Testimonials

“Carla’s gentle yet powerful guidance has helped me break through to new levels of well-being.  My self-confidence is much higher; I have made permanent changes in the way I approach my physical health; my relationships with my husband and our three-year-old daughter are enhanced; and I feel excited and impassioned about my journey as a local food activist, which has turned into a new vocation for me.  Carla’s wise and caring presence enables me to bring forth my most genuine, alive, compassionate self.” Jen H.

“I was drawn to Carla for her commitment to expand traditional psychotherapy to include the impacts of culture and faith on our well being.  I’ve been able to address and greatly improve my health, finances and relationships, and have re-ignited interests and energy that I thought had withered.  Specifically, I have paid off all my debts and keep my savings as local to my community as possible.  I work my body regularly with running, weights and yoga.  My boundaries in relationships have greatly improved and I find it more comfortable to say no when I need to.  And perhaps most of all, I’m learning that feeling the violence of people and societies and responding from a place of wisdom, is actually saner than pretending that everything is fine.” Greg

“The past couple years have been the hardest years of my life, with my husband of six years leaving me.  At that time I could hardly take the next breath, much less the next step forward.  Anxiety had become a crippling factor in my life.  I was overwhelmed with fear and, as a result, highly reactive to the world around me.  My time with Carla was helpful in many ways; but the blessing I carry most of all from my time with her is how she helped me sit with my fears long enough so that I was able to respond to the world “outside” me and “within” me with greater strength and tenderness.  If you could see my life now, 6 months post divorce, you would not see “perfection”; but you would see that I have built something rather beautiful indeed.  Thank you Carla.” C. S.

“I am deeply grateful for Carla’s presence in my life.  She has gently come alongside me and helped me learn how to be kind to myself.  All of me feels welcome at the table when Carla and I engage.  She is a safe place for me, a place to bring all my desires.  She helps bring an awareness that there are multiple interpretations to my desires and not just the black and the white or the good and the bad ways I have viewed them in the past.   I am slowly understanding more and more the beauty of my complexity and give Carla much thanks for being a type of midwife in the process.” Cristy S.

“Carla,

I remember running across your website several years ago and being drawn by your description of unconditional acceptance and how your work draws from both psychological knowledge and spiritual wisdom. My past experience with psychotherapy always fell short of engaging my spirit and wasn’t able to pull me past self-analysis to healing. What I sought and continue to seek is the joining of spirit and mind toward the opening and expansion of my heart. To remove all that obscures the fundamental light of life.

It is an awkward journey at times and very personal. You have always been gracious and never directive with “shoulds”. You assist me on my path, rather than try to fit me into yours. I come from a past of many rules and absolutes, but you gently suggest options, and guide me back to the quest and uncertainty. You give permission to feel, dream and explore. This process has been refreshing, healing and never tiresome.

I always look forward to our calls, as the space you provide is a rare gift. 

I think most of all, I appreciate that you seem to really see me, and you aren’t afraid.

Always warmly,

G. E.”

“I met Carla while I was in college and was very confused and anxious about where my life was heading.  I was at a point where I was not able to make any life decisions and felt like I was hitting against the wall.  Carla skillfully managed to explore my confusion and inquire deeper into my own self.  At first I thought I will ask questions and she would give me the answers and that was the end of my anxiety, but I soon found out that her job is not to give answers to my questions, but to guide me deeper into discovering my own wisdom.  I can truly say that Carla put me on the right track of discovering myself which has led me to discover my spiritual path, find my guru, and find my passion in life.” Sushant

“Thank you for helping me to recognise the way back to my centre. I am grateful, and I’m smiling again.” Frances

“What was most surprising about my interchange with you was the remarkable speed in which you seemed to grasp and really connect with my specific issue having only traded a couple of emails.  While I’m still not where I want to be emotionally, at the time, you did not spew the usual mantra of “let’s look at your childhood upbringing” to find where your problem lies–Instead, you offered reasoned, practical and up-right advice, which felt authentic and brilliant.  And without exaggerating, after I read your well-constructed, well-thought out response, I felt so much better about myself.  I’m deeply grateful for your healthy and supportive feedback.  But mostly, I’m thankful for the special warmth, kindness and genuine concern you showed for me.  I see you like a very dear friend, which was worth well more than what I could ever pay.  Thank you, again.” James

“I love how you hone right on in to the core of a thought or feeling.  You are so vividly attuned to things, it’s beautiful. You are an observer and a listener par excellence.  The impulse to fix may be deeply wired, but you take the time to notice that it’s there and think about other ways of being.  What a gift to everyone who comes into contact with you.” Jennifer

“You have me seeing things…really appreciating the little things…my “Carla Moment”. Juli T.

“Carla is an incredibly empathic listener who is fully present with the client.  She facilitates the client’s journey by asking the questions that help guide the client to their own answers.  She also works well with massage therapists willing to adjunct with counselors and mentors in providing overall care and promoting the well-being of mutual clients.” Karen Windham, LMT

Please visit the Life Coaching page for more information or contact me through the contact page.   I look forward to hearing from you!