"My story begins when I am just a child, a victim of child molestation. Sounds terrible, doesn't it? To be honest, it was, for more than twenty years. Ever wonder why people are the way they are, wonder what makes them tick, what makes them different? Events like mine make a world of difference in the discovery and understanding of oneself. The shame, the strive to perfection and dissapointment in myself when I didn't achieve it, the feeling of wearing a mask so that nobody, including my parents, family and friends ever knew about my secret, these were part of me and my internal negative talk.

Up until recently, I was and felt like I was living a life of two very different people. One that presented a show for the world every day, looking as though I was well put together, and then there was the private me, the one that was hurting and didn't know what to do to get the two people to be one and a truly happy one. 

My molestation may have happened for only a brief period in time in my youth but it affected everything in my life after it. It wasn't until a two-year relationship came to an end, did I realize just how much my molestation affected my relationships, not only with a significant other but with family and friends. At that moment, I knew I needed to take action and really deal with this 'elephant in the room'... that elephant, was my avoidance of my molestation.

With modern day technologies, Google being one of the greatest in my opinion, led me to Linda, a woman whom I have endless respect for and complete confidence in. Linda helped me through my journey of healing and was able to give me the tools to not only deal with that secret I kept for so long boxed away, but to make me feel whole and truly happy. 

Through journal writing, awareness tasks and analysing myself in sessions, the journey to the woman I am today became possible. I am not the same woman I was before. I am no longer afraid of my past and I feel that the molestation is now a tool, not a detriment to me. I am no longer a woman putting on a show for the world to see while secretly being someone else. I am no longer in a state of disconnect, I feel that I am one person dealing with life with a healthy outlook of myself, not only mentally but physically too. I am so much happier, and  comfortable with myself and the negative talk, that we all do at one point or another in our lives, is virtually gone. The littlest thing of truly looking at myself with loving eyes, made the greatest shift in me. The 'ah-ha' moments in my sessions happened frequently and opened my eyes to see just how much I was missing out on by not allowing myself the freedom to truly experience them. I no longer feel that I am a victim. I am empowered to not be conquered by anything in life anymore and being perfect, that is a fallacy, no one is ever perfect, just do the very best you can. That is what I am doing now, the very best I can, and enjoying every minute of it! I am jumping into life and doing things I never would have done because I wouldn't have been 'perfect' or be laughed at. I am who I am and love me now for who I am and all that I have gone through. For me, this journey was powerful and has changed me for the better. I am thankful that I have taken this journey and I am in a far better mental space for taking this journey being guided by Linda."

J. S., Toronto

"Out of the many forms of therapy I have experienced this is the one that has helped me period! It is practical and pragmatic and I actually use the knowledge I gain in sessions with you. It's not just me talking... there's interaction where I learn things from you. I am someone who easily gets lost in my own process so it's great when you stop and guide me back to my own essence. You put me totally at ease from the first session. I felt as though I could talk to you about anything. Thank You!"

S.R., Toronto

"Linda, Your caring energy is so obvious. As I heard you talk I was moved to tears as you touched a chord in my heart. I believe you will enable so many people."

D. M., Toronto

"You have lots of passion, huge credibility and a heart larger than your body! I gained valuable knowledge and felt inspired... !"

P. B., from Montreal

"I met Linda Hovanessian 5yrs ago at a very low point in my life.  I still recall the very first day I walked into her office; it was the first time in my life I felt completely safe, loved and accepted in the world.

As a child, I grew up in an abusive environment that included years of both mental and physical abuse and abandonment by family members.  At the age of 8yrs old, I was sexually molested by a care-taker and experienced more abuse in the form of mental manipulations in my chains of love relationships thereafter. 

As a result of these traumatic experiences; I had very low self-esteem, which had a crippling affect on my personal and professional growth.  I was consumed by fear, experienced spouts of rage, insomnia and anxiety that lead to panic attacks.  I developed many addictive behaviors including drugs, sex and alcohol dependency.  Outwardly, I was a very caring, happy, positive and conscientious person who had a seemingly good life.  Oblivious to everyone, I was living a lie; I was indeed suffering inside.  It was only after the painful death of my sister that I found the courage to seek spiritual guidance.  I desperately wanted to understand myself and change my life situation for the better. 

Meeting Linda was my saving grace.  She helped me to see the truth.  The truth that empowered me to change my perspective, subsequently helping me achieve emotional freedom.  It was her constant love and positive affirmation that gave me the strength to find my true self and to recognize the life that was intended for me.  Today, my life is filled with so much love, joy and wonder.  I am truly happy and at peace knowing that my capabilities are endless.  I feel blessed. 

Much love and gratitude to the woman who taught me the true meaning of life and love. 

Thank you, Linda!!"

Y. D., Toronto