If you would like to add your testimonial, please send your comments to me via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.
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"Elane is an incredible person. Our entire family has benefited immensely from knowing Elane. I say knowing as opposed to “being a client of “because that is the way it feels when you are working with Elane. She is kind, compassionate, understandable, and based in truth and logic. We all need help in many different areas, life can be tough and to think we can handle everything on our own is unnecessary. Human beings need one another, sometimes just as a sounding board and sometimes to help us see the truth. I’m not a great writer. I am good at many other things. It is hard for me to convey a sufficient endorsement for Elane. I’ll sum it up like this, I’ve had many personal challenges in my life. I’ve been near the top and absolutely near the bottom. I know many and I’ve seen a lot. Elane helped in a way no one else could or maybe was willing to. She is a truly gifted individual who is using her gifts to help others. If you have the chance “to be knowing” Elane…. take advantage of it!!" -John
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"Thank you for the many, many hours you gave along with the special gifts of your time with special thanks for your commitment and dedication to healing and making lives better."
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"In reflecting upon our accomplishments together, I share with you some key points, which I am blessed with and my inner voice keeps telling me to “listen up!”
1) It is okay for me to have my thoughts, feelings and emotions.
2) With my goals or needs set, I do not and should not settle.
3) The word reciprocal is key in friendships, relationships and marriage.
4) I should not take responsibility or assume I am at fault; other have issues, too."
"With your knowledge, guidance, and tender loving care, I feel I am able to sort through an issue and realize where it came from or the cause. One's family life being key....as to the "major" reason I am the way that I am. Elane, thank you for the unraveling of it all, and for my inner peace."
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Thank you, Elane. I have learned many things from you. "Self-improvement is an ongoing, work-in-progress, so something that I must remember to remember is do not be too hard on myself. I have all my notes, our times of tears, our bouts of laughter, the honor/pleasure of know you, my shining star. Your voice and wisdom are in my heart and my head. I hear you, I carry you in my heart. I am most appreciative of who and what you are. As one of your patients/students, I have reaped the rewards of your knowledge, kindness, patience, and sensitivity along with you compassion and gift of your time. The blessings of specialness and a bond come to mind."
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"I took my floral design basics class #1. There were five of us. I learned some helpful hints and procedures. The dates for the next tow classes were confirmed. In mentally thinking through it all, I realized that I needed to apply “run for your life!!” I will find another avenue to accomplish my goal. I have signed up for a self-improvement class, “Letting Go of Anger,” and will be signing up for “Creating Your Presence.”
Elane, there are no words. “Thank you” seems so small. I close with my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation. God’s blessings be yours. Thank you for propping me up and redirecting me in the direction I should go. Thank you for being my source of direction. Elane, you are very special to me. I carry you in my heart. You walk along with me." - Nancy
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Elane,
"I just wanted to reiterate how much I appreciate your help during the end of this semester. I admire your willingness to extend a hand at any given opportunity to someone that was in need, acting selflessly for the mere benefit of helping another. I have always admired your warm-heartedness and genuine intentions, which have undoubtedly guided me and have given me more strength ever since the day that I first met with you. You are levelheaded and strong-willed and I aspire to be just like you, bestowing the same commendable characteristics and optimistic outlook. More than anything, I appreciate your kindness and honesty, in which I know I can always count on an unbiased, truthful response from you regardless of circumstances. All in all, I really appreciate you taking the time away from your vacation to write me documentation for my absence and provide helpful insight as to how to address my situation. You have been nothing short of a great person and a phenomenal mentor. In the future, I will continue to practice all of the great life values of moral and ethics you have taught me and always will esteem you for your selfless guidance."
Love Always,
Allie (Sophomore College Student)
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"Many people can recall teachers who made a difference in their lives or somehow inspired them to reach their highest potential. However, it is rare to hear of such inspiration occurring in adulthood when too often complacency takes hold and most individuals are unaware of the amazing possibilities life has to offer. I am so fortunate and blessed for Elane Lee-Isa has been, and continues to be, exactly what every great teacher is and more. Her guidance has seen me through career changes, divorce, deaths, relocation, remarriage, and the challenges of step-parenting, all while focusing on personal growth. Working with my husband and me individually and as a couple, along with offering parenting support, her wisdom is unsurpassed and she teaches using nothing but principles based on truth. This method leads to a consistency, which gives Elane the ability to work with all populations on any issue and at varying stages along the therapeutic process. She is a truly talented professional, yet there are not enough words to express what she has done for me or how much she has affected my world. Now in my forties and after ten years as my mentor and a permanent part of my support system, Elane remains the most positively influential force in my life. Had it not been for you, Elane, I should have remained what I was when we first met--a prejudiced, narrow-minded being with contracted sympathies and false knowledge, wasting my life on obsolete trifles and utterly insensible to the privilege of living in this wondrous age of change and progress."
"I have known Elane for many years. My husband and I sought her help when dealing with our rambunctious and very strong-willed boys. These were some very difficult times, but we always left a session with Elane feeling better than when we arrived. Her positive attitude and spiritual nature is energizing, and her concern is quite genuine. I learned a lot from Elane, and in a tough situation, I still ask myself, "What would Elane do?" My boys have grown into the fine young men that Elane always said they would, and I know we are all better off from the time we spent in Elane's office."
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"I am leaving for Spartanburg, South Carolina and Sherman College to continue my academic pursuit after a long struggle. I want to say thank you for all of the time you have spent with me. You truly have made a positive impact in my life. All that I can do now is put everything that you taught me into action. It is not easy, and everything takes time – I am a work in progress. I will always hold myself accountable and will try not to react on emotions. This part is the most challenging. I look forward to keeping you in my life – you definitely are a huge blessing."
Elane,
Time spent with you is priceless. I know in the future, I will miss seeing you every week so we better hang out more now :)! Your ability to reach into people’s souls and rearrange its content is exactly what this world needs.
Sincerely,
Greg (age 22)
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Thank you,
Linda (Single Mom)
Elane, thank you so much for all your help and guidance. You are truly a compassionate, caring and wise person. You have gone above and beyond with our family and it is greatly appreciated. -Dorothy
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