Endorsements
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We’re proud of our reputation for providing exceptional therapy services in the Dallas area. Our professional counselors have extensive training and experience in order to help you and your family achieve the best version of you. We work hard to pay attention to every detail of your therapeutic journey.
Professional Endorsements
Gergana Markov, MBA, MS, LPC
There are many irrefutable ways to describe Gergana as a valued colleague and as a therapist. Anybody working with her can rest assured knowing that she will approach them with empathy, thoughtfulness, and respect. Gergana prides herself on understanding the unique needs of those under her care while maintaining the utmost professionalism to encourage meaningful change.
I have known Gergana Markov for several decades. She is just the kind of person I would want to see for counseling myself – warm and caring, intelligent and sensible, with an unusual share of practical wisdom. She has received excellent training but remains a very genuine person, always understanding and easy to relate to.
Maya Angelou says that "when people show you who they are, believe them" and what I can tell you about Gergana is that she consistently demonstrates deep care and concern for others and strong interpersonal insights. She is committed to her own continued growth and development which continually sharpens her ability to meet the needs of her clients.
Gergana is attentive and reflective to her clients’ needs. She truly expresses a non judgmental stance and honors each person as an individual. Her work is purely authentic and genuine which makes working with her so special.
Gergana uniquely combines warmth and acceptance with the ability to guide clients in healing. Having worked with her in multiple settings, I’ve seen her compassion and insight help people improve their lives. Gergana is especially skilled in working with people who are trying to move past their trauma and reclaim their lives.
It is a privilege to work with Gergana. Her knowledge of sound therapeutic approaches, ethics, and business is evident in the enthusiasm with which she engages each of her clients. Gergana brings a wide range of real-world experiences with her that enrich her ability to quickly attune with others. Her strong and caring presence puts clients at ease and creates a safe, comfortable environment to discuss hard issues. Gergana’s versatility and creativity along with practical solutions make her a top choice for professional referrals.
I’ve had the pleasure to mentor Gergana as a student intern and later as a PRN Therapist at Carrollton Springs Hospital. Gergana creates the space to safely process, without judgement, and nurtures the courage to embrace oneself and learn how to be authentic. She skillfully taps into her broad clinical and personal experiences to guide clients towards greater self awareness and more meaningful life experiences.
I am happy to provide an endorsement for Gergana, my friend and colleague of over 20 years. She is truly one of the most compassionate and authentic people I have had the pleasure of knowing. Her skilled insights together with her thoughtfulness and kindness have helped me to develop into a more well-rounded person. Gergana possesses a genuine compassion for all those around her which lends to her innate approachability. I am so grateful that she is in my life.
Professional Endorsements
Erica Rezakhani, MS, LPC
Erica’s natural empathy with teenagers helped many of our kids through high school. She was always patient and kind and careful to communicate sensitive matters appropriately to parents.
Professional Endorsements
Laurie Poole, MS, LPC
Laurie is an exceptional practitioner. I frequently refer to her as I believe many individuals are best served by her authentic, approachable, honest and humble demeanor. Her non-threatening approach facilitates a safe exploration of vulnerable spaces. I wish we had more like her in the mental health field.
I have known Laurie both personally and professionally for over ten years. When I need a referral for a couple’s therapist, I immediately think of her. She has extensive training specifically in the evidenced-based treatment practices for couples. In addition to her expertise, Laurie is a warm, engaging, and compassionate therapist. If you are looking for a Marriage/Couples therapist, I highly recommend Laurie!
Laurie Poole is a friend and colleague that I have had the pleasure of working with for several years. Over the course of our years together, I observed and witnessed Laurie’s thorough clinical skills that encouraged opportunities for clients to find meaning in their lives. What I admire most about Laurie is her ability to truly create a space of safety for clients to process deeper level emotions and experiences. I have been privileged to learn from Laurie and highly respect her as a clinician.
There are few counselors like Laurie Poole. She is smart, experienced, funny, and focused as well as kind, caring, and personable. In short, Laurie is both nice and effective. I refer clients to her without hesitation and with the certainty that Laurie will help clients see past the distractions, spotlight core issues, and confront their most intractable problems with the focused compassion each of us deserves.
I have known Laurie for the past 6 years on a professional basis. I love the way she works with clients on an individual basis but also encompasses the family system which is extremely effective in helping people heal the past and move forward in a healthy way.
