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Testimonials
"ACCOMMODATING AND UNDERSTANDING"
Dr. Firestein is very accommodating, understanding, and has been a huge help in my life. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND"
I have been seeing Beth for a year now and the experience has been wonderful, she is a very kind person who has helped me overcome some deep issues. I always look forward to our appointments and would highly recommend her to anyone.
"GOOD LISTENER"
I hadn’t seen any type of counselor since junior high school. I am currently 55 years old. I’ve recently had some life changes that were causing me to have panic attacks. Dr. Firestein has been very pleasant to work with. She is a good listener but is also good at pinpointing a situation. She doesn’t just sit back and say “What do you think?” She has helped me focus on what was important and assured me of issues that I was wasting energies on. I really appreciate what she has done for me and my husband is also relieved that I am getting such good professional help.
"KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SINCERE"
I have been a patient of Beth’s for almost 8 years. I struggle with chronic depression and meet with her almost monthly. I have found her to be professional, knowledgeable, sincere, and easy to work with. She has seen me through some pretty tough times and even called me while she was on vacation when I had a crisis. Therapists, like patients, have different personalities and you need to find a good match for the relationship to be successful. Beth has helped me tremendously.
"OUTSTANDING THERAPIST"
Dr. Beth is an outstanding therapist. I have had about 15 sessions with her over the past 3 years, all of which were positive and productive. During my lifetime, I have worked with over two dozen psychiatrists and psychologists and found Beth to be uniquely non-judgmental. Because my wife and I have a non-traditional marriage, her acceptance is invaluable. Whether or not you are interested in alternatives to traditional relationships, and especially if you have jealousy issues, I highly recommend Dr. Firestein
"SO RELIABLE"
S. Wagner - USA
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"
J. Bee - USA
"EXCELLENT WORK"
A. Tuzie - USA
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