GROWING SELF REVIEWS
What Our Clients Say
This Is How We Grow
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
PhD, LP, LMFT, BCC
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby is the founder of Growing Self Counseling and Coaching. She’s the author of “Exaholics: Breaking Your Addiction to Your Ex Love,” and the host of The Love, Happiness & Success Podcast.
Before you read therapist reviews you should know something: An ethical therapist would never ask you to write a review for them on Google, social media, or any other public platform.
Why not? Because everything that happens in marriage counseling, therapy, and life coaching is confidential and extremely personal, and therapists are bound to protect the confidentiality of their clients at all costs. Asking you to post about your experience with them online, from an account your identity is attached to is… dubious, at best.
At the same time, it’s also important to know what other people think of the services and experiences they’ve had with a professional, or an organization. It helps us all know what we’re getting into — that’s valid, and valuable.
Here at Growing Self, we have clients reach out all the time to talk about how much their work with us meant to them and they want you to know that their work with us has been really helpful for them.
You won’t find Growing Self reviews online because we don’t ask for them, but I’m pleased to share the feedback we’ve gotten from our clients with you here on this page, in a respectful format that protects both their confidentiality and right to anonymity. — LMB
What Growing Self Clients Have to Say
Growing Self Therapist Reviews, Life Coach Reviews & Marriage Counselor Reviews:
I’ve personally seen eight therapists throughout my life and, as a couple, we’ve been to two therapists together. This was the first time I felt welcomed as a unit, as a couple.
Therapy Reviews
“Lisa is compassionate, kind, understanding, and offers pearls of wisdom that are targeted exactly for what I am experiencing. I’ve seen several counselors over the years and she is top notch!”
Lisa J.
“Brittany leveraged different methods. Is very receptive to what “state” I’m in that day when I see her and focuses on what I need. She also listens, but questions where I need to think differently, or have a perspective I haven’t considered. Her overall ability to “be there” with the situation is something I really respect.”
Brittany S.
“Jennifer is a phenomenal listener and excellent in her communication with me. I am realizing that to be happy in a relationship, I must first be happy with myself. Jennifer is helping me to understand me. I believe this path of discovery is very important for me at this time. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with Jennifer.”
Jennifer C.
“Dori is very helpful and kind. She often sends me homework to do between sessions. I feel like she doesn’t judge me and is very patient with talking about similar themes I’m struggling with each week. I tend to hold back but I’m feeling very comfortable talking about soo many things with Dori.”
Dori B.
“Jessica is amazing and a very skilled therapist.”
Jessica S.
“Paige has been great. Thus far she has been a good listener. We’ve started to talk about some strategies/tactics to help with what I am dealing with and I feel really good about that. I leave each session feeling refreshed and much better than I felt before speaking with her.”
Paige M.
“Seth is fantastic, really listens and addresses issues in an effective way. Very kind, understanding and non judgemental. Easy to talk to.”
Seth B.
“I am incredibly grateful I sought her [Kathleen’s] help and the “coaching” style, as opposed to traditional talk therapy, helped me immensely. It made me feel normal, relatable, and like I had control again and made better choices.”
Kathleen C.
“Seth is great. Very nice and compassionate. He does a good job of creating an open environment.”
Seth B.
“If you feel like you’re struggling with something in your life you probably are. Don’t downplay it and convince yourself it isn’t a problem. Doing sessions with Dori has helped me a lot already. I’m able to feel happier and understand my limitations and how to work on them. Thinking back a few weeks and comparing them I’m already seeing a big difference in my life and thoughts.”
Dori B.
“Silas communicated well and got to the heart of the matter while still being personable approachable and easy to talk to.”
Silas H.
“She [Kathleen] has been understanding and I do not feel like I’m being judged.”
Kathleen C.
“I love her, she was honestly amazing and seemed like a friend. You found a star here.”
Georgi C.
“Brittany models compassion for me and invites me to feel my feelings. This helps me to remember to make space for feeling and self-compassion in my life. I think there is still a lot of work to do before I’ve reached my goals and I feel we are making progress.”
Brittany S.
“Dr. Rachel was great. She was very easy to talk to and understanding. She made me feel comfortable talking to her.”
Rachel D.
“Kathleen has exceeded my expectation. I appreciate the judgement-free space she creates. She gave me perspective on issues I described. I love the way her brain makes connections. Also helpful: “homework.””
