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I’ve been seeing Doug for over three years, he was initially my counselor at rehab and has continued to be my private therapist thereafter. I’m an alcoholic with attachment issues, childhood trauma, and debilitating anxiety and a large fear/resentment of men (go figure, the best therapist I’ve ever had is a man lol). My life today is something I would not have envisioned for myself, even if I tried. I accredit myself and the work I put in but I also will say Doug was the biggest part in my recovery and my life turning around. I’ve recommended him and the therapists here to everyone. My entire family goes to the therapists here, including my boyfriend. I go to the DBT group on Tuesdays as well. Everyone here is incredibly passionate about what they do because they’ve been where you are and that kind of service is not replicable, in my experience.

My partner and I were in a dark place. I was convinced we were doomed and were past the point of repair. If I were to give advice to someone who was in a relationship like ours had become, I would say GET.OUT.NOW. For nearly a year and a half we were fighting and insulting one another on a regular basis. We would go days without speaking. We said terrible things to one another that can’t be taken back. There was lying, screaming, betrayal and cheating. Trust was something that didn’t exist. We were at a point where the only two choices we had were to get help or split up. I was skeptical because of multiple bad experiences I had with counseling in the past. It wasn’t like that with Josh and Jaclyn. They are real and don’t pretend to be a perfect couple. They are relatable and brutally honest. My partner and I laughed, cried and yelled at one another during our sessions and not once felt judged. Even when it wasn’t time for our weekly session, Josh and Jaclyn were available to offer support. At the end of 12 weeks my partner and I ended up stronger and having a better understanding of one another. Trust is being rebuilt and we communicate in a much healthier way. I learned how important it is to sometimes just fall on my sword because it’s really not about the dishes. After working with Josh and Jaclyn you will understand exactly what that means. Going through the program was life changing. Hear me when I say if the program helped us then it can help anyone. Thank you Josh and Jaclyn!