To safeguard confidentiality, the names have been changed but these are actual clients writing about their experiences of counseling with Barbara Coyle.

“My father passed away after a struggle with cancer, he meant the world to me. I have always thought of myself as a strong, independent person who did not need to talk to a counselor about my grief or troubles. Eventually, the grief got the better of me and I realized it was time to talk to someone…but who? I did not easily trust in counselors, but I felt that the time had come and I could not make sense of my emotions on my own any longer. I passed by Barbara’s office and it had such a welcoming feel to it, so I made my first appointment and the process began. Barbara and I spent the next six months working to release emotion about my father’s death and accept my own personal grieving process. It was the best thing I could have done for myself and I would not have been able to come as far as I did, in such a short amount of time, if it was not for the professionalism, knowledge, expertise, and understanding of Barbara Coyle. We worked very diligently together and I am a better person for it.” Jessica, age 38

“While I am so proud of my son for his major accomplishment with the potty, I truly would have enjoyed future visits with you.  Should issues arise down the road, you will be the one I contact for help and guidance. Thank you so much for following up with me on a weekend to see how we are doing. You truly care both personally and professionally.” Mom of 4 year-old boy whose potty-training difficulties were solved after just the in-take session

“I like coming here because you’re nice, you don’t yell and because I can show my feelings. I don’t get in trouble if I’m mad. I can scream.” Alexandra, age 8

“Looking back, I needed help seeing my way out of relationship that was no good for me. My family and friends gave me the same advice over and over, but it was different in counseling. Instead of Barbara telling me what I ought to do, she helped me figure out what I wanted, which was to be happy, and my own ways of how I could get there.” Peter, age 53

“Counseling is good for me. I’m able to get things off my chest without worrying about what anybody is going to think about me.” Sally, age 13

“There is no way to properly acknowledge the impact that the work we did has had on my life. I think about it all the time.” Kelli, age 29

“I *really* appreciate all that you have done for us, you were truly a rescue boat in a raging storm for us.” Mom of a 17 year-old boy