Kathleen C.
“Stephanie truly seemed to care and I felt a connection where it was easy to communicate. In a short amount of time, I truly think she can help me get things sorted out.”
Stephanie O.
“Meagan asks me questions that make me see something in a different light that helps me understand my feelings and reactions better.”
Meagan T.
“She is very quick to adapt. She is also very insightful into reading the emotions behind the words I’m saying and tackling those issues. She makes sure during each session that I am comfortable with the direction we are going in.”
Rachel H.
“I would highly recommend her. She’s a great listener, offers a kind perspective, and makes you feel warm and welcomed.”
Josephine M.
“Polly helped me organize the many issues I am facing which allowed me to work on each. She pulled me out from being under water in an ocean of grief and I am so grateful to her!”
Polly D.
“We’ve only had two sessions but I feel positive that real change can happen based on some very tangible exercises she has taught me.”
Tacy L.
“I consider it a privilege to have worked with Polly, and would highly recommend her to anyone. Polly is a genuine gift to the mental health community and to those suffering from any sort of personal conflict.”
Polly D.
“I felt that Whitney was very sincere and that she genuinely wanted to help me get through things.”
Whitney C.
“Lisa is very patient and attentive while I try to explain myself. And she has good feedback without sounding preachy or condescending.”
Lisa J.
“Sara was awesome. Warm, intelligent, empathetic, encouraging.”
Sara S.
“Kaily was extremely helpful throughout our process. She helped me realize my overall self worth more than I previously had and the worksheets we did really helped point out those qualities that I can show potential partners, along with really determining what I’m looking for.”
Kaily M.
Coaching Reviews
“The most helpful parts to me is having us to speak directly to each other. It’s a comfort to do this with a counselor present to help me express what I wasn’t able to prior.”
Tania C.
“It has been very helpful to talk with someone that is not biased and has an educated and fresh perspective on my situation. I have liked that Kathleen has given me some homework and reading material to compliment our sessions.”
Kathleen C.
“My work with Markie has been worth every penny. She’s helped me learn how to shift my thinking, set healthier boundaries, and also be more open to new possibilities. It’s definitely exceeded my expectations!”
Markie D.
“Hunter is amazing and makes me feel human. He laughs with me and talks to me like I’m a person who matters. He makes me feel like he genuinely cares, and I don’t feel like I’m talking to a robot with no emotions. I really like that we’re just two humans talking, but he has the knowledge and skills to help me grow and excel.”
Hunter T.
“She is an excellent listener and knows how to inspire people to evaluate their thoughts and behaviors.”
Markie D.
“Markie is a very good listener and provides great knowledge and material to explain relationship issues and behavioral characteristics. She is very empathetic and helpful in explaining relationship dynamics.”
Markie D.
“Markie takes the time to really get to know your background first and makes insights into the patterns and values that have brought you to this point. After that, the client is free to choose a focus for each meeting. Markie is a calm and understanding positive presence whose dedication to helping her clients is obvious from the first meeting.”
Markie D.
“Everything has been great! We are going at my pace and Markie is an excellent guide.”
Markie D.
“Lisa seemed to understand our unique situation and highly capable of helping us.”
Lisa J.
“Polly is passionate, knowledgeable, committed and creative. She thinks three steps ahead and looks for ways to exceed expectations.”
Polly D.
“I have difficulty expressing my emotions and she really kept me honest about do so, and searching deeper for what I am feeling.”
Tania C.
“Markie is genuine, easy to talk to but at the same time delivers with clarity. She is able to pinpoint particular behaviors you may exhibit in a way that you can easily understand, but also with respect and without judgment.”
Markie D.
“Elizabeth was warm and friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable talking with her.”
Elizabeth C.
Couples Counseling Reviews
“I got more out of the first fifteen minutes of talking with you than I have from spending two years in therapy.”
“Kaily was fantastic to work with. My wife and I both appreciated how easy she was to talk to and found her advice and techniques to be very helpful. She did a great job at relating with us that made it easier to open up with our problems.”
Kaily M.
“Hunter is kind and unbiased in his work. He makes us feel comfortable and has a strong background to intelligently move us in the right direction.”
Hunter T.
“Brittany was very insightful. She was very easy for us to talk to. We enjoyed our experience with Brittany.”
Brittany S.
