Feedback from former clients:
I'm a 57 y.o. woman married for 32 years and am in the able hands of Ms. Attia. She is my 4th counselor in 20 years. I brought some problems into my marriage one in particular from the time I was 11-12 y.o. I was molested. From this experience, I've recently learned that I shielded myself emotionally. I believed I was a bad girl, unworthy of peoples time and attentions. It was tiring through the years knowing that I gave a lot of thought to the perception of people about me than the matter at hand. Learning, which I love, was often frustrating. I was also very defensive and considered it VERY important to be liked by everybody. I was offended when someone corrected me believing "how could someone say that to me?" and "Don't they see I'm a good person?" Ms. Attia ably took me through "processing" my recollection of the first time I was molested. Now, for the first time in my life, I could separate the molesters actions from my responses and believe that "I was not responsible for his actions" and I did nothing wrong". I could deal with the situation objectively instead of constantly dealing with the early trauma. Today, I feel like an adult, not a child, as I encounter my life with a new attitude. I'm comfortable with myself, less tired from the extra mental work, and learning is faster. I'm delighted.
Thank you Ms. Attia. November 2009
I am grateful once again for your help, including EMDR. I am confident in your abilities.
I walked around my house this morning, doing a little of this and that and I knew I was confident in myself, finally.
I can speak up with more kindness when I get rattled, and smile.
I work more closely with my husband in our financial affairs, confidently.
I see more clearly my path in life, and it does not frighten me.
I talk with my bosses and my stomach does not churn.
With your help, I let the hurt child go, and take on the adult, confidently.
Thank you, Ms. A August 2008
I had my first appointment today and Attia made me feel very comfortable & relaxed. She is very warm and kind person. This has been a bad year for me & she made it a little easier. S.S. March 2007
I am happy today I have a much positive outlook on life. A clear view of what my goals are. Yes some adjustments had to be altered: but I've learnt and I am willing to adjust for a better quality of life. That's called managing my life. Attia has given me those tools to work with. My family and I thank you Attia for not giving up on me. You are a true warrior in your profession -
September 2005
Attia took the time to explain my condition so that i could understand my feelings. I have recieved treatment for many years, but the services i received from Attia were the best. P.W. June 2004
she listens! She is realistic + cares! Attia is one of the best therapist I have had over a 40 year span! N.W. December 2003