When I first contacted Sholeh I was not doing well. I lacked any sense of direction, I felt stuck in my emotions, and I struggled trying to find solutions to my problems. I didn’t dream, I didn’t have any passions or goals- I was anxious, depressed; I felt like a shell of a person, just walking through the motions of daily life. I knew I wanted more but I didn’t know how to achieve that.

After meeting with Sholeh I knew it would be a good fit for me- not only does she exceed my expectations as a therapist, but she creates a beautiful atmosphere for our sessions. During sessions, she empathizes and relates to my situation, helps me to find the reasons behind my issues, and provides exercises and tools to help me process and move through my feelings. She never infantilizes me- in fact, she trusts and knows I can make the best decisions for myself; she simply holds space for me to release and will guide me to different solutions if need be... Nothing is left open-ended and I leave each appointment ready to take on the next task, excited to work towards the next step in healing and growth.

I am amazed at how quickly the change has been... In just a few months I’ve been able to process and move on from problems that have been plaguing me for years. I’ve begun to rediscover myself, finding new passions and joys in life- I even set a long-term goal for the first time in more than a decade. My self-confidence has grown, my anxiety has been greatly reduced, and I feel like I’m truly living my life again. This growth has been difficult and absolutely worth it. Sholeh and Take Life in Stride have guided me through this often tumultuous processes and I highly recommend their expertise.