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Through counseling with Gordon Foote, I have been given a foundation that will stand firm to the end of time.  I am now able to apply all that is necessary for me to truly be free of all my addictions.
-D.B.

Inmate in Prison for Multiple Addictions

In the many years and attempts to overcome my many addictions I was never able to gain any headway to defeating them. I still felt that I had no control over my life.  Until I began to be counseled by Gordon Foote, I felt that I was going to live with my reservations and addictions to pornography, tobacco, drugs, alcohol and language permanently.

Gordon Foote, through homework assignments, has provided for me a firm foundation to build my recovery on. By explaining my situation to Gordon Foote, he taught me to learn that by lacking understanding of this principle, causes my sense of direction to be distorted. These conditions were the true source of my problems.  Applying these principles in my life, I learned through counseling I have done away with the anger, frustration, and bitterness I had, that harbored all of my reservations and addictions. I can no longer justify and make an excuse for giving into my addictions.

Gordon Foote has worked with me to overcome every obstacle that hindered my growth both spiritually and mentally. He has even helped me through the grief of losing my mother.   It is by and through this foundation taught to me by Gordon Foote that has allowed me to grasp the things he has counseled me on over these past several years. If you apply the things he counsels you on, you will not be healed in one day or one session. You will still face trials, pain and even opportunities to feed your addictions. You may even have opportunities to create new addictions. But you will have a foundation like mine to build on. You will have the tools needed to respond to all the challenges to withstand the negative consequences in mortality and eternity. In your darkness, confusion and despair you will have a map through the winding path, a compass to guide you when the path seems obstructed to view.

Through counseling with Gordon Foote, I have been given a foundation that will stand firm to the end of time.  I can now be able to apply all that is necessary for me to truly be free of all my addictions.

-D.B.

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Gordon worked with me to break through some lifelong thoughts, fears and misbeliefs that were bringing me down. Increasing my self-worth and confidence is a blessing for myself, my husband, and my children. I began participating in activities, like swimming, that I hadn't done before, and it has strengthened my relationship with my family and especially my little children.
-E.T.

Depression, Marital and Self-Esteem

I have bipolar depression and occasional bouts of suicidal ideation and now have finally have been able to find the right medication combined with the right counselor which had made all the difference.

"Gordon Foote was a wonderful counselor to work with. He is different from other counselors that I have seen because he incorporates homework assignments and brings in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This allows the Spirit to enter in with each session. The Spirit is the ultimate teacher. 

 While Gordon helped me with a number of things, the one that I wish to leave in this review is the improvement in my relationship with my husband. He helped me to understand him in a way I hadn't before. He helped me to change myself and helped me learn ways that increased the love and joy in our marriage. 

 Another aspect that should be mentioned, is I have struggled with low self-esteem and Gordon worked with me to break through some lifelong thoughts, fears and misbeliefs that were bringing me down. Increasing my self-worth and confidence is a blessing for myself, my husband, and my children. I began participating in activities, like swimming, that I hadn't done before, and it has strengthened my relationship with my family and especially my little children. 

The homework assignments give the patient an opportunity to put into action what is being discussed during each session and it quickens the progression and change that can be made. Acting on the assignments helped me greatly overcome some of the things Gordon and I worked on. The more effort that I put in, the more I got out of each session and the more help I received. 

It was a great blessing to work with Gordon and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. He can make a difference and he has already made a great difference in my life.

-E.T.

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I highly recommend Gordon Foote to anyone who may need professional, compassionate, and understanding counsel.  It has meant a lot to my son and to myself.
-D.H.B.

Father of A Prison Inmate

I have asked Gordon Foote to counsel my son who is incarcerated in prison for various issues with drug addiction being one of them. He has visited my son in person as well as sending him timely letters and materials to help him understand what he can do to help himself.  It has been a great relief to me as his father to get the wonderful help Gordon has provided my son and myself as well, in dealing with the issues he has faced and will continue to face. I highly recommend Gordon Foote to anyone who may need professional, compassionate, and understanding counsel. It has meant a lot to my son and to myself.
-D.H.B.

