Testimonials
"I had been juggling a series of family-life situations with a full-time, demanding job. Recently, I realized that something got revved up in my system and the "fight vs. flight" feeling wouldn't go away. I felt overwhelmed and not sure where to turn for help. I'm glad I thought this might be stress-related and found Kathy. In a couple of sessions, I realized that stress had built up quietly and I just needed to set some time aside to deal with this. She has a very calm and soothing persona and gives you the space and opportunity to identify and sort through the stresses. It was such a relief to know that there is someone who's expertise is how to deal with stress. She talked with me and figured out which techniques would best match me. In just several sessions, I'm feeling much better and my system feels relaxed. Thank you."
- Julie F.
"I have been suffering from anxiety for many years. I have tried everything with no relief. I was intrigued by the biofeedback option as I had read this helps with anxiety. Kathy immediately taught me techniques to manage my stress & anxiety. And the biofeedback was key in teaching me how to breathe & quiet my mind & body. I came to her and expressed my need for coping skills & techniques and she delivered! She gets right down to business & in a few sessions, I finally started to feel much calmer & happier. Kathy is very easy to talk to and has a very calming disposition. I will be forever grateful for Kathy's help as she gave me the tools I have been searching for so I can finally have some peace & enjoy my life."
- K.C.
"I just wanted to follow-up with you to let you know that I am doing really well. It's been 4 years and I no longer sleep with a noise machine or earplugs. I can actually go to bed and fall right to sleep with no noise! No more rapid heartbeats. No more feeling anxious if one of the kids wakes up. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I can get back to sleep. I can lay down in bed and just rest and not have my mind race. The constant anxious nagging has finally subsided! It can sometimes show up but I know how to manage it. I haven't had a panic attack in a LONG time. My husband & I were able to get away TWICE this summer for an overnight with no kids to rest/relax. I feel like I can finally RELAX even with my kids around. I've made some changes in my life that have really helped me feel better - getting to bed early, napping when I can, taking time for myself, no more afternoon playdates b/c those create a feeling of anxiety (behind the 8 ball and rushing around). I'm more choosy on how I spend my time & my children's time. It's all healthy positive things so I can be the person that I wanted to be when I first met you. It hasn't been easy but I am forever grateful for your help. You were the missing piece to my puzzle. I read the workbook that you suggested - The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety. A lot of those exercise were extremely beneficial to me. It cemented what you told me into my brain. The funny thing is that I guess I was READY for that book and was able to do those exercises easily but if I had tried them 5 years ago, I wouldn't have been able to do it."
- a follow up email I received from K. C. 3 months after she completed treatment
"I started going to Kathy for migraine headaches. She was very helpful in helping me to find possible triggers that were causing my headaches. Kathy is very knowledgeable and has many resources to draw from in coming up with ways to reduce the frequency of the headaches. We worked on biofeedback which includes breathing to relax the body. Kathy gave me a book to read and several relaxation tapes which have been very helpful. Kathy has a calm manner and was always very encouraging and optimistic with me. It was a pleasure to work with her."
- Sarah
"Kathy has been a tremendous help to me in managing my chronic head pain. She provided several resources - we looked at holistic methods, nutrition, insightful literature, yoga techniques, relaxation and I learned to be good at biofeedback. Kathy was never short on ideas and I always felt she wanted to help me as much as I wanted to be helped. My first response to pain is no longer medication and after 14 years of dealing with chronic pain, that's huge! Kathy was worth the two-hour trip."
- Faith, Newport, RI
"In just a few appointments, Kathy Kommit helped me learn techniques that I use each day to reduce stress and maintain inner peace even when life becomes difficult. Her caring manner and mild good humor made working with her a pleasure."
- T.A.
"I first came to Kathy for biofeedback to help reduce the impact of migraines on my life. The sessions were very productive and I learned a number of good tools I could incorporate in my daily life to reduce tension and the "stress response." But I found I got as much out of just talking to Kathy as I did out of the biofeedback portion of the session. As a result, I went back to her for several sessions of more traditional "therapy" when I was trying to sort through a particularly stressful period in my work life. This was incredibly helpful and allowed me to find some perspective of the options I had in front of me."
- C.L.
"I came to the Stress Reduction Center during a stressful transitional period in my life. By the time I saw Kathy Kommit I was in somewhat of a crisis, having troubles sleeping and eating. Kathy patiently listened to me and gave me some amazing tools for managing my stress. The use of biofeedback was perfect for a concrete thinker like myself. This was not "tricky stuff", but simple techniques for relieving the awful grips of anxiety. Most of all, Kathy reassured me that I was not crazy and allowed me to face this time being honest with my thoughts and feelings. I would recommend the Stress Reduction Center to anyone who wants to lead a calmer, more peaceful, and happier life."
- J.D.
"Kathy Kommit, LICSW, treated me with Biofeedback for migraine headaches more than two years ago.
I still use the deep breathing techniques she taught me to relax. I consider Kathy a life long friend. After I had misplaced a CD she had provided me to aid in relaxation, I contacted her about a replacement. She generously forwarded me a series of CDs as a gift. These tools have improved the quality of my life. I use them daily."
- E.D.
"I am a forty eight year old male who suffers from Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. I have been very pro-active with regard to ways of reducing their impact on my life. My lifestyle has changed dramatically over the last several years and I have tried all kinds of therapies to help lessen the impact of these conditions. Some have been beneficial, others not. Kathy Kommit was highly recommended for Bio-feedback by my Doctor managing my case.
I embraced Kathy and Bio-feedback immediately. I realized improvement in my condition from the beginning. I felt severe pain in my trapezoids constantly. Since learning this technique, I have many pain free days in that area. I continue to practice Bio-feedback almost daily, definitely one of my favorite tools which help me to manage my conditions and lead a normal life."
- G.B.
"In just a few appointments, Kathy Kommit helped me learn techniques that I use each day to reduce stress and maintain inner peace even when life becomes difficult. Her caring manner and mild good humor made working with her a pleasure."
- T.A.