Testimonials
It is with appreciation, gratitude and persmission that I share some of the many meaningful testimonials I have received from my clients. Working within a collaborative and relational manner I am deeply touched and moved by the shared experience of mutuality and influence experienced within the therapeutic connection. To my clients, you are also my teachers. Each sharing of yours is a true gift respectfully received.
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I have known Tom for two years since we met at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. My friendship with him is one of the great honors and privileges of my life. From the first time we met, his authenticity and relational awareness impressed me. As our friendship has blossomed, I continue to be touched by Tom's honesty, ethical integrity, selflessness and thoughtful nature. His caring and concern for the well-being of all people he knows and works with stands out. Tom is such a big hearted person; his openness and warmth makes everyone feel comfortable and safe.
I am currently in graduate school studying and training to be a psychotherapist. Tom embodies all the personality attributes and clinical skills that I am learning make a great therapist. He has a gift not only working with individuals but groups as well, and his relational style and integration of mindfulness are inspirations for me. I know how many lives he has touched, and I am grateful that mine is one of them.
Dennis K.
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I met Tom at a Jean Baker Miller Training Institute Conference on Relational-Cultural Theory, where we were 2 of the 3 only men there. I was immediately impressed with how open to connection and willing to be relational he is. As a mental health professional Tom is the only type of therapist I choose to refer clients to see. He is open, honest, ethical and has the highest degree of integrity. I am also delighted with Tom expanding his path to include yoga and meditation. His awareness of mind/body/spirit is a gift to anyone who works with him.
Joe Doherty, MSW, LCSW Portland, OR
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Not only is Tom a force of nature in the Providence community, organizing healthy, safe gatherings, but he is a truly caring person. His compassion, skill for listening and offering support are heroic acts of bravery -to those willing to make a leap of faith. With a smile, he brightens a room. With confidentiality and a kind word he warms a weary heart.
Steve G.
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I have been a client of Tom Fronczak's for the past four years. Comfortable, intuitive, embracing, motivating, humorous, thought provocative, mindfulness, empowering, healing, responsive, approachable, sincere and professional are all words that come to mind when I think of my experiences working together with Tom in our therapy sessions. Anyone who has every moved out of state and had to start over looking for a new therapist knows what a daunting task it can be. Finding Tom was a real gem. He created a safe and trusting environment and made me feel at home right away. Being a certified personal trainer, my clients share very personal situations with me. Whatever area of opportunities or challenges they are facing, I feel comfortable recommending Tom Fronczak to assist them as he has always provided a confidential and healing environment for them.
Steve Skitek, Certified Personal Trainer
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Tom has an innate ability to join with his clients in a way that engages them and allows them to feel greatly respected and valued. He is highly skilled in relational and interpersonal therapies. I have always been impressed with his creativity in case conceptualization and intervention. On a personal note, Tom truly lives the message that delivers in terms mind-body connection, and is an inspiration to clients, peers and friends.
Marie Sauro, PhD
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One of the luckiest days of my life was when I met Tom Fronczak. It was many years ago. We have worked together over these years and he has been instrumental in my well being. His love, patience and concern have helped me over rough days. He has always been there for me and when the time comes for a "minor adjustment" he is there with his knowledgeable tools to help me go forward.
His compassion and understanding cannot be beat in my estimation.
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About one year ago I found myself at a very low point in my life. I was having a very difficult time dealing with a few things most notably my oldest son, age 17 had returned home from 7 months in treatment for drugs and alcohol. Things were quickly going down hill for him which deeply impacted me, my husband and his two brothers. Family members said to me, Joan you should get on some medication to deal with all the stress and I remember thinking, I would like to try to talk with someone.
After trying a few therapists, whom on my first visit TOLD me what to do, I came across Tom’s web site and reached out to him via email. Tom’s warmth, understanding and nonjudgmental approach, was then and continues to be a blessing in my life. Tom has helped me develop ways to feel better about myself and approach my day to day stress’s with strength and hope.
Thanks Tom
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Tom is so perceptive, insightful, gentle and warm. Just the combination I needed to help me become more aware of how I was holding myself back from what I truly wanted. I feel very fortunate to have found him.
Dan DeLange
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As a colleague of Tom's for 10 years, I highly respect him for his amazing awareness of resources and referrals for his (and other's) clients. Tom is always available to be helpful to his colleagues and his clients. I feel very comfortable referring clients to him.
Rita Good, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, North
Kingstown
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“I count Tom among the most compassionate, thoughtful, and effective therapists I’ve known during the 20 years of my practice. He’s genuine and committed to those with whom he works, and endeavors to grow as a human being while fostering the same in his clients.”
Lee Faver, PhD ABPP
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It is always with confidence that I am able to refer clients to Tom. His respect for clients, excellent skills and welcoming style make him a wonderful therapist. I have the utmost of respect for his work.
Maureen Egan-Walsh LICSW
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"Tom is hugely kind and generous. He has that rare quality of presence. When you speak with Tom you feel him listening attentively and caringly. He is gifted in his ability to make one feel relaxed and loved."
Katherine Conte
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“Tom has been my therapist, on and off, for nearly 8 years now. He has guided me through some of the most difficult times of my life with his expert common-sense techniques, coupled with compassion and empathy. “He is also the teacher of the Meditation Group in which I participate. With his guidance I have learned to relax, from the first session that I attended, more than I have ever been able to, in my entire life. Tom’s gentle, calm, love-filled spirituality fills the room with unbelievable serenity, week after week!”
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I originally contacted Tom because Jason and I were planning on moving in together after being in a long distance relationship for over 5 years, and I was concerned about how these changes could affect our relationship. Until then, our relationship had the same rhythm of 5 days of being apart, and 2 days of constant togetherness. Our weekly meetings with Tom continue to provide overwhelming support for our relationship; they allow us to focus on just us for that one hour of the week. Tom has helped me and Jason to look at our relationship as a third entity that is involved: there is myself, Jason, and the relationship. Looking at it from that perspective, we are now able to reflect on what the relationship needs, instead of just looking at me versus him. He encourages us to be present in every moment and challenges us to appreciate and understand the other person, instead of trying to change them. Jason and I cherish Tom for his simple honesty, but also for his positive perspective and appreciation for who we are as individuals.
Jason and Katie
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Tom is a gifted and highly sensitive therapist who empowers his clients to explore their relationships from a strength based prospectus. His positive approach to the therapeutic process is geared toward helping his clients to understand and transform their relationships so that they may experience love and acceptance in their personal lives.
Bonnie J. Collins, EdM, LCSW-R, author of Healing for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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