Success Stories
INCREDIBLY POSITIVE
Janessa is awesome! She’s made my first experience with therapy incredibly positive and I now look forward to my weekly sessions with her. Her treatment methods are tailored to my specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. If you’re looking for a caring, effective therapist, I strongly recommend her.
– Cheryl Reeves
A NEW CHANCE
Janessa gave me a new chance at a happy life. When I first started seeing her I was close to rock bottom and did not know how to start digging myself out. She was so good at “reading me” and always knew just the right thing to make me search and find it within myself to start to make the positive changes I needed to become happy.
If you are looking for a therapist who will give you a cookbook with instructions on how to get better, then therapy will never help you.
Having someone who knows how to guide you into finding it deep down in your subconscious is the only way to make positive changes and keep them up. There is no quick fix, because it will also be a quick relapse.
I honestly feel Janessa helped to bring out the best in me and for that, I will be eternally grateful.
– Yvonne Lamb
COMFORTABLE AND SAFE
Janessa is a delight. She is engaging and is suggestive without being judgmental. She provides a comfortable and safe place for discussion and helps you navigate your life while reminding you to have self-love and self-care.
– Kristen McLaughlin
SHE HELPED ME FIND MYSELF AGAIN
I was a patient of Janessa Borges. I had a wonderful experience, one-on-one and in a group retreat. She helped me find myself again. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding, Janessa. I truly recommend her!!!
– DG
I STARTED TO LOVE MYSELF
I am a patient of Janessa, and thanks to her professionalism and caring, I can say that I’ve learned how to believe in myself and started to love myself. Thank you, Janessa, for helping me save my life.
– Anna Maria
EASY TO TALK TO
I have been working with Janessa for quite a few years. I first met her when she was practicing in NJ and continued to work together through video sessions once she moved to Florida. Janessa has helped me through so much. Her tools and guidance have helped me work towards finding my confidence again and getting to a better place, personally and professionally. She is always easy to talk to and I highly recommend her.
– Lissette DeLeon
TOTALLY ENGAGED
Janessa was wonderful! Totally engaged and made me feel extremely comfortable throughout our sessions. Janessa was able to listen attentively and provide very specific guidance, which helped both me and my significant other resolve our concerns. Janessa is someone I would highly recommend because she is sincere in her approach to helping her clients.
– RJM, Washington, NJ
CREATED A PATH FOR ME
Incredibly caring individual who listened to my problems without judgment. She created a path for me to follow that has worked. She’s always available to talk and listen.
– Annie P.
HELPED WITH MY MARRIAGE
I am very happy with Janessa. She not only has helped with my marriage but also helped ME. I would recommend her to any couple having issues or to an individual who needs guidance.
– Isabel Figueira
FINALLY ABLE TO BREATHE AGAIN
Prior to meeting Janessa, I felt like I was drowning with all of my responsibilities as a mom, wife, and employee. From the first time I walked into her office, I always felt comfortable and in a safe, unbiased, and calming environment. I am now able to prioritize things in my life and make time for myself. Her suggestions led to lots of self-discovery and more effective communication within my relationships. I am finally able to breathe again and have learned to navigate life and live a more balanced life overall. I am appreciative of the clarity she has brought to my life and thank her tremendously.
– K, Naples, FL
COMMITTED TO GIVING WONDERFUL CARE
I truly appreciate Janessa and the time I worked with her. I ended up out of state and knowing the issues I had with feeling rejected and the tendency to feel abandoned, she consulted with me from a distance and helped me find someone in the state I relocated to. She even took the time to reach out to make sure my new therapist was working out and that I was doing ok with all the transitions I was going through. She is committed to giving wonderful care and has great concern for the well-being of her patients. I am a testimony to that.
– Michelle C.
SINCERE IN HER APPROACH
Janessa was wonderful! She listened attentively and provided very specific guidance…Janessa is someone I would highly recommend because she is sincere in her approach to helping her clients.
– Anonymous
HOPE RESTORED
After years of never once connecting with or feeling truly understood by anyone, I was completely ready to give up hope. I was referred to Janessa by a friend and within 5 minutes of meeting her, I knew the hope I had given up on had been restored. I came to Janessa with several issues. From day 1, there was never any delusion or confusion about the type of help and services that she could offer me. If she felt that she could not, or was not the best person to address a particular issue I was having, Janessa, being as extremely resourceful as she is, made sure to find someone or some other type of resource that could address a particular need I may have had. But what struck me most about Janess was her compassion and understanding, but even more was the sincerity with which she offered it. I have never felt so comfortable and truly cared about by almost anyone. Women’s therapy Naples FL takes what she does to an entirely different level and while being 100% professional, offers the support, trust, and understanding most would be lucky to find in a best friend. She completely changed my views. Bottom line, Janessa was the support and guidance I needed at a time I needed it most and she will never know what she has done for me or the level of gratitude, admiration, and respect that I hold for her, both as a professional and, more importantly, as a person.
– TP, Bergen County
ATTENTIVE & CARING
Janessa was extremely helpful, attentive and helped us develop action plans to work on from session to session. We were able to resolve all of our major issues….We would highly recommend Janessa to anyone going through a tough time.
– Laura K.
COMMITTED TO GIVING WONDERFUL CARE
I truly appreciate Janessa and the time I worked with her. She is committed to giving wonderful care and has great concern for the well-being of her clients. I am a testimony to that.