“Jessica has a way about her. She is very skilled at listening to us and picking out where we can improve our communication/connection with each other.”
Jessica S.
“I feel Ben is a good fit for us. We both felt comfortable talking with him.”
Ben J.
“Linda is an empathetic listener, an analytical counselor. She helps you live better.”
Linda P.
“Lisa is very kind and she can hear our concerns and guide and direct us appropriately.”
Lisa J.
“Georgi has been great. We’ve only had a few foundational sessions so far, but the time my partner and I spend both in and out of the office has been tremendously helpful.”
Georgi C.
“Georgi has been creative in her approach and committed to helping us grow”
Georgi C.
“We absolutely loved working with Jenna. We both were emotional when closing out, never thought we could get closer and stronger in our relationship, yet we have grown leaps and bounds.”
Jenna P.
“Dr. Rachel is knowledgeable and professional. She is helping us make real progress on our relationship challenges and we are stronger as a team because of her guidance”.
Rachel D.
“Elizabeth always is prepared. She is thoughtful and asks thought-provoking questions. We are enjoying our sessions with her.”
Elizabeth C.
“Our time with Josephine has been great so far. It gives us time set aside to talk and be listened to! We are learning great ways to embrace our differences and how to better communicate.”
Josephine M.
“She’s [Georgi] empathetic, caring and we both feel supported by her.”
Georgi C.
“She has provided us with reassurance and helpful techniques to use.”
Jenna P.
“Elizabeth is very understanding of our situation and is giving us the insight and tools we need to have a successful solution to our problems.”
Elizabeth C.
“We worked through the arguments using the skills you have taught us and we are generally doing okay. A lot of the credit for that is thanks to your help. Thank you for all that you have done for us. We are very happy together and it is mostly thanks to the support you have given us.”
Roseann P.
“Josephine showed us tools for recognizing conflicts / poor communication and pursuing resolution and achieving thoughtful dialogue. She also reinforced what was good about our relationship :)”
Josephine M.
“I like Jennifer’s explanation of her approach and her career experience aligns with what we are looking for.”
Jennifer C.
“She’s very nice. She’s smart and she leads the sessions well. We really like Tomauro.”
Tomauro V.
“Rachel does an amazing job facilitating constructive conversations, identifying root causes, and formulating a plan for tackling issues. My wife and I have tremendously benefited from our sessions with Rachel. Our relationship is stronger and there is more understanding between us.”
Rachel H.
“The most helpful parts were Seth’s ability to very carefully facilitate the very hard conversations that my wife and I could not do on our own”
Seth B.
“She was a very good listener, and did a good job at making my partner and I both feeling heard.”
Tacy L.
“The quiz we took separately and then reviewing our answers to learn about our similarities and differences was really helpful. Also the “I feel/I need” communication technique was great advice!”
Georgi C.
“Stephanie has helped us greatly with our communication and connection. We have had a very positive experience, and I am grateful for the wonderful help we’ve received.”
Stephanie O.
“The most helpful part was Hunter’s understanding nature and ability to condense down what we said. He was very affirming in nature and was also able to offer perspective. I really appreciate that we was the one who led the discussion about having achieved our goals. As for different, I don’t think there is anything at this time.”
Hunter T.
“The best thing that Hunter did was hold us accountable and make sure that we were always clear and understood. If at any time we didn’t feel like we were achieving anything he was there to help guide us to more vulnerable communication.”
Hunter T.
“Kensington was intentional and warm, which is something we appreciate when it comes to letting someone in our personal life. Kensington asked us questions and provided feedback which was great as well.”
Kensington O.
“Bre is very bubbly but also patient and good at taking care of any concerns or questions throughout the process.”
Bre J.
“She [Dr. Georgiana] is taking us through historical issues that need to be addressed before we can move forward. She tells it straight, “If things continue like this you can expect xyz…” She encourages and makes a case for decisions to be made, to take a stand and follow through.”
Georgiana S.
“I just wanted to thank you [Roseann] for the great session today. Your read on things has been remarkably accurate and we’re really happy we found you. I know we’re just beginning, but I’m incredibly encouraged by the real progress we’re already making and we’re very much looking forward to seeing you next week.”
Roseann P.
“Kanya is a delight to work with. She is helping me a lot to focus on important parts of myself to grow a healthy relationship.”
Kanya D.
