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Testimonials about Treatment
Services
The following is an email
I received from a (consultation) patient
Abbie, Thank you SO MUCH for seeing
me today and taking so much time with me. I wish we lived in the
same town and that you were my therapist. I'm so glad to have
connected with you today. You definitely got me thinking about so
many things -- where I'm living and why, what I need from a
therapist, what I need from a relationship, what I need medically,
what I need to feed my spirit (the arts!), how to think about
drawing my true self up and into the space the bulimia is currently
filling...
I'm always touched by the power a
deep human to human connection really can have. It does feel healing
to be in the presence of another person who is invested in your
well-being, and who can fully support you while reminding you how
capable you are of supporting yourself at the same time. As you
noted, I think it's been a long time since I've been in the presence
of someone who can do both (the loving parent who also sets limits,
the supportive therapist who also encourages independence and
growth) Sounds like what I'm longing for is secure attachment. One
of these days I'll get there...
I'm very grateful for our meeting, as
are my parents. Best
wishes….KG
Abbie’s Response
The greatest pleasure is mine in
being able to be a part of your life and of your rising up from the
ashes of your disorder.
It's your time now, and you are ready.
I am here for you if and when you would like to call or are
back in town.
I trust that you know very well how
to care for yourself. I
think what happened is that you have just become aware of this, as
well....something you have known for a long time, but have been
afraid to acknowledge.
Great things are to come in your
life. Please keep me
posted, if only every now and then, through dropping me an email to
let me know what you are up to.
Warmly,
Abbie
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"The
change in my daughter has been breath-taking ….I see her taking
charge of her life (not always as I would) and I LOVE seeing her
really grow. It's amazing. You were right in the beginning…. that
this would be a healing journey for both of us. Thank you so
much!!!!”
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So, C's Dad, despite all of his initial resistance to her treatment,
has dubbed you a "Rock Star therapist" … we all happily agree!
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Just want you to know that I recently went with a friend of mine and
her anorexic daughter to make an introduction to a local therapist;
it only took about 10 seconds before I came to realize just how
lucky I was to not only to have found you, but also that you took
such good care of us all. Thanks Abbie!
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"Working with Abbie
is like having a wooly afghan wrapped around you on a wintry
day…comfy, cozy and safe."
-- K.L. a psychotherapy patient
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For Speaking Services
Ms. Natenshon is a gifted and engaging presenter in
the area of eating disorders and its
treatment. Her grasp of the material,
ability to synthesize important insights
and impart them in a highly "usable" manner
is impressive and inspiring. Her
clinical sensitivity and passion for her
subject empowers her audience to leave
feeling enhanced and prepared to face
clinical challenges. By combining clear
thinking, concrete tools and a wealth of
clinical experience, she helps you
understand not only what to do when
treating this population, but why.
Ava Carn-Watkins
Ph.D.Assistant Director
Graduate Program in Counseling
Psychology
The Family Institute at
Northwestern University:
Center for Applied Psychological
& FamilyStudies
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Psychotherapy via phone
“I’ve had several therapists in the past, and
none of those experiences have produced
any real results – let alone make me
think more deeply about the underlying
reasons behind my behaviors. Even though
our sessions have been purely by
telephone, I am already encouraged by
how fast I feel I am getting to the root
of my issues.
Our work together comes without judgment,
without pressure and without fear, and
for the first time I feel comfortable
being entirely honest about my problems.
This ability to be completely truthful
is what has held me back in the past,
and is what is allowing me to move
forward now.
Many thanks.”
PG.
...also via Skype
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About Picky Eating Interventions
Hi Abbie!
I had a moment and wanted to update you
a bit on my son Thomas. I
contacted an Anat Baniel practitioner
here in
Florida
and we traveled 2 hours and visited her
one Friday morning. Thomas had
only a one hour visit with her and I did
witness some minor "progress"! I
was extremely pleased. He tried to
taste a strawberry. That was huge
for him. He was able to put it to
his mouth, touch it to his lips, and
then licked it. That is something
he would NEVER have done previous.
Then, he tried ice cream! He NEVER
EVER wanted nor was he EVER interested
in ice cream. He asked my husband
one night if he could try it and he did!
Granted we wish it was a piece of meat
he had tried but it is progress.
He has made a few other minor advances.
I have read personal accounts from other
parents who have gone this route.
I see that many have taken a more
aggressive approach and spent an entire
week-2 weeks with a practitioner.
These accounts showed greater progress.
I would like to do the same. My
husband would like to make this
experience into a "vacation". He
suggested New York City. Would you happen to know
anyone in that area that you would
recommend?
Thank
you for your help! I greatly
appreciate it. I will continue to
update you following our next
"vacation."
Sincerely,
Jill M
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