Testimonials

  Heals to Heal has seriously been the most Priceless Gift I have ever received and I mean that! The past year of my life has been a whirlwind! My 2 girls and I had just got out of a Domestic Violence Shelter facility and  I was speaking to my advocate about my issues finding a “real” Therapist. She handed me the info for Heels to Heal Therapy Resource program and I have been seeing Amy Menke since. Domestic violence is generational a lot of the times, and in my case very much so, My family is not an option for support. Domestic violence can also leave you secluded and in control when everything else is out of my control. There is no greater gift that you could offer someone who is struggling with trauma and kaos, than the support of an educated knowledgeable safe place and person to go to who really helps! Heels to Heal has literally been my saving grace through this! Again I thank you so much for finding a way to TRULY make a difference!”

I learned about Heels to Heal through CASA and am very grateful for these therapy sessions. When I first called to make an appt, I felt as if my life was shattered. My first appt with Amy made me feel human again and every appt to follow has helped me learn how to properly cope and deal with my personal trauma and everyday life.”

Heels to Heal Crisis Counseling program helped me work through childhood sexual abuse perpetrated by my stepfather. Through counseling, I was able to feel relief and forgiveness for myself. For the first time in a long time, I felt love, joy, and hope for my life”

Jennifer, my counselor, was instrumental in helping me move forward in life after an abusive marriage and an abusive boyfriend.  I had a traumatic childhood and have received therapy for much of my life.  I can say with confidence that Jennifer was the best therapist I have ever had in my life.  She believes in me and helps me see that the abuse was not my fault.”

I was able to deal with the pain and realize the situation was very bad and I am not to blame for that. Dealing with it helped me to deal with life.”

I am no longer afraid to be in public and am enjoying my life again. I feel hopeful about my life and the quality of my children’s lives.”   Isabella, Domestic Violence Survivor

 Isabella experienced terrible abuse and domestic violence by her husband. When she met him, he seemed like the perfect partner showering her with love and attention. Immediately following their wedding, he started to abuse her. He wouldn’t allow her to work outside the home or have outings with friends. He limited her time with family. On their one-month anniversary, he punched her in the face, choked her, and raped her for the first time.  Eventually, her case was on the local news and she felt humiliated.  He was arrested and she fled for her life with her children (he was not the father). They relocated to Pinellas County and lived with a family member. Isabella contacted Heels to Heal in need of crisis counseling services to help her process the trauma she endured from her domestic violence experience. Isabella had severe PTSD – cried every day multiple times a day, lived in constant fear, isolated herself, had no friends, had difficulty sleeping, etc.  She also had concerns about her school-aged children who witnessed the abuse. Heels to Heal Crisis Counseling Program’s Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Jennifer Teoli, helped Isabella by providing her with trauma-focused counseling services to treat her PTSD symptoms. After 5 sessions, Isabella showed significant progress and her PCL-5 score decreased steadily through her continued commitment to counseling. Today, Isabella can talk about the traumatic incident without crying. She found a new job for more pay and instead of working remotely and being isolated at home, she goes into the office. She is no longer afraid to be in public and is enjoying her life again. She feels hopeful about her life and the quality of her children’s lives. The abuser is awaiting trial. Isabella is very grateful for the resources of Heels to Heal’s Crisis Counseling program has provided to her. 

Heels to Heal counseling helped me understand and cope with some of the traumas I have experienced as a child that also resulted in unhealthy toxic relationships as an adult.”

  Thank you so much! This will be of great help for my road to full recovery! I’m grateful for Heels to Heal and their help with this process”

The counseling has give me  hope, guidance and opportunity to learn more about myself and my situation. This program is helping me build coping mechanisms to face my challenges and grow as a productive individual.”