Praise for Dr. Stephen Kierulff

 

Thank you, Dr. Kierulff. You really helped me a lot! — a college student

Thank you for always coming up with something to help. — a client

I thank you for testifying the real truth at the Family Law Court. The result is that I got physical custody of my baby 70% of the time, and I got full primary custody. — a client in the midst of a bitter divorce, who asked Dr. K to do a psychological evaluation of her, and to testify in court about the results of the evaluation, which concluded that she was psychologically normal, with no diagnosis of mental or emotional disturbance and no personality disorders

I’m feeling so much better thanks to you. I really can't thank you enough for everything you’ve done! I’m doing better. Because of you, because of talking to you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! — messages from a therapy client

Whenever my clients speak of you, they always say very nice things. I appreciate the care you take with them......... — a counselor who refers people for psychological evaluations

You have always been kind and insightful with me and my situation, and I am grateful for your help. — a client

Happy Birthday to someone of unusual strength and sensitivity. — a card from a client, picturing a cat named "Catlas" carrying the world on its shoulders

The release permit was granted by the school district. We were successful! I thank you for your assistance. Warmly, — the mother of a bright, motivated boy for whom Dr. K wrote a letter explaining why her child needed to be permitted to attend a better school even though it was outside of their home district

Hi, Doctor K. Thank you for continually thinking of me. I really appreciate your help!!! I completely agree with you: it is up to me to remain, and be, and stay, positive, and to send out positive vibes. It’s nice to know you have faith in me! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. — e-mail from a client

You’re good. You are so good at what you do. You’re talented at listening to people. I feel safe with you. You’re different. You’re different from most men I’ve known. Being here in therapy with you and feeling safe opens up the possibility of finding a good man, of being with a good man in my life. — a movie star client

You’re good. — a new client, 15 minutes into the first session, when Dr. K zeroed in on one of her issues, despite her not having revealed that particular issue yet (or at least not in so many words)

I treasure the hypnosis tapes you made for me, and I value the therapeutic relationship we developed. — a client

You’re good. You’re really good. — a new client, after Dr. K asked her what her sexual orientation was

Dear Dr. Kierulff — You are a rare and beautiful flower. Thank you for your heart and mind. — a card from a client

She was very pleased with you. — a Workers Compensation case adjustor, describing how a client felt about being in therapy with Dr. K

You did a psychological evaluation of us for our immigration case, and thanks to God, everything turned out well in court. We got residency in the United States. I just phoned to thank you! — a satisfied client

I used to think therapy was just bullshit, but now I’m beginning to think there’s something in it, something valuable. — a male client, after his third session

I am truly grateful for this psychotherapy experience. It is broadening, shifting and changing my perspective, which in turn is changing my life. Thank you for all the wonderful work you’ve done on yourself, and thank you for participating in healing and treating someone like me who needs, wants and appreciates it. God bless you. And may this new year be prosperous, health-filled, spiritually fulfilling, and may God and you bring into fruition all that you envision for yourself. — a client who made deep, beneficial changes

I just called to tell you I love you. I appreciate all your teaching. I was able to apply what you taught me about not getting stressed out over small things. — a grateful female client who was not invoking romantic love, but simple gratitude

Things are going much better for our son. He has calmed down a lot and isn’t having the violent outbursts. Thanks for your help! — the mother of formerly too-rambunctious boy

Thank you, Steve, for your wise counsel. I did as you suggested. — a colleague who felt stuck to a proverbial tar baby in a proverbial Uncle Remus-type briar patch, who then asked Dr. K for advice, took it, and got himself unstuck from a nasty person and a difficult situation

Our son loved going to your sessions a lot! It's been great working with you. You helped our son when he was depressed. I appreciate it! — a mother of high-functioning autistic boy

I really, really appreciated your help through the years. —- a long-term client

Thank you so much! I don't have those dreams anymore. You put me under [hypnosis] and I just don't have 'em any more! They used to scare me so bad. Thank you so much! — a client who had been terrified by vivid dreams of being raped by her uncle. Under hypnosis, she discovered it never actually happened to her (though she concluded it did happen to her sister)

