Ashley Irwin Email & Phone Number

390 Bay Street, Sault Ste. Marie

Ashley is a Registered Social Worker with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She works in a strengths-based approach focusing on social, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing and wellness, to enhance daily living. Ashley has a strong background of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is Trauma level one and two certified through the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. Her extensive training and experience working in the private and public sectors has given her knowledge in working with children, adolescents and adults. Ashley’s clinical specialties include crisis intervention, grief/trauma/loss, internalizing disorders, utilizing art in therapy, mindfulness and other relaxation practices. Ashley completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Algoma University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Ashley is passionate about nature and is an avid equestrian enthusiast who operates a farm that produces organic produce, maple syrup and eggs. She is a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and participates in northern cooperatives and mental health farming initiatives in the community.

Bonnyview Farms located on beautiful St. Joseph Island cultivates various crops and yields, creates maple syrup annually and is the home of our Registered Quarter Horses as well as our flock of Silkie chickens. We are set along the shores of Lake Huron and enjoy some picturesque sunsets.

As a private practitioner and registeredsocial worker I support Motor Vehicle Collision survivors and assist with navigating rehabilitation and documentation with collateral insurance agencies and other professionals. I document and produce treatment plans through the Health Claims for Auto Services portal and advocate for clients to receive their insurance policy coverages. I provide trauma informed services to children, youth and adults affected by Traumatic Brain Injury and those who are assessed and diagnosed with Catastrophic Brain Injury. I also support care providers and family members affected by brain injury and have received extensive training and certification in this area. Part of my clinical role includes advocacy for clients, formulating and implementing treatment plans, clinical notes, providing progress reports, community collaboration, psychological consults, case conferencing, case management and service closures.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Counseling Psychology, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology