Her therapy areas of interest include: stress and anxiety, depression, social/relationship issues, anger, grief, and addictions. She also has clinical interests in the area of women’s mental health, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Dr. Kreklewetz endeavours to provide clients with a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment in which to explore their goals and concerns. Therapy is collaborative, and feedback is sought throughout the treatment process to ensure clients’ needs are met at all stages. Dr. Kreklewetz is a proponent of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, but believes in maintaining an individualized and flexible approach to psychotherapy with her clients. Dr. Kreklewetz is a licensed provider with Blue Cross and offers assessment and treatment services to RCMP members and veterans, as well as their families. She accepts psycholegal referrals, including assessments for ICBC and forensic risk assessments. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, and is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association, the British Columbia Psychological Association, and the American Psychology-Law Society. Dr. Kreklewetz grew up in Kelowna and completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of British Columbia- Okanagan (UBCO). She then relocated to the Lower Mainland to pursue graduate training opportunities at Simon Fraser University (SFU), where she received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology, with a focus in forensic psychology. Dr. Kreklewetz took her year-long pre-doctoral internship with Alberta Health Services in Calgary, during which time she worked in the areas of adolescent addictions, rehabilitation / neuropsychology, and in both adolescent and adult forensic settings. She went on to accept a position on Vancouver Island with the Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission (FPSC). In this capacity, she worked as the staff psychologist for the Nanaimo Regional Clinic from 2009 to 2014, providing assessment and treatment services to adult offenders referred by the courts and probation. She continues to complete forensic risk assessments for the courts on a contract basis through FPSC. In May 2014, Dr. Kreklewetz returned to the beautiful Okanagan to establish a full-time private practice and be closer to family.
