Dr. Allyson Maida | Testimonials

Testimonials

Individual and Couples Therapy

"Best therapist ever! I am coming back and can’t wait to get to know myself better!"

- A man in his 30's

"I can't thank you enough for helping me get out of the huge hole I was in. I am immensely grateful to you for your help. It is great to feel so happy!"

- A woman in her 40's

"Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about my son. It is so comforting to get support from someone I trust so much and another mom who gets it. You are the best. I am indeed grateful."

- A mother

"I believe in self improvement and have been in counseling and coaching for years. Each session with Allyson is power-packed. She is insightful, experienced and really understands how to inspire personal and professional growth. I highly recommend her."

- A Fortune 100 Senior Executive

"I can’t tell you how my heart regained strength after meeting you one time. I found courage to do things that I have been hesitant to do."

- A man in his 40's

"Thank you for your authenticity and not making me feel like I have to rush through the details of my life."

- A woman in her 50's

"I remember when we first started 'seeing each other' and I was adverse with a capital A to the idea of forming new neural connections because I was terrified of in-authenticity. To walk the line with a teenager and do the work but also try to not set off my bizarre bulls**t alarm. You are truly amazing."

- A patient in their mid 20's

"Now in my mid-20’s looking back, thank you! You’re the world’s greatest!"

- A woman in her 20's

"You have taught me about life and that is how counseling should be."

- A man in his 20's

"Time to get back in for a tune-up! You are one of my favorite people, so this will be great!"

- A man in his 30's

"Thank you! I love Allyson!"

- A mother

"I am glad that I have made time to work with you. If your success is my success then you are incredibly successful. Thank you! Let's keep going!"

- A working mother

"My focus has changed from only worrying about everyone else to understanding that I am as important as everybody else. Better than that, I realize that caring about myself is not selfish. I love that."

- A mother with a husband, three children, and two dogs

"I am no longer exhausted. I have more energy and actually feel younger than I have in years. Thank you Allyson. Why did it take me so long to find you? "

- An entrepeneur

Business Counseling

"You have been such a great help to our organization. It is obvious that you consider both the perspectives of the clients and corporation. As the current marketplace experiences constant shifts, we have needed to meet the demands of organizational change. Your guidance and coaching has assisted my office in meeting goals head on. Your information is timely and current, as are your implementation of strategies."

- Carol Hernandez, Pfizer

"You clearly understand the operating systems within a large, evolving corporation. Your recommendations were not only timely, but helpful in assisting me to calculate the dynamics and charting a course of action. Your insight gave clarity in times of complex structural change."

- Anna Patruno, CFO & SVP of Operations Donnelley Directory Services

"Allyson has brought great progress to all of the organizations and projects that she has been involved with. She is extremely proficient in the areas of systemic and project development, evaluation, grant writing, and training. She is always at the ready to meet new challenges. She listens carefully to others which enables her to bring accurate and insightful information in the process resulting in effectively met project goals. A confident leader or an observant development consultant, I believe all of your experiences with Allyson Maida will be fruitful, innovative, and positive."

- Joseph Marano, NYS Executive Department, Division For Youth

"Allyson’s expertise includes community organization, leadership development, counseling, and coaching assistance. Perhaps her strongest skill is organization and management. She completes difficult tasks and engages a diverse platform of constituents in a thorough and professional manner. Hard work, insight and string leadership are not foreign to Allyson Maida."

- Charles Coletti, Ph.D., Superintendent of Port Chester Public Schools

"You provided information and training that helped in negotiating changes assisting company growth. Your sense of humor also helped to decrease the stress of the situations that often occur during times of modification. You are a dynamic professional who we are glad to consider a member of our team."

- Anna Patruno, Centrport

Public Speaking

"Allyson Maida brings her audience a lively, information packed and entertaining discussion. She has the ability to personalize the information making it easier to apply what we have heard. No matter how large the convention, each individual seems to feel that she has spoken to them at some point. She has the skill to provide an informed lecture and the personality to bring light to a subject with humor and balance."

- Fred Gioffre, State of NY Executive Department Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control

"I have listened to many speakers, but few I really remember. This is not the case with Allyson Maida. There is no doubt that she is interesting, enthusiastic, and well-versed in her topics. On our comment sheets she ranked #1 with everyone."
- Kathy Barrasso, Executive Director of Dennis Housing Authority

"You were able to reach women that consisted of a multitude of ages and backgrounds. "
- Susie Blumenfeld Hadassah

"The most helpful was the keynote speaker, Allyson Maida. Her presentation was very though provoking and entertaining. It helped me to get in touch with feelings that are a part of my profession."

"Allyson’s presentation left me with fresh ideas and new outlooks!"

"Allyson Maida was the most helpful as she drew everyone in to her presentation."
"Allyson made this retreat fun and more interesting!"
"I liked the experiential nature of your presentation."
"Allyson Maida is a motivating speaker."
"Hearing Allyson’s talk, her perspective was thought provoking, helping me to review my possibilities and consider new ideas."
"Excellent, focused, very informative, and motivating."
"This was one of the first that I didn’t get drowsy and want to fall asleep. Excellent!"
- US HUD’s 4th National Conference on Resident Involvement in Crime Prevention

"Dynamic and powerful, humorous, interactive, inclusive and high-energy."
"An energetic and dynamic speaker"
"A wonderful presentation. Everyone will remember this one!"
"Very uplifting seminar."
"She’s brilliant and open. She is fantastic!"
"Allyson is dynamic and funny."
"Makes me want to get started!"

"Allyson’s workshop was motivational, informative and packed with the emotional tools required for bringing volunteerism into our lives. She is a fun, spirited speaker with an in-depth working knowledge of the many ways to motivate adults as well as children."
- Hilary Machlis, Sisterhood President of The Conservative Synagogue

"The information you provided was extremely valuable and timely. Your skill as a presenter, your humorous way of presenting the material, as well as your extensive knowledge of the subject, helped to make this session exceptional."

- Margaret Boulos, Regional Services Officer of the New England Regional Counsel

"Having already hired you as a consultant, I knew the convention would be great! Your casual and personable style relaxes the audience while you hit them with bullets of information. Allyson, you make your audience feel good about themselves and comfortable with the information presented. You energized everyone in the room and I know all who attended went back to their offices with great ideas and more personal self-worth."
- Roland Moussally, Executive Director of Weymouth Housing Authority

"You are very insightful and engaging. It is very easy to listen to you as your humor helped us to transcend the frustration found within obstacles and create plans to more efficiently meet our goals. I left, along with my colleagues, feeling challenged and motivated to redirect some of our organizations."
- Christine Lennon, Narragansett Housing Authority

"All of the participants at the retreat were very happy with your speech. I know I came away with a lot of different opinions and ideas on how I can achieve success."

- The Successful Woman Conference

Based in Westport, Connecticut serving Fairfield, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, New York

or "virtually" anywhere you are. Call 203-227-1622 or email allyson@allysonmaida.com.

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