Kind words from my clients

My clients are some of the most amazing women I know. It’s my honor and pleasure to journey with them as they discover answers to the mysteries in their own hearts and invest in discovery and self-love. They have shared some kind words about what it was like for them to work with me, and I’d like to share their words with you:

Emotions and boundaries

“I highly recommend working with Tese as a coach. She has an abundance of knowledge around setting boundaries and learning how to be more in touch with your emotions and body.

I was going through a lot of tough transitions in my relationships, and Tese was exactly the right person I needed to work with to process all the emotions and grief that I was experiencing. I'm typically someone that overthinks everything and pushes emotion down. I felt that Tese created a safe space as she walked me through different exercises to help me tap into and let myself feel the emotions as they came up. It also helped to know that she has spent a lot of time working through similar things for herself and has done a lot of study around it. I knew that if she could do it, I could trust her to guide me.

Since working with Tese, I have noticed a shift in my awareness, allowing emotions to come when they need to. I consciously recognize them, slow down, and create space for them to flow.” ~L.A.

Collaborative Approach

“I decided to work with a coach when I found myself with a deep longing to express myself in the world, but blocked by the question, “So what do I want?” I felt a persistent sense of being stuck and unable to move forward in my life. Tese was recommended to me by a friend who is also a Life Coach.

I have spent several years in psychotherapy, and I have had many great insights, but the ability to create the kind of change that I desired in my life has eluded me. One of the things that I appreciate about Tese’s approach is that it feels collaborative. She is a very gifted coach, but I never feel like she is sitting in the seat of authority and knows what I need to “fix myself”. Our sessions are initiated by a question that I bring to the conversation and she helps guide me to some very deep emotions that are standing in the way of my sense of wholeness and agency. Together, we shine a light on early traumas that have stood in the way of my freedom. Tese’s kindness, patience and care help me listen to those deep feelings that were never expressed and now can be shared. Her own humanity creates a safe place where I can experience Tese’s compassion as well as my own self-compassion.

I think the three things I have been developing inside myself as I have been working with Tese are, self-love, self-trust and self-acceptance. I am learning to listen to what my body and emotions are saying to me rather than ignoring them. This is a huge step in finally letting myself know what I want.

Tese creates a ground of loving-kindness that allows for the truth to be spoken and acknowledged. I feel incredibly blessed for the opportunity to be in relationship with such a wise woman who has a vast “toolbox” for helping create effective change.” ~S.F.

Understood

"If there's one word I could use to describe working with you, it would be Understood. Because I truly feel heard and seen by you. My life has become more purposeful since I started working with you. I think I’m finally getting to the point of understanding self love and care and you have been a huge part of that. I don’t know that I ever would have got it had we not been working together. Although I’m still working on it." ~H.D.

Navigate more successfully towards my goal

"The problem I was trying to solve when seeking your guidance was fairly complex. I was looking to understand why I stand in my own way and forgo making meaningful changes in my life. I have been able to tackle some real challenges, in large part by working with you. This is success to me. I was able to become a Master Gardener because of working with you. I had been dealing with crippling self doubt and anxiety, and nearly quit the class several times. You provided insight into some of my patterns, and how to navigate more successfully towards my goal.” ~K.K.

Learned to be more Mindful of boundaries

“Working with Tese I have learned to be more mindful of boundaries with my daughter, and as a result have a less fraught relationship with her.  Since working with Tese I am more often able to step aside from power struggles because I can recognize when I’m triggered and learn to focus back on myself rather than engaging in unhelpful painful conflict. I like the freedom and optimism I feel as a result of being able to let her have her feelings and not need to prevent all her negative emotions.  Just like I can’t prevent my own.” ~S.H.

Curiosity & Empathy

“Talking to you was easy. I felt understood and seen. This is huge for me, as I tend to feel isolated and misunderstood by others. This was not the case when working with you. I feel like through curiosity and empathy, you were available to see who I truly am and meet me in that space. There was no judgment or agenda. I highly recommend your services for people looking to have space held for them in a way that fosters personal growth and connection. You are a coach who brings curiosity and love into your sessions in a way that is spiritual, raw, and creative.” ~S.C.

I feel understood

“After every session I have had with Tese (and there have been a LOT) I am left feeling like I am actually understood and have been seen fully for who I am. And that who I am is OK! She has been essential in guiding me through creating some much-needed boundaries in my life. Tese eloquently holds a mirror up for me to take a good hard look at my life in the most supportive way possible. She has such a sense of peace and calmness about her that I am always left wanting more time with her. I am so incredibly thankful that the universe brought Tese into my life.” ~H.K.

Relax, Laugh, and Really take an honest look

“Speaking with you always allows me to relax, laugh and really take an honest look at myself without resistance or fear of being judged. I appreciate most your gentle and comforting tone as well as your choice of words when summarizing back to me. Often that is where the most gems appear. I absolutely would recommend you to a friend, especially to those I know understand and appreciate spiritual practice, mindfulness, and creativity.” ~S.L.

Talk through challenges

“There is no one I would rather talk through life challenges with than Tese. Tese is calm, wise, deeply read but never pedantic, and just being in her presence lifts and heals me. Some people really are put on this earth to help others - Tese is one of them.” ~R.M.