Testimonials
Almost two years ago, my life collapsed around me. I feel extremely lucky to have found Frank. He has guided me towards finding meaning in my life, peace in my heart, and sanity. Thru Frank's candor and williness in helping unearth all of the things in my life that held me back,I have learned who I am and most importantly how to love myself. Frank has helped me find my smile. Thank you so very much, Frank.
One with the smile,
CD
When I first saw Frank in late October of 2013, my marriage was over, my life was in chaos and I really had no idea who I was or who I had been my entire life! With Frank’s help, my wife and I have been able to finally create the life we have always wanted as individuals and as a couple. Our journey with Frank has been an “awakening”; for the first time in our lives we are consciously creating our happiness! It is difficult enough to find a good therapist but it is extremely rare to find a therapist like Frank that can genuinely connect with you, cares for you and that you can call a friend… Thank you, Frank!
Danny and Lisa S.
A friend of mine asked me why I go to therapy. The simple answer is because I’ve had a long history of reacting to circumstances and events in my life; creating more trouble for myself and for people I love.
It seemed that at moments when I most wanted to be clear headed, a dense fog of fear, anxiety and confusion came over me that was overwhelming. Though I could manage the basics of life even in this state, I felt I was at a standstill, with a deep sense of loneliness, and unable or unwilling to make a decision for fear of making the wrong one.
Not that I wasn’t good in physical emergencies – I trained for this and handled my share of these just fine. It’s the emotional emergencies that I kept getting stuck on; these always triggered a very limited drop-down menu of knee-jerk reactions, which included shouting, slamming doors, leaving in anger, crying and feeling sorry for myself, punishing, avoiding or seething quietly. What a miserable set of choices!
I used to think, “well of course I react – I’m alive, aren’t I? How does one NOT react when someone says or does something hurtful, selfish, or downrighFrank is the reason I'm still clean. Not only am I clean but I'm happy. I see people who are trying to stay clean and are miserable. I'm glad I had Frank to guide me through this journey and was able to show me that life is beautiful. You need to be conscious to enjoy it. Frank gets you out of your head and into your life. I'm happier than I've ever been. I'm a better husband, father, brother, friend, and son! Much thanks to Frank! You are the best!t destructive? Only a walking dead wouldn’t react.” But on closer inspection, my very reactions too were hurtful, selfish and destructive. Sensing that I was adding to problems just made me unhappier bewildered and exhausted, especially since I could not see another way.
That’s where seeing Frank at One Life Second Chance has made a magnificent difference in my life, giving me an opportunity to gain perspective and to learn viable tools applicable in any circumstance, big and small. Today I have the ability to shift from my old approach to a totally positive one in an instant – that’s what I most appreciate about this program. One Life Second Chance has been an amazing and powerful force in my life, which catapulted me into participating fully in life, creating authentic connections, and staying conscious in real time!
Do I still react? Yes. Implementing change takes practice and is a living process. But even my “reactions” have taken notice– where once there was only one way to address a situation, today there are many possibilities. I can hardly express just how very freeing and joyful this feels, especially in daunting situations. It’s a beautiful experience to have just enough awareness of one’s own spiraling thoughts to be able to muster the wherewithal to refuse to participate in any insanity, and to create what I really want instead.
Thank you Frank Szabo for your comprehensive insight, patience, persistence, energy, and not least of all, your exquisite sense of humor.
Forever grateful - Doreen A.
Frank helped me and my husband during a rough patch in our marriage. Unlike typical "marriage counseling", Frank was able to "tune us up" individually, by making us aware of our own thoughts, ideas and expectations of each other. Through this process of self discovery, we discovered that we each have the power to create our own happiness. Working with Frank was amazing. Our lives are complicated and can be difficult at times, however, we feel a sense of security knowing that we can always count on Frank to keep us on track.
R Ruther
Frank is the reason I'm still clean. Not only am I clean but I'm happy. I see people who are trying to stay clean and are miserable. I'm glad I had Frank to guide me through this journey and was able to show me that life is beautiful. You need to be conscious to enjoy it. Frank gets you out of your head and into your life. I'm happier than I've ever been. I'm a better husband, father, brother, friend, and son! Much thanks Frank! You are the best!
Shaun B.