Testimonials
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“We are the foster parents of a 9 year old girl with various behavior problems related to multiple foster home placement disruptions since age 11 months old. We started outpatient therapy for 5 months without noticeable improvement in her disruptive behavior. We knew our daughter needed additional help to overcome the tremendous emotional obstacles that were preventing her from enjoying a childhood that she had missed out on for so long. Once our daughter started therapy with Marisa, positive changes in her behavior and overall emotional state became obvious and continues to improve to this day. Our daughter is finally able to open up and trust not only us as parents, but also herself and her true potential. I would highly recommend Marisa to anyone who has children experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. Marisa has helped our daughter in ways that no one else was able to do, and we are so very grateful to her for all that she has done to help our family.” (Anonymous parents of 2 great children)
"You never gave up on me and you were always there to help out when no one wanted to. What makes you different from all the others is that you did not forget where you came from. Thank you for all that you have done for me." (Anonymous 15 year old male client)
"I really enjoyed having you as a clinician...It's because of you that I am now more open and willing to talk about what's bothering me, and I thank you for that. I am going to miss you bunches!" (Anonymous 16 year old female client)
"Dreams are the things you bring to the table- opening kids eyes and letting them see success is possible... The things you've shown and taught us are the things that some of us will never forget. You tried and tried to advocate for us no matter who you went up against... Trust me when I say I wish I would have known you a long time ago- the way you are dedicated it's like you're working with the best of God's angels..."
(A poem titled "Always Missed" written by an anonymous 16 year old male client)
"I wouldn't be where I am now- new house, new outlook, HAPPY, without you. I came to you broken, blind-sighted by my husband's request for a divorce, and you helped me put the pieces of my life back together." (Anonymous 45 year old female client)