“Georgi was wonderful and I really appreciated her process minded approach. She was very good at deconstructing complex situations or emotions in a methodical way that made obstacles seem easier to overcome. She also made sure that myself and my partner felt validated throughout the process. I like that Georgi let us come forward with anything that happened in the week but she also always had a plan to direct the conversation in case we did not have anything to talk about.”
Georgi C.
“Brittany has helped us find ways to deal with our differences, and avoid the downward spiraling of dumb bickering. We have learned ways to better communicate, relax our minds and bodies when things seem to be going badly, and stay more connected with each other.”
Brittany S.
“Hunter taught us many useful techniques to help us communicate better, recognize and resolve conflicts. We also really like the part where he asked us to re-do our conversations. Those practices help us catch ourselves even before conflicts arise.”
Hunter T.
“He listens well. Hunter helped to teach us how to listen to each other, and how to be vulnerable, honest, and to open up about everything.”
Hunter T.
“Lisa seemed to understand our unique situation and highly capable of helping us.”
Lisa J.
“Even though we just started, Georgiana is already helping us come together stronger as a couple. I appreciate her candor, frankness and suggestions.”
Georgiana S.
“We’re both doing really great and we attribute it to our time with you [Roseann]. It truly has been a growing experience for us both, and while we’re still practicing the things you taught us- we both feel heard by the other. We thank you so much for your guidance during such a rough time. I can’t speak for xx, but I feel like I have my best friend back.”
Roseann P.
“Dr. Georgiana has been an enormous help to us as we’ve confronted challenging issues. She is helping us talk through things effectively.”
Georgiana S.
“We’re doing great! Indeed we had some fights, but always with a happy ending and no hard feelings afterwards. Thanks a lot for your help, it was crucial for our development as a couple.”
Roseann P.
“Teresa’s welcoming smile, warm and personal approach, and consistent ability to positively shift our perspectives really helped us grow as individuals, and as a couple.”
Teresa T.
“We are getting the tools that we need to better communicate and be more considerate of one another’s moods and needs. Natalie has offered straightforward information and concrete steps. Also, the zoom meetings are far more effective than I anticipated. The technology is easy to use and it creates the right environment for this sort of thing.”
Natalie K.
“What a Difference. We have had two experiences with counselors to date, the first as a couple, the second a 1:1 for me. Both experiences were terrible, the first comically so. Conversely, [our Growing Self marriage counselor] listened, communicated clearly, was able to take what we had shared and use it as the basis to suggest an approach that seemed based on our situation rather than pre-determined, and demonstrated sensitivity and emotional intelligence.”
“I was comfortable with Ben and how he explained everything we could expect the first visit. I think he was fair to both of us and I would be interested in his insight.”
Ben J.
“Dori is understanding and calm, and helps us understand our feelings, communicate them, celebrate all positive steps, stay positive, and feel hopeful and loving toward each other.”
Dori B.
“Lisa makes me feel very relaxed and comfortable. She gave good insight and overall it was a really positive experience. We are looking forward to continuing our work with her.”
Lisa J.
“Kathleen is supportive, adaptive, and professional. After a few sessions, I feel that she has taken the time to understand us and tailor our sessions to fit our style!”
Kathleen C.
“Not only was Renelle a great personality fit for us, her intelligence and experience in the areas we need really came through along with her approach as a teacher as much as a therapist – all the things we are looking for.”
Renelle N.
“Dori helped us so much. Over multiple discussions, she helped us gain insights into what the other person was truly thinking and feeling, and what we were afraid to admit, too. She also gave us a collection of tools to try when things get tough. The combination of all these things has helped us work through and past much of the tension we couldn’t get over before.”
Dori B.
“Linda makes us feel safe. She makes it so that we know that we are going to get through this together and come out stronger.”
Linda P.
“Her ability to facilitate open and honest conversation has been extremely impactful.”
Rachel H.
“Brittany was a great help, very thoughtful, and offered great insight and advice throughout our time together. I always felt heard/comfortable and she was encouraging of us stepping outside of our comfort zone. I can’t thank Brittany enough for how kind and supportive she is!”
Brittany S.
“My partner and I have been seeing Dr. Harold for 4-5 couples sessions so far, and he has been incredibly personable and warm. He’s provided us both with a safe place where we feel encouraged to be vulnerable with one another. We absolutely love working with him and plan to keep doing so!”
