A Place of Hope for Depression

The care at The Center is top notch. The full person treatment received worked better than any previous treatment received. I definitely recommend this program for anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders. They address anything that may be problematic for you and come up with an individualized treatment. more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. My team was incredible, they were the perfect fit for me. Don't even have the words to describe them that would even do it justice. Each and every one of them so wise in their understandings and faith. They are encouraging but challenged me to see life from a different view. I am forever thankful for the help they have given me. Each of them has a passion for others that is deep and shines through their work. more

AH-MAZ-ING!! I cannot sum up, or use enough adjectives to describe what my treatment team did for me. I never thought I would say this in my lifetime but CBT Art Therapy! I had no idea I had any creative side in me to show me how I see/feel about ALL OF ME! more

The Center was pivotal in my healing journey. I can honestly say I am walking away changed. Not healed but truly changed and ready to continue this healing journey. I am walking away with peace and confidence in my ability to show up for myself every day, in spite of the trauma I've endured, and no matter the difficult circumstances that arise. Because of the The Center I am walking away choosing me. more

My experience at The Center has radically changed my outlook on my future. Because of the incredible team work here, I now have hope instead of daily despair. I feel peace that I have the tools and knowledge to live a long and joyous life! I'm meeting myself for the first time and I'm beyond proud to say I love who I am and who I am becoming. That is night and day different from the woman who walked in these doors 4 weeks ago. I couldn't think of anything positive about myself to be honest. So, with that said, this truly is a place of hope that will leave you so much better than how you walked in and will give you the confidence to keep healing after you leave! You will not be disappointed. more

Making the decision to seek help for your mental health is one of the hardest choices you will ever make. The next hardest is where to get that help. As I looked for treatment centers I was continually disappointed. Then I came across The Center. Yes, it was 2,600 miles away from home. Yes, I was going to be somewhere I had never been and where I knew no one. But something felt right. After being here for four weeks, I can say I made the right decision. The level of care provided here is unbelievable. There is this overwhelming sense of community you feel from finally being around other people that understand your struggle. There is also something to be said for the healing serenity of Edmonds and the Puget Sound. From the day I arrived I felt like every part of me was cared for not just for depression, anxiety, eating disorder, or even my overall health – everything. I have learned lessons and skills that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thankfully, I am also leaving closer to God than I have ever felt in my entire life. I have The Center - A Place of HOPE and the Lord to thank for my progress. more

Thank you, sincerely, to The Center! I was so hopeless and undone when I first came five weeks ago. You have helped me change my life for the better; I have met myself for the first time in my life and I love her! It has been the most amazing journey and I am just so grateful for the tools, resources and hope you have given me. I will never forget this experience. more

The Center absolutely changed my life! Every staff member genuinely cares about each person and goes above and beyond to rehabilitate and support every client. This place truly has transformative powers. I wish everyone had the opportunity to attend The Center! more

The Center truly changed my life and perspective on it. I developed such an amazing sense of community there, and my treatment team cared for me more than I felt I deserved. It's not a magic solution to all your issues, but if you apply yourself you can come out a completely different person (for the better). If you're thinking of going there, it could be the best decision you ever make for yourself. more

I think I was so incredibly lucky with my team. It felt perfect for what I needed and they added therapists to my team where I was lacking and it made all the difference. It truly felt like they were doing everything in their power to further my progress. They were so kind and knowledgable and made it feel like a safe space which isn't always the case with medical professionals. more

I came to the center absolutely convinced that I didn't have the strength or the purpose to keep living. I stayed four weeks, and my outlook has changed entirely. I never thought I could feel joy, and now - I do. I love myself; I've started reckoning with the events that brought me here; and I have met many wonderful people who inspire me. The Center's staff is professional, supportive, and accepting. The DBT curriculum is outstanding, too. I would recommend The Center - A Place of Hope wholeheartedly. more

My treatment was fantastic!! Mike S was a god send from the very beginning. I was able to develop a trust in Mike (which is very unusual for me) that allowed me to drop my narratives and really get to the heart of my experiences and issues. It’s obvious that Mike truly cares for his clients. He saved my life. Karen, as my support therapist, offered a complimentary view with a style that was both compassionate and also keep me accountable. Tricia was an absolute joy to work with - so kind and caring. Four other team members prominently stick out in my mind: Mike S, Michelle, Justin, and Collin. Mike S was able to quickly gain my trust and get to the root causes of my issues. Additionally, Mike’s extensive knowledge of DBT and how to instruct it are unmatched. Michelle is an AMAZING human - her Movement and BIB classes made every week a joy. Justin - His approach allows clients to immediately feel comfortable. I also was grateful for his Faith classes (as a highly skeptical person, I enjoyed his approach and willingness to include even me). Collin - What an outstanding, helpful young man. Invest in him! He has a tremendous amount of potential. Thank you to everyone for pouring into me. You saved my life and I am grateful. more

