Birch Tree Counseling

words from my clients

Many thanks to my clients for sharing their thoughts! Some have been shortened for space.

"It is hard to choose to go to therapy. As a man, I liked to believe

I didn't, or shouldn't, need help. Like getting help is giving up. A show of weakness. If you are reading this review, call or email Deb. Getting help isn't giving up, it is refusing to give up. It is the ultimate show of strength to... refuse to quit. Deb gave me perspective, and tools. Our conversations were a big part of me becoming a much better man. Ultimately only you can do the work. It is a lot easier when you know what to do and are given tools to do it." Male, age 41.

"Having worked with Deb during a few challenging times, I have

always been treated with respect and felt comfortable sharing openly. Deb listens without judgement, responds with care, and somehow manages to remember details! I saw incredible success with EMDR Therapy, due to the expertise and personal guidance from Deb. Working with her has had a tremendous impact on my life, and I still rely on many of the tools and words of encouragement that she has shared with me. "

Female, age 40

"I had no idea how this could help. Now I feel peace and

I don't think about it [traumatic event] anymore." EMDR therapy, male, age 65

"Before therapy I struggled with panic and anxiety, ever since I was a kid in middle school...

I swept it under the rug for a very long time. It didn't go way, and it severely impacted my quality of life... I came into therapy intimidated and unsure. I wasn't raised thinking about therapy... But after a few months of work I became better... Before therapy and EMDR, I was barely able to drive 10 minutes or be by myself, and now I'm content driving hours away and being by myself for long periods. It genuinely changed my life and I couldn't be more grateful..." Male, age 24

"It is shocking how effective EMDR is in alleviating

negative thoughts associated with trauma. Within a few sessions, I noticed a dramatic decrease in my anxiety around traumatic events. My attitude and thought process around the trauma have changed for the better in a short amount of time. After going to therapists for several years, prior to EMDR with [Deb] I thought I would always have trauma responses. I now have hope... to finally heal..." Female, age 48.