Harold P.
“I like the way that she talks with us and she makes me feel really comfortable after previous therapy experiences going poorly. And I think that she gives us good homework and tools that we can use.”
Tacy L.
Family Therapy Reviews
“Polly is a thoughtful, analytical and a highly empathic family therapist. Her practical, results-oriented approach provides optimal outcomes. Polly ‘gets it’ quickly and helps her clients move to a better place with skill and a great sense of humor. I have and will continue to refer people to Polly.”
Polly D.
We have had two experiences with counselors to date, the first as a couple, the second a 1:1 for me. Both experiences were terrible, the first comically so. Conversely, Dr. Brock listened, communicated clearly, was able to take what we had shared and use it as the basis to suggest an approach that seemed based on our situation rather than pre-determined, and demonstrated sensitivity and emotional intelligence.
— Relationship Coaching Client
Before we sought help from you, I was at a point in my relationship that I had really given up on hope that things could be different. I was so emotionally disconnected from my husband that I didn’t find him attractive, didn’t laugh at his jokes anymore, and really didn’t even want to be around him. I had told myself a few different times that I was going to break up with him and that it wasn’t ever going to change. I was seeking answers online… but they weren’t personalized enough for our issue. Coming to you was a last ditch effort. It was the final item on the list I could cross off before I walked away without feeling like I didn’t do everything possible to help our marriage. The first time we worked together you immediately provided answers to the questions I was seeking online (to no avail). I remember feeling a sigh of relief when you gave us insight into what was happening, without even knowing us. As the weeks progressed you got to know us little by little. You are so observant, picking up on really small things (body language) that we weren’t even aware of. We couldn’t hide our feelings from you. You took us gently out of our comfort zones, challenged us to look inside, and provided the tools we needed to make a lasting difference.Coming into this I wasn’t convinced it would work. I didn’t think my husband would embrace it the way he did, thanks to you giving him the courage and understanding he needed to realize what was going on with him. I doubted the progress we were seeing was going to be sustainable. I thought things would go back to the way they were before after a few weeks. I’m happy to say that I was wrong. About everything. Amanda, you have changed our lives. You have a gift that allows people to feel relaxed, cared for, and really open themselves up to having those deeper conversations that make such a difference. From the bottom of my heart, one woman to another, I want to thank you for believing in us and helping us work past our cycles. With heartfelt thanks…
– Former Relationship Coaching Client
My career coach was so very warm and kind. She is also very insightful and helpful. I feel safe and I can be completely open to her. I came to her for help with my career and a fresh, professional, and third-person obejective perspective. Our work has given me new perspective, and the courage to move forward.
– Former Client
“It has been really helpful to have someone else’s perspectives and guidance on our conversations, and Kathleen has been incredibly easy to talk with. I’m surprised at how comfortable this experience has been for both of us so far.”
– Couples Counseling Client
“I feel safe to open up my issues to my coach, and she has assisted me to move forward. I managed to break the fence by thinking that this is investment for myself to make real change.”
– Former Client
“Dori is a good listener and help us hear and understand each other.“
– Couples Counseling Client
“I like the scientific aspects that our relationship coach brings in – like studies that support certain conclusions and her ability to create openness about our pasts and getting us to think of who we are individually and together. “
– Former Client
“When we decided to seek counseling to help our relationship, we researched several counselors–both in person and online based. We are SO grateful we found and chose Teresa!”
– Couples Counseling Client
“Our marriage counselor was able to immediately capture us as individuals and as a couple. After our first consultation, I felt like she really understood our background and challenges. It made us feel hopeful that we could and would work through this challenging chapter in our lives.”
– Couples Counseling Client
“We started with a 30 min free of charge phone consult to talk through my reasons for seeking coaching and what I hope to accomplish. I appreciate that Kathleen took time to make sure her background and experience was well suited to begin a coaching engagement. We then met weekly for 45 minutes, which moved to bi-weekly as I began to make progress. I sought her help in uncovering the reasons my dating life was not successful; everything fizzled after a few months and I found myself continuously attracting the same person: unable to commit, narcissistic to some degree, and generally unable to show up with the same sense of moral principles I had.
