you?

ART vs EMDR: Which approach is right for you?

Clinically reviewed by Heather Crampton, LPC
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC

Could attachment therapy help you heal? Here’s what to know

Could attachment therapy help you heal? Here’s what to know

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC

What 16 therapists wish you knew before your first session

What 16 therapists wish you knew before your first session

New survey reveals 95% of Americans hear therapy words daily. Here are the 9 we misuse most

New survey reveals 95% of Americans hear therapy words daily. Here are the 9 we misuse most

Master thought stopping techniques: Practical tools to calm an anxious mind

Master thought stopping techniques: Practical tools to calm an anxious mind

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC & Hallie Kritsas, LMHC

23 podcasts that can change how you think, according to therapists

23 podcasts that can change how you think, according to therapists

20 therapists share exactly what they do when they’re feeling overwhelmed

20 therapists share exactly what they do when they’re feeling overwhelmed