Ashley Kreze earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Laurentian University and a Master’s Degree at Yorkville University. She has expertise in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and works with individuals with a range of presenting issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, transitional issues and general life struggles. She has a particular interest & expertise in working with young adults and executives.
Between counselling sessions, Ashley doubles as an Executive Coach and Business & Leadership Developer through LMI Canada Inc (http://www.lmicanada.ca/).
In addition to empowering others through direct coaching & consultation, Ashley launched the well-received television series, It’s All Millennial, discussing issues commonly faced by Generation Y, and how they can triumph over them.
I’m Anna and I have had seven years of experience working within the mental health field with a wide client demographic, including a variety of cultural backgrounds, disabilities, age range, and socioeconomic status. I have experience with anxiety and depression concerns, and am passionate about interpersonal and close relationships in general.
My Counselling Philosophy:
I enjoy developing a strong rapport with clients and working in collaboration with them to achieve their goals, promote and improve their overall well-being and quality of life. I think it is important to highlight the client’s strengths and also to embrace their unique traits. I enjoy learning about what is meaningful to each client. My approach is flexible. Whether the client is feeling lost and overwhelmed, looking for personal growth or specific changes in their life, seeking further understanding of themselves, findings ways to manage and cope or to simply reflect, I will continue to check-in with them to make sure the sessions are meeting their needs.
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Simon Fraser University
Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University
Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Counselling Approaches:
Person-Centred Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Interests:
Reading, playing with my cat, traveling, laughing, napping, meeting new people. Loves to listen, and to seek further understanding.