Austin Urban Sanctuary

Bobby Davis _{on Google}

Feb 3rd, 2024

This is hard because I am far from a writer, but here goes.
If kind, compassionate, empathetic healing is what you seek, look no further. Claire is an amazing listener and her approach to therapy with you and your situation is very personal. She is very kind and empathetic to why you are there and without judgement. She has made it as easy as it can be to tap into emotions that have been tucked away for a very long time due to past PTSD, trauma, and abuse. I did not have the mental capacity or space for certain emotions and with every visit, I am getting better/closer to normalcy(if there is such a thing). Claire is the first therapist ever that I would recommend to anyone without hesitation. I am so deeply thankful for her compassion and for her work. Claire will always create a warm, welcoming environment for anyone, and that makes me feel safe during every single session and allows me to bemy true selfwithout even the slightest signs of judgment. She can handle even the toughest conversation without even the slightest sense of judgement and that is indeed something I have never experienced before with any prior therapist.She has helped me so much by being there, not only to listen,but also to motivate me,guiding me, so I know how to getbetter with everyvisit. I appreciate her more than I can express here. After several attempts with othertherapist, and almost giving up hope in therapy,I have never seen such progress in the short time that I have been seeingher. Thisis all due to her kind and empathetic approach.I am truly at a loss for words and unable to completely express my appreciation for the healing path she is taking me on. It is not easy, and will not be easy going forward, but Claire recognizes this and helps to make this journey as painless and compassionate as possible along the way. I never imagined that therapy would be something that I look forward to,but after each visit, I am already looking forward to, and preparing for our next visit, as if it can not come soon enough, yearning for the healing and growth with her help. I have also become more present, noticing things discussed in therapy taking place after sessions, and noticing how I look at and approach things differently going forward. In conclusion, if healing with empathy, kindness and compassion is what you are looking for, look no further, Claire Ashton is an amazing therapist, and will not disappoint. My analogy to therapy with Claire, I feel as though it is like a warm and compassionate, empathetic environment that is guiding me toward healing and growth to become the person I want to be.
Thank you Claire for all you do, the world needs more of you!