I had the great pleasure of spending a year in therapy with Mrs. Elaine Kiene. I was struggling with major depressive disorder, suicidal Ideation and anxiety. I was at a place in my life where I didn’t know who I was, and my faith in God seemed so far away. Sadly, the idea of ending my life felt like a good idea and the only option I had because of the place I was in. As a devout Christ follower, I was broken and devastated that I had made some pretty horrible and moral failures in my life.
Meeting with Elaine became the highlight of my week. In the time I had with her, I felt heard, loved and understood. I was able to share all of the ugly of my circumstances and felt validated and cared for even at my lowest points. Knowing that she cared and was there for me at that time was what encouraged me to keep fighting. She reminded me who I was, not only as a mother and wife but a Christ follower. I know that she truly cared for me, the pain I was feeling and the circumstances I was in. She was serious in her approach me and kept me accountable while she spoke in love about forgiveness and