Julie is a FANTASTIC therapist…read more When I came upon her website, I was going through a very difficult, confusing time in my life where everything was coming to a head and the realization that I really couldn't work through it alone was not an easy one to swallow. I had contacted a few other therapists via email and contact forms on the internet and not a single one replied. Even though I wanted and needed to see someone, I was terrified. When I tried calling around to find someone, I would freak out and couldn't hang up fast enough even though it was just voicemail. One office with a lot of therapists wanted to wait list me, but nobody else returned my calls. When I saw Julie's webpage and read a bit about her, I could feel the panic dissipate some and I had a strong feeling that she was the one I was meant to see - even though she's a 30 minute drive (generally 45 because of i5 traffic at the time I see her). Julie replied to my email in record time. From the greeting and very first sentence, my feeling was confirmed. I was immediately happy instead of freaked out that she had a flexible schedule with time slots available that fit for me. I guess I was a little surprised as well because in my email to her I gave 4-5 specific topic matters that I knew would be big points during therapy (when and IF I decided to see someone) and she wasn't phased by what I'm dealing with. You harbor secrets and shame for so long that when telling someone for the first time, or even just someone that didn't already know, makes you imagine what their reaction may be to this horrid information.. and of course, you always think the worst. We tend to feel like nobody really understands - even others that went through the same things. Julie was able to schedule me for an appt, that was not long after our initial contact, to do the free intake session. I was very pleased that the first session was free so that I could be sure before making a commitment both emotionally and monetarily. When I arrived for the intake, the anxiety had begun to build up inside of me again and it took a lot of reasoning with myself to even get out of the car. As soon as she said "hello", I immediately began to relax. She offered me water and had tissue within reach of the comfortable sofa I was sitting in. (I say 'in' rather than on because it is very comfortable and welcoming). The atmosphere was soothing; beautiful in an understated way, with a "homey" feel. I imagine psychologists are taught lessons pertaining specifically to ambiance and that what Julie has put together is what others strive for. Fortunately, though; it all feels as though it came natural to her.. like she didn't have to TRY. In the past, I had seen two other therapists for short periods of time - one had over-the-top, blatantly expensive decor with gold accents and a hauty feel (he also wore a lot of bright yellow gold.. lol); the other was a small room in a converted basement that you went down a narrow set of stairs to get to with little more than a stiff, old antique chair and dusty books where the ceiling was too short for your average sized male and there was no door. Julie's office is just right, with unobtrusive bits of art and natural beauty that bring subtle relaxation. (IOW - Ya done good, Julie! Hahaa..) She is a great listener and has an amazing talent for remembering what you said 10 minutes ago, or even in sessions past, and connecting it will something you've said in the now. She doesn't do that dry, bored, not-sure-what-to-say or make-you-come-to-the-conclusion-yourself "why don't you tell me?"/"is that what YOU think?" bit EVERY TIME. She encourages, listens, reminds and helps me through things. She actually works for her money (which seems rare in any field these days), but it has never come across to me as 'work' for her at all. Sessions with Julie are like a long talk with a friend that actually cares what you have to say and how you're doing rather than perching in wait for her turn to talk. I never feel rushed and I always leave Julie's office feeling like we've made progress. She is flexible and easy-going, pleasant and intuitive, with a good sense of humor, great use of words, is insightful and wise beyond her years. I would proudly and happily *highly* recommend Julie Holt to anyone in search of a therapist. This isn't just a job, or even just a career, to her - its a calling, and I'm glad she followed her heart. Thanks, Julie. :) And I hope your Christmas is beautiful and the New Year bring you abundant amounts of joy and fulfillment. God Bless.

Ruth Herman-Dunn was my therapist for several years during the mid-1990s. Dr. Herman-Dunn was the…read morekindest, most professional, well-trained therapist I could imagine. I'd seen three before her, but none was as helpful as she. I recommend her highly to anyone that can get it to see her. She is quite busy, but well worth it!

Terrible. My wife scheduled a phone appointment with her last week, and she called 45 minutes late…read moreclaiming she wrote down the number wrong and only had time for a couple minute introduction. My wife called several times while waiting and left voicemails with her number... it's hard to believe she was too busy to answer the phone when she was supposed to be on the phone with my wife at the time. So she rescheduled the phone appointment for today. Again, she never called. Again my wife has been calling her and leaving voicemails. This time an hour has gone by already and she never bothered to call and apologize for missing the appointment again. Would not recommend.