What we uncovered through our work was how the bonds we build with our parents impact how we attach to our romantic partners. At first, I didn’t want to own that my dad’s abandonment of me was definitely playing out in my love life. Once we addressed the patterns and negative thinking that resulted from this – I finally understood that when I felt like I was getting to be “too much” or requiring things from my partner, I feared being abandoned and therefore moved my boundaries too far. This left me unfulfilled and lonely, and I ultimately ended most of the relationships.
As I made progress and began to change my thinking patterns using what we practiced – POOF! In comes ___, my now fiance 🙂 I am incredibly grateful I sought her help and the “coaching” style, as opposed to traditional talk therapy, helped me immensely. It made me feel normal, relatable, and like I had control again and made better choices.
After years of never thinking I would “get it right”, I finally did by getting right with myself first. I speak up, I hold my partner accountable, and I truly believe I am worthy.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your skills and sharing them with me – our work together truly transformed my life.“
— Former client
I truly can’t say enough amazing things about Growing Self. Brenda is an awesome therapist/life coach who has helped me change my entire life. Nearly two years ago, I felt like I had hit the proverbial rock bottom. My career was burning me out, I suffered from major perfectionistic tendencies, and I was very depressed–to mention just a few of my issues. Basically, I had no idea how to go about fixing things, but I knew I needed to do something–and fast.
Luckily, I met Brenda who has been such a guiding light with her wonderful wisdom and great sense of humor. The rapport we’ve created has given me the courage to step outside of my comfort zone and follow exciting new paths. I’m not quite sure where I would be if I hadn’t decided to reach out and ask for the help I so badly needed. I can only say thank you to Growing Self and to Brenda.
– Former Client
Rachel does an amazing job facilitating constructive conversations, identifying roote causes, and formulating a plan for tackling issues. My wife and I have tremendously benefited from our sessions with Rachel. Our relationship is stronger and there is more understanding between us.
– Former Client
I have been seeing my coach for a few months now and I love her! She has already helped me with so much. I will be going to her for a very long time!
– Former Client
Linda has been amazing all around. I really appreciate the way she really listens and always remembers what we discuss.
– Former Client
My work with Markie has been worth every penny. She’s helped me learn how to shift my thinking, set healthier boundaries, and also be more open to new possibilities. It’s definitely exceeded my expectations!
– Former Client
Since we started working with our marriage counselor we have seen marked improvement, especially around our communication. She has really helped us gain insight into each other’s needs and values.
– Couples Counseling Client
“Thank you so much for your great listening skills, your fearless empathy, and the gift of your time.”
– Former Client
“I’ve sought professional support twice in my life. The first time completely changed my life in a positive, productive way. I believe this second time is setting the path to do the same. It’s hard. It’s uncomfortable. It’s not always something I enjoy doing, but receiving support that is from a non-biased individual is oftentimes the perspective that I’m missing. I value the way I’m encouraged to view aspects of my thought processes in different lights. It’s an objective opinion that, I believe, can really be life altering. “
– Former Client
“I love it and think it’s wonderful. I’ve referred friends who are in similar financial and difficult scheduling circumstances because of how easy and affordable this has been for us.”
– Former Client
“Online sessions are awesome if you are nervous about going to a physical space, or that physical resource is not available to you. I was worried online sessions wouldn’t be effective, but I actually like them. They are a great alternative!”
– Former Client
“This has been one of the best decisions of my life. I love that my therapist has a flexible schedule and offers weekend sessions. And I absolutely love that I can speak with her in the comfort of my home. It is so much easier to be vulnerable when you feel safe. I love sharing my experience with my friends and family. “
– Former Client
“It’s actually very painless to talk to someone whose job it is to help you muddle through your own head. I would definitely recommend it if you’re having a hard time getting out of your own rut, or figuring out how to better motivate yourself.”
– Former Client
“It has been life changing already. I was on the fence for a long time and let myself get too far past where I should have originally seen someone. I wish I had done this sooner.”
– Former Client
“This has been the first domino in the changes I needed to make. I couldn’t have seen some of the aspects I needed to see without my counselor’s expertise. “
– Former Client
“Kathleen has exceeded my expectation. I appreciate the judgement-free space she creates. She gave me perspective on issues I described. I love the way her brain makes connections. Also helpful: “homework”
– Former Client
“It has been really helpful to have someone else’s perspectives and guidance on our conversations, and Kathleen has been incredibly easy to talk with. I’m surprised at how comfortable this experience has been for both of us so far.”