I came to the Center to heal from blame, shame, resentment and anxiety. My team was perfect for me. My counselors Mike and Matt were very different in style and exactly what I needed. DBT was surprisingly really helpful as was Lifespan Integration and Dr. Stosny’s Core Value program. This really was A+ all the way through. Highly recommended. more

The Center (A Place of Hope) is an incredible place. I came into The Center unable to understand myself, my emotions, why I do the things I do, and how I can improve. I felt hopeless, alone and broken. In short, I felt totally helpless and lost. In two weeks all of these things have been reversed. I understand myself, my emotions, why I do the things I do, and I am full of hope. I now see that I am not alone and I am not broken. In a sense, the Center “found” me. I know these two weeks are just a first step, but in two weeks The Center has exposed 27 years of lies I believed about myself and has enabled me to walk in the truth about my PTSD, anxiety and depression. I came in feeling stuck. The empathy and compassion of the counselors almost immediately made me feel as if there was a way out of the emotional pit I was in. The Center had a clear plan for equipping me and provided the perfect team for my treatment. The Center also did a phenomenal job at enabling the clients here to develop a safe and suportive community. Not once did I feel alone. I will cherish these two weeks at The Center for the rest of my life. I thank God for every moment, experience, and tear shed at this safe, powerful and life changing place! more

Amazing program. France's compassion and wisdom was cornerstone to my ability to continue. The Katies on my team were amazing. more

My goal in coming here was to be able to wake up in my body and want to live. Learn to manage anxiety and depression. Learn about PTSD (actually complex PTSD) and what to do about it. Kimmie in admissions was fantastic. She was warm and understanding and very helpful when I was so lost. The previous client shared such an amazing experience I took a chance. I don't think people are necessarily ready to come here, I think we need to come here. My treatment team was absolutely fantastic. Alex and Janine where a good fit for me. They both walked through some pretty tough stuff with me with no judgement and only LOVE. Dr. Shannon was super helpful and even lended me a book regarding HSP's. Dr. Katie helped me work through physical pain I had. The nutrition team was stellar. I learned to eat properly. All of the teachers like Jennifer and Mike and Jon and Michelle .... Louis at first.... everyone was thoughtful, and showed their true desire to help us. This place IS a Place of Hope. I have felt so much love, care, and support from everyone here. The staff here embrace you, accept you whereever you are at and truly love working here and want to help. Many staff have shared about their experiences which truly makes it feel like a team and not professionals telling you what to do. You are an active participant of your healing. And this truly is a wholistic approach. They care for all of you. If you need help, the center is a beacon of HOPE. more

If you are in despair and have lost hope you can find it here. If you can not fight back depression or thoughts of self harm you can win that fight here. If anxiety or addiction are destroying you let go of them here. Eating disorders can be stopped, learn how to stop the here. The Center-A Place of Hope, saved me and changed my life. Please consider The Center if you truly want to heal and leave your past behind more

I thought I was coming just to get rid of panic attacks and anxiety :) Turns out I had a lot of uncovered trauma that had created a framework for supression and leading to panic and anxiety. After uncovering those things and beginning a process of grief and forgiveness my goals are to manage my anxiety, to feel my feelings/emotions and love myself more- something I scoffed at when I first came. A Place of Hope is exactly what it’s name says, a place to seek healing and clarity about the things that might be holding you down. Woven with faith I have found incredible healing in my journey at the center and know that I have people to lean on and reach out to if I ever need to. more

The Center of Hope would be the very first place I would send a loved one if they are struggling with depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. It is compassionate care that works to heal the whole being by addressing the trauma, and all the struggles that go along with it. I am returning home, not healed, but changed, and on a new path. I am taking new skills and tools and know that I have what I need to live a whole and healthy life, both physically and mentally. more

The Center is truly doing God's work. I've never seen a place where every employee truly cares about each and every client. Whether you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, The Center is a safe, caring, and highly skilled facility that truly wants to help you find peace, health, and happiness. And they have a proven formula to help you get there! more