When I first came to Janet, I felt like I was in a situation with little hope of a positive outcome. After speaking with Janet the first time, I saw a glimmer of hope. She definitely didn’t sugarcoat our family situation, which I appreciated. We took her advice and words of wisdom to heart, utilized her suggestions, and slowly, with time, learning, tears, and hard work, my family was in a much better place. Without Janet’s help, I’m not sure we would have the great family dynamic we have today. I will forever be grateful that she was available to us in our darkest of days.

Open Door Counseling is an exceptional place for therapy. Through Carol’s counseling, I have made great improvements with my life. Carol has helped me to discover who I am, how my upbringing affects my personality, and how to deal with life in a personal and work environment. Carol has guided me in a professional manner and always achieves to help me reach my potential of living a good life. Carol stands behind me, supports me, encourages me. I’m very fortunate Open Door Counseling is available to help me live to my fullest potential.

I appreciate Open Door for helping me and allowing me to work through my issues, Janet was a very big help in allowing me to be able to function in normal day to day life.

When I met Eric for the first time, I thought I was being punked. There was no way this was real. I was assigned him as my therapist. As the session continued, it became clear that this was no prank. That this guy is my new therapist and I had a decision to make. You have to understand, I love the art of communication. The way it sounds. The way it feels. The back and forth. I love it! How am I supposed to have that with a guy with Cerebral Palsy? When he spoke, it seemed to take an incredible amount of effort. Not withstanding the equal amount it took to understand him. I felt terrible for having such thoughts and feelings, but the truth of the matter is, I did have those thoughts and feelings. The inner conflict was significant. My prevailing thought was, I’m gonna have to request a different counselor. this is not going to work. My overlapping thought involved an awful sense of shame and embarrassment for being so short sited and judgmental. The irony of the conflict is that I am a right arm amputee who hates when people underestimate or make assumptions as to my capabilities. I really don’t like it at all. But there I was. Committing the very sin that has offended my sensibilities for decades. How was that possible? Surprisingly enough as it turns out, very possible. Before the session ended, I made a decision. I decided to give this man a chance. A chance to teach me how look beyond my unforeseen prejudices enough to see Eric, the man. I figured I owed the man that much. Turns out, I’m glad I did. Eric is an excellent therapist. It didn’t take long for me to feel comfortable with him. Usually it takes time to reach that level of comfort. Not with Eric. When Eric separated from the facility, it was without question that I would follow him. No one has ever caused me to embrace counseling the was he has. And for the first time in my adult life, it feels like progress is being made. I’m stronger and more aware of my own power. That in large part, is due to Eric. I highly recommend him as a counselor. He’s a great person. Give him a chance. You’ll be better for it.