When I first went into Julieann’s office for help I was so overwhelmed by my family situation that my usual coping methods were just not working at all. Underneath what I hoped was a cool, calm facade I put on for work and ‘ the public’, I felt alone and desperate. I have seen other therapists in my past. Some were ok and some were not. My hopes were high but also tempered by past experiences and my overwhelmed, rather hopeless state of mind/emotion. In Julieann I found someone who seemed to really see not just the problems, but me. Not just a compassionate listener, she was very clear and direct in her communication, helping me see and understand the workings of my own thought patterns and habits so I could change those that were keeping me down. I felt I could not only talk freely to her, but also challenge or question some of her statements and suggestions. Very quickly I came to feel we were working as a team to build a new strength and clarity in me with which I could better resolve the conflicts in my life as well as make new, happier choices. She gave me some very positive mirroring and some very useful skills to take with me when our term of therapy was ended. This is what therapy should be. I’m grateful to have been referred to her