Welcome! I am really glad you are here!

I am a registered social worker and hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland. I have been living and practicing in Grande Prairie for nearly 20 years and have experience working in the areas of inpatient/outpatient addictions, outpatient adult mental health, and children’s school-based mental health. I have worked with children, youth and adults experiencing a wide range of issues. I love working with people of all ages; however, at this time, I will only be accepting referrals for people ages 12 and up.

If you are struggle with any of the following, I may be able to help you:

anxiety (panic attacks, school avoidance, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder)

stress (feeling overwhelmed by life)

ADHD

significant somatic symptoms

emotional dysregulation (being reactive, overly sensitive and not knowing why, having big reactions, etc.)

mood disorders (trajectory of borderline personality disorder, borderline personality disorder)

self harm/ unhealthy coping

substance use

depression

grief and loss

relationship struggles

peer problems

high risk youth

parent/child/teen conflict (parent support/psychoeducation)

low motivation, energy, mood

loss of creativity, joy, fulfillment

disconnection

needing support, validation, goal setting

seeking purpose/fulfillment

or just because you want to feel better, develop a connection, deepen connection with self or others!

Therapeutic Modalities I may use in sessions are:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Narrative Therapy

Play Based Interventions for Children & Teens

Shame Resiliency Development

Solution-Focused Therapy

Formal Education:

Master of Social Work - Clinical Designation - 2018

Bachelor of Social Work - 2007

Criminology Certificate - 2007

Professional Training:

EMDR Certified Therapist Training - 2023

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescence - 2021

The Neufeld Institute Conference - 2019

MAP-A - Treatment for Anxiety Disorders - 2019

Train the Trainer - Mental Health Literacy - 2019

Play Based School Counselling - Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute - 2018

CBT for Psychosis - 2017

The Trauma Addictions Connection - Dr. Stephanie Covington 2012

If you like what you see and are interested in starting your journey of moving forward.

Ashley Mercer, MSW, RSW

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