Testimonials
These are just a few of the good words clients use to describe their experience with Claire.
"Claire provided premarital counseling to me and my husband for approximately 8 months. She primarily applied Gottman's approach. Although we had some difficult sessions, I always felt that we left the session on a positive note and I felt that each session brought us closer to one another. Claire gave us very practical feedback and advice, with specific exercises for us to practice before another session. I have been to other therapists before and never felt like I achieved such remarkable progress. My husband and I have different backgrounds. The sessions helped us to recognize and build upon our shared goals and common interests. We still use some of the tools that Claire taught us when we need to address conflicts and accept differences."
"Claire is extremely professional and competent at her job. In our marriage counseling, she took a step-by-step approach in which she carefully guided us from one level of understanding to another while also allowing us the time to figure things out on our own. In the moments when we were most frustrated and felt like we could not possibly find a solution to our problem, she seemed to see the bigger picture and know exactly what to say to lead us to where we needed to be. Claire is protective of the marriage at all times, which to be honest was not always what I wanted in a particularly difficult moment I was having, but it did not take me long to realize that she was right to be that way, that she knew what was best for our marriage, and that she was guiding us to a better understanding of our relationship. And even though she was protective of our marriage, she showed compassion for the problems that each of us faced as an individual, and she helped each of us feel more compassion for the other. My husband and I cannot thank Claire enough for her guidance in the most difficult time of our marriage. We both feel that she has led us to have a far deeper, more rewarding relationship than we ever before thought possible."
"When my partner suggested that we begin couples counseling, I really thought that meant that our relationship was over. I did not expect it to work. With great patience, persistence, and kindness, Claire proved me wrong. She showed us a better way, giving us the tools to increase the positivity in our lives and to approach our conflicts with respect for one another. Claire's compassion and heart shine through her counseling, and we are so grateful - and better - for it."