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Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
All entries are voluntary and shared with express permission. Testimonials may be paraphrased for the sake of brevity.
All entries are voluntary and shared with express permission. Testimonials may be paraphrased for the sake of brevity.
Male, 30-something
Male, 30-something
2017
"I like to describe [Marlaena] as bumper lanes. I keep throwing the ball toward the pins and every time it bounces off of her less and less. One day, she won't have to be there and I will be able to consistently hit what I'm aiming at without guidance."
Female, 40-something
Female, 40-something
2017
"Deciding to start therapy with Marlaena Miller was one of my best decisions. I was reluctant to come back to therapy; I'd tried it before with no success. But this time has been different because of Marlaena. She is professional but warm, uses research-based methods but is never impersonal, and is kind but will call you on your bull. I have found her to be the right person to help me on my journey through therapy, and I would recommend her to anyone."
Male, 30-something
Male, 30-something
2017
"Working with Marlaena has meant a great deal to me and has been a turning point in my life. She has helped me learn tools and skills that have positively affected many areas of my life. I was unaware of how much my life and thoughts were affected by underdeveloped pieces [of myself] and she provided a safe place to shine the light on them and a comfortable atmosphere that made it easier to get through much of the hard parts of it. She speaks to you from a place of respect and understanding and there wasn't one moment I felt judged or condescended. I came to her at a very difficult time in my life and she helped to guide me through it. I was at sea in a storm and she didn't tell me where to go, but instead, taught me how to navigate it on my own; and the biggest compliment I can give her is that I no longer fear the next storm."
Female, 40-something
Female, 40-something
2017
"I have [experienced] severe anxiety. Marlaena has given me several tools to help me cope with daily anxiety and panic attacks. I have learned about mindfulness and relaxation techniques [to use] when my anxiety starts getting ramped up."
Female, 40-something
Female, 40-something
2017
"Marlaena has helped me so much. When I started counseling, I was having problems with my husband. I thought it was all him. Marlaena has shown me how I was holding my emotions back from my husband. I was holding back because I didn't want to cause a fight. In holding back [my] feelings, I was denying intimacy in our relationship. With her help, we have gone from a separated couple about to divorce to a happily married couple. We have learned how to truly communicate."
Female, 20-something
Female, 20-something
2017
“I found Marlaena’s info through a random google search. I’m not from the area and had no one to ask for recommendations but I knew I needed help. I had been to other therapists but working with Marlaena has been such a different experience. She is empathetic, understanding, and is an amazing listener. She has a natural gift and working with her has made me feel truly seen and heard and it’s made a huge difference in my life. It’s been a year since I started working with her and I am in a better and more content place. I’m so thankful I stumbled upon her info that day.”