A Place of Hope for Depression

My experience with the treatment team was phenomenal. The compassion and knowledge was there at high functioning altitude during every encounter. more

I came to the Center to find a way to cope with my depression and anxiety. After my stroke, I didn't care if I got better. I wanted the Center to help me find motivation to get better. I wanted to work through some of the emotional abuse from my mom when she was an alcoholic. I just wanted to want to get better. I am leaving a changed person. My entire Treatment Team was amazing. I feel that they truly care about my recovery. I feel like they had faith in me and believed that I could do this. They worked hard on giving me hope. I truly believer Michelle and Caroline saved my life. They have given me hope. I appreciate everything they have done for me. I never thought i would leave feeling the way i do. I also Think Mike S. is a great DBT instructor. He has a tremendous amount of patiences and understanding. I just want to thank the Center for everything they have done for me. I dont know what i would have dont if it were not for this program. This program saved my life. Thank you! more

My treatment team at A Place of Hope was absolutely AMAZING! They were so helpful and even brought other people not on my treatment team to help with some specific situtations that came up while I was there. (Shout out to Mike W. and Mike S.- Cannot thank you enough!) more

In terms of my general health, my goals centered around being able to get out of bed in the morning, to stay awake and participate daily, and to not feel like life itself is a heavy burden that I had to deal with on a daily basis. My treatment team was incredible; I have never had this many healthcare professionals care about my personal wellness. I have had some professionals help over the years, but not to the extent of the Center staff. Even in therapy or medication check-ins, I was able to talk about myself and spirituality which plays a huge role in my life. Being able to share my values and work with the staff on an effective treatment plan was more than I could have asked for. Mike S and France helped me tremendously. Mike's approach in one-on-ones was very effective, he was able to sit me down and just start revealing layers of my lilfe I didn't deem significant to my depression or anxiety. He was able to validate what I've gone through and help me to understand why I feel the way I feel and how I can start to change that. I guess I never thought my childhood related to what I was feeling now, but with his help I now comprehend that and can make sense of my emotions. France, my lead counselor, was unlike anyone I've ever worked with. She was so intentional with each word she spoke in our sessions, and I could immediately trust her. I felt safe in our appointments and she especially helped me navigate the conversation on mental health with both my mom and dad in the support sessions. I can't thank her enough for her wisdom she has shared and the level of compassion she showed toward me. I found art therapy to be peaceful and allowed me to express myself in a relaxing way, I appreciated the change of pace in my schedule. One of the classes I benefitted the most was Faith with France. Being in a room full of believers, of varying ages, who all share a common denominator with mental health really helped me in my personal walk with God. I, like many others, have been doubting His presence and work in my life, more

Am amazing experience! I fought to get back here, against my families wishes. They were pushing for a treatment center with a bigger more known name. There was no doubt in my mind that I needed to return to the Center. The members of my family that were against my returning here are now your biggest fans and have admiited they were wrong. I hope you all see more folks from Dallas here in the future! My treatment team was awesome! Matt, Lindsey, Dr. Snyder, and Lisa all added a unique perspective and specialty to my experience. From spirtitual guidance to setting boundaries, recogonizing and dealing with truama, accepting powerlessness over certain people and relationships, and recognizing controlling people in my life and issues with people pleasing, self forgiveness and shame. They all helped me walk through the pain and the shame and find my true smile again, not one to please others and make others happy, but a geniune smile for myself. Lindsey was incredibly helpful in helping and guiding me with setting boundaries and recognizing manipulative and emotionally abusive patterns within my family. She did EMDR therapy with me and it was so effective and she lead me through it very gently and it was amazing. I really feel that i will carry my work with her forward in my life after the center. Matt was just awesome to work with. His spiritual guidance and knowledge of addiction was hugely impactful on my journey to living in recovery. He went above and beyond to work with me, gently challenge me, and guide me to realize patterns within myself that developed when i was very young that have festered and how to break these patterns. I felt very safe with both Matt and Lindsay to be vulnerable, honest, share my story. Matt is the reason that I finally understood what a relationship dependency/love addiction is and that it is not something to be ashamed of. He has been very impactful with my aftercare and shared so much of himself that was incredibly helpful for me. i am very grateful for his genuineness and guidance. more

I really treasure the experience I had here. Everyone was so friendly, nice and supportive, it felt like a second home to me. I am thankful for being part of a thoughtful, informative, inspiring, profound and professional program. more

My treatment team at A Place of Hope was amazing. I think everyone was wonderful. I really enjoyed getting to work with so many difference personailities as well, as it helped me see things in many different ways which really helped me better understand the points they were making and the tools they were providing. Beth was one of the most helpful and empathetic people for me. I am extrmely glad I got to work with her. Justin and Denise were also beyond kind and helpful. Mike S as a DBT couch was also extremly kind and helpful in explaining things. Lindsay as a group leader for many of my classes was also very kind and helpful in explaining and role-playing different areas. I also of course appreicated the support from Mike W. as my lead. more

