“My daughter was only three years old when I started to see some things about her behavior that worried me: her extreme shyness and difficulty making friends. Now, some people may think that’s normal but I didn’t. You suggested I bring her in for an evaluation to calm my fears. She worked with one of […]

“After just two sessions, I’m so happy to be able to tell you that my anxiety has lessened.  For the first time in months and months I didn’t feel anxious going to a store the other day. I actually joked with a friend that I was nervous because I wasn’t feeling anxious…lol! The therapy is

“When I step into the office, I feel like I’m in a comfortable, safe place.” ~Feeling Safe For The First Time

“As a result of our sessions, I feel like I got myself back and therefore I can set boundaries and make decisions without always second guessing myself. I am starting to believe in myself.” ~Young Woman Searching For Autonomy

“When I was looking for a therapist, it was really important that I felt at ease and accepted, and that there was compatibility and trust.  That’s a tall order to fill when you’re feeling tremendous pain and fear, and you don’t trust anyone, including yourself.  I’ve known my therapist since October 2000. From day one,

“By the time my husband and I came into the Growth and Healing Wellness Center we were definitely on the brink of divorce. I felt so disconnected from him––like I’ve been living my own separate life for years. We tried everything and this was my last hope. Our therapist began to teach us how to

“Being an incest and trauma survivor, I’ve had so many things taken from me.  Therapy is helping me reclaim all that belongs to me, to stand up and appropriately ask for what I need, to create a healthy family of choice, and be able to do something as simple as just look in the mirror

“You are a great listener and you ask the right questions so as not to offend but rather to stimulate thought and answers to difficult questions.  You seem to be nonjudgmental, which is good as we are often our own worst critics and would hate to believe that someone else thinks the same or worst. 

“I’ve obviously had a positive experience with you and feel very comfortable talking to you even about difficult situations.” ~ A Young Man Finally Feeling Heard and Understood

“I learned how to stop my eating disorder––something I never thought I could do. I have not engaged in that kind of behavior for about seven months now. This is so big for me.” ~Young Woman Struggling With Her Eating Disorder