– Couples Counseling Client
“I feel safe to open up my issues to my coach, and she has assisted me to move forward. I managed to break the fence by thinking that this is investment for myself to make real change.”
– Former Client
” Even just Kristy’s ability to listen compassionately has made all the difference for us. My husband feels very comfortable with her, and not judged, so he has been taking her advice. I see that is very positive. “
– Couples Counseling Client
“We both really like Brenda’s style. She makes us feel comfortable. We have been able to share things frankly with each other through her prompts and understanding way.”
– Couples Counseling Client
“Polly has helped me organize the many issues I am facing which allowed me to work on each. She has pulled me out from being under water in an ocean of grief and I am so grateful to her! “
– Former Client
“Rachel has helped find words, concepts, or phrases that I did not know of; when I did not know, it often made me feel alone and invalidated in my journey. I enjoy having the opportunity to label my feelings or emotions…. it creates validation, intervention, and progress. “
– Former Client
“My therapist is awesome! She’s very patient with me and gives me time to process my emotions. She’s compassionate, which makes me feel comfortable opening up. I can be vulnerable with her because I know she cares and has my best interests in mind. “
– Former Client
“I love the homework exercises I get from my therapist! “
– Former Client
“I feel safe with Markie to open up myself and show my vulnerability. She has helped me learn some aspects of my personalty traits I was not aware of.”
– Former Client
“Jessica makes it comfortable to open up and discuss sensitive topics with my fiance’ during our sessions.”
– Former Client
“I have gotten so much out of my life coaching. The most helpful things for me were the various small “homework” assignments. I need someone to keep me accountable for a while, and having to explicitly write something down has been useful for solidifying my thoughts.”
– Former Client
“We have tried working with other marriage counselors before but this feels way more productive. I love it that our marriage counselor gives us worksheets and homework assignments to do between our sessions.”
– Couples Counseling Client
“Brenda was so helpful and knowledgeable, I looked forward to my time each week. She gave me info to work on before the next meeting and I felt it was really giving me a better outlook. I really liked being able to do it from home on video calls, that helped me a lot.”
– Former Client
I have loved that I get to meet with Brenda via Skype. With her help I have learned so much about myself. I feel like I’ve had the opportunities to see my issues in a different light, which has allowed me to move from my place of feeling “stuck” into a place of action. There is still work to be done. Success is a moving target, but instead of feeling hopeless and overwhelmed, I feel confident that I will ultimately get to where I want to be.
-Former Client
“My therapist has always made me feel better after speaking with her. She knows my limits and when to push them. I can not thank her enough for what she has done for me.”
– Former Client
“[My coach] was a guide to help me see the patterns that had led me to a very unhappy place. I’m glad she didn’t tell me what to do, but to see what I’ve wanted deep down. I’ve altered career paths, and I’m much happier now.”
– Former Client
“Brenda has truly been a joy to work with. I can’t thank her enough for all of the ways she’s helped me change my life.”
– Former Client
“I’m so happy to work with my career coach Linda. She has helped me think more clearly about my current work situation and has opened my eyes to other work possibilities. She is a great listener (of course!) and has asked questions that have helped me to redirect my thinking about where I go from here. I am very appreciative of the time and encouragement she has given me. Our work has made a huge difference in my future plans.”
– Former Client
“I am so thankful for Dr. Lisa Bobby and her blog and podcast. My husband and I have been married for 27 years, but we were having major issues. I was browsing the internet looking for something that would help, and came across Dr. Lisa’s blog. I shared a couple of the articles with my husband, and we wound up having a really good conversation about what she was saying. Since then, my husband and I have been doing great. I just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for everything you do – you’re helping more people than you even know. God bless you.”
– Former Client
“Kathleen was a joy to work with. I really enjoy her willingness to explain things and help me think of things in another way.”
– Former Client
“I have recommended several friends to my coach, as it’s really very affordable with Growing Self, and really helps shape your goals in life.
– Former Client
I so appreciate Dr. Bobby’s podcasts. I am going through a heart-wrenching breakup and learning so much about myself thanks to their guidance and support. I listen to your advice on my commute to work and find myself looking forward to the drive, as I know I will uncover a piece of knowledge each time I tune in to your conversations. I hope you continue to push these pearls of wisdom out into the world and I am so grateful I stumbled upon them. Thank you for all of your work!
