Parents testimonials about Anne:

"Anne is a remarkably dedicated and perceptive consultant.  She communicated very clearly to us what our choices were with our son and she gave us the confidence to take steps with him which were very difficult for us to do.  I think that most importantly she had great confidence in what he could achieve when he and his parents lacked that confidence.  Anne has developed strong contacts with the best therapeutic programs for adolescents in the country."

Parents, Santa Barbara, CA

"Anne, you were invaluable!  We thought we would just go on line and find the perfect school.  The problem is there are hundreds of schools and it is overwhelming.  Your first hand experience and knowledge of these facilities and their staff was very helpful and reassuring.  Your kind and caring manner put us as well as our son at ease.'"

Father, Simi Valley, CA

“We were overwhelmed with decisions.  You lightened the load.”

Father, Santa Barbara, CA

“Your knowledge of the various schools, and your ability to communicate that to me so that I could understand quickly the differing intensity levels of the schools, and your quick analysis and assessment of our son helped us know what level of school was needed.”

Father , Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

“In my opinion you did your job perfectly.  Just look at the results! You connect a problem with the solution.”               

Mother,  Miami Beach, FL

“The fact that you personally have traveled down this path was of great comfort and assurance to me and my wife.”                                    

Father,  Vail, CO

“I really like the fact that you personally evaluate the programs you recommend. You don’t just have a drawer full of brochures.”

Psychiatrist,  Newport Beach, CA

“It has been a pleasure to have you working for us in finding a program and school for our daughter.  I want to thank you for the professional and caring way you have carried out the responsibility of researching the school most suited to her needs.

Mother, Lincoln Nebraska

“Anne has a special gift of listening and evaluating and is able to size up situations in a way that is accurate, comforting and encouraging.”

Parent, Asheville, NC

“You aided us immeasurably.  This was the toughest decision we’d ever made – and one that we came to reluctantly.  You helped us realize what we had to do, and why.  Becoming convinced of the rightness of our actions was even more important than choosing the right wilderness program and the right school.  You worked hard to gauge our daughter’s temperament and ended up recommending an environment that is both challenging and loving.  In the end, I think you’ll be among the people she’ll thank.”

Father, Ventura, CA

“You have been a pleasure to work with. I know you haven’t heard the last of us.

You talked things out with us, you narrowed the field, you know what’s out there, you pestered the schools, you acted as a go-between.  Thank you.                           

Mother, Kansas City, KS

“Yours must be a satisfying practice.  You help parents who care about their children.”

Father, Sydney, Australia