Reviews & Testimonials

“In the past, I only worked on my issues superficially with other therapists. I feel like I really got to the core of my issues this time and that’s why it worked.”

“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.”

“I’ve obviously had a positive experience with you and feel very comfortable talking to you even about difficult situations.”

“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.  You’ve always offered a positive outlook on everything and been very encouraging.”

“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 and love who and what I see there.  I’m learning to value myself, and see the gifts and talents I have to contribute.  Therapy is teaching me that it is ok that I survived, and that there is so much more to me than just being an abuse survivor.   I’m learning to re-create myself by exploring myself, my likes and dislikes, to make my own choices and mistakes, to have a voice, and to trust – not only others, but myself, first and foremost.  I’m learning to trust my gut, my instinct, my system, whatever you want to call it, and just be comfortable and at peace – AT HOME—in my own skin, heart and mind.”

“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 listen to each other and change our expectations. I think I actually began to fall in love with my husband––maybe for the first time. ”

“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, she had the unique capacity to create a calm, stabilizing atmosphere, in either private session or in groups.  I have always found her to be very kind, patient, non-judgmental and professional.”

“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.”