Last week, I came into our session thinking I needed to be more patient and empathetic with my aging dad, especially as he struggles with reconciling how his body can no longer keep up with what his mind wants it to do.

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As Rochdi quietly gave me space to think through the situation, I somehow migrated my conversation to the absence of actively playing music, a space that has always been a source of solace for me. I realized that it wasn’t that I needed more empathy for my dad, but that I needed more space for myself to lose myself in something I love.

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That realization was surprisingly grounding. It helped me reframe my struggles with adapting to caregiving and see what was actually underneath the tension I was feeling.

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I’m deeply grateful for the patience, thoughtful questions, and genuine empathy Rochdi brought to the session. By allowing my mind to wander unfettered, he helped me see the real underlying issue and arrive at a concrete first step toward reclaiming space for myself.

This is one of those testimonials that quietly shows the depth of someone’s work rather than trying to explain it. It honors the shift without overclaiming, which makes it feel trustworthy and human.

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Sacha (Augusta, Georgia, United States)