Everything went well. The immigration case for my wife was approved. Your letter and your evaluation made a big difference. — a client whose wife was in danger of being deported

Dr. Kierulff: Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. Things are going better for me, now. [She drew a smiley face to close her letter] — a client who was in therapy with Dr. K in 1993

Have a wonderful Mothers’ Day, you nurturing spirit, you! — a client who likened Dr. K’s therapy to good mothering

I know what you can do. I have faith in your skills and I'm raising your rates. You are now our highest paid therapist in California. — the director of an Employee Assistance Program who has referred cients to Dr. K for more than twenty years

When you said that, about attitudes about infants’ sexuality being different in different cultures, it just hit me, and I feel great for the first time in my life! Before this, nothing else worked. — a woman who had been in therapy for many years with other therapists before coming to Dr. K

Dr. K, I was laughing when my husband told me how you stood up to the defense lawyers at the deposition. You didn’t let them intimidate you! I was like, “Yes, Dr. Kierulff!” — a client who received a six figure settlement in a sexual harassment case

Dr. K: Thanks for everything! : ) — a satisfied client

Dear Dr. Kierulff: Thanks so much for all your help with our son. He seems much better now (not perfect, but who is?) I will be coming to see you later with our younger boy. Thanks again. — a satisfied parent

I've been to many PhD’s in this field, and I have to say that I FINALLY found someone whom I trust and listens to what I AM CONVEYING and is DEF helping me with my little quirks. THE BEST! — an anonymous client

Dr. Kierulff, I truly, truly wish you the best of everything. You have been more than helpful in my life, and I just love you for it. May God pull out a blessing for you that’s beyond your own comprehension. Thank you very much!!!!!!! — a phone message from a client

Dr. K: Have a lovely Christmas and a blessed New Year. Sincerely — two happy clients — a mother and her teenage son

Hey, Doctor Kierulff, I just saw you for a session, and then I did a yoga class, and then all went good. I want to thank you very much for that very powerful, powerful therapy session today. It was great. I think you’re great. Thanks a lot. I’m going to listen to what you tell me to do, and hopefully soon I’ll get rid of this bullshit. So, I’m going to commit to my homework assignment, and I’ll see you in a week. Thanks again, that was great. Bye. — a message left on Dr. K's answering machine by a male client

Dr. Kierulff is AWESOME. He’s kind, patient, funny, insightful, and VERY knowledgeable in his field. Also, not that it relates to his skills as a psychologist, but he looks much like Sigmund Freud when he lets his beard grow — LoL. You cannot find a better psychologist if you’re looking. — an anonymous client

I want to say thank you. Thank you very much. because you are a wonderful person. because you are being patient with me, because you help me — because you give a love because — you support for a long time. because you spend your time with me — because you always have time for me. because you are very sweet with me. because you are lovely. because you are a special person. because you are very intelligent. because God allowed to meet you. because I admire because you are really because you are very nice to me and thank you for everything because you are my dear and special teacher. — a note from a client, copied here exactly the way she wrote it

        When Stephen Kierulff presented his social-psychological survey of voters’ attitudes about nuclear weapons at an American Psychological Association meeting, I was impressed by his work and invited him to join our Peace Psychology Research Group. He became a regular and active contributor to the group and began researching Armageddon theology and its relationship to attitudes about nuclear war. His research report was published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, and he presented his findings at annual meetings of the International Society for Political Psychology and the Western Psychological Association as well as a UCLA lecture series I coordinated. Two of Dr. Kierulff’s articles have been published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, of which I am Editor. He has served as a reviewer of manuscripts submitted to the Journal. I have also interacted with Dr. Kierulff at meetings of a Psychology Interest Group which met in my office, where he displayed excellent clinical judgement, as evidenced by his comments on case presentations. — Thomas Greening, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, former editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology

The work you and I have done since the time we started has been invaluable to me. It has helped me to get through a few years that I might not have survived, and I thank you!! Recently, our interconnection has led to quite a wonderful healing and the recouping of my self-esteem. You saved my sanity. A wise man once said that the sign of a master is not how often he falls down, but how quickly he gets up again. Thanks to you I can get up relatively quickly! I think we should each get a medal for the work we did regarding my feelings about my mother. It feels kind of good to be content, now. I don’t get so riled up anymore. I remember how I used to get sick to my stomach, and how I used to want to hurt myself. I feel so much better, now. You’re a gentle, kind soul, and you have information, so you’re a gentle and kind soul who can make a difference. You’re really magical and special to me, and I’m glad you’re in my corner. I just wanted to tell you how incredibly helpful you are to me. Thank you for all your nurturing and kindness through the years. I guess you have taken over the role of father for me, in a way, so thank you for that. Have a divine 2009. Thank you for all your incredible help! Take care, sweetie. — a woman who has been in therapy with Dr. K for more than twenty years

Dear Dr. Kierulff — May you have a peaceful holiday season. This card is sent in an attempt to say Thank You! for all you do for me during the year. You have been a steady guiding light for me — a kind and lovingly understanding support, and I am very grateful. You grow on me each year and it is so wonderful to have someone who is as spiritually awake and aware as you are. Hope you’ll have a healthy and happy New Year. God bless you and your family. — a client who wrote a note for Dr. K on a holiday card

       Stephen Kierulff is highly intelligent, creative and, above all, he is an innovator, a leader and an asset. — Kenneth Job, Ed.D., Professor of Education

       Of my professors, Dr. Stephen Kierulff was notable in terms of representing some of the finest teaching I have encountered in more than two decades of schooling. Dr. Kierulff represented the ultimate in interest in his individual students. He went beyond teaching us as a group to asking us to participate in his applied social psychology teachings on an interactive basis. Students role-played many concepts, and, as a result, came to know the concepts, and each other, very well. There was much humanity in his classroom and a real respect for each of us. — Lorraine D. Giaimo, M.A., Counselor

       While I was Dean of the School of Human Behavior, in various clinical psychology courses he taught for us, Dr. Kierulff received very good evaluations from students. Dr. Kierulff is a creative thinker and researcher. He pursues ideas avidly and researches them thoroughly and with competence. He writes extremely well. His articles have been interesting, lucid, and scientifically sound. — Robert H. Lauer, Ph.D., Research Professor, author

Hi, Steve. I just wanted to say “congratulations” on how wonderfully you helped that girl (“Claudia,” the young woman in the “Remarkable Recovery from Childhood Sex Abuse” article). I thought it was really wonderful the way that healing took place. Look how you’re in the right business, for you. You’re very good at what you do. Lots of love, dear one. — a phone message from Dr. K’s mother, after she read the article about “Claudia” that was published in the Association for Humanistic Psychology newsletter, the AHP Perspective. Click on the blue "Therapy Stories" button, above, to read the story of Claudia’s remarkable recovery

Dr. Kierulff! All the charges were dismissed! Everybody loved your letter [a four-page, single-spaced “Summary of Psychotherapy, and Report to the Court”]. We got our son back. Thank you so much. See you for our next appointment. Thank you, doctor. Oh, my goodness! God is great! — a phone call from a grateful mother whose child had been taken away from her by the Department of Children and Family Services

They were amazing. — a former student who took two courses from Dr. Kierulff in graduate school — Group Therapy and Existential Psychology

I like your voice. You kinda sound like a sexy Clint Eastwood-type character.— a playful, unrepressed female client

Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough evaluations of our clients. Your reports have helped me to do my job well. — a counselor at the California Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

You're a great guy. Thank you very much. — a judge who was in therapy with Dr. K

I'm glad I can send my clients to a psychologist who cares and has integrity. — an attorney who refers clients to Dr. K for psychological evaluations regarding immigration issues

You helped me! You helped me get through life! — a phone message from a grateful client

Just really thankful for all the times we've had good connections. Thanks for the love and support over all the years — it means a lot. Love... — a post card from Dr. K’s adult son

You did an excellent job in leading the group in the post-topic discussion. You brought everyone into the conversation in a pleasant, caring way. Very professional. It was a joy to watch a master at work. — a personal growth group leader

The other day, a nice man named Reggie came by to tell me that you were his camp counselor 45 years ago! And you were WONDERFUL! We think so, too!! Luv you... — a note written by Dr. K's mother, on 12/29/2011

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