Professional & Client Testimonials:

Former Client- LA-
"I had a life-changing experience here at Lotus. I received acceptance and unconditional love. I learned more about myself, that I am capable of doing so much. I also learned to trust others, but I'm able to trust someone. I learned how to build relationships be assertive build my life outside of Lotus. I learned and applied so many coping skills in my life. I never thought I would get my life back again and be in control. I was able to see myself again. I no longer exist, I now live. It was not easy, but Lotus really advocated for me especially with insurance. I am so grateful for all the doors that were opened to receive the correct type of treatment I needed. Lotus has shown me that it is possible to be happy in recovery and that full recovery exist that's my goal to fully recover."

Andrea Wachter, LMFT, Co-founder of InnerSolutions Counseling Services
"I was thrilled when Lotus opened its doors a few years ago and I met Dr. Liz for the first time. I am so happy to have this resource in the community for clients who need a higher level of care. I have yet to meet a Lotus staff member who was anything other than caring, communicative and knowledgeable. Thank you, Lotus!" 

Former Client-
"Although I had a short time here, I had a life-changing experience. I went in not realizing how severe my eating disorder was nor did I think I ever had one. It was hard to open up and be vulnerable to so many people when I had been putting up a wall for anyone that came close to me. Before Lotus I had never let anyone see all of me because of all the people in my life that would shut down and rejected me when I opened up. Lotus helped me see who I really am. They made it okay for me to be the real me with real feelings. I would have never known I could live my life without my eating disorder if it weren't for their support and my experience here

Former Client JH- 
"What can I say! I had the privilege of being a client at The Lotus Collaborative for about 10 months and although it was a bumpy ride, as treatment always is, I wouldn't change it for the world! TLC changed the course of my life and showed me how bright and beautiful life in recovery can be. I am seeking a full recovery and it's because of TLC that I believe that's possible. Thank you."

Former Client-
"My time at TLC was much longer than I anticipated but I can see that it was all worth it. I learned so many skills that will help me throughout my recovery and also my life. The staff at Lotus are so patient and understanding it makes the community at Lotus something so unique and special. In my experience, having the staff understand what I was going through because they had gone through it themselves, help me to trust them a lot."

Former Client JM-
Good eating disorder treatment is hard to come by. I've learned over the years that therapists will say they work with eating disorders but they don't really know what they're doing. A lot of therapists just let you talk but don't really help you understand why you keep doing the things you do or how to stop. Unfortunately, I've been to two other treatment centers and they can't compare to Lotus. They were in weird business buildings and the staff felt like were just punching a time card and didn't really know what they were doing.
Lotus is completely different. The place, the staff, even the day to day program feels vibrant but really peaceful. I immediately loved the feeling I got when I walked in the door. It felt like home but just a really well decorated spa-home. 
The staff at Lotus are really caring and feel like real people. My therapist had her own eating disorder and recovered from it. She immediately got me and I started to feel hope. I learned so much about myself that for so long I didn't understand. I had tried so many diets and still couldn't give up my eating disorder. I finally began to understand and make small changes that grew into bigger changes. In the end, I stopped my eating disorder and actually liked myself. The groups made me work and grow and several of the people I went to treatment with are still help keep me strong.
I used to have to out of the area to get support but now that Lotus is in Santa Cruz, I have a local team. I still stop by to say hi to the staff even though I've graduated. I'm doing really well and am proud of my recovery. Most people don't feel comfortable writing a review and revealing they've done recovery. But I'm really proud of the work I've done and I couldn't have done it without Lotus. They saved my life

Former Client-
"The day I first walked into this building I was drowning. I had been holding my breath for months, years maybe my whole life and during that first session I felt my world crashing before me, the walls closing in. Up until those first few moments here, I had held in my pain, buried beneath the mask I showed the world. I had been living in a particularly cruel hell that I had constructed for myself. In a moment of pure desperation I brought myself here and saved my own life. A thousand thanks cannot express the gratitude I feel towards Lotus.  I say in no uncertain terms that this place, these people, have save my life. The work I have done is my own, but at Lotus I've been blessed with more care, compassion and guidance that I never thought existed. Without it, I shutter to think where I would be."

Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe-
"Lotus continues to create some amazing offerings!  The Lotus Collaborative continues to offer comprehensive trainings for clinicians as well as treatment for clients recovering from disordered eating- from challenging “myths about carbs” to expressive arts modalities, to yoga, to therapeutic meals, they are inspiring clinicians to offer whole body and mind treatment and clients to live their way into whole body and mind recovery."

Howard Joel Schechter, Ph.D., Rekindling the Spirit, Organization and Individual Development-
"In my 30 year career of Organization Development, I can sincerely say that The Lotus Collaborative is one of the healthiest organizations I have worked with.The people are kind, flexible, and mutually supportive, which in my experience makes for a superior organization. They are true to their name, The Lotus Collaborative: a highly functional collaboration of committed skillful practitioners dedicated to delivering the highest quality service possible."

Rachel Farber, MS, LAc and author of the upcoming book, Nourished Heart: A Holistic Guide for Making Peace with Food.
"From the moment I first walked into The Lotus Collaborative, I knew it was a place where I would be happy to send my clients. Ensconced in a cozy, nurturing environment are expert therapists and clinicians. The attitude at TLC is one of celebration of beauty and life; no white coats, no fluorescent lights. This a place where deep transformation can occur and where women are supported in finding the true beauty and joy in their own lives."