After not very successful experiences in therapy, I was cautiously optimistic about working with a coach. I have a trauma history that's pretty jam packed (my ACEs score is 8) and in the past, working with therapists I felt either 1) I was entertaining them or 2) I felt like I was being judged for making bad 'choices'.

 

Immediately, in my first session with Teresa, I felt at ease. I felt I was being held by someone I could trust. I felt really listened to for the first time, which meant that I actually felt safe for the first time to bring thoughts, feelings and challenges that I didn't feel comfortable bringing to therapists in the past. 

 

Teresa has a very calming presence, which I now realize is so important for me, having a history of complex trauma. I can become dysregulated, especially when talking about past trauma and with Teresa I'm able to talk about something without becoming activated to the point of shutting down.

 

Validation and attunement are so important to me in a coaching relationship and Teresa is so gifted in both - she's able to help me see that I'm not 'crazy' and that my feelings are valid, while also being able to tune in to how I'm feeling and flow with me in the session - we can laugh about things (she has a great sense of humor, also kind of mandatory for me), and she can stay right with me through anger or sadness. 

 

I think one of the most important qualities in a coach is the ability to offer perspective and Teresa is definitely skilled in this area. I have carried a lot of shame about my difficulties with functioning as an adult - missed or wasted opportunities, a whole lot of 'self-sabotaging' behavior. I talked to Teresa about some of my regrets about this and she is the first (and only person) to talk to me about "capacity." As in, "you didn't have the capacity." Whew, talk about a shift in the ways that I looked at my life and I was able to let go of so much toxic shame that was really only serving to keep me stuck.

 

I think Teresa is an incredibly talented coach, she's empathetic, knowledgeable as hell when it comes to trauma, perceptive and intuitive in a way that makes you feel safe, seen and understood.

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K.B. - Hollywood, CA

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In the time that I have had the good fortune of being a client and working with Teresa Hobbs the words supportive, informative, compassionate, kind, safe, as well as enlightening and highly professional come to mind immediately.

 

Embarking on a journey to heal trauma can be extremely challenging at times, however, with Teresa’s knowledge and guidance along with her very gentle approach, she has offered me a soft place to fall as well as imparting constant pearls of wisdom I can embrace through each session, then work to apply as we move forward together.

 

Certainly if one requires healing from trauma who better than one who has walked in our shoes, and who has felt so many of the things we all do while going through this process. Her warmth and innate awareness's are truly a gift to any client, and I highly recommend Ms. Hobbs to anyone who is considering trauma therapy. Without a doubt she is totally dedicated to her work and helping those of us who require her expertise.

 

Thank you Teresa Hobbs for being the light, the muse, and the facilitator of revelations and depth to assist me in my healing journey. I am forever grateful.

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D.S. - Pennsylvania

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Teresa provided exactly the type of support I needed during a very isolating time in my life. She gave me all the space I needed to unpack whatever was coming up each week while helping me connect patterns between my experiences. She is really amazing at holding the thread between all the different layers of experience and challenges we explored together. 

 

She is so empathetic and provided a calming, nonjudgmental space for me to explore some difficult challenges and feel less alone in the process. 

 

I absolutely loved working with her!! 

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G.K. - Alberta, Canada