Jennifer Lemmen
I was gifted sessions with Joe at a very trying period of my life. My mother was terminally ill, I had just gone through a rough breakup, and moved back to my childhood home (amongst other things). My weekly calls with Joe provided me a much-needed respite from the reality of my current situation, where I was able to speak freely about everything I was thinking and feeling in a judgement-free zone. Joe provided me with the tools to not only deal with the present challenges that I was facing, but to dig deep and reevaluate what it was that I wanted from my life, and how to go about achieving that. He showed me how my negative thought patterns were creating false realities for me, thus generating fear and prohibiting me from taking charge of my own life. Just over a year later, I still refer to the notes I took during our sessions, reflecting on how far I have come, as well as reminding myself of what possibilities still lie ahead for me.