Dr Ashley Crooks

I cannot express how much Ashley has changed my mental health. I have been to a few therapists in my life before Ashley, but her approach has provided me with tools that set me up for success for my present and future self. She has helped learn how to be more mindful of my thoughts and actions. She really amazing at what she does!

I’ve been to a handful of therapists and Ashley is one of the few that has taught me to deal with my depression long term. She has a way of teaching you how to re-wire your brain and really change your perspective. I feel like I now have the tools and coping mechanisms needed to manage my depression and not let it rule my life.

Ashley has helped me work through anxiety in a very systematic way. I needed someone to give me practical tools to use to help myself rather than just talking. Even though I had to be reminded many times of these tools, she was patient and encouraging. I highly recommend her.

Ashley has helped me save my own life. She has taught me so much and has given me the tools to be able to manage my own mind through meditation and self soothing. I like that Ashley doesn't sugar coat things for me, she tells me exactly what I need to hear even if it wasn't what I thought I wanted to hear. I have tried other therapists in the past, and no one compares to Ashley and her ability to give you the power back in your battle with your mind.

Ashley has always been very empathic and genuine. She is very interactive, and I never feel that she is talking "at" me or down to me. I feel more comfortable opening up to her than I have with previous therapists, and I also think I have made more progress with her. The interventions she suggests are eclectic, but true to her roots and beliefs as a therapist.

I started seeing Ashley about a year ago and have made so much progress! I did not have great past experiences with therapy, but after just one session with Ashley I knew she was the right fit for me! Ashley is so kind, down to earth and real. I have learned so much about myself and my relationships with others. Ashley meets you where you are at and helps you to see that you do not have to continue on with the same unhealthy patterns, change is possible and Ashley helps you achieve it! I highly recommend Counseling By The Sea to anyone and everyone!

I've been working with Ashley for two years and they've been the best two years because she has helped me through so much! She makes you feel so comfortable and welcomed every time you're there! She's seriously the best!

Ashley is awesome! She helps tackle issues and adds a bit of humor in sessions. She has helped me significantly with my anxiety and depression.

So so glad I started seeing Ashley this summer. This is my first time doing therapy and have felt 100% comfortable with her from the start. I was searching for a therapist for a few months and even though Ashley had a waiting list, she reached back out right away, there was an opening in her schedule and she got me in the next week. I recommend her to everyone!

I have been working with Ashley for over a year and the progress I've made in the management of my mental health is incredible. She provides a caring and open environment for expression and learning with just the right amount of humor. She gives me the knowledge and the tools I need to manage life's challenges...from the grief of losing my mom to the heartbreak that comes with having a child who struggles with addiction.

So incredibly glad I started seeing Ashley last year. I’ve felt super comfortable with her from the start, and have learned so much. Looking forward to continuing working on myself with the help of Ashley.

I have been seeing Ashley for over a year. She has an amazing ability to create a space that is safe and comforting where she actively listens while also asking critical questions that lead me to think about things in a new way. Her skill in providing guidance and leading me through solving problems and developing coping skills has had a great impact on my life. I have made invaluable progress in understanding and valuing myself through my work with Ashley and would absolutely recommend her services to anyone who might be seeking help.

Ashley hones in on exactly what is bothering me. Gives me tools to change my thought processes and stop Being stuck. Compassionate and understanding yet pushes to Do the work for improved mental health and positove Life.

The Best Therapist in South Jersey hands down. Ashley has taught me so much about myself and continues to help me build my self esteem and self worth no matter what is going on around me. I am extremely grateful I found her.

Ashley is truly amazing. I’ve noticed that her sessions really help. When I first started I was apprehensive, but her methods are really amazing. I can’t say enough good things about her.

Ashley has helped me beyond what I thought was possible. She is honest and offers great advice without overstepping. She encourages me to be my best self and reminds me of the progress I've made with the tools she's provided. Before Ashley, I did not have the best experiences with therapy. I often felt judged and like I was being forced to do something I did not want to. But, with Ashley, I am excited about my Thursday sessions and it gives me a chance to breathe, unwind, and get advice going into the weekend. I even often find myself telling close friends the cool things she has taught me and the cool sayings she has. I've learned more about myself by going to therapy with Ashley in the past five months than I have my whole life really (only 22), but I feel like that says a lot.

Ashley is the best therapist I’ve met with. I had to be open to looking at myself and doing what she’s taught me to do... but my life is so different now that I’m learning to love myself and treat myself in a loving way

Went once, she wasn't the right fit for me.

There's a reason Ashley has a waiting list. She has given so much to think about and so many tools to use in order to help me have a better life. It can be hard work but her help has benefitted me in so many ways. I don't know what I'd do without her now

ashley is really inspiring. she helped completely change my view of things. i learned how to better communicate with others. not take things personally anymore. the way I think now is so much different. it wasn't easy, but ashley helped guide me and uplift me. therapy with her is a great experience.