Plumbing Around: Episode 3 - Digging Deep with Alene McDowell – Mental Health, Therapy, and Growth

Welcome back to Plumbing Around, where in life and plumbing, “sh*t happens” – and sometimes, you need help to clean it up. In this episode, Scott sits down with Alene McDowell, Licensed Family Marriage Therapist,  from McDowell-Ibanez Counseling Services, to dive into mental health, the difference between therapy and coaching, and how understanding your patterns can change your life.

Alene shares her unique journey from aspiring to work with forensic populations in jails to running her private therapy practice, offering insights on anxiety, depression, and mental health in the workplace. Together, they explore how stress, irritability, and unhealthy coping mechanisms can signal the need for change, and how therapy offers a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to uncover deeper truths.

From breaking generational patterns to surviving the holiday season, Alene sheds light on practical tips for self-care, asking for help, and finding the right therapist fit. Whether you’re struggling at work, at home, or just feel “off,” this episode reminds you that growth is a journey – and asking for help is a sign of strength.

Tune in, share a laugh, and remember: water always wins – but so can you.

Guest: Alene McDowell, Licensed Marriage & Family TherapistContact: Visit ⁠https://therapys.org/⁠

If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out to a professional. You’re not alone.

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