Extremely helpful. Candace was the first therapist I’ve ever felt completely comfortable opening up to. Kind, gentle nature. I didn’t feel judged at all. Very easy to talk to.
-Nathalie
My goals and my progress toward these goals:
- Be capable of protecting myself from others who might harm me (changed from 25% to 95% true)
- Feel and act like an adult, rather than a child, when seeking assistance from other (changed from 10% to 95% true)
- Care for others deeply without feeling responsible for saving them (changed from 10% to 99% true)
- Express myself gracefully and confidently (changed from 15% to 88% true)
- Make progress toward my full career potential, overcoming any and all obstacles in my way (changed from 10% to 85% true)
- Feel and demonstrate compassion rather than anger toward family members with problems (changed from 20% to 90% true)
- Let go of attachments that are not working for me (changed from 20% to 95% true)
- Be calm and nonjudgmental toward others, even when they act in ways I don’t want (changed from 25% to 90% true)
- Like how I look and feel physically – strong and fit (changed from 50% to 90% true)
-Natalie
You helped me so much. Not sure how I would have handled some things. I just felt you really cared.
-June
Our work together was helpful because I feel pretty content in all areas of my life at the end of therapy. I originally went in for relationship counseling but got much more out of it. The “homework” helped me to work on issues more often than just the once a week with you. You were prepared and fully attentive in our sessions, even at the end of the day!
-Raul
My goals in therapy were 1) to have deeply meaningful, positive relationships with people who are important to me and 2) be comfortable with myself, aware of my own feelings, and use my feelings constructively. I estimate these were 30% and 45% true of me, respectively, at the beginning of therapy, and 85% and 80% true of me at the end of therapy. Moreover, I feel that these will only continue to improve with time. I really feel like a new man.
-Bob
I didn’t know what to expect from “therapy,” but I went with it and before long I was back to feeling the way I used to, so I am happy and impressed with the result.
-Ronald
I feel I have both consciously and unconsciously, gained some tools to help deal with my anxiety and depression more successfully. In particular, I have learned new ways of looking at issues or problems I may be facing, so that alternative methods for coping are available to me. I can tell a big difference in my attitudes and reactions.
-Lewis
Extremely [helpful]. Your combination of being directive and empathic is wonderful – you kept bringing me to the key point.
-Bob
“[Therapy] allowed me to voice my thoughts, concerns & emotions, recognize what was bothering me and/or hindering actions and move forward and implement actions in my day-to-day life. Specifically, I liked your use of metaphors, I liked the explanations of how we act the way we do (i.e., attachment theory). They allowed me to understand what the behaviors look like and how they manifest in my own life.”
-Jessica
“I really liked how you would get your point across but it never felt like anyone was being ganged up on or any sides taken. You brought us together as a team and many things in our life (or patterns in our life) where we thought we were being fair have changed and we are more considerate and loving towards each other. [We made] 100% progress [towards our goals].”
-Lucy
“You always came across as a caring person ready to listen. You always seem to know the right questions to ask and make me feel comfortable in answering them and being honest. Your office always felt like a safe haven for me.”
-Jane
“Thank you for helping me live with wisdom. You may not remember, but your good counsel brought me from a very bad situation into a beautiful and lovely life here in Santa Fe; happy, and not afraid. My thanks to you for guiding me to who I am.”
-Rachel
My psychotherapy goals and my progress toward these goals:
- Be confident rather than jealous about my husband (changed from 0% to 80% true)
- Have my own sense of self and my own life (changed from 10% to 80% true)
- Feel and act equal to others at work and in general (changed from 10% to 70% true)
- Believe I deserve to want things for myself and be able to treat myself (changed from 10% to 100% true)
- Know that I will be happy with or without my husband (changed from 10 to 85% true)
- Be carefree, able to laugh at myself, and not really care what others think of me (changed from 0 to 85% true)
- Sleep well at night (changed from 0% to 80% true)
-Kathy
“I truly believe when one seeks answers, dares to ask questions, or decides to reach for help, opportunities begin to appear for unexpected growth and insight. When I came through the doors of your office, I was able to see possibilities I might never have otherwise imagined. I was seeking an objective ear and I found a counselor with clear, fresh ideas and wonderful insight. She holds onto my best interest with gentle hands, and my life has become richer for having this experience.”
