Zen Institute Testimonials

100% life changing!
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Zen Institute and the staff are as good as you can find. I traveled 1,000 miles for the IOP program, and I do not regret 1 single mile. I know that I am powerful beyond measure and have the tools I need to achieve anything I want. 
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One of my clients told me today that her psychiatrist highly recommended Zen Institute, as 3 of her patients have improved a great deal after their experience at Zen Institute!
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I cannot begin to tell you how deeply & profoundly Zen Institute has affected my life.  You will positively impact the lives of so many & I am eternally grateful that I am one who has found the way to your door.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Life Changing!  The one and only treatment that works! 
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This program totally changed my life in a positive way.  I feel I'm alive and happy.  I am so blessed to have gone through this experience.  
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This has been the best experience I've had.  This experience was eye opening and I have actually seen the change in myself with the work I have done.  I am forever grateful for this opportunity.  I am happy and comfortable with the staff that I've worked with here.  
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I feel as if I have improved more than at any other time of my life. The support from the therapists, the welcoming environment, the true feeling of concern for the clients and the extremely useful tools all make me certain I can continue to improve my life.
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There is no comparison. This has been life changing!
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I just want to say thank you for changing my life. A month ago I felt hopeless, and now I look in the mirror and see a strong, confident, beautiful woman. The future looks bright and it's all thanks to the tools I learned throughout this amazing program!
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Zen Institute does not compare to any of the other treatment programs that I researched. Zen is one of a kind! Life changing! Thank you so much for all of the tools, guidance, and love!
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The tools I have found to be most helpful are journaling, meditating, staying present, and shifting from ego-oriented to love-oriented.   This program has changed my life!  
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Wonderful program, amazing people, and skills you can use for a lifetime!!!
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When I finished my last therapy session, I asked if I could write a testimonial for the webpage, as it was these testimonials that helped me decided to come to Zen Institute. I felt so overwhelmingly grateful that I wanted other people to understand how much their lives could change as a result of this novel and life-changing program—a program that definitely can’t be found anywhere else.
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This was the most amazing program and experience I've ever had.
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With the “Inner Twin” and EMDR work, I was able to finally let go of many years of emotional trauma that had infiltrated and affected my life on many levels. There were many extremely painful memories and defeating beliefs that I had learned to live with by repressing, which resulted in periods of crippling depression.
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I have found Zen Institute to be much more impactful than other therapy that I have experienced. Instead of continuing a path of unhappiness and victimization, Zen Institute has helped me understand that I really am Powerful Beyond Measure!
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It was such a fundamentally different approach than other talk therapy that I had gone through: it was amazing to realize that there were actual, concrete things I could do to aid in my own self-awareness and healing.
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I am a fellow EMDR therapist located in Phoenix, AZ and I just wanted to send some thanks and kudos to your program. I have recently began working with a client who graduated from your program, and I am so impressed with the work that she has done with you guys. She has a very solid safe place, breathing skills, a container, and a solid foundation of psychoeducation. She discussed the Inner Twin work which I plan to look into and it blends well with the IFS parts work that we'll do some work with. I don't hear these things very often as people graduate other programs. Keep up the good work and trauma focus. 
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Amazing! Saved my life.
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As a former Hospital Discharge Planner/Social Worker as well as a current Behavioral Health provider in private practice, I have been referring patients and clients to the Zen Institute for approximately seven years now for DBT/EMDR treatment. I can honestly say from my professional experience, that those former patients and/or current clients of mine, that have completed the necessary treatment over at the Zen Institute, have consistently referred to their experience as “transformative” and “life changing”! That is why I continue referring clients of mine that warrant top-notch DBT/EMDR treatment here in Southern Arizona. 
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“Inner Twin Therapy” this has to have been one of the most powerful experiences I have ever experienced in my life. The day we did the “Inner Twin Therapy”, I remember my life changed drastically, I had never felt such peacefulness in my life like I did after doing the Inner Twin therapy. That experience alone was such a breathtaking experience and made such an enormous difference in my life and I’m so grateful for that experience.

