Ashley Irwin
Registered Support Worker
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.
Julie Myers
Registered Support Worker
Julie Myers is a Registered Social Worker, working and residing in Sault Ste. Marie, with over fifteen years’ experience in the health and mental health sectors. She has experience and passion in the areas of health and disability; the impact of stress on well-being; chronic pain; trauma; and adjustment. Having worked in both the public and private sectors, she takes a biopsychosocial and individualized approach to her work with clients and has training and education in the areas of cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, trauma informed practice and compassionate inquiry.
Over the last few years, Julie has developed a special interest both personally and professionally in psychedelics and is enthusiastic about what it offers as a treatment modality. This approach to healing is well aligned with Julie’s values, and she is excited to be a part of the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy as it grows and expands in the coming years. Having been born and raised in the North, Julie naturally enjoys time spent outdoors year-round, in addition to being a music and travel enthusiast.