Clinical Expertise
Ashley Annestedt, LCSW (she/her) is the owner and Executive Director of Beyond Borders CBT. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) permanently licensed in Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, & Utah and has served patients in over 20 countries and counting.
She has devoted her career to the evidence based treatment of OCD, Tourette, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Comprehensive Behavioral Interventions for Tics (CBIT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In addition to her practice, she speaks at various conferences, supervises interns, facilitates trainings, and serves as a residential therapist for mental health related camps around the world. She also contributes to media outlets such as Huffington Post & Bustle providing accurate information and removing stigma around mental health.
Prior to entering private practice, Ashley was a faculty member at the University of Tennessee where she trained multi-disciplinary teams on pediatric anxiety, neurodiverse parenting & more. She is passionate about increasing access to quality mental health care around the globe and has treated clients more than 30 countries. While providing culturally attune care, Ashley also works with many in the LGBTQIA community & considers herself an ally. In addition to her clinical practice with Beyond Borders CBT, Ashley also is co-founder of Evidence Based Training Solutions , a destination continuing education company.
Education
Ashley received her undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis then accepted a life-changing opportunity to work in East Africa. The experience in Kenya was the catalyst for her interest in OCD & related disorder. Returning to the US, she then received her graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Tennessee where she was a national LEND fellow (Leadership & Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) and received comprehensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The learning and growth of a competent clinician is never-ending. Ashley continues to take part in conferences and training, while also staying up-to-date on research pertinent to her areas of specialization.
Personal
Ashley is an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys camping and hiking, is always planning her next trip (40 countries and counting!) and she and her husband are currently on a quest to conquer some of the highest peaks around the globe. When at home, you'll find her reading, cooking or arguing with one of her two teenagers.
Licenses
- Alaska License Number: 103379
- Colorado License Number: 09923957
- Tennessee License Number: 5769
- Arkansas License Number: 7810-C
- Florida License Number: TPSW1202