My treatment team was life saving. They catered to my needs, and made me feel important. They understood my illness, and provided me with the proper treatment to turn my life around. I just want to thank the entire staff with all my heart. It has been a pleasure, and I owe them a debt of gratitude in helping me during my time here. more

My whole team was loving, caring, and it didn't feel like (They're just here to get paid.) I could tell that they got this job to genuinely help people. The whole admissions team was extremely nice, i felt like they actually cared and wanted what was best for me. My medical team went above and beyond the requirements of their job. it didn't feel like they just were their to do their medical things. they actually wanted to build a relationship, and i admire them for that. My primary counselor, Justin, has been a blessing. He has helped me embrace who i am. he has helped me push through my limits. he has helped me figure out plans and goals for when i get out of here. and with how much we relate he has brought hope back into my life and made me confident that I CAN stay sober. I already have recommended 4 people to come here. more

I came to The Center to receive help with my complex trauma when I was a child, to calm down my anxiety and help me with the way I was drinking wine to relieve my PTSD. My overall experience was really wonderful...I stayed a total of six weeks to receive even more care. Justin played a huge role in my time here! He always had time for me...if I needed to talk and get some encouragement...he was there! He also, really heard me...me, my story! He helped me in giving me hope to live life again and trusting the Lord more. Beth, Karen, Michelle and France were also exceptional! I just want to say thank you to everyone at the Center...all the staff, Counselors and Therapists! And to Brian, always being there when I've needed him too! God bless you all...the Lord's presence is truly felt here! Also, I love the Christian music being played...a very peaceful environment during a stressful time in my life! God bless you all! more

The treatment team at The Center is simply awesome. I am a 44 year old female. I came regain my life and to reduce my substance dependency. And get help for my depression. And anxiety : ) My experience was nothing short of amazing. I am thankful, grateful, and feel like the old me again. Highly highly recommended. more

I came to the Center for severe anxiety. The leader of my team, Nick, was particularly helpful to me during my time there. His commitment and motivation to my recovery was consistently apparent, and I am immensely grateful for that investment. I highly recommend the Center. more

Thank you for the opportunity to receive care at the Center. It could (and I'm hopeful it will) really change the course of my life in how I respond to significant difficulties, disappointments, and stress more

I came to The Center to get control of my eating. I felt it was the absolute best place that I could have come to. My treatment team was amazing, they understood my issues and really helped me get a voice for myself. more

I felt accepted, loved, deeply heard. My issues cloud my thinking patterns and I needed a lot of help to clarify my feelings.A HUGE THANK YOU to Dr Gantz for building and continuing to improve the services you provide. It is a large endeavor and you have succeeded in keeping it personal and impactful relationally. more

I wanted to learn how to live a productive life and feel good in my own skin. I had zero confidence and felt the world was better off without me. I wanted to be happy. I love my team! I don't want to leave! They were the first people to acknowledge the "Complex" portion of my PTSD which was very validating and reassuring. I am very grateful to each and every one of them. I am so grateful for this program and feel it could help so many people in this world. more

I don't know if I have words enough to truly express my gratitude to each and every member of my team. I don't know if I have ever felt as accepted and cared for during such an intensely vulnerable state in all my life. I mean that with all of my heart. Truly, I feel whole. With your help, I have been able to connect with myself. And, dare I say, maybe I have even accepted, forgiven, and loved a part of myself for the first time. It's a priceless gift. I feel so "good" inside that sometimes I've cried just because it feels so amazing (happy tears)to be "alive". I mean, wow!! I will be eternally grateful for your skill, guidance, support, and willingness to work with me through my process. You all have given me so much. Thank you!!!! more

Prior to arriving, my life was totally out of control and unmanageable. My treatment team helped me put the pieces together and see the bigger picture. They guided me into specific areas that I need to focus on to continue recovery successfully. They made sure I was well equipped with DBT skills to use upon my departure. They helped me to get connected with doctors and therapists that best fit my needs upon discharge. I feel like they have given me all the tools I need to continue on this journey successfully. I am so grateful for The Center, God is working here and the help I have received will radically change my life for the better. May Jesus bless all of you, as you have blessed me. more

I completed 5 weeks of treatment. Everything was beneficial for me, even the phone fast helped a lot, and the counselors here are the most pleasant people, they all knew my name at the end of the week and were very welcoming. I am so grateful for the red twig tuesday nights, and a lot of other little things that add to the safe and joyful feeling of being here at the center. more

I came to the Center to get on proper medications for my bipolar disorder and learn some DBT. My treatment team was amazing. Lynsey was wonderful, particularly in helping me with my body image issues. Jennifer was amazing- she just GOT me and she was the most helpful when I was feeling suicidal and needed to see the doctor. She made it happen and I was very grateful. Caitlin was so wonderful- she helped me really process my anger and depression.I am just so grateful for everything you have done at the Center. All the staff was wonderful and you took very good care of me. Thank you! more