Getting feedback helps me to know what’s working and it boosts my energy to know that the assistance I’ve given someone has worked for them. I really do want to hear about the results that you are getting. With permission from those who’ve sent the feedback via email I’ve included some of them here. Too Stressed Out “I started work with Dr. Hartley during the most incredibly stressful time of my life. I had been living the typical Bay Area lifestyle where work was my main purpose and focus. Very little else was of importance to me. The work environment which took so much of my effort and energy was unhealthy and structured for failure despite my own personal best efforts. In retrospect, with the help and the tools I learned working with Dr. Hartley, I realize now that I was in a “no win” situation. At the time however, I could not recognize how difficult the situation was or even understand the stress was dictating my behavior. Despite every effort I made to understand and reverse my situation I was spiraling down into more and more failure. I was impressed with the work Dr. Hartley had done with a friend relating to stress she was experiencing and then I started work with her. Over a period of 2 months I was successful in reversing my situation and was able to do additional work after that on my personal relations that were in trouble. The work we did together allowed me to make changes in my life, work, and personal relationships to the extent that what I am doing today and where I am living is not recognizable to where I was when I met her. The quality of life I now experience cannot compare to where I was when I started work with Dr. Hartley and I will never forget her or the tools she gave me that continue to help me have a wonderful life.”                     Kathy R., Campbell, CA Covered a Lot of Stuff “Initially Dr. Lee Hartley assisted me in maintaining a clear separation of my issues from ones of the clients I was seeing as a counseling intern. Later she provided me with a safe place to explore aspects of my life that were interfering with my personal growth. Also she assisted me with career decisions as her experience as a career counselor was invaluable. One effective treatment I experienced was gentle and helpful guidance through hypnosis. Dr. Hartley was always compassionate and caring in her approach to me and my care. She expressed herself in genuine ways and in this manner created a bond of trust, respect and caring I continue to feel today. Dr. Hartley is a true professional. She researched information on current treatment techniques as they applied to my medical situation. She provided education about these techniques so that I might be an informed participant in my treatment. I was always a part of the process and decision making regarding my care. This gave me tools to continue my growth beyond our therapy sessions. I greatly value my experience with Dr. Hartley and would recommend her to anyone who needed her as a counselor, life or career guide or educator.”                                                   Donna C., Hayward, CA One Phone Appointment “Recently I was in the middle of a personal crisis that required quick action, and I needed some help making a decision. At the suggestion of a mutual friend, I called Lee Hartley from the other side of the country. Though we had never worked together before, she was able to quickly come up to speed on my situation over the phone – almost as if she was inside my head! Using some innovative techniques, she rapidly helped me sort through the available options and choose a course of action. Dr. Hartley was a huge help when I needed it and I definitely plan to work with her again!”                                    Ann W., South Florida Separate Times and Separate Issues “Rudy and I call Dr. Hartley our saving grace. We both went through a time of anxiety and depression and did not know it. Rudy had more physical symptoms and I had both emotional and physical symptoms. Rudy was being seen by his primary physician who prescribed medication that did not help with what he was going through and actually made his anxiety worse. At our lowest point, I turned to a friend and shared our story. She said “Please have him go see Dr. Hartley, I know she can help.” After 2 sessions, Rudy was off the medications and his spirit was coming back. He was given tools on how to better cope with his emotions and encouraged to watch his food intake and take supplements. Two years later who would ever guess that I would be going through a similar journey. The good news was that we knew exactly what to do – go see Dr. Hartley. After my first visit my headaches were calming down, my Level 10 tinnitus was down to a tolerable level and I stopped my crying at the drop of a pin. I knew that I was on my way to being healed. At my sessions we worked on learning new coping skills. I spent time talking things out with a highly professional woman. Thank you, Dr. Hartley, for being there for us when we needed someone who really cared and had the knowledge to help us. We love you!”                                            Rudy and Susie C., San Jose, CA It Helped a Lot “Through the use of hypnosis and imagery Dr. Hartley helped me uncover and release painful memories that were impairing my ability to fully embrace life. Her wisdom and knowledge always provided me with constructive ways to refresh everyday and consciously choose my path. I am forever grateful.”                                           J. B., San Jose, CA Moving Beyond Fear “When I started therapy with Dr. Hartley, my whole life revolved around fear, and I was barely even aware of it. I had so much fear, that my body was physically exhausted from trying to cope with it. I had experienced a breakdown in my health that was profoundly disabling. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t want to spend years of talk, talk, talking in therapy. Dr. Hartley – gently – showed my fears to me, and eliminated them. Her techniques are effective, they work quickly, and they last. She taught me how to keep my own power and protect myself in a way that is life affirming, instead of life draining. As I worked with her, I was tremendously grateful to experience healing mentally, emotionally, and physically. She operates from a very high level of integrity, honesty, and compassion. She has an intellectual curiosity and a passion for helping others that I think is a rare find. I hold her in high esteem and I would gladly recommend her services to anyone without reservation.”                                           Lisa C., Cupertino, CA