“A person who I could connect with”

- Client

“I only very hesitantly sought out therapy, and as critical and skeptical as I was going into the process, I did not quite know what to look for in a mental health counselor. Within my first few sessions with Alysa, I was convinced that I was working with someone who was capable, professional, and deeply invested in my needs and goals throughout the process.

I appreciated the frequent check-ins from Alysa, which helped to strengthen the relationship as client and counselor, and continually ensured that our goals were being met. I experienced flexibility and trust in scheduling our sessions, which allowed me to receive support from Alysa according to my changing needs.

As a result of this process, I now know that I found what I needed most in a therapist – a person who I could connect with, who could patiently accompany me on my journey, be receptive of where I was at, and offer steady support and hope. I’m grateful I found that at Mend.”

“Hope for the future”

- Client

“I came to Alysa ready to heal my lifelong wounding so that I could be wholeheartedly present in my life- especially fulfilling my role as a wife and mother. I was raised by loving parents who both suffered from unresolved neglect, abuse, and trauma. I have spent much of my life minimizing my own neglect, abuse, and trauma in order to stay connected to them. That path was no longer serving me.

As I have been willing to face and explore my painful past, Alysa’s gentle and sincere compassion and guidance has given my heart the space it needed to open and heal. My work with Alysa feels safe, sacred, and gives me so much hope for my future.”