Kelli Sullivan, M.S., Marriage Family Therapist
"Ever since I can remember I have had severe test anxiety, always telling myself "You just aren't good at tests!"  Talking with Jody on a weekly basis allowed me to learn new ways of thinking while always feeling supported.  Jody helped me to develop a mantra I use to this day.  I passed both tests the first time, I am a licensed therapist and a "great test taker."

Genie Kahn, M.A., Marriage Family Therapist
“Jody’s coaching helped me to identify my strengths, and apply them to the process of studying for and taking tests.  I learned to manage my anxiety as it came up.  I also learned to make positive statements to myself every step of the way along the path to getting licensed, and it worked.  There is no doubt in my mind that working with Jody was the key to my passing.  Because of my work with her, I have been able to move forward confidently in my career."

Liberty Borges, Marriage Family Therapist
"As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist now, I look back on the exam process with few fond memories. However, working with Jody Tompkins would be one of them. After passing the first exam on my own I found a renewed sense of anxiety regarding the second exam. I decided that I was not going to leave any stone unturned to pass this last exam, so when I received an email about her coaching services I decided to go for it. Jody was able to help me tune into the core sources of my anxiety and give me immediate tools to use to eliminate the horrible feelings I was having. I used her coaching advice while preparing for the exam, on the exam day, AND during the exam. I passed the second exam on the first try and I do not doubt for a single minute that having Jody coach me helped facilitate that process. She was supportive, kind, insightful, and exactly what I needed as a candidate for licensure. I would have been a fool to ignore my feelings of overwhelm and my fears; instead I choose to invest my time, energy, and finances into passing the exams the first time, and I am so thankful I did. Working with Jody was a pleasant experience during a very uncertain and stressful time. I would recommend her coaching to my closest friends and to anyone that wants to pass these exams. Thank you Jody, I hope you can help many more people the way you helped me."

Anonymous, Marriage Family Therapist
"When I failed my Written Clinical Vignette exam the first time around I was devastated and my confidence was sapped. Working with Jody Tompkins helped me to develop the confidence I needed to tackle it again. She helped me identify the triggers and self-talk that could be undermining my success and to create positive expectations. We explored the anxiety I was feeling about taking the test again and developed strategies for coping. Six months after failing the first time, I passed the exam and am now a licensed therapist. I have recommended several friends to Jody and they have all passed the exam too!"

Anne Cuthbert, Marriage Family Therapist in California and Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon
"Taking exams has never been something I do easily. I am good at studying the material, but I always seem to have to work harder than others to pass the tests. Although I passed the first MFT licensing exam, the second exam brought up more anxiety and doubt. I brought my concerns to Jody Tompkins and she helped me to evaluate my strengths and weaknesses. I learned how to apply what I did well and easily as a therapist to a computerized exam about therapy. I was amazed at her insight and ability to support my process. I studied and took the test from this perspective and passed the first time. Jody's help lowered my anxiety and contributed to an increased confidence that I could do this. Thank you Jody."