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He has an insight into mental health problems that helped individuals with chronic pain syndromes, depression, anxiety, scrupulosity, homesickness, pornography addiction, phobias, abuse (sexual, emotional and physical), self-esteem, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and many other mental health issues.
-K.R.J MD

A Referring Physician’s Perspective:

As a medical physician, I had the privilege of having Gordon as a colleague in providing care for hundreds of patients/missionaries. We served together for over a year providing medical and mental health care to missionaries in Africa. I also had the privilege of knowing and serving with him in Texas after we had worked together in Africa.

I have cared for innumerable patients whose "medical condition" was secondary to a mental health issue. Psychosomatic illness is a major factor in many chronic pain syndromes and other medical problems. Knowing this, I consulted frequently with Gordon about a patient with a Psychosomatic problem. He was wonderful to work with and I never regretted getting his professional and personal input. He has an insight into mental health problems that helped individuals with chronic pain syndromes, depression, anxiety, scrupulosity, homesickness, pornography addiction, phobias, abuse (sexual, emotional and physical), self-esteem, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and many other mental health issues. 

It was my privilege to have a close working relationship with Gordon in caring for patients and missionaries. I saw him change lives with his compassion and therapies. He has a wealth of experience and insight into helping individuals change and improve their lives. I am a better physician for having had him as a colleague and working closely with him. I am grateful to have had him as a resource and have no reservations about recommending him for counseling and therapy. 

Sincerely, 
K.R.J., MD

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No matter your struggle or challenge, his proven methods, if followed, will help you cope with your present concerns, gain hope that the future is worth living for, trust in the power of divine help.
-D.B.L

A Church Leaders Perspective
Dear potential client,
I think Gordon Foote is an amazing counselor and produce lasting life changing results as you engage the client in a faith based united effort to find peace, hope and strength in the atonement of Jesus Christ in the face of every adversity or trial which a person might be face with. For many years I have been a witness of the amazing life altering results that have come from the counseling and mentoring of Gordon Foote. No matter your struggle or challenge, his proven methods, if followed, will help you cope with your present concerns, gain hope that the future is worth living for, trust in the power of divine help and power to overcome adversity and have your burdens lifted and the ability to forgive and be forgiven. He can help you find peace that can and will replace your anxiety, fears and gain greater confidence in yourself and your future and the ability to trust again and establish meaningful relationships where they may have been lost. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety ,any kind of addiction, faith crisis, gender identity issues or personal loss Gordon Foote will help you through to the other side with loving encouragement and enduring tools that will help you find strength to move forward with a fresh vision of your personal potential and a road map that will bring replace your fears and doubts with  hope and joy and restored self-worth.

-D.B.L.

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He supported me emotionally and mentally by helping me develop the confidence to move forward with faith to find a job, prepare for future relationships with men, and be a good mother.
-L.D.

Marital Infidelity and Sexual Abuse of My Child

I unexpectedly found myself feeling broken, lost, and ridden with anxiety when I found out that my husband had been unfaithful throughout our marriage and had sexually abused one of our children.  I was struggling with the effects of betrayal trauma and could not comprehend how I was going to be able to rebuild my life as a single working mother raising young children on my own.  The first therapist I met with was a great listener and validated everything I said, but she didn’t equip me with the aid I was searching for.  

Gordon Foote was my second therapist and he provided exactly what I needed.  He assigned me homework by way of reading material on topics such as codependency, parenting, and strengthening my testimony.  He also gave me questions to ponder and journal about as I reflected on what I read.  Gordon and I then discussed what I learned at my next session.  By putting forth the effort to sincerely do my homework and apply the principles I was learning in my life, I grew and changed immensely.  A friend even mentioned that she noticed a difference between the time she first met me and my state of being a year later. Gordon assisted my spiritual growth by helping me recenter my life on Jesus Christ.  He also supported me emotionally and mentally by helping me develop the confidence to move forward with faith to find a job, prepare for future relationships with men, and be a good mother. He was a caring mentor and I recommend his services to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation as I did.

