Moving Forward Counselling Services8805 Resources Rd #102EView clinic

Ashley Mercer

About Ashley

###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

Often treats: AddictionADHDAlcohol AbuseAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesBody ImageBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Bullying
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Chronic Pain or IllnessCodependencyCommunicationCompulsive gamblingConduct Disorder (CD)DepressionDivorceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisEmotion RegulationFears / PhobiasGrief, loss, bereavementLonelinessMental DisordersMood disordersObsessive- Compulsive (OCD)Panic disorderParentingPersistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)Personality DisordersPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Relationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSocial Anxiety DisorderStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · LGBTQ2+ · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: Certificate in Criminology · Bachelor of Social Work · Master of Social Work (Clinical Designation) · Additional Training: · CBT · Narrative Therapy · DBT · EMDR
Credentials: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Master of Social Work (MSW) · Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Member of: ACSW · EMDRIA

Services & prices

13 options across 5 treatments · Direct billing

EMDR IntensiveFollow-up

EMDR intensive sessions are concentrated and extended sessions of EMDR. This format aims to accelerate the therapeutic process and address issues more comprehensively.

4 options

From $440 to $660 for 120–180 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

RI-EMDR

75 minute RI-EMDR

2 options

From $275 to $330 for 75–90 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Clinical Supervision

RI-EMDR Clinical Supervision

2 options

From $220 to $440 for 60–120 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Individual Counselling Session

60-minute in-person session.