Ashley Hardy
Psychology
Supporting individuals 10 years old and above.
Ashley provides services in Sherwood Park, Vegreville, and online across Alberta to those 12+.
Over the past 20 years Ashley has worked in a few capacities that have led her to be in the role she holds today as a Registered Psychologist.
From supporting children and youth through some of their most challenging times, to navigating court systems with families experiencing various forms of violence, researching violence prevention, and designing and delivering a variety of support and prevention programs operating in the province today, Ashley has seen first hand the immense impact that stable, nonjudgemental, and informed practice can have in supporting individuals navigating some of the most challenging periods in their lives.
Ashley’s extensive experience has led her to hold a passion for working alongside individuals who are experiencing symptoms related to post traumatic stress, grief, anxiety, body image, childhood trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, relationships, boundaries, communication, life transitions including divorce, with a special interest in Women’s health.
Ashley is formally trained in a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Techniques, Mindfulness, Equine Assisted Therapy, Resilience Focused Therapeutic Practices, Solution Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Animal Assisted Interventions and is currently working towards her certification in Complex Trauma and Dissociation. Through an evidence based lens Ashley works to integrate modalities, discuss other holistic supports, and develop specialized work to suit your unique challenges and interests as an individual in this world.
Ashley has a friendly furry companion named Piper who occasionally makes an appearance in session to support some of the work, although Piper is now only working part-time due to her napping demands.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending her time with family and friends and can usually be found somewhere on a mountain trail, swimming with Piper in the lake, or anywhere outdoors
To book an appointment with Ashley please contact: ashley@rootandbloompsychology.ca
Emilie Morin-Yaremchuk
Psychology
Supports children ages 4-15, as well as perinatal moms and moms who need support with motherhood.
Emilie offers in-person sessions in Sherwood Park and virtual sessions with 12+ across Alberta.
Mondays 5-8 PM & Saturdays 9-12 AM, as she slowly return from maternity leave. More hours will be added in the summer and again in the fall.
Currently not taking high conflict divorce families.
Emilie is a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA). She is also a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT). For nearly two decades, she has been working with children of all ages in different capacities and believes in the power of play to help support children navigating various areas of difficulty. She knows that supporting children means supporting parents and families in making changes and strives to bridge the gap in communication. She has experience working in multiple school districts and understands the dynamic and importance of supporting at home and school. She has also had experience completing psychoeducation assessments with school-aged children, though this is not a service she is presently offering. She has experience supporting children with ADHD, anxiety, fears, grief and loss, parental separation/divorce, emotional regulation, anger, relationships, self-esteem building, difficulties in the classroom and more.
Since having her own children, she has developed a passion for working with perinatal moms, supporting them with anxiety, depression, and the joys and difficulties of motherhood. She has a grounded understanding of how hard it can be becoming a mom and having your own challenges with mental health while trying to take care of your newborn baby and children. She can also appreciate the difficulty in navigating relationships with your partner or other children during the transitions of motherhood and all that comes with the mental load and identity shifts. Emilie would be honoured to help in all things related to motherhood. Emilie often works from an integrative approach to therapy using directed and non-directed play therapy, cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment theory, client-centered approaches, solution-focused approaches, mindfulness, sandtray, and art. She also integrates sensorimotor psychotherapy, and polyvagal theory into her work, as her belief is in a holistic brain-body approach to therapy.
Emilie’s goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space for children, parents and moms and to provide a caring, honest, collaborative and non-judgemental relationship. She wants her clients to feel heard and validated in their experiences. At times, she will gently challenge clients to see things from a different perspective and to help build their confidence to grow. Emilie is always trying to expand her knowledge to help support in different therapeutic capacities and attends trainings, workshops and finds new resources to explore when possible.
Services with Emilie are offered in both English and French.
Outside of the office, you will often find her with her three kids, husband or other family and friends. Emilie loves being outside in the sunshine and being in nature. She loves to learn, read, colour, and enjoys thrifting new items for the playroom.
Why Root & Bloom
The first thing to grow from a seed is the roots. It is grounding, stabilizing, and occurrs in a silent and unseen process. Though not all roots start off strong or in the best environment, through time, attention, and care these roots will strengthen. It is these roots that create stability for the plant to grow. As the growth process ocurrs and the plant is watered, given light, and given nuturance, they eventually bloom. The beautiful part is that sometimes what blooms is a surprise, an unknown and remarkable bloom, each of them unique. This is the same with people, we are rooted into something that fits or doesn't, and if it doesn't, we can alter and strengthen the root as part of our journey. Like a wildflower through a crack of cement, sometimes we bloom when we least expect it, demonstrating the resiliency we all have within. At Root & Bloom Psychology, we believe that with the right light, nuturance, and elements offered, we can make small changes in many directions, which can have a significant impact on your life.
Why We Care
At Root & Bloom Psychology, your journey matters deeply. We are committed to creating a safe space where you feel heard and understood, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing. You aren't just a number, you aren't limited, you are a part of our environment just as we are yours. We want you to feel rooted here so you can bloom out there.
