Comparisons With Other Therapists
What people have said about their previous therapists:
- Treated me like an inferior
- Was cold and aloof
- Was mostly silent and rarely answered questions
- Didn't help me to change, just "validated my feelings"
- Couldn't be reached at home
- Threw me out of the office when I yelled at him/her
- Told me my curiosity about his/her life was inappropriate and irrelevant
- Acted like a know-it-all, was rigid and his/her opinions
- Attempted to manage my life
- Terminated therapy against my wishes because he/she claimed I didn't need it any more
What people have said about us:
- Treated me with a great deal of respect
- Was warm, friendly, and compassionate
- Offered direct and engaging dialogue
- Offered challenging ideas that helped me change my life
- Encouraged me to call when I needed to, and was available for emergency sessions
- Respected my anger as an important part of therapy
- Talked about themselves when it was helpful
- Was open-minded and interested in my thoughts
- Helped me feel strong and independent
- Worked with me as long as I found it useful
83 Carver Road
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
617-630-0094
