"It doesn't matter how physically strong you are, the body follows the mind. Your mind can send you spiraling if you don't keep it in check. Don't hold yourself back from asking for help based on society or the appearance of others."

"I definitely have more tools in my toolbox for how to manage my anxiety, ADHD and PTSD symptoms. My inner voice/the rational part of my brain that challenged unrealistic thoughts started to become stronger. I appreciated the willingness to explain certain therapy types and other concepts in depth, and to give me lots of options for things to try."

"If you want to go to therapy, that’s wonderful. The first step to getting better is acknowledging that something is wrong. Therapy is going to be difficult at times, and you may feel compelled to quit or to skip over the difficult parts. However, going through the whole process is necessary and in the end it will benefit you. I learned I have PTSD, and through the process I was able to better understand myself. Therapy has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Now I feel that I have the tools to manage whatever problems I may face."

"If you do the work, try, and believe, this will work for you. But you have to put in the work."

"Looking back over the last 1.5 years. I can actually feel the changes. A lot of times people talk about others noticing their progress, but I can see my own so clearly. I can take a mental step back from a situation and see the choices I have. I can recognize when something is on me and when it’s really not. I can give myself replacement thoughts. I can trust myself to make a decision and to be okay with the outcome. I can love myself with confidence. Honestly, I’m still often surprised when I do these things and am full of gratitude for all the tools I’ve been taught.

"Therapy... has brought vital and lasting healing and I will be forever grateful!”

"I never felt like I would ever be able to experience life in the positive light I see so many others do. I never felt like I would be able to have a stable, trusting relationship with myself or with others. I felt like I had tried all methods to control my anxiety but would always end up in a paralytic spiral at least once a month. I had essentially lost hope in living. I cannot emphasize enough what CPT has given back to me. I love myself; I love discovering new hobbies, I appreciate relationships more than ever & have a sincere desire to get to know others. I feel safe growing relationships & investing in them. I can go to public places & enjoy them without feeling like I need to look over my shoulder every 5 seconds. The best way I can put it is I felt like I had been living my life wearing 2 different faces-the one I showed to everyone and the one I hid that carried so much pain it prevented me from becoming the one I wanted to be. Now I feel like 1 person, standing in the light & breathing for the first time. And having the tools to deal with any rising symptoms of my trauma has helped me feel in control of it instead of being controlled by it. I wish I had done this years ago."