It is with appreciation, gratitude and permission that I share some of the many meaningful testimonials I have received from my clients and colleagues. Working within a collaborative and relational manner I am deeply touched and moved by the shared experience of authenticity, mutuality and influence experienced within the therapeutic connection. To my clients, I thank you, as you are also my teachers. Each sharing of yours is a true gift respectfully received.
"Every once in a rare while, you
meet someone you would trust with your loved ones.
Tom is that rare person for me. It has been my
privilege over the past several years to get to know
Tom as a colleague, co-presenter, and friend through
our Relational-Cultural work at the Jean Baker
Miller Institute. Because there is no split
between what he does as a profession and who he is
as a person, he approaches each human encounter with
exceptional skill, deep compassion, and profound
respect. In short, he walks the talk of
empathy, authenticity, and mutuality. I think
of Tom as a fearless healer: his empowering presence
invites his clients to encounter their suffering
with courage and resilience. Tom is a gift not only
to our profession, but also to a world in need of
healing."
M. Maureen Walker, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist and
Director of Program Development, Jean Baker Miller
Institute
Wellesley, MA
"Ten years of working closely
with the late, legendary psychiatrist Jean Baker
Miller taught me what it means to engage in
professional practice that dignifies the lives of
all people. Meeting Tom during that time, I quickly
realized that he is a living example of this type of
dedicated professional. Beyond his stellar skills
and experience, he combines a brilliant intellect
with a profound sense of compassion and humility. He
has a way of working with all people—clients,
colleagues, and communities—that brings out their
strengths and their capacity for positive change.
Anyone who has the pleasure of working with Tom will
walk away feeling a greater sense of energy and
dignity in their lives and in their relationships."
Linda Hartling, Ph.D., Director
Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies
www.humiliationstudies.org
and Co-Founder of the World Dignity University
Initiative
www.worlddignityuniversity.org
Past Associate Director of the Jean Baker Miller
Training Institute
"Tom is a dedicated,
hard-working, generous man. His compassionate and
kind spirit and deep intuit makes him the perfect
inspiration for his clients and all who surround
him. He is detail-oriented and spends time finding
out information so he can maintain accuracy and
integrity. I highly recommend Tom to anyone seeking
a highly qualified and sensitive therapist."
Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D., C.P.T.
The Plant-Based Dietitian www.PlantBasedDietitian.com
Author of The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
Executive Director EarthSave, Int.
www.EarthSave.org
Blog: http://toyourhealthnutrition.blogspot.com
Co-Producer of To Your Health www.GoingVeg.net
"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
and The
Power of Story
"I have known and worked with Tom
for over 8 years. He is a highly skilled therapist
with a demeanor that would put anyone at ease. His
approach to therapy honors what has been
unequivocally shown--that it is the authenticity and
quality of the relationship between people that
heals. He recognizes the importance the mind-body
connection and embraces this philosophy in his
practice as well as his own life. On a personal
note, he is a wonderful, caring and giving friend."
Marie Donabella, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical
Psychologist
"As a colleague and friend of
Tom's for over 10 years, I continue to be impressed
with his knowledge, compassion and skill. Tom
and I have had the opportunity to work together with
several clients. I feel comfortable referring
my clients to Tom, knowing that he approaches each
person as a worthwhile and capable individual.
Tom is committed to doing all he can to help those
he works with achieve success."
Greg Salgueiro, MS, RD, LDN
"Tom has a genuinely kind and
passionate spirit. He is warm, engaging,
compassionate, and accepting. I have been
consistently impressed with Tom's willingness and
motivation to try to make a difference in the
world. Knowing Tom and his commitment to
justice in all its forms has been a source of
inspiration."
Elise
"Tom is filled with a positive,
inspiring energy. He is kind, patient, thoughtful,
and intelligent. Tom views those around him with
dignity and respect and it shines through in his
interactions. I am thankful for Tom and his
skillful, dedicated work with clients. "
JCM
"I initially reached out to Tom a
couple of years ago for help coping with the sudden
loss of my dog. I felt instantly
comforted by his empathetic approach and
compassionate nature. Tom helped me work
through all the stages of grief and find appropriate
ways to honor and remember my beloved animal
companion. In addition to providing grief
counseling, he helped me deal with other personal
issues I was struggling with at the time. I
was immediately impressed by Tom's genuine interest
in resolving my concerns, coupled with his helpful
advice and expert guidance. Tom is very
passionate about his work and it is reflected in his
clients’ positive results. I feel very blessed
for finding Tom and having the chance to work with
him. I would highly recommend him to anyone
looking for a top notch counselor who has his or her
best interests at heart."
A.A.
"In my 15+ years of knowing Tom,
as both a colleague and a friend, I have the
pleasure of saying that Tom embodies and exudes all
of the qualities of a wonderful therapist that one
might hope, but not actually expect, to find.
He is kind, non-judgmental, strong, empowering,
holistic, and ethical. He has a professional
integrity which is an integral part of his
character. He is quick to acknowledge
strengths and build upon them. His soothing
and open nature and willingness to "start where the
client is" is ideal for the individual who is
seeking therapy for the first time. When you
meet Tom, you know that he possesses the qualities
of a therapist that will facilitate healing and
growth and that he will confidently walk along side
you as you journey together along your path to
personal fulfillment."
Lisa Schwark, LMSW
"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
"I have known Tom for five 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. Having recently completed my graduate
training in an Integrative Psychotherapy program to
become a psychotherapist, Tom embodies all the
personality attributes and clinical skills that I
have learned 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 Kiley MA
"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.
"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 S.
"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."
Arthur R.
"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."
Joan
"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 D.
"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
"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
"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
"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!"
R. J.
"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