Testimonials

A few months ago I was pretty certain my marriage of 55 years was over!  It was, at least, in very serious trouble…the worst ever. Obviously my husband and I are not kids anymore, but we had weathered some difficult times and both agreed to put aside our issues and stick it out. The aging made everything harder as did declining health and old habits so I opted for professional help.

I talked to Kim Clark.  I thought I was being open and honest.  It turns out that wasn’t completely true!  One of the first things Kim did was give me a journal in which she had written questions for me to answer and, boy, what questions they were. Here are some of them.

I am afraid of…..
The thing I hope for is….
I am willing to….
The thing I’d most like to change about my marriage is….
I can effect these changes by….
I am choosing to….

Without judgement and in the kindest way Kim was asking me  what responsibility I was taking for my broken marriage.  What a concept!  Me, at fault?  Absolutely!  It was painful and true and even embarrassing but I began some serious self examination.  Along with prayer….a lot, and talks with Kim I got it.  It’s never one sided and God always wants us to be kind especially to our mates.

It turns out that that’s all my husband wanted…for me to share the responsibility and forgive him for his part.  Simple? Not at all but it’s working.  Can you imaging dividing up 55 years of photographs?  God willing, we’ll share many more years together.

Thank you, Kim.  Much love.

TM

As the owner of the practice where Kim was counseling for five years, I had the opportunity to see her in many contexts (teaching, public speaking, team building, mentoring), and she was wonderful in each of those roles. But really, at the heart of it all is the fact that Kim is the most gifted counselor I have ever seen.  Lots of times I have wondered why that is, what the magic combination of traits it could be that leads to her incredible success with her clients.  I believe it is her understanding of people, which comes from a true love of others, and her willingness to be totally real that make her uniquely suited to her job.  Kim’s clients get results because she trusts them and they trust her, and in this partnership true understanding, healing, and growth take place.  If you are reading this because you are searching for someone to walk beside you through a struggle, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take that step with Kim.  You will be changed for the better for knowing her, as have I.

Robin

Kim has an incredible gift for understanding root issues and teaching us how to uncover those for ourselves.  During our visits with Kim, she helped us resolve our immediate issues, but more importantly gave us the skills to identify and resolve issues when they arise in the future.

Scott

Kim has empowered me with tools that give me hope and joy as a mother and a wife.  I can now identify what is really going on when tensions and frustrations arise.  With practice, I am getting better at seeing triggers and recognizing issues before they spiral.  It is such a relief to have skills that protect relationships as I negotiate my way through the hard parts so I can truly enjoy the great parts!

Jane

I am so appreciative of how Kim makes me feel when we are talking.  She may be helping me face some of my biggest weaknesses, but does it with genuine love, prayer and a reminder that God has a plan for me.  She is an angel that has some serious skills to teach me as I try to become more like Him in the way I interact with others!

Nicole

 

I first came to know Kim Clark at a tough time for my family.  Arrangements were made for her to provide counseling services to my children as they tackled the life changes and serious challenges associated with divorce.  I was so impressed by Kim’s sincere empathy, unique perspective and constant professionalism that I sought her out for counseling services for myself.  Over the next  year, my counseling sessions with Kim literally changed my life and set me on a path of healing, understanding and forgiveness.  It was a truly life changing experience.
 
Bob
 
I met Kim Clark as a 70 year old woman who had been on a spiritual journey, had an intellectual understanding of higher religious principles and a heavy heart. She guided me through a process which resulted in a higher consciousness. I now have an awareness full of love, peace and faith in God. If only I’d met Kim when I was younger.
– A Grateful Believer
 
 
 
My heart was crushed. I was mentally desperate and disabled from my pain. I couldn’t relate to anyone about what I was experiencing. I didn’t even understand my isolated self.   Long illnesses had taken my precious husband and young daughter. Genetic illness had affected myself and extended family. The disbelief of betrayal existed on top of all of this.  I was stuck, confused, grieving and very angry.  I knew I couldn’t get through this alone. I needed help.  I wondered who would even want to be my therapist.   I was led to Kim Clark of Joy Counseling.  She is real and lighthearted. So gifted in her field of guidance. She is skillfully perceptive and intuitive.   She helped me discover the new authentic me I wanted to become.  Every session I was given written tools to use and practice for healing. I so appreciated her notes to reflect upon.  I have learned how to re-frame my toxic thinking to healthy wholeness. I have reentered life and have learned you can live being  happy and sad all at the same time.  It’s a life long journey.  I have hope and purpose again.
– A
 
Testimonials from kids, adolescents and parents
 

I suffered from anxiety for a long time. Down this road I was going of anxiety, an angel came and stopped me in my tracks. This beautiful angel guided me down this path where I could be free and express myself in any way I wanted to. She showed me that miracles were real and that God can help me through anything. This angel was you Kim.

You helped me so much, with the breathing tricks, to writing out my feelings in a journal. You helped me talking about what I was feeling. The stress I was under was unbearable. I was so worried, and I over thought things until you showed me the way to handle my stress. You invited my parents to help me cope with them. Both my parents and I know how to talk with each other thanks to you.

Thank you so much for all the wonderful years. I’ve gotten so far in life- You are an absolute blessing.

Love- Alexis 

Miss Kim has helped me with many things.  She has helped me to control my worry and helped me to come up with strategies to decrease my worrying.  Unless you are really struggling or stuck she won’t just give you the strategy.  She will have you help to come up with it.  She also has activities that you can do to help you to figure out what the problem might be.  Those are a couple of ways that Miss Kim has helped me.

Renee

Mrs. Kim is amazing. I went to her for about a year, and it changed my life for the better. If it hadn’t been for her, I don’t know where I would be, but it probably wouldn’t be too great. I love Mrs. Kim.  She always gives me all of her attention when I am talking to her and shows me ways to express my feelings.

Meryll almost age 10
 
 
Finding a really good therapist is hard.  Finding a really good therapist for your child is harder still. I am cautious about who I will entrust with my children’s mental health.  We have been so incredibly fortunate to get a referral for Kim.  My son has significant anxiety that impacts all areas of his life.  Being a divorced parent who does not always see eye-to-eye with the ex makes things like treatment even harder to manage. I have been so impressed with Kim’s ability to firmly grasp what is going on, to negotiate between two families, and to help my son manage a big brain that takes in too much for his age.  She is able to make him feel heard AND gives him insightful, practical tools to utilize himself.  Many therapists seem to struggle with finding ways to help kids feel empowered, but Kim is not one of those.  She has also acted as a strong advocate when such action was needed.  She is a brilliant, warm, and genuine woman who has been a blessing to our family. 
 
Justine V.