Professional Endorsements
Courtney Strull, MS, LPC
We all know is tough to motivate ourselves toward change. Luckily, Courtney’s energy is contagious. Her motivation combined with her gentle warmth and courageous honesty makes her uniquely effective.
I have had the pleasure of working with Courtney Strull in a clinical setting as a colleague. Courtney is an excellent therapist who is passionate about her job. She shows empathy and kindness to everyone she encounters. Courtney is dedicated to her clients and shows a genuine passion for helping them reach their full potential.
There are those who think about doing, and then there are those who do. Courtney Strull is the kind of counselor who will help you “do.” Compassionate, intelligent, warm, and action-oriented, she embraces life and assists her clients in doing the same. In Courtney’s approach to living, mountains are made for climbing, and she possesses those personal qualities and attributes to help her clients find their way to the top as well.
Courtney is a warm and compassionate person and counselor. She meets clients where they are and walks through their therapy journey with them. Her authentic nature provides a welcoming environment for clients to share their innermost feelings and thoughts.
Courtney exemplifies integrity, grit, and humility as an extension of her therapeutic approach. Not only does she have a firm approach in planning, and implementing services to provide to a patient in need, but she is also compassionate, and empathetic. With Courtney, proper patient care is a fundamental she expands on and it is a direct reflection of her hard work in the Mental Health Field.
Courtney displays authenticity and genuine compassion for others in all that she does, and particularly for her clients in the development of the therapeutic relationship. She is warm, honest, knowledgeable and adaptable in her approach to the ever-changing needs of each individual as they progress in therapy. Courtney consistently provides servant-hearted leadership to others and is committed to always going the extra mile. No matter the challenges that a client may face, Courtney is steadfast in standing by their side as they navigate the many facets and complexities of the human experience.
I have seen firsthand Courtney’s passion for helping her clients overcome areas of difficulty in their lives. She goes about her work daily with skill and compassion. She’s an excellent communicator and is devoted to providing the very best care to her clientele. I am confident that people of all ages will find her to be a wonderful, supportive therapist.
Professional Endorsements
Cory Montfort, MS, LPC-S
Life is hard; not all the time, but usually more often than we would like. Because she understands this, Cory Montfort is quietly becoming one of the preeminent counselors in the North Texas area. She possesses a rare ability to connect with people when life has become difficult, to sense the origins of their pain, and then to reach out and hold their hand as new beginnings are discovered.
What qualities do you want in a counselor? Most people want someone who is trustworthy, dependable, empathic, and with sound clinical skills. Those traits describe Cory Montfort perfectly. She offers insight, maturity, compassion, and understanding grounded in professionalism and integrity. Cory is a counseling professional with a breadth of experience and depth of discernment. As the counselor I would choose for myself, I offer my highest recommendation for Cory Montfort.
Cory is very approachable as a counselor often making her clients feel comfortable from the first session going forward. Her life skills, as well as her professional training and ethical core, sets her apart as an outstanding therapist. I recommend Cory to anyone looking for assistance with life issues.
Cory’s professionalism and firm grasp of psychotherapy theory and technique make her an easy choice for client referrals. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking a skilled therapist.
Cory has a clear passion for what she does and demonstrates a genuine care for others. She is dedicated to her clients and to her fellow colleagues. I value her perspective on situations and would not hesitate to turn to her for guidance or reassurance.
Cory is a great therapist who understands when a psychiatric referral should be made. Her clients like her a lot and she works well with couples and teens.
Cory possesses a unique combination of gifts and skills that allow her to excel as both a professional counselor and an administrator. Her life experience and deep empathy give her the ability to connect with children and adults and relate to them no matter where they are encountering difficulties. Cory also draws on broad experience in the school and professional realm that enables her to utilize her talents in the areas of case management and administration. Knowing and working with Cory has been my privilege.
Cory Montfort is the kind of colleague that anyone would want to have. She is dedicated to her work, exhibits true professionalism, and is enjoyable to work with. Not only is she a great colleague, she is also a wonderful counselor. She is knowledgeable, helpful, caring, and warm. Any client that walks through her door is a lucky person to have found such a gem of a counselor!
Cory Montfort and The Montfort Group have helped so many clients from my law firm. Divorce and custody disputes are some of the most stressful events a person can experience. For our clients, the difference between just getting through something like this, versus actually making choices for yourself and your children and feeling happy and healthy is often The Montfort Group.
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