Empower Your Mind Today
About Me
Ashley Mitich is licensed in Illinois with 14 years of professional work experience. She has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. She believes that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Ashley’s academic achievements include an EdD in Counseling Education and Supervision, an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a PhD in Organizational Leadership. She exemplifies a dedicated professional committed to research, education, and clinical practice within the counseling field, making substantial contributions to both academia and the community at large.
Beyond her scholarly pursuits, Ashley is actively involved in professional associations, contributing significantly to the advancement of the counseling profession. Her leadership qualities are complemented by her role as a mentor, guiding both students and clients towards personal and professional growth.
Philosophy
Mission
To foster a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can develop resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance, empowering them to achieve a fulfilling and harmonious life.
Vision
To create a world where emotional wellbeing is a cornerstone of personal growth and societal health, enabling individuals to thrive with self-compassion, authentic connections, and lasting inner peace.
Area of Focus
Our focus is on enhancing emotional wellness for both couples and individuals by addressing self-esteem, utilizing choice theory, and managing everyday stress, relationships, and anxiety. We are dedicated to providing strategy support that foster personal growth, resilience, and fulfilling relationships.
Expectations
Expectations of your Counselor include commitment to confidential respects and open communications. Clients should expect a collaborative and non-judgemental environment where their concerns are addressed with empathy and evidence based techniques. Goals will be set together, progress will be regularly reviewed, and clients will be encouraged to actively participate in their own growth and healing.
Clients are expected to actively engage in the counseling process, including setting clear goals, attending sessions regularly, and being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings. They should be prepared to collaborate on development strategies for personal growth and be willing to explore and address the issues impacting their emotional well being.