Testimonials

  • A middle-aged female client sitting on a wooden surface in front of a colorful geometric mural. She is wearing glasses, a light yellow dress, a lavender open shirt, and beige shoes, and is looking into the distance.

    "Working with Ms. Drake has truly changed my life. She has provided a safe, compassionate space for me to heal and rebuild after the trauma of an abusive relationship. Her guidance, empathy, and practical tools have helped me regain my confidence, trust my own voice again, and find peace within myself. I am deeply grateful for her unwavering support throughout my mental health journey. Forever grateful." - LR

  • A female client with long red hair, wearing a sleeveless black top, standing in front of a whiteboard, smiling and clasping her hands. Her reflection is visible on the whiteboard.

    “I saw Ziji weekly for about a year and found her to be a wonderful resource. She was a careful and engaged listener who did not hesitate to give thoughtful and specific feedback and advice, which I found extremely helpful and refreshing. Her calm and warm demeanor made opening up to her easy, and I sincerely looked forward to my weekly appointments. Her advice and care actually made a huge impact on my life. I strongly recommend her.” - LP

  • A middle-aged male client with curly salt-and-pepper hair and a beard, smiling outdoors during sunset, wearing a dark patterned shirt with a background of green trees and blurred cityscape.

    “Ziji is so wonderful. She's thoughtful, resourceful and gives great practical advise. She's already helped me to notice and work on patterns that are not helping me and to focus on myself and the needs I have right now. Her knowledge about the body as a supplement to the mind has also been wonderful to learn from. Highly recommend!" - CL

  • “I can’t say enough great things about Ziji. I sought her out after generally feeling anxious about a multitude of topics. She just the calm, patient, and caring energy I needed. A few months with her and I was feeling myself again. I appreciate her style of therapy and always felt comfortable with her. I will likely utilize her in the future because I value doing check-ins with professionals from time to time. Thank you!” - CW

  • A woman with long braided hair standing by a window holding a magazine titled "MECU-tali" with a bird illustration on the cover, smiling at the camera.

    "I love working with Ziji! I have been working with her for about six months and it has made a huge difference in my day to day life. She is open-minded, easy to talk to, and has great practical advice. I highly recommend her! - KM

  • “Ziji is an incredibly patient and empathetic therapist. Discerning and kind, she’s a great choice for couples as well as individual therapy.” - SH

Testimonials

  • A young woman with dark hair in a messy bun, smiling at the camera, wearing a white shirt, against a plain white background.

    “Ziji really listens and has a kind and gentle way of making me feel heard and understood. She has a soothing and calming energy and she consistently creates a safe space for me to share anything that I am feeling or dealing with. I am grateful to have connected with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and compassionate therapist." - KR

  • “As someone who has been in therapy most of my life, I can truly say for the first time ever I look forward to my therapy sessions each week because it’s a place I feel safe and I can tell I’m always being listened to. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my anxiety and depression since starting therapy with Maureen Ziji Drake. I truly cannot recommend her enough.” - AG

  • “Ziji is an incredibly supportive and insightful therapist. She creates a comfortable space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Her guidance helps you gain clarity and build healthier habits. Her compassion and expertise stand out, and she is highly recommended to anyone seeking meaningful growth.'“ - CG

  • “Ziji is an incredible therapist. We've had the pleasure of working with her for Couples therapy over the last few years. We've come very far in deepening our relationship and that has been facilitated by our work with Ziji. She is a great listener, empathic, and encouraging in every session. She very quickly establishes an easy rapport. In our sessions she demonstrates genuine interest in what each of us had to say and ensures that we have space to be heard. She knows how and when to push into discomfort in order to make progress individually and collectively. Ziji has helped us to navigate our best times, and our times of crisis, and we are much stronger as a result of working with her. " - DD

  • “Ziji has such a kind, calming, and accepting presence. Her warmth, empathy, and genuine authenticity create a safe and welcoming space where I feel truly seen, heard and understood. Her presence in the room brings me comfort and serenity . . . She has a remarkable ability to listen without judgement, offer thoughtful insight, and gently guides me toward growth and self-understanding. Each week, I find myself genuinely looking forward to our sessions, knowing I will leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and supported. Working with her has been deeply meaningful and healing experience. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.” - NC

  • “Awesome visit. She is great and helped equip me with tools I never knew about!” - NR