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. My interest in psychotherapy began with a curiosity for human nature and a core belief that people have a desire to improve their mental health and be the best version of themselves. I am of the belief that our central nervous system can be rewired through therapy, to respond to the world around us in a more adaptive and fulfilling manner. This change can be sustained by our intrinsic motivation to live a meaningful-life worth living.

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I work from an integrative approach to psychotherapy, also drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based treatments, and Motivational Interviewing.  

I have experience working with clients experiencing various mental health concerns including chronic stress, chronic pain, addictions, homelessness, trauma, relationship and career issues, anxiety, depression, and other behavioural and emotional dysregulation concerns. I have worked with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and of all ages. I also have experience from my time working and volunteering in the non-profit sector and working with high-risk, vulnerable populations, and minority groups including youth, immigrants, and brain-injury survivors.

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 transparent 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.

Tambien ofrezco psicoterapia en español. 

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.

Dr. Martin Vetter is an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of Calgary.

He attended Ulm University in Germany for medical school and then went to the United States for further training. For his residency he was in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania and then completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital at Harvard Medical School in Boston
He works both as a child and adolescent psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist. His clinical interests include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety disorders. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and he likes to cook.