-L
My goals and accomplishments:
- Remain calm rather than react to my parent’s behaviors (changed from 30% to 80% true)
- Be open to feedback from others without questioning my worth (changed from 45% to 75% true)
- See myself as an attractive person (changed from 30% to 60% true)
- Be decisive and feel confident about my decisions (changed from 20% to 50% true)
- Be self-aware, engaged, participatory, and energetic (changed from 10% to 70% true)
- “Dance like no one is watching” (changed from 10% to 80% true)
- Feel accepting and caring toward my own moods and emotions (changed from 0% to 78% true)
-Kathy
“Wow! I never really thought I’d be writing this… but I’m pretty sure I’m graduating.
I don’t know how to express my gratitude for what you’ve helped me through the past 4 years. I do remember that 5 years ago all I wanted was to be able to go to college but wasn’t sure I could ever make it. You have been a huge part of that success. And your influence won’t end in May when I go who knows where… You have guided me to understand myself and my thoughts, and that will never change. I really don’t know how to thank you; but thank you, thank you, thank you.”
-Rebecca
“It seems like yesterday when I stumbled off the ski hill to your office. I vividly remember that day and your intervention at that time was very timely and necessary. It has been a fascinating but the most incredibly painful process I have ever been through. I know it is a marathon that will last the rest of my life and I now know how to make the best of it. Actually I now know where the knowledge exists and where to go for what I need to know.
I can’t say “Thank You” with words that translate how I feel about your contribution to my life. How lucky that chance put me in your office. Your work was brilliant and well executed, it also required a tremendous amount of energy and we sincerely appreciate the effort. I don’t have the context in your profession but I do have the perspective to recognize and appreciate a master piece and we feel fortunate to be a part of it. Your work with Mary brought it together for her and the surgical precision in which you eased her into recognizing who she deserves to be was an incredible experience for me to witness as I saw more of her there that at any instance in 25 years. I feel very humbled and overwhelmed by how much work is in front of me. I have not fully connected the dots but I can see them.
Before I get distracted; from a qualified perspective THANK YOU, very sincerely Thanks.”
-Robert
My goals and my progress toward these goals:
- Be calm and confident, even in stressful situations (changed from 1% to 90% true)
- Be successful in my career, as a mom, and as a wife (changed from 35% to 90% true)
- Be financially secure (changed from 30% to 90% true)
- Eat for nutritional needs rather than emotional fulfillment (changed from 30% to 70% true)
- Be assertive without being bossy (changed from 20% to 85% true)
- Care for others without taking on more responsibility than I actually have (changed from 20% to 85% true)
-Abby
“I would not feel whole or able to receive love without taking this journey. It was the best thing I’ve done for myself!”
-Jan
“Your gentle but effective approach helped me dissect toxic family relationships and provided tools to help me free myself from them. She helped me to better understand and to articulate to others what I want and need.”
-Rory
“Your EMDR therapy is really effective for me and your personality, commitment to clients and support give great comfort in visiting one’s issues and understanding why. While it’s not an overnight silver bullet, the time invested was really worthwhile for me.”
-Frank
“You are a wonderful person and your services were very helpful and much appreciated.”
-Suzanne Theresa
“You saved my life. You are caring, patient, intuitive, instructive, and most importantly, you care genuinely about each and every one of your clients. I feel most fortunate to know you and be in your care.”
-Merry
“Your insight provided me with new positive ways of thinking about the world. This therapy helped me with my depression and boosted my self-esteem.”
-Jack
“I appreciated the action-based approach rather than the more reflective approach many use. I feel I developed a “tool box” that I may use in difficult times – with this self knowledge and awareness I feel stronger and more independent.”
-Rebecca
“I’m more aware of my reactions/feelings/thoughts to events that happen and my reaction/perception of them. Has given me new insight into my place in my environment.”
-Dave
“The practices taught in this group have been very valuable to me, even precious. The group experience was very rich and encouraging.”
-Arla
“This anxiety group has totally changed my life! Along with other counseling, I have gone from being an insecure, angry person to one of more confidence in myself and peace in my mind.”
-Kathy
“I would recommend this class to anyone dealing with anxiety or depression. The concepts are the most concrete and helpful I have ever encountered in a therapeutic setting.”
-Becki