I was planning on not sharing as much as I did but Denise allowed me to feel comfortable enough to share what has been a current issue of concern. Denise has great listening skills. She was attentive and empathetic toward me and my feelings. She was also very understanding and non-judgmental. She was easy to talk to, sweet and truly listened and established an egalitarian relationship. Denise took a passive approach. She gave me the liberty to speak my mind freely and further questioned me to make sure she understood me and gained greater insights. Denise helped me understand to be okay with my feelings, to allow myself to sit with them, to be less critical of myself. To challenge my inner false beliefs, to realize my strengths.

Denise was very compassionate and attuned very well. She came at it from a curious heart posture and didn't make judgements or assumptions. I thought she had a peaceful confidence and strength in her consulting. She gave me helpful homework. We uncovered that I don't feel like I know how to grieve and she recommended that I simply ask God to show me and help me learn how to grieve. I had never thought of that. I feel like I might be able to actually start making some forward progress with all of the grieving that I know I need to do.

Denise was right on as she listened to my life's story. She used words that were comforting when I shared about the abuse I went through. It felt so easy to connect to her. She gave me great space as I explored the abuse I went through with my children. She could connect to me, since she herself came as a child out of an abusive home. She gave me a great idea to try. When I go to Jesus, I usually see my inner child with him alone. She suggested that I bring my best friend Tami (who pasted away) along the next time I see Jesus. She was so caring, good listener, which allowed me to connect easily to her. She asked great questions that got me to go deeper in my pain.

Denise was so encouraging and spoke so much compassion and truth over me. Denise gave me a lot of space to share about myself and it kind of became a grieving session in a way. I super appreciated the validation from my mom-pain, it was so sweet to sit with me in my grief and sadness. I think what I really loved about our session was what Denise shared with me at the end about seeing my little girl and how all she wants is love.