I also learned from the “Inner Twin Therapy” that even if I was the last person living on earth, I wouldn’t be alone. Matter of fact I think it should be mandatory for everyone in this world to go through the “Inner Twin Therapy”, our world would definitely without a doubt be a better place. 
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One of the greatest benefits with the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and I really appreciated, was that I was able to go through the intensive treatment and still be able to go home and be with my family, and work with the tools they gave me in the real world. 
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Zen is great because the groups are closed and the support of the providers is excellent. They are so willing to be patient, answer your questions, and guide you through the situations you present as a problem.
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This therapy has been amazing for me! It is mind-blowing how far I have come. I have enjoyed the curriculum. I have learned how to be me and accept what is. I would recommend everyone to see you at least once in their lifetime. The curriculum in this therapy is wonderful and will benefit me throughout my life!
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I have learned so much! I am master of my body, mind and
destiny. My racing thoughts can be tamed. I have admirable qualities, that there are others like me in the world. I am happy with myself; I am grateful for sooo many more things in life than I was pre-treatment. I have gained knowledge that will not only serve me for the rest of my life but knowledge I will pass onto others, including my children. I have learned to see the world in a different, more positive way. And socially I feel much more comfortable with myself.
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Previously was given the tools to face “triggers”, with this program I’ve learned to face these types of fears & neutralize them on the spot by reaching within and accepting the moment for what it is.
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This has made a big difference in my life, not just from the addictive point of view, but in other areas of my life i.e. trust, level of contentment etc.
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This IOP has truly taught me to let go of controlling everything and enjoy the mystery. Life has now become real and full of love, by simply changing my thought process.
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When I was first seeking to find help, I didn’t want to find a normal therapist. I felt like much of western contemporary practices lacked any bit of spirituality. This is not to say that the practices don’t work, but rather you can’t use the same tool for everything. As soon as I found your listing, I knew that I wanted to try your program as it seemed to integrate from Eastern and Western practices.
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I appreciate the thoughtfully chosen skills we were taught, and how trauma focused the experience was. It truly helped me find a calm center to build on. The friendships I made along the way, as well as the release of seeing my pain reflected and understood by my cohort gave me the hope I longed to find.
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I was amazed by how much I was able to take away from this Program! From EMDR to meditation, I did so much and was able to finally let go of many things that not only haunted me, but kept me in a prison which was only constructed by me. When anxiety attacks happened, I had an array of techniques you taught me to use which helped tremendously.

One thing that did stick out the most though was the Inner Twin therapy, which I had never encountered before. Although I felt a bit awkward at first, I remembered a lot about who I really was, and I gained back much of which I had felt that I lost. Many people like me feel that they can never go back to how they were before or move forward to change from what they are now. I had to learn that there is nothing blocking me from being who I wanted to be. Ego is the voice that gives all the “why you can’t” reasons and the Inner Twin voice is the feeling that will bring you to what you really want. Go after what you want and let go of what you don’t. You must let go of your power to gain true power. Learning to recognize this awesome voice is in the work. Once you are able to recognize it, you will have your own guide. You can stop looking for answers from outside or from others. I have such a better foundation than what I had before the work. I know that I will be able to get through anything! 
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If I could give Zen Institute 100 stars I would. I arrived at Zen heartbroken, traumatized and stuck after the death of my child. I knew I needed to find a new normal but had absolutely no idea of how to navigate that process. The wonderful staff at Zen were exactly what I needed. They were kind, compassionate, and guided me every step of the way. I left Zen hopeful, empowered, and comforted.

Just a few aspects of Zen Institute that are unique. Zen only accepts clients who are motivated to be there and want to grow and learn. The group size is small, so it felt intimate and personal. Group therapy was focused on learning practical tools to navigate our thoughts, emotions, and life. We left Zen with a toolbox of over 50 tools that I still use today.

Individual therapy was an opportunity to heal our personal trauma through several different modalities. I was able to explore my thoughts, feelings and worries in a safe and nurturing environment.  The dual approach of group and individual therapy was nothing short of miraculous. I watched every single person in our group slowly heal and transform. We were all struggling with different obstacles (addiction, PTSD, etc.) but pain is pain, and we all became more hopeful, centered and healthy.

Zen is one of the best things I have ever done not only for myself, but for all of those I love and that love me.  It takes so much courage to admit we need help. If you are struggling or just want to improve your quality of life I can’t recommend Zen Institute highly enough.
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​I can not begin to express my gratitude to Zen Institute and the people who work there (However, I certainly will try!) From the moment I walked into the Institute I was met with kindness, warmth and compassion. I went into the Intensive outpatient program for multiple personal reasons. I came out of the program having gained exactly what I wanted and needed.  I made more progress in a month than I did doing years of therapy. I am not 100% better but the progress I have made is truly amazing. I am well on my way to living a happier life.  When the program was over they don't leave you in the lurch.

They have an aftercare program if one wants to continue. I one hundred percent chose to continue seeing my therapist. She is truly amazing at what she does. I could go on and on about her and the Institute but I don't have the words to do them justice...

I really felt compelled to write this review in the hopes maybe it will help someone who is struggling and trying to decide on a place to go for help.
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I attended the Zen Institute recently. I cannot possibly express how life changing the experience was for me. The staff were caring and professional. I felt supported and understood, and Zen staff were available to me at anytime for any reason throughout the process, and since as well. The supporting materials and books were so helpful. Almost daily, I refer back to my scribbled notes, dog- eared book pages, and highlighted passages.

​They were so helpful with billing, and the intake process was seamless. After years of keeping my problems to myself, I found I was excited to at last be able to discuss them openly with other members of my group. I’ve never once had concerns, then or now, about confidentiality. That was huge for me as I had concerns about everyone finding out about things that took me to Zen. (A silly fear upon reflection.)

In closing, I checked into many support groups through Tucson and Arizona in general. I carefully selected Zen Institute because it just felt right to me there. Peaceful, calm, supportive, and caring. I could not possibly be happier with my choice. They provided exactly what I needed, how I needed it. I would give Zen fifty stars if I could. They were just awesome! If you need help, you’ll find it at Zen.
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