Career coaching that works for you

One example of this powerful and efficient work:  While viewing one of our recorded conversations, I witnessed myself poking fun at something Carlyn had said. My intent was not clear to her, so she paused the tape and asked me. When I said I was just poking fun, she asked me to look again at that moment of video. To my great surprise, my facial expression did not change at all when my words became playful. My face remained as serious as it had been during my previous comments. Carlyn’s constructive approach made it easy for me to see why so many people have told me it’s hard to know when I’m teasing and then to practice ways of letting them know, which I could also witness on video. I am greatly indebted to Carlyn for her profoundly observant questions.

Jess Dods, MBA
Right Choice Careers LLC
Southampton, MA

During my session, I became aware of a discrepancy between my words and feelings, but not only this insight. This form of seeing increases one’s ability to be proactive. It heightened my motivation to take steps toward change. There’s something about literally seeing oneself – it’s hard to ignore. I came away determined to follow through with changes.

I remember thinking about how useful it was. Weeks later, I was still thinking about the difference between seeing from the inside versus the outside. Our session increased my desire to use video in my clinical work. I’ve taken the first step and bought the tiny camcorder you use.   
Pat Romney, PhD, Amherst, MA
Dept of Psych, Mt Holyoke College

I noticed in my VMF session that I laugh when I bring up difficult topics. What vital feedback for a therapist!  No one had ever told me. With Carlyn’s support, I was able to recognize what I was doing (seeing really IS believing here) and get a handle on where the laughter was coming from.
Leverett, MA

I was impressed by Carlyn’s skill. Sensitive, subtle, insightful questioning moved the session and our review of my recording along seamlessly. With her guidance, we tapped into something more profound than I‘d anticipated.   
Judy Davis, EdD, LMFT
Amherst, MA

The insights from my VMF session strengthened my beliefs in myself as an attentive and compassionate therapist. It was a pleasant experience and useful to see myself as others see me. The experience stayed with me deeply and helped me move forward in loving ways with my daughter and within myself.
Northampton, MA

Watching my hands with Carlyn was a revelation… I’ve always been self-conscious about them. Her Video Mirror Feedback helped me see for myself just how beautifully my gestures express who I am and what I’m saying. Now it’s easy to let go of my self-consciousness about them.
Michele Reiter, LICSW
Northampton, MA