Testimonials

“[I] did not gain significant benefits from therapy until I worked with [my counselor] and approached my problems by dealing directly with my history of sexual assault/incest. … I would never have believed that at age 50 I could gain such powerful insight and growth about problems I believed I had already dealt with in traditional therapy. My experience with [my counselor] was transforming and has given me the tools to cope that I desperately needed. … I am extremely grateful for the help LACAAW provided. In many ways, it probably saved my life. “

“I had attended therapy for a year and it did help me in other areas in my life. But attending LACAAW has change[d] my life. Since the first day I felt at home…There is one simple word that explains how I feel, FREE and it’s the greatest feeling. “

“The group therapy/counseling sessions has helped me regain my strength and have the ability to re-integrate into society after the trauma. I am very satisfied with the help and great assistance that the LACAAW counselors/facilitators have given me and others.”

“My counseling experience was overwhelmingly helpful to me. It changed my life, in fact it gave me life. I love LACAAW, my counselor and I will be forever grateful to the agency.

“I came to the center 34 years after a rape I had never talked about. I can see now that both the trauma of the rape and the suppression of it had far-reaching effects…I went from a state of anger, sleeplessness, and hysterical crying, to being able to cope…Thank God for your center and bless all your labors.”

“My counseling and counselor…changed my life. I walked into LACAAW feeling weak, helpless, and broken. I found so much support and knowledge inside your doors, that I know I am going to be okay…and my silver lining—to volunteer and help other women empower themselves…I send much love to the agency for helping me grow into the woman I am proud of. Thank you.”