Testimonials
“I feel empowered and have a clear direction after our work together. I would pay double for this exposure and insight. . . . you now occupy a front row seat in my internal gratitude “auditorium” — Thank you so much for doing this work–and making it so matter of fact, devoid of shame, and FUN. I will see you again.” –B. K. Full Time Mother, Portland, Oregon
“Working with you stands at the top of some of the most challenging and rewarding work I have ever done. The way you worked with me allowed me to dive deep. You do very good depth work without getting in the way. This is truly a gift. I am grateful.” – C. C., web designer and photographer, Gresham Oregon
“Suzie gave me the courage to try using SoulCollage with other challenges, such as my clutter problem.” – T. R. , retired teacher Portland Oregon
“I just wanted to drop a note and tell you how very thoroughly I enjoyed the workshop yesterday. I thought you did an absolutely splendid job and the soul collage experience was extremely helpful to me. My card keeps “talking” to me. I am amazed that I thought I was making a card about woundedness and weakness and it turned out to reveal and reinforce strength that I didn’t know I had. I’m gonna sink my teeth into this process. IT IS VERY POWERFUL! (But I’m sure you already knew that!) Thank you again. I doubt you know how very gifted you are. I so deeply appreciate and admire your openness and authenticity. You are wonderful. And you’re a very, very good teacher. PS That may be the best workshop I’ve ever been to.” – J. S., Psychotherapist, Lake Oswego, Oregon
“Amazing! For an East Coast Skeptic, this was amazing to help on my journey of understanding myself. I gained an understanding of a particular problem I had.”
– L. J., NIH Researcher, Washington DC
“It’s amazing I could do this [SoulCollage] at all. At almost 86 years old, I did not expect to become so excited about learning a new way to understand my life, past and present.” – H. D. Beaverton, Oregon
“I trust entering a group you facilitate because I know the safe experience you will create. I’m not sure exactly how you do it, but I know that you are conscious in your intention, fully present and lead by example. You build a group where we all know we are accepted and belong – it becomes “our” group.”- A. B. Hillsboro, Oregon
“I was not so sure about ‘spilling my guts’ to some stranger. I like the way Janet listens to me and lets me make my own decisions. If she sees something problematic (like a large yellow flashing caution sign) she will tell me, but she treats me with respect. She seems to believe in me more than I believe in myself.” – JB, Beaverton
“I wanted to find someone to work with who is not so STUCK on the 12-step thing. I went to some meetings, but did not find them that helpful. But, I know I need to stop drinking. I do not want to go to some counselor who will just tell me the same stuff my parents do about how I am such a ‘screw-up.’” – KC, Tigard
“I did not want to waste my time and energy with a therapist who told me the same stuff all the other ones I have been to have. I mean, I know what I NEED to do. Why is it that I do it for awhile, then I don’t? I needed someone with a deeper approach, a different one. Janet was that person“ – LK Portland
“I learned how to communicate better with my wife and not be so passive with her so that later I ‘blew up’. Now, I am more honest with her so that I don’t hold so much resentment inside.” – Martin, Tigard
“I have been to ‘talk’ therapy before, and it helped a little. But, I wanted to go deeper. Janet has helped me with my relationship with my body and to take better care of myself. I also connected with my creativity more and have had a lot of fun using this to help clarify my issues and to learn what my next steps need to be. I have always been an environmentalist, but I had lost my connection to nature and Janet helped me to get it back.” – DW, Lake Oswego
“We have promised each other to work toward finding someone who will help us continue own the path you’ve shown us and guided us along for the past months. Good News! When each of us started seeing you neither was sure that a good path existed – now we can commit to continuing on it. Growth!” – Melissa & David in Hillsboro
“You’ve given us a good map for regaining the joys of our relationship. We know the map is necessary, and also know it is not sufficient.” – Chris & Marty in Beaverton
“I am so inspired by your wealth of knowledge & resources, and love of people and life. You are continually encouraging. . . I have learned many lessons here with you and I am now able to deal with my good days and bad days. I have learned to slow down and take each day as it comes. I am able to speak the truth, live my life fully and to give thanks for each day. I am aware of my thoughts, feelings, connectedness to spirituality, family, friends, and our world.” – Frances in Tigard
Our clients have also said…
“You have changed the way I see the world and I see myself. I am forever changed for having met you.”
“ I was really anxious about going to therapy as I have been burned in the past. You put me at ease from the very first encounter.”
“You helped me to ask the questions I have been too afraid of asking myself. And even better, you helped me to find my own answers.”
“You are one the most caring, compassionate people I have ever met.”
“My family actually talks and has fun together now!” – Melissa, mother of 3
“I finally don’t feel like my kids are walking all over me anymore.” – Jennifer, mother of 2
“You listened to me and didn’t treat me like I was stupid. I didn’t think I would ever talk to a therapist, but you were different, I could trust you!” – Brittany, age 16
“My kids and my wife say I’m a more patient person. Therapy made me a better husband and dad.” – Jonathan, husband & father
“We were nervous to come for couples counseling, but we feel really relaxed and comfortable with you.”
“You’re so easy to talk to! You actually listen and get it.”
“I thought I would be embarrassed to tell you ______, but I just feel relieved.”
“I know you care about me.”
“Thanks for being honest with me.
“It’s hard to hear, but it’s what I need.”
“I never thought I would laugh so much in therapy.”