Testimonials

Marianne Welch Salkind, MS., LPC, Certified EMDR Therapist

As an EMDR supervisor, Elizabeth Venart demonstrates therapeutic qualities of a strong working alliance with her supervisee that consists of guidance, agreement on goals, and practical therapeutic tools for you to use with your clients. She offers a variety of EMDR skills that result in successful treatment outcomes. She is especially helpful with building your skills for working with complicated client cases.

I truly believe that it was Elizabeth’s supervision of her conceptual knowledge and master technical skills of EMDR that facilitated helping this former supervisee become strongly confident in my work as an EMDR therapist.

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M.W.

EMDR has enabled me to connect with ways to reduce my stress and feel less anxious. Partnering with Elizabeth for this rewarding journey has been a life changing experience. Her warmth and compassion provided the emotional safety that I needed. And an unintended benefit has been that the experience has led me to practicing meditation and mindfulness, which has also helped me be more relaxed.

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Cindy Garfinkel, Highmark Caring Place

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your support over years we have worked together. Working in a job that regularly exposes me to the effects of vicarious trauma, your support and the things you have taught me have allowed me to be more resilient and remain in my job. Words are not sufficient to express what that has meant to me. I feel like I am healthier, both physically and mentally, than I was when we started. Your support, your insight and your continuous urges to make my self-care a priority are messages that I will carry forward with me. Thank you for what you do!

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Robin Reese, M.F.A., Associate Professor, Theatre

I came to Elizabeth very depressed and pretty hopeless about the writer’s block I had been experiencing for too many years, even after a history of artistic successes. Through the compassionate, insightful, generous and playful way Elizabeth worked with me, I found myself once again being able to write with joy and confidence. I finished not just one play, but two full-lengths, just months after our sessions together. I am amazed at how easily Elizabeth was able to help me and I am forever grateful.

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Cara Brind, Massage Therapist

What a great group!! I was so nervous to try laughter yoga. I was worried it would feel awkward and I would look stupid. I had heard many great things about laughter yoga and decided to push past my uncomfortable feelings and at least try it. I am so glad I did. I had the best time and I felt so great afterwards. I meet some wonderful people. It was a great way to start my week. After sevearl weeks of practicing laughter yoga I find that I laugh alot easier and feel much lighter in my day to day life. So give it a try, youll love to laugh!!!

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Kim Greger-Parento

What a wonderful tool for anyone who is on a healing journey! If your life is stuck, this means that you are holding onto feelings that are no longer appropriate. Laughing yoga is helping me release what I hold onto! Thank You Elizabeth!
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Madi Mantell, Therapist

This is such a fun group, and Elizabeth is a real hoot! All participants are warm and wonderful and I wish I could make it every week. So fun! Thank you, Elizabeth!!!

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Delia Nessim

I always enjoy attending Laughter Yoga with Elizabeth. She has a hearty laugh that makes others want to laugh with her. Her enthusiasm is genuine. The laughter yoga clears the lungs and makes me feel energized all day. Elizabeth has integrity in everything she does. She has a commitment to the community and to the Resiliency Center that is unparalleled.

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Alisa Kamis-Brinda,  Licensed Psychotherapist, Owner of Serenity Solutions, LLC

I had the opportunity to hire Elizabeth for individual consultations for my psychotherapy private practice and it was a great experience. Elizabeth was extremely helpful in guiding me to successfully build my practice. Her experience, creative problem-solving and support helped me learn the steps I needed to take to achieve my goals. She also acted as a accountability partner, which helped to motivate me to complete my tasks. I would recommend her to any clinician looking for support and guidance in building a successful private practice.

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Lorraine Jede, Volunteer at Kraft YMCA

Elizabeth Venart, through the use of her clinical and administrative skills, has dedicated her life to help individuals realize their own potential to improve their lives and help them to realize their goals in achieving the highest quality of life. Her gentle, unique, and multifaceted approach to self-care makes her a pioneer. Her passion is contagious. As an intern under her supervision, I can say with great admiration, that she is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met. She has most definitely made an impact on my life at both home and in the work environment.

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