I saw one Dr. for 20 yrs. who died in December, which was a tremendous loss for me. I credit therapy with him through years with turning my life around, along with finding the right combo of meds. I first met my Dr. when he was running a nit I was in, and went from there. When I met him I didn't think I would ever be able to hold a job, or function in the world on my own. I thought any long term relationship was impossible and shot up to over 400 pounds. I became a shut-in for two years. For a # of years I saw my Dr. 3 o 4 times per week for hourly sessions. We went back through my life and tried to figure out how I was built, and then rebuild me. He helped me get through some of the toughest times of my life. Finding my Dad dead from a heart attack at 53, having to go through bankruptcy after running up $125,000 in credit card dart during spending sprees. Also, guiding me through a 200 pound weight loss, quitting smoking, getting a B.A. and Graduate degree, going back to work successfully, getting married and buying a home. All the things I did not think were possible. I'll close with this. One of the fondest memories I have is my Dad telling me shortly before he died, "I could die right now and be at peace because I know where you were once, how far you've come and where I think your going. I think I might have played some small part and your Dr., even though I don't like him, whatever he is doing is working". I never forget exchange.

I can't say enough positive related to intense therapy, with the right person.