I am the Senior Lead of DBT Group Programming at the clinic. DBT and mindfulness interventions have been a passion of mine for years. I strongly believe in the life that can be created when using these methods to make lasting change. I am dedicated to being an advocate in the mental health community and the lives of those who grapple with complicated problems and chronic illness.

My background is in clinical social work. I have been working and volunteering in mental health intervention and treatment in varying capacities since 2006. I have worked with clients of all ages and coming from all walks of life throughout this time, including working with oppressed individuals, homeless populations, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, folks with personality disorders, and other mood disorders. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Prolonged Exposure, and I am certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

My area of interest is working with complex mental health concerns in adolescents, families, emerging adults, and mature adults to help them navigate the challenges they face to create a life worth living.

In my spare time, I love being connected in nature, nurturing positive relationships, staying active, and living mindfully.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist, with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Lethbridge.
I believe in people’s ability to live their life in a way that feels meaningful and fulfilling, despite the inevitable struggles that are part of life.

I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and approaches specific for treating Traumas including Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I use an integrative approach to therapy, also drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based treatments, and Motivational Interviewing. However, most of my experience has been providing comprehensive DBT to older adolescents, and younger to older adults of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds and walks of life.

I believe the best outcomes result from a strong therapeutic relationship. I focus on building a safe, empathetic, warm, supportive, judgement-free space, that allows clients to be authentic and ready for growth. 

Outside of work I enjoy mindful time in nature, physical activity, quality time with loved ones, and listening to mental health and personal growth podcasts.

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I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle in Canada. I also have an M.F.A. from York University and have arrived at psychology after a previous career in art, film, and post-secondary education.

I approach each person as a unique individual who can live with greater fulfillment through strategies which can be learned and followed for a lifetime. I also believe in the importance and power of a therapeutic relationship which is supportive but also challenging. I work from a framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), as well as Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT).

 Outside of work I enjoy recreation in the mountains, racquet sports, and movies.

As a Registered Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology, I have worked in various settings, including public health care, neurodevelopmental clinics, research, and private psychological practice. I am particularly passionate about the benefits of psychological assessment. My goal is to provide a helpful explanation for a client’s experience and to determine the best way to provide support.

My role at Inner Solutions™ is to administer psychological assessments with our adult clients. These include decision-making capacity as well as comprehensive psychological, personality, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychological assessments. I am always learning from the clients I work with, and I am forever grateful for the insights and life experiences shared with me during the assessment process.

*Ashley does not do Individual Therapy.

I am a Registered Dietitian, RD, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor, CCC at Inner Solutions™.

As a dietitian, and now counsellor, I have seen how confusing food can be for many people as it can induce big anxiety and uncertainty.  I am passionate about helping my clients simplify their approach to food and working with them individualize their nutrition.

I have a particular interest in working in the areas of mental health and disordered eating/ eating disorders and emotional eating. I have additional training in advanced sport nutrition as well.

After years of working as a nutritionist, I went back to school to get my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology because I saw just how complex the relationship with food and the body can be. Mental health and physical health are so closely intertwined that I believe we must work on each in support of the other. This additional education allows me to better support my clients as they rebuild their relationship with food and their body while also using food in a way to support mood and overall quality of life.

I was a highly competitive athlete for many years, and this is where I discovered my love for food and nutrition. Since moving to Calgary in 2014, I have shifted gears a little bit and spend as much time as I can exploring the mountains, hiking and adventuring.