“Esther is a wise counselor and compassionate listener. She was instrumental in helping me address my family trauma and resulting anxiety. Her empathy created a safe space for me to process what I’ve been through and her guidance helped me grow in identifying my needs, speaking my mind, and establishing healthy boundaries. Esther has proven herself to be trustworthy, kind, and safe and I know exactly who to call in the future if the need arises.”
– Young adult woman in Vancouver, WA
“Olya gave me a lot of information and advice after M. was sexually abused. She took off a lot of my worries about him. He is no longer sexually acting out. He is back to being a happy kid: enjoying his friends, learning at school, and talking more to his mother.”
Mother of M. (5 years old) Vancouver, WA
“We feel our relationship is in one of the best places it has ever been in. Despite our stressors, we feel more connected than ever before. Richard has taught us to implement healthy skills and techniques when conflict arises.”
– Couple | Vancouver, WA
“Learning to be assertive was really helpful in counseling. Olya taught me to talk about my feelings without being rude. She gave me confidence. She made it easy to trust her and it helped me to open up about my problems. She kept everything confidential.”
T. (13 years old) Vancouver, WA
“Therapy felt like talking to a friend. Richard helped me see that my anxiety can be my greatest strength and a source for understanding myself better.”
– Young man | Vancouver, WA
“Olya has inspired me to positively improving my life. She is a fantastic listener and her manner gives me comfort and the feeling that I can tell her anything. Never feeling judged! She has helped me to confront smoldering issues of my past and our excellent discussions give me much food for thought. She has helped guide me through self-discovery; however, the distinct quality that separates her from others is her understanding that no two people or two problems are ever the same nor can be treated the same. Olya has helped me devise problem-solving methods that work with my individual life and lifestyle and has helped guide me to be the person I want and aspire to be. Three words I would use to describe her are passionate, encouraging and objective.”
R. (23 years old) Vancouver, WA