Professor / Mentor Testimonials
During Ms. von Bogenberg’s tenure in our graduate program, her performance was exemplary. She has the unique ability to combine academic and clinical skills with sensitivity. She is courageous in self- disclosure, diagnostically competent, and was extremely responsive during class as well as being respected by her peers and our faculty.
Michael I. Gold, Ph. D
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Ms. von Bogenberg was a student of mine at Cal Poly. I remember her well as she was a careful and thoughtful discussant in classroom exchanges as well as an outstanding student in criteria that measured analytical and critical skills. She had a real sensitivity to and compassion for the human ingredient in academic analysis. I would enthusiastically recommend Ms. von Bogenberg to you. Beyond this, she is an approachable, warm woman who by temperament conveys to others her supportive, caring attitudes.
Sincerely, Lillian H. Jones Acting Chair Ethnic and Women's Studies Department, California State Polytechnic University
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Personal Notes From Past Clients
In the wake of the traumatic passing of my husband, I was stuck in a state of shock and numbness. I had tried to seek help through other therapists because it was something I “should” do, but their words never resonated with me. Then I met Kay, and for the first time I felt like I was sitting across from someone who genuinely saw me, and wanted to help me move forward along the path I wanted for myself, rather than impose their own vision of where they thought I should be. Kay’s empathetic manner and genuine desire to help made all the difference. I feel a new depth of resilience and self-awareness. The lessons I’ve learned from Kay will continue to help me navigate life for all the years to come. I couldn’t be more grateful. DV
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I am so glad I found you because I feel I can see clearly now, definitely stronger. resilient. On a new path. Your validation and unwavering faith in me has had an enormous effect. Thank you. JT
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I wanted to tell you that you are the only therapist I’ve ever really felt entirely safe and comfortable with. Thank you for being there for me during the rough spots. It is good to know you are only a phone call away, should life get stormy. NW
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Kay first helped lower my anxiety levels to the point of ridding me completely of a certain recurring nightmare. Then she restored my trust in reality by undoing a particularly strong form of parental gas- lighting involving my coming- out. And finally, she restored my faith in humanity by discovering her devoted animal welfare advocacy. In all the time that I've known her, never once did I feel judged for being different. She got me to a place where I have the certitude I am living life to the fullest of my own loving heart's potential. JB