For most of my career doing counseling, I have welcomed feedback and have always partnered with my clients on what was and wasn’t working for them.
Due to the confidential and personal nature of counseling, I have not solicited on-line reviews. Occasionally, some clients have actually written me thank you notes, which I saved and treasured for their validation of my work. Here are some of the comments and feedback I appreciate that I have received.
From a note from a former career counseling client:
Thank you for your patience and encouragement. You gave me the motivation to go into the social work field and I just graduated.
From a review and ending session with a client seen for marital and separation counseling:
I now know that I did everything to save my marriage, but also understand the codependency that kept us together too long. I am so grateful for everything you did and will remember it for the rest of my life.
From a couple seen for marital counseling after infidelity:
I really didn’t think we’d make it, but now we’re more appreciative and understanding of each other. We are stronger and more committed in our communication, but know the warning signs in case we need to come back.
From a client with both major mental illness and multiple addictions (seen for a number of years, even through relapses):
I did it! I’m clean and sober 2 years! I got my degree; I like my job and I’m happy with my boyfriend. It’s been hard to let go of you now too, but you stuck with me a long time and I’m ready now.
From a client seen for anxiety:
I tried the relaxation technique you showed me and it worked!
From a couple seen for pre-marital counseling:
Everybody should do this.
From a supervisee:
You’re so easy to talk to.
Comments from Training Evaluations from my peers:
“Very knowledgeable presenter” “Excellent information” “This was great” “Fantastic”