Testimonials
"I came to see Kara in the months after my father had passed away while I was dealing with grief and anxiety. Kara offered a variety of "tools" for me to use to better help me understand my grief and how to manage it in a productive way. I would highly recommend reaching out to her to help you navigate through whatever ails you. She is kind, non-judgmental, sympathetic and supportive."
- From a Patient
- From a Patient
"When I moved to Rochester months ago, I was juggling the adjustment of a whole new life for me, my husband, and our three children. Tree of Hope has made that transition better than I ever could have imagined. Kara and Bits take care of my mental health, Barb is helping my oldest cope with the experience of moving and her anxiety, Brendan is helping my husband and I navigate life together, and Kara even referred me to a phenomenal business coach, Raeanne, who has had a huge positive impact on my growing company! Thank you, Tree of Hope!"
- From a Patient
- From a Patient
"Kara Juszczak has been an amazing inspiration for my daughter and my family. My daughter suffers from PTSD due to trauma from many events of abuse physically, mentally and verbally along with assault. When we first met with Kara I could honestly say I didn't know if my daughter would ever be able to be a child and have a chance at a "normal" life.
Through Kara's help and therapy she not only has a normal life but now knows how to cope with her triggers and daily hurdles she faces and the journey that is yet to come. Kara makes strides and wants to help anyway she can no matter what the situation. She has been a huge blessing to us in so many ways.
My daughter now demonstrates how brave and strong she truly is. Through Kara's compassion, patience and understanding she has come miles. For all of this I know my daughter is so thankful for her and they have a relationship that is just so sweet. She has made such a positive impact on my daughter that we will never take for granted. I know she is always a phone call or email away and will forever keep her abundance of love for her patients!"
- From the mother of a young child
Through Kara's help and therapy she not only has a normal life but now knows how to cope with her triggers and daily hurdles she faces and the journey that is yet to come. Kara makes strides and wants to help anyway she can no matter what the situation. She has been a huge blessing to us in so many ways.
My daughter now demonstrates how brave and strong she truly is. Through Kara's compassion, patience and understanding she has come miles. For all of this I know my daughter is so thankful for her and they have a relationship that is just so sweet. She has made such a positive impact on my daughter that we will never take for granted. I know she is always a phone call or email away and will forever keep her abundance of love for her patients!"
- From the mother of a young child
"Before Kara, I met with two therapists. Both made me feel like my anxiety and obsessive thoughts were a sign that something was truly wrong with me. When my last try at therapy added more pain than relief, I felt like there was no way out. I found Kara at Thanksgiving-time last year: one year to the date that I'm writing this statement. As I reflect back on my life in the past year, I think of one word: Gratitude. I am grateful for everything Kara has done to help me through the rough period in my life. I am grateful for her insight, her patience, and her faith in me when I lacked faith in myself. Her kind ears listened to my cries, my fears, and my insecurities. Throughout my sessions with her, the feeling that something was wrong with me lessened its grip. The scared woman that I was last Thanksgiving is now living the life that she always wanted. Without Kara's guidance, encouragement, and understanding, I know for a fact my life would not be where it is right now. I would be missing out on all of life's beautiful offerings. Because of Kara, I know that I have a choice in my own happiness. I have a choice to acknowledge my obsessive thoughts and feel my anxiety without it meaning that something bad is about to happen. I believe in myself, hold myself kindly, and love the person I am. I cannot recommend Kara enough. She is the friend that I desperately needed when I felt like I had no one to go to, and for that I am forever thankful."
-Young adult
-Young adult
"I never thought I would need the assistance of a social worker for either of my children, but life happens. My daughter had a friendship which deteriorated over time and ultimately became toxic. The stress caused by this relationship resulted in my daughter suffering terribly for several months, including vision loss. After several medical tests and procedures, it was recommended that my daughter consider working with a social worker.
Fortunately, we were able to start working with Kara Juszczak. With Kara’s guidance, my daughter’s life has come full circle. After several months of weekly visits, which are now bi-weekly, my daughter has returned to being the positive and happy teenager she once was. She worked with Kara to diffuse and end the previously harmful friendship, and now her high self-esteem has led her to participating and advancing in new activities such as karate, modeling and acting classes, and her driver’s permit. Best of all, her vision has completely returned.
I couldn’t be more grateful for Kara’s help and support. Beyond their regular meetings, Kara is available to communicate with my daughter whenever needed. I appreciate her patient, thoughtful approach, along with her real concern over the well-being of my daughter. She’s like family and has the strongest recommendation of this family to anyone looking for the assistance of a social worker."
- Parent of an adolescent
Fortunately, we were able to start working with Kara Juszczak. With Kara’s guidance, my daughter’s life has come full circle. After several months of weekly visits, which are now bi-weekly, my daughter has returned to being the positive and happy teenager she once was. She worked with Kara to diffuse and end the previously harmful friendship, and now her high self-esteem has led her to participating and advancing in new activities such as karate, modeling and acting classes, and her driver’s permit. Best of all, her vision has completely returned.
I couldn’t be more grateful for Kara’s help and support. Beyond their regular meetings, Kara is available to communicate with my daughter whenever needed. I appreciate her patient, thoughtful approach, along with her real concern over the well-being of my daughter. She’s like family and has the strongest recommendation of this family to anyone looking for the assistance of a social worker."
- Parent of an adolescent
