Client Comments
We are so blessed to see lives change bit by bit every day, to see families restored, to see individuals find renewed hope and health, and to see God's purposes for each person rediscovered. Following are just a few of the testimonials and thank you's we've received over the years. (In many cases, names have been omitted to protect identities.) You can read additional comments from clients listed on some of the individual clinic pages.
From former Day Program clients
"I was not sure if it (Day Program) would help, but it turned out to be everything I needed. I had tried all the counseling my Church could offer and I knew all the right verses from the Bible, but still my anger would get the best of me and it ended up being one of the factors that tore down what had once been a strong marriage. . .(I) was helped by every session in a clear and specific way with excellent presentation and caring environment for healing. . .I became skilled at methods to communicate clearly and make requests in a healthy way. . .I also got the deep healing I needed and learned how my background has affected me at a deeper and more fundamental part of my brain/thinking. . .I am now a source of stability, and have what I need to be a consistent man. I now build my family consistently and there are no regretful scenes of tearing down. . .The results are speaking for themselves for months and years now. I am more confident, a stronger person; a peaceful person prepared now for any situation. . .What an answer to prayers! Mike 10/09
"God put this program in my life at the right time. I had lost my job 2 wks before the Day Program. I had lost my identity. All involved at the Meier Clinic assisted me in finding and understanding life as I lived it - angry, controlling, fearful and fake. The Day Program helped me by giving me tools to use in my daily activities. This was and will always be a defining moment in my life - a new beginning. My heart, mind and soul have been renewed. Praise the Lord." 8/09
"After reading Dr. Meier's book, Worry Free Living, I came with great hope and anticipation that you could also help me. My expectations were met and surpassed. In all sincerity, the combination of group experiences, along with all the individual therapy session, are amazingly effective. The Biblical worldview woven through everything was of huge importance to me. I leave here feeling very richly blessed! Thank you and God bless you!"
"Due to the willingness of others to serve Him, there at the Meier Clinics, I am still here today. Miracles happened, and nothing short of that!!!. . .I started at the day clinic and hope started on day one!. . .I found life instead of death, I found me instead of the person I was beaten into. I'm not scratching and crawling to survive, I am living. . .My time at the Meier Clinics brought me joy, happiness, peace. . .My past can now help me, not hurt me. . .I am alive because Meier Clinics exists to help those that no one else could." Michelle C.
I attended the day treatment program in 1999 and it changed my life. I was depressed, had some attachment problems, and from childhood teaching had been unable to allow myself to cry. Three days into the program (my therapist) was so able to read me, get me to open up. . .I felt so different in the release of so much pent up emotion which was exhibiting in anger outbursts. Since that experience, I have cried when I needed to, become so much more open in communication and feelings, able to set and hold boundaries, and most of all - grown spiritually. Now, I am studying to become a therapist. Ronni C. 9/19/07
"I was treated at the Day Program in 2002. I just want to say that Meier Clinics was a prayer answered. Even though I am an experienced Christian counselor, I couldn't seem to solve what was going on inside of me. . .My life has been completely changed." Mick S.
"I enjoyed the rotation of team members as well as each member's teaching style and insight. Thanks for helping me connect the missing links and for all of the tools you provided."
"You are truly in an awesome place. I call it a safe and nurturing (place), not safe to the addiction part of us, but to the real person. This concept of grace, psychology and medicine is unique but is the way God works best for us deeply hurt or in bondage to addictions."
"Everyone on staff was wonderful. I felt safe and comfortable and I learned something I never thought I could accept. I'm beginning to see myself as who God made me to be. This turned out to be much better than I imagined and it was an answer to prayer that I got to come."
"Words cannot express my gratitude for all of you who worked with me during my 4 weeks at Meier Clinics. You have an awesome staff of people who are so dedicated to helping people get back on the right path. Thank you for truly helping me find a new life. I will never forget my time I spent at Meier Clinics." Donna
"Words are hard to describe my thoughts and feelings for everyone who helped get me here, and those who are in process of helping me. If it weren't for kind efforts from my accountability partners, church and Meier Clinic, I would not be here or in program. I am grateful for the assistance in providing care for me these last two weeks, counseling, and medication management. My health had taken a nose dive in the last year, my mental health suffered mainly. . .It is hard to say goodbye to the day program. . .[For] your support and love and kindness shown in helping me get here, I am extremely grateful. I realize work was started and the rest is up to me. Thank you all for your help and kindness." Michelle A. 7/6/07
"The staff here is loving but challenging. I would not trade this time for anything else on earth. It may have saved my marriage."
"Thank you for modeling Christ and conveying your love to me. I am so motivated to put into practice what I have learned because it works!"
"I was beyond impressed with the Meier Clinic. I didn't want to come here initially but it has truly been a gift from God. The people are wonderful and helpful and very encouraging. The clinic exceeded all of my expectations and I am leaving here with a sense of healing. This clinic has been a true blessing."
"Being here and working through this program was the wisest decision I could have ever made. I had been on the depression roller coaster for 10 years and now I believe I can get off the ride."
"I know now that I am much more than just a survivor. I went through life existing. Things are different now because of the knowledge that I've gained and the hope that's been renewed. I'm walking out these doors and I'm going to live."
"I am eternally grateful for the gift of life I have received here. I came here on a path to death. I was starving myself. I was dying. . .I came not believing or trusting that anything could help me. . .There is hope!"
"I've received so much relief, knowing I'm well on my way in the healing process, and that I have the tools. Thank you all!"
From former Outpatient Clients and Friends of Meier Clinics
"Perhaps the best way to describe my vists with Jane are to compare it with house cleaning. Sometimes we just dust off a few cob-webs and other times the results are almost like a 'spring cleaning.' Either way, whatever traffic comes through the door, with God's help (and Jane's counsel) I have the tools to clean it up." Mary P. 9/18/08
"I am very, very thankful for my therapist's support in therapy. She is both focused and direct but also very encouraging and gracious. I was also extremely impressed with the intake process--staff were kind, initial interview to assess needs was well done, sensitive, and thorough."
"I just wanted to drop a quick note off and give you an update on my life. I'm doing awesome!!. . .I am still learning constantly and it's still a struggle. I just have to give over to the Lord. He has truly shown me what freedom in Him is and it's wonderful!" Melinda
"I came due to depression. I was having no energy and didn't care about anything. . .The program has been wonderful. I have learned more about myself. . .I'm feeling much better about myself. I feel like I have a friend at Meier Clinics." Debra D.
"My counselor has a great innovative way of making me think about my issues. It's been years of searching to find a counselor I could trust."
"My counselor is caring, personable, professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, non-judgmental. I was placed with the most appropriate counselor for my needs. There are many helpful programs to ensure treatment of issues."
"When I was at my lowest, I found hope again here. . .I now have a renewed faith that 'all things are possible.'"
"My therapist has been a blessing in my life. I feel the EMDR [type of therapy] has made a big difference in my daily life. More importantly, I have made wonderful progress spiritually. I would not have foreseen that I would grow this close to God through therapy."
(First names are use only with consent of the client. All other quotes are annonymous as requested by the client to protect their confidentiality.)
