Speaking Testimonials

I appreciated your knowledge on eating disorders and substance abuse; it has helped more than you can ever know to be a better clinician already. I get more than ever that a “bad habit” or abusive behavior is a deep need that isn’t being met. Now that I get it; I can better relate to my clients. I’m already using your Feel GOod Solution with clients and they are happy. - Anne Marie Cox

I felt the time spent in your sessions was the most valuable thing I did during the entire conference. One of the most significant points for me was learning the physiological reasons that purging (and other self-harming behaviors) is comforting to clients. I feel so much more comfortable knowing that what I have new information to help my clients. – Karen R. Foreman, LPC

I feel much more informed and educated (personally and professionally) on the subject after hearing you.  Thank you!! - Mary Shatzer, LCSW

I most appreciated your ability to frame your struggle with an eating disorder in such a way as to engender hope, happiness and freedom. I absolutely LOVED your passion, enthusiasm, ease of engagement, and just overall brilliance of you and your work. The Feel GOoD Solution is a gift from the Goddess  or God, however you understand your spiritual connection. Thank you SO MUCH for being a mentor and Brilliant ray of hope for us all! – Victoria Linden, MA, LPC

Your presentation was excellent!! You are a VERY dynamic speaker – I could tell how passionate and dedicated you are to this work. You explain things very clearly, are very well-paced, and keep it interesting. You were also very gracious and interested in audience feedback. Another favorite part of your entire presentation and all your material (especially including the Feel GOoD Solution) was how practical and applicable it all is! Even for using some of the skills and steps outside of the content of eating disorders; I can see how it is a new way of looking at mindfulness, habit breaking & making, and coping skill development. – Hannah Vaughan, MS

I most appreciated your insightfulness and creative approaches. These tools you provided cannot only be applied to eating disorders but any addictive behaviors. The feel GoOd solution makes so much sense and is such an insightful tool. Thank you so much! – Laura Tulley, MA, NCC, LPC, CAC II

I really, really appreciated your presentation this past weekend and found it very valuable.  Your training was the main reason I came to the CBHC conference. The information you provided was beyond helpful both professionally and personally.  It made me think about the demands I place on my body and how I think about my body. Your enthusiasm and passion for the work you do was infectious!! I really appreciate you personalizing your presentation and ‘making it real’ with your own personal story as well as case examples. – Lisa Parker, LCSW, CACII

You provided many practical tools that are not only applicable to ED but many other addictions and traumas. I appreciated your enthusiasm and honesty, especially about your own personal struggles and your journey to health. I found The Feel Good Solution very relevent and useful. The visual diagram was great. And what a wonderful way to help clients view change from a less attacking and more empowering way.  I believe this would be valuable to many other professionals. In my experience it seems many people are not trained to handle ED and “just refer out.” Too many people think it is just about food and don’t understand the difficulties involved.

I most appreciated your personal stories of work with clients. This is one of the best ways for me to learn and I could consider some of my own clients through the stories you shared. I loved the Feel Good Solution. What I especially like is how accessible the language is to clients.  It seems like it is written as a treatment plan so that clients have clear ideas about what they are trying to accomplish in treatment. –  Karen Levine, LPC

I loved your dynamic style and how the tools applied to any kind of habit or addiction. Very useful! Thanks again so much. This was the most helpful training I went to this weekend. - Amy Moore, LCSW

Super presentation! I most appreciated your enthusiasm, your experience, and your clincal case examples. – Victoria McAdams

I don’t think the presentation really could be improved. It was awesome and it was one of the best ones that I went to. The information was valuable and I will be able to recognize these problems early and have better early interventions because of your session. - Sarah Voigts

I appreciated your amazing enthusiasm, authenticity, your ability to engage the audience, and your willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the participants! I also appreciate the wealth of knowledge you have, and your willingness to share that with all of us! I think the Feel GOoD Solution is awesome—it is  simple, but very important and very easy for clients to remember and use consistently. – Lisa La Rose

I think the feel GOoD solution is so essential to thrive in our own bodies. It is a tool to help recognize our own issues and start to take control of them. The material is perfect and very relevant to both my personal and professional life. I believe it is a great wealth of information that all therapists and MH agencies could put into action with their own client base. - Shanalee McGhee, BA, CACIII

I appreciated your enthusiasm, and your transparency about your own struggles. I appreciated the practical solutions that were presented, and the wealth of information provided! You took time to answer all questions asked, and are clearly passionate about your work and knowledge! I look forward to utilizing these principles with various issues! - Amanda Rusher

Engaging, thorough, yet concise.  You have a strong ability to establish and hold a sacred container that facilitates growth and insight.