While it may sound hyperbolic, I credit Carolann with keeping me sane and healthy during one of the…read moremost traumatic periods of my life. Originally, I booked an appointment with Carolann because I was interested in trying to lose weight using hypnotherapy. After meeting or talking on the phone with half a dozen hypnotherapists, I settled on Carolann because she came across as genuine, caring, empathetic, and an experienced professional. Plus, she had a soothing voice which I thought would be perfect for hypnotherapy sessions (call her and you'll see!). Shortly after I began working with her, I ended up going through an unexpected and traumatic life experience that lasted two years. Carolann served as my therapist during that time and I credit her with keeping me sane. She provided me with a safe space to vent/process. She also was a caring and empathetic listener who asked insightful and thoughtful questions which helped me grow, become more self-aware, and better cope with my situation. And finally, she served as my unwavering champion during this time period, and I so appreciated her warmth, empathy, and support. It has been over two years since I last saw her and I still find myself drawing on some of the tools/insights she taught me. That traumatic life experience is behind me now (which I'm thankful for) but as strange as it sounds, I'm grateful for the experience because it brought Carolann into my life. I'm a better and more healthy person today because of her. She helped me understand myself better, taught me how to tap into my inner-strength, gave me the courage to be vulnerable and lean on my support network, and she showed me how to deal with life's challenges in a positive manner. Whether you're seeking a hypnotherapist or in need of personal therapy, I can't recommend Carolann enough. She's truly an amazing and gifted therapist.

My Partner and I have been in therapy with Dorsey for 3+ years (it took us a while to get honest…read morewith one another:) ! ). ..and Dorsey stuck with us. Most importantly for me is that she stuck with me when most therapists would have tossed in the towel. Because of her persistence I was able to choose specialized treatment and be present during that treatment...as a result, my life has changed, and our relationship has had a radical change. We are both sophisticated when it comes to therapists. Dorsey has the rare gift of being able to hold both of us without favoring one or the other, she has clear boundaries and she has taught us the importance of boundaries. In addition, she never stops learning or teaching...or giving to the community.

Ann is an excellent therapist. I saw her over a 2 year period to help with crippling anxiety and…read moredepression, as well as interpersonal relationship issues, and addiction. Through talk therapy, EMDR work, and some DBT skills training, Ann played a pivotal role in helping me understand, accept, and eventually overcome many unhelpful thoughts & unwanted behaviors. I will always be grateful to her (& Elton) for all of the support and guidance she provided during a very rough patch in my life. I highly recommend Ann to anyone who may be overwhelmed or struggling right now!

Dr Craig is an ARNP, Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I feel this combination is…read moresuperior to a Psychiatrist (who generally knows medications but can't do therapy) and to a counselor (who cannot do prescriptions). She specializes in adult and child mental illness, personality disorders and the management and treatment. What I think is best about Connie is her approach which combines therapy to work on behavior (minimizing day to day impact of any condition) as well as medication (for patients who need it- she never pushes extra rx's) to manage the symptoms. She's respectful, polite, friendly, easy to talk to and does great with adults and kids. She is extensively trained in medications, side effects, management so she knows what works. She ran a clinic with a well known psychiatrist until his retirement last year and I believe this relationship also benefited her professional skill set. Dr Craig can diagnose and handle most any patient, she's not afraid to tell you what she feels is going on. I have referred many to her, everyone has loved her.

Nancy is so wonderful to work with. Extremely on top of everything to make sure things get taken…read morecare of. Thank you Nancy

I've been seeing Nancy Wagner for about a year now. She is a knowledgeable and compassionate…read moreprofessional who has helped me immeasurably. Finding the right cocktail of psych meds and dosages to enable your best life is not easy. Nancy worked with me until we got it just right. I especially appreciate her incorporating my suggestions into the decision making process. Finally, Nancy is just a lovely, caring person who offers support beyond simply writing prescriptions. I also saw Kit Ko several years ago when she was with a different practice. I was also impressed with her. The thoroughness of her intake process is amazing. Her focus on lifestyle changes that would maximize the benefits of medication helped me form better sleep habits.

Allyson is the BOMB! My wife and I were on a path to leave each other but we wanted to give…read morecounseling one last chance to heal our relationship. Allyson laid it on the line with us that our relationship was far from over and has been telling us what we need to hear and do to heal each ourselves and in doing so heal our relationship and become better people and better partners. We are moving out of state but considering travelling back one every two weeks to maintain our work with her. What does that say? Be warned, she doesn't hesitate to lay you bare if that is what you need. But you never feel like her intent is to hurt you, she implies the trust you might give a surgeon when you have to undergo a surgery and you know you can trust the surgeon. My wife and I aren't healed yet, but we see the path and with Allyson's help we are trying to follow it.

My partner and I have done a couple of two-hour sessions of premarital counseling with Allyson. I…read morecannot say enough about how talented a therapist she is. She is the perfect blend of emotionally in touch and academic/scientific. We never cease to be amazed with the way she can take our specific examples and draw more foundational conclusions to get to the root of issues. And let me just say -- my fiancé was not thrilled about going to counseling, and even he loves Allyson and has found it to be a very powerful experience. If you are considering counseling, you won't regret booking a session with her.