Testimonials

I met Lizz in early December, 2022, when I was doing informational interviews to find an academic strategist to work with in the following semester. On meeting Lizz, she instantly put me at ease. She gave me her full attention, and without any kind of marketing pressure, made herself available to me for all of my several questions. This was quite different from the strategists I'd spoken to prior to Lizz, who seemed more concerned about "getting my business," than in hearing about my needs.

 

The challenges Lizz helped me with this last semester are several, but above all, she helped me to find a way to manage my ADD, which has been a massive source of distraction, lack of focus, and deeply troubling thoughts about my own ability to learn, thrive, and succeed.

 

As a result of my work with Lizz, I've found myself becoming more organized. I'm using a scheduler, visual timers, alarms, and calendars, to keep me on task. In the past, I'd tried some of these things, but often I'd forget about them. Due to Lizz' caring ways, and the fact that I was having to meet with her again soon, prompted me to stay on task in a way I'd never done before.

 

Since I began my sessions with Lizz, I've been more constant at getting on with my homework, rather than leaving it to a later time, when I'd be rushing and full of anxiety. My exercise sessions have also been more regular, which is very helpful for my pain levels, and for dealing with my health issues, such as osteoporosis, tendencies towards depression, anxiety, and exercise procrastination. All of this has given me more hope, boosted my self-esteem, and helped me to take on greater challenges ~ such as a willingness to start dating after many years of being alone.

 

To a student who may benefit from working with Lizz, I'd say "Go For It!!

 

Lizz helped me improve my marks and greatly reduced my school-related anxieties. I found that I didn't have to be on medication to do well in school. With the awful side effects I felt from ADD medication, this was massive. I dislike taking anything that isn't natural, so this was very affirming in helping my lifestyle integrate with my personal beliefs. I now have more hope that I can be a more functional person in the world.

 

My favorite thing about Lizz is her willingness to hold an open, empathic space. She was able to hold my emotions or the many issues that arose, without interrupting, with strong eye contact, open body language, and affirmatory responses. I've had other tutors & academic strategists immediately shut down any emotional expression from me, making me feel ashamed or insecure in my connection and trust of that practitioner. Lizz helped me to open up, to feel free to express myself without judgment, which helped me to feel better emotionally, look forward to our sessions, and feel enthusiastic about following up on the extensive notes she'd send me after every session regarding things I'd stated that I wanted to work on.

 

All in all, I'd say that Lizz is the best academic strategist one could find; I could not recommend her more highly!