Michels Linda Mft

i first saw linda when i was in my early 20s. i had a rough adolescence and had seen a few therapists whom i felt listened well but didn’t really speak up when i needed help. i specifically «shopped» around for a therapist who would be a responsive ally when i needed one.
linda was that ally. i saw her on and off for years during my 20s and then, when things got better for me, i saw her for «tune ups» through my 30s. slowly, the negative self image i had was replaced by my own self confidence and her encouraging voice when i needed it.
when i was 30 i met the man who would become my husband. we have been together now for 15 years and my marriage is healthy and continues to grow. i sincerely believe that i wouldn’t be where i am now if i hadn’t had the support from linda that led to my own personal growth. though i have moved out of town and haven’t seen her in years, i still think of her from time to time with tremendous warmth and gratitude. i still struggle with some of the issues from my youth, but when i do, i often reflect on the words of encouragement i got from her.
therapy is an investment in yourself. it is enlisting the help of an objective person who can help you see the world through healthier eyes. i was fortunate to find linda when i needed that help and i still reap the rewards of her expertise decades later.