– Former Client
“My therapist is excellent. She saved my marriage, helped us with coping skills/conflict resolution, made wonderful recommendations to “homework” and really understood us. She is intuitive, smart, reads us very well, and pushed us just far enough without causing meltdowns or shutdowns. I can’t say enough good about her. I trust her professional judgments and methods completely.”
– Former Client
“From the moment I met my therapist I knew I was in good hands and we would be able to work together. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, honest, and extremely knowledgeable. She has been one of the biggest blessings in my life in terms of helping me find peace during a tough personal year for me. I have progressed so much…”
– Former Client
“I loved and appreciated the fact that you offer help via video chat, it was exactly what I was looking for and needed.”
– Former Client
“A very positive experience of growth, in a totally non judgmental environment.”
– Former Client
“Our couples counselor has been a great asset to our marriage. In the few short months that my husband and I have been seeing her we have grown so much in our marriage. We feel so connected to each other and have the tools to get through conflict. We continue to meet with Stephanie because we are exploring deeper issues and she brings such warm perspective to our relationship.”
– Happy Couple
“Sorting out heavy feelings and emotions is hard work. My therapist helped me to sort out how I was feeling and provided encouragement that I did not have to work through all of the “piles” at the same time or in a hurry. I also appreciated that she provided a safe and calm space to do my emotional work without feeling judged. Dr. Bobby led the session so that there was time to talk about the thoughts and feelings, work through them with an exercise and wrap all of the “piles” back up in a neat little package so that I could continue to function in my everyday life. It was encouraging to feel the progression of disfunction to function to happiness to thriving!”
– Former Client
“I love referring clients to Growing Self. I tell others that Growing Self is an experienced and knowledgable team of therapists with a philosophy of meeting people where they are in their journey, helping them to determine where they want to go and addressing the challenges that are holding them back. I tell people that you will feel clarity in the first session and you will have a plan to work on getting what you want/need for yourself.”
– Former Client
“I have loved that I get to work with a really good therapist online. With her help I have learned so much about myself. I feel like I’ve had the opportunities to see my issues in a different light, which has allowed me to move from my place of feeling “stuck” into a place of action. There is still work to be done. Success is a moving target, but instead of feeling hopeless and overwhelmed, I feel confident that I will ultimately get to where I want to be.”
-Former Client
“We tell all of our friends and family about our experience with Growing Self and how much we recommend it. It really exceeded our expectations and has been a crucial part in our life.”
– Former Client
“My coach was amazing, excellent ability to be both compassionate for the experiences that one has gone through, but be firm in moving forward toward healing. Great experience.”
– Former Client
“My therapist was a guide to help me see the patterns that had led me to a very unhappy place. I’m glad she didn’t tell me what to do, but to see what I’ve wanted deep down. I’ve altered career paths, and I’m much happier now.”
– Former Client
“I tell others all the time how much Growing Self helped me to work through a divorce and move on with my life. I feel that I couldn’t have done it without you guys!”
– Former Client
“My therapist is very professional and insightful. She held me accountable and taught me numerous strategies for coping with stress/anxiety. I eventually tapered my sessions off and have suspended therapy, and she helped me feel prepared for that. She is great at reality testing. The sessions were always productive.”
– Former Client
I tell others “I love my therapist.” or “I have a great therapist.”
– Former Client
“Had a great experience – seriously one of the best things I’ve ever done!”
– Former Client
“Being a newly engaged couple we wanted to find somewhere progressive for pre-marital counseling. We went into it with the intention that it’d be fun to do together and maybe we could learn something. Going into it we had a solid relationship and nothing “bad” or “negative” to work on. However, we were pleasantly surprised at how much we learned about ourselves and each other through our sessions. Not only did it exceed our expectations but it was life changing. We constantly brag to our friends about how we went to pre-marital counseling and it was the best experience!”
– Former Client
“Dr. Bobby is a wonderful, brilliant person. She was instrumental in coaching me with my challenges over several months. She is professional, caring and knowledgeable and I would recommend her services to anyone.”
– Former Client
“My coach was a terrific mentor and aided in the pursuit of answering questions I had on a consistent basis. She was extremely helpful when I knew where I needed to go but didn’t know how to get there, as we were able to create a road map together and create goals and thresholds to abide by in the pursuit of that accomplishment.”
– Former Client