– Michelle C., Naples, FL
REALIST
I reached out to Janessa – she took her time and answered all my questions right away, and I booked an appointment for the following days. Janessa made me realize a lot of things that were going on in my life. What I loved the most was that she is a realist and always made me understand things by clarifying situations. She is very professional – I recommend her to everyone who needs to have clarity in their life; she’s amazing.
– VS
GENUINE
I have had the pleasure of working with Janessa from 2011 to 2017. Janessa expertly helped me …and supported me as I worked my way through. the pain. Once the work of that task was complete, I became acutely aware of how early events shaped my interactions… I began to see that I wasn’t very clear about what I wanted or expected. Janessa helped me to see that I could feel so much stronger as a woman when I began to speak up for myself. She patiently guided me as I took baby steps to reclaiming myself: my likes, my dislikes, my goals, and what I was willing and unwilling to do for someone else. She assigned homework, which was so very beneficial for me. I believe my progress was amplified by my willingness to work on myself outside of our weekly hour. Janessa did her best to prepare me for the fact that relationships would be tested with the new way that I was being myself. (The improved me, JP 2.0). She genuinely wanted me to be my happiest self, the best version of me. The skills she left me with here in NJ have gotten me through additional rough patches. Thanks to Janessa, I feel confident that I can handle any situation life throws at me and know that I will come out, not just ok, but happier for the decisions I have made. I no longer coast with the status quo for fear of rocking the boat. I speak up for myself, and that feels really good!
– JP
SENSE OF URGENCY
It is my distinct pleasure and sincere honor to personally recommend Janessa. We came to her several months ago in dire need of help. From day one, she has had a sense of urgency for our situation while providing understanding, empathy, attention, acceptance, and encouragement. Janessa has provided… the ability to independently solve problems by not handing out solutions, but by TEACHING how to approach each situation that we may encounter, while giving the tools necessary to do so. We have learned through our time with Janessa new ways of thinking, the importance of being honest with ourselves, how to manage our emotions, and, most importantly, how to effectively communicate; all of which is possible because she encourages and facilitates ways of practicing the new skills, and embracing new habits while using them in our everyday life. With much gratitude.
– LC
COMFORTABLE
Great experience with Janessa. I felt very comfortable with her and I felt she showed professionalism at every appointment. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.
– KR
BRIGHTER JOURNEY
I have been going to Janessa for over a year now and she has helped me in so many ways. Not only has she opened my eyes about many things, but she has also given me the tools I need to head towards a brighter journey. She is very flexible and always tries her hardest to accommodate my hectic schedule. I wouldn’t think of going to anyone else. I had gone to other professionals before meeting her and was never happy. With Janessa, I am comfortable and I highly recommend her services.
– LD, Somerville, NJ
ONE OF THE BEST
I have been working with Janessa for three years. I feel extremely comfortable with her, and I highly recommend her. I have been in and out of therapy for thirty years. She is one of the best.
– CPN
EMPOWERED TO BE A BETTER ME
When I first considered going to therapy, I was very skeptical. I thought I knew exactly what my problems were (mainly other people) and I just wanted an unbiased opinion on how to fix them. I remember a few weeks in, I said, “Okay, how soon will I see results?” I was frustrated in my career, confused in my dating life, disconnected from family, and really lost within myself. Janessa has been so patient and understanding. During our sessions, I find myself beginning to explain why I reacted a certain way and she says, “Oh, I know – I know YOU…” That’s what is so special about Janessa! She is completely relatable but also challenges me to be who I am. I never realized how much I hide myself to turn into a chameleon & avoid a tough decision or an awkward conversation. I would highly recommend Janessa. I am still a client, and now I feel empowered to be a better me!
– Recovering Perfectionist, Naples, FL
FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING
It’s been a long while since we last spoke, and I wanted to share what a difference this work has made in my life. I feel like a completely different person from when I first walked in.
Since then, I’ve reached meaningful milestones, welcomed a child, and found joy in planning my future. There was a time when I felt completely broken, overwhelmed, and unsure if things could ever change. Those days feel far away now.
Thank you for helping me through one of the darkest seasons of my life. I still carry the reminders that I’m okay, that what I feel is human, and that I don’t have to be ruled by fear. My OCD no longer runs my life. Fear no longer calls the shots.
Thank you for helping me rebuild, for supporting my relationships, and for guiding me toward a life that feels full again. And thank you for showing me that it’s okay to ask for support when I need it.
With so much gratitude,
– CPN
FROM BROKEN TO REBUILT
Hi Mrs. Janessa, It’s been a long while since we last spoke, and I wanted to show you what a difference you have made in my life. I am finally feeling a world away from the person who first came to meet you. Since we last spoke, I have graduated from law school, had my daughter, and have been able to excitedly plan my wedding. This time 2 years ago, I came to you utterly broken. My heart and my spirit were in so much pain, and I thought I couldn’t be fixed. Thank you for helping me through the darkest days of my life. I cannot tell you how many times a day I still tell myself Janessa says I’m normal.
My OCD is not leading my life anymore. My fear is not leading my life anymore, and with all of my heart, I thank you for that. Thank you for my new life, thank you for helping me rebuild myself, thank you for helping me build my family, thank you for helping me with my relationship, and thank you for being the woman that you are. The lawyer/ OCD in me would like me to disclaim that I may need help again, but thank you for showing me that’s ok. Lots of Love.
– M., Naples, FL