Testimonials
“Gwynne has an uncanny understanding of the needs of students and an unfailing belief in their potential. She is respected by school heads and is trusted by parents. Her expertise ranges from the therapeutic schools to the traditional schools. She is simply one of the best in the business.”
Frederick H. Wandelt III,
Admissions Director, The Taft School,
Watertown, Connecticut
“I am an attorney and have dealt with many professionals of all different kinds over 35 years. Rarely, have I seen such sensitivity, competence, and objectivity combined so effectively in one person as I saw with Gwynne. We were most fortunate to be put in contact with her”
Parent,
Scarsdale, New York
“Dr. Hale inspires confidence in patients and families, as well as other professionals with her superior expertise in substance abuse/dependence, family therapy and general assessment. I highly recommend her without reservation to families negotiating the placement process.”
Gerard J. Girdaukas, Ph.D,
DAPBS (Diplomatic Forensic Psychology, American Board of Specialties),
Lake Bluff, Illinois
“Gwynne’s innate ability to find the right program for young people with special needs is of tremendous value to families looking for help.”
Elliot Sainer,
CEO, Aspen Education Group,
Cerritos, California
“Gwynne has the amazing ability to make people feel instantly at ease, as if they’ve known her all their life!”
Ethna Hopper,
Educational Consultant,
Washington, DC
“We are so grateful to have Gwynne in our lives during this very stressful time; we could not have made decisions with out her. What Gwynne does is amazing…it is really a talent. She has tremendous resources and loads of energy. We have many rewards from working with her – and hope she continues helping families for a very long time.”
Parent,
Hinsdale, Illinois
“Gwynne’s ability to communicate with parents and assess the educational and emotional needs of a student is outstanding. She truly loves working with people, listening to their needs and providing guidance.”
Phyllis Steinbrecher,
Educational Consultant, Steinbrecher & Partners,
Westport, Connecticut
“I have worked with adolescents and their families for almost ten years and have been fortunate to work closely with Dr. Heather Hale. Her dedication and excellent clinical skills have made her an outstanding therapist. She has an amazing ability to understand families in crisis and assist them during their most difficult time. Dr. Hale’s extensive knowledge of therapeutic programs around the country is just one of the many reasons I continue to refer families into her competent care for a therapeutic placement.”
Karen Fretzin, LCPC, CADC,
Northfield, Illinois
“Gwynne truly believes in the potential of young men and women. She provides parents with knowledge in a compassionate, dedicated way, so they feel at confident going through the decision-making process. Nobody is better versed in assisting families through the complexities of the therapeutic and traditional boarding schools.”
Frederick H. Wandelt III,
Admissions Director, The Taft School,
Watertown, Connecticut
“Whenever I have a really challenging placement, I call Gwynne. She has never failed me.”
Frances Yelen, PhD.,
Educational Consultant,
Coral Gables, Florida
“Gwynne has been trained by the best in the business. Indeed, her experience, both from the consulting and delivery of care perspective, has provided Gwynne with a big advantage in an ever increasing complex world of placing children.”
Jared U. Balmer, Ph.D.,
Executive Director, Island View RTC,
Syracuse, Utah
“Our family was in crisis and Gwynne was there for us when we needed her. She immediately assessed the situation and found us an appropriate placement for our child. She advocated for him, assuring that he got the therapists and teachers best suited for his needs. Her services did not stop at the initial placement. She has followed our child throughout his growth and been with us every step of the way as he moves closer to high school graduation and college. When Gwynne takes on a family, she commits 100%. It is the best investment we’ve ever made.”
Parent,
Breckinridge, Colorado