St John Testimonials

"I am receiving individual therapy for my eating disorder from Sharon and I am also attending different group therapies. I could never have imagined the positive impact that this would have on me. I did not think that there was any help existing like Sharon and the staff at St. John Center for Eating Disorders . They are all dedicated to treat everyone at any age with respect and compassion.

Having an eating disorder is such a private part of my life. I never believed that I could trust anybody, especially a therapist who didn't even know me. I wish I had gone 29 years ago. What an impact that would have had on my life. This type of therapy is extremely rare. I lived in denial for so many years even though it was so obvious to me. It is so horrible how destructive ED has been in my life. It is heartbreaking how it has torn apart my loved ones. The people around me didn't know what to do or what to say. How could they understand when I couldn't even understand. St. John Center for Eating Disorders for eating disorders is not only teaching me, it is helping others support me.

This is a SAFE place. The safety I feel in the individual and the group therapies are extremely important to me.

I am amazed how much I have learned about myself. I want to learn so much more. I know this is possible with the care and wisdom I am receiving. I know that Sharon and everyone else is there for me no matter what the situation is. I believe in them. They believe in me. I am being empowered to walk on the path of life with all of its twists and turns. I don't want to numb it out anymore. I don't want to stuff my feelings down anymore. I don't want to ignore it anymore. I can't go on dealing with life through food. Food is only the vehicle I ride and it is crashing into pieces. I want to finally live.

Hello, I visited your web site and just wanted to tell you that it was a pleasure visiting the site.The site was well organized, very informative, and it was nice to look at.

D. Brandon

"I was driving down the street thinking it was time to drop you a note to let you in on where I am in life. I am experiencing real love for the first time. I didn't know that it could be like this. I have allowed this man to love me and I have let him into my life with no walls, and not at arms length, I have really let him in. I am now expressing my feelings thanks to you and all that you have taught me. I allow myself to be me. I can honestly say I don't think I have been happier other than the day my daughter was born. My weight is down 38 pounds from my first visit, THANK YOU!!!! The tools you have taught me are priceless and I plan on using them the rest of my life, thank you for answering the phone that day when I was scanning the phone book for help, you have truly changed my life for the better." Heather

"I have LOVED working with Sharon. She is kind, warm, gentle, and tough at all the right moments. I've enjoyed doing the assignments she has given and they have led me to a deep understanding of myself and my reaction to "my world." When I have been in my own "crisis," Sharon has shown compassion and understanding while guiding me to accept my strengths and weaknesses as a part of who I am. The best thing is she has given me hope and led me to understand that "being me" is a strong, capable, smart, talented, and unique woman . . . as Sharon would say, "Never underestimate the lady with the resume!" Mrs. A"

"When I needed counseling after my dad's death and a lifetime of depression and anxiety, I looked on the Internet. I looked at all the LPC s on my insurance plan, and was drawn to Sharon. I feel like I was meant to see her. After my first appointment, I walked out of her office so full of hope. I knew I had found my safe place. With a lot of help and a lot of HARD WORK, I have found the real me. Thank you Sharon. I will always be grateful to you for helping me find my way out of the dark and into my light." Michelle H.