“Hands down, without a doubt, the best thing I have done for myself in years was reaching out to Justine for a consultation. When I wrote to her about the long list of issues I wanted to work through, it was something that felt so overwhelming, a daunting task to even try and unscramble. I was (and continue to) deal with loss, trauma, anxiety, and I was not where I wanted to be with my personal and career goals. I felt at a complete loss. I was always someone that said, I don’t need a therapist or counselor, that whatever I am going through I have to do it by myself. Justine has shifted my whole perspective on what overall, mindful holistic mental health means. For me it is a complete mind, body and soul healing process. I was initially apprehensive about working with Justine and what that would exactly entail, but she provides me with so much more than a therapist/counselor or someone to just soundboard all my problems to. I have come to think of her as one of my close friends, a wellness guide, and most of all, a mentor. She has given me so many tools to help accomplish my goals. Whether they are career, personal or just the daily reminder of “zooming out.” After every session or phone call with Justine, whether it’s through, yoga, meditation, or grocery planning for the week, I feel so invigorated.  It helps me recalibrate and continue on the path she helped me create for myself. For me, it is a complete energy shift and helps set me up for the next week, month and even years down the road. She has given me the most compassionate and understanding space to be extremely vulnerable. I can honestly say that I am becoming a truer version of myself as she tells me ‘hey, it’s a work in progress’.“

- SL

Justine Duran