I started seeing Marting in 2004 because I hated knowing that I was "mediocre". I felt that if only I was more organized (I'm already very organized.) or more beautiful or smarter or more likeable, then maybe I would be successful. I really didn't like myself. Martin was very helpful to me. Unlike other therapists I'd tried before him, he didn't frequently ask "and how did that make you feel," something I've seen come to realize is the worst thing to ask a person who keeps a litany of negative thoughts about herself. Rather, he has an uncanny ability take in lots of data (that is, my yack yack yack) and then help me see the big picture. He also introduced some useful (behavorial) tools that have really helped me put life in perspective. I don't need to be hilariously happy everyday. It is OK when I am sad, too. I forgive myself more than I use to. I just live my life. It feels really good to just be. Martin played a large role in my new outlook on life. I have not met with Martin in months. I will always be grateful for his guidance. Theresa G., West Roxbury (December 2011) [please excuse typos -- ok, so I'm still a perfectionist! Oh well, I gotta be me ;->]