-L.D.

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I would very much recommend Brother Foote to anyone. He helped me in countless ways to help me combat my negative thoughts that I had.
-R.G.

Self-Esteem and Anxiety

I have always had poor self-esteem and anxiety issues. And Brother Foote wasn't my first therapist. But his homework which consisted of actually applying what we talked about really helped. I use the things I learned even now on my mission. Focusing on the spiritual side of things in sessions made me really feel closer to God and Jesus Christ: which in turn also helped me with my issues because I made God a part of my life and asked Him to help me with my issues and He helped me and still continues to as well now. I would very much recommend Brother Foote to anyone. He helped me in countless ways to help me combat my negative thoughts that I had. You must apply what he teaches you though, he requires evidence of application of your assigned homework.

-R.G.

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I highly recommend Gordon’s services to anyone facing challenges they struggle to overcome on their own. He embodies Christlike characteristics and attributes, enabling him to help others feel loved and supported in the face of difficult circumstances.
-M.H.

A Church Leader's Perspective

I had the privilege of working with Gordon Foote on multiple occasions as he provided counseling services to those within my stewardship. He counseled individuals struggling to overcome pornography addiction and other equally destructive behaviors.He also counseled individuals whose growth and progress was inhibited by depression, anxiety, and related emotional and mental health struggles.He also counseled couples experiencing strife in their marriages arising from the aforementioned challenges.

As a leader charged with providing spiritual support to individuals facing these challenges, I always had tremendous confidence that Gordon would provide these individuals with the professional care they needed. I recognized my personal limitations and bounds of my role, and was ever grateful to have a trusted resource in whom I had complete confidence to provide the professional support and resources these individuals needed to again find hope, joy, and overcome those debilitating challenges.

I also was tremendously grateful for the spiritual support he provided to these individuals. He understood that true healing and growth required strengthening individuals spiritually as well.With the consent of those he counseled, Gordon established lines of communication that allowed us to work together in our efforts to provide individuals the support they needed to achieve their personal objectives.  Through his experience in providing services under these circumstances, we all, leader, Gordon, and, most importantly, client, were able to work as partners toward shared goals. This level of coordination and collaboration was unique—unlike anything I have otherwise experienced. It also was extremely effective.

I highly recommend Gordon’s services to anyone facing challenges they struggle to overcome on their own. He embodies Christlike characteristics and attributes, enabling him to help others feel loved and supported in the face of difficult circumstances. He also lovingly challenges individuals to rise above their current circumstances and obtain a vision of what could be, and work toward that end.        

-M.H.

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I have been impressed with Gordon’s attention to detail. He has helped me recognize what matters most, and improve spiritually, emotionally, physically, and find ways to live independently moving forward.
-S.F.

Marital Divorce from a  Spouse with Two Addictions

I have been in counseling with Gordon Foote for about 5 months. I began seeing him when my marital problems, combined with my spouse's two addictions, reached a point where I knew I needed additional perspective and support. I have been impressed with Gordon’s attention to detail, ability to focus on the main issues at hand, and how expertly he ties the gospel into each session. Having the gospel at the center of our assignments has helped me to keep an eternal perspective in the midst of going through a heartbreaking divorce. He has helped me recognize what matters most, and improve spiritually, emotionally, physically, and find ways to live independently moving forward.

-S.F.

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Because of counseling, I am better at giving myself grace, managing my emotions when I'm in pain, and finding positive things about my day to be grateful for.
-A.P.

Depression, Anxiety, & Perfectionism

I needed help managing the emotions that came with chronic migraines and back pain, my sister leaving for college, a breakup, and my dad being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer (all within the span of a few months). Brother Foote was the first counselor I came to for help, and the work we did together helped me become more emotionally resilient and gain a testimony of the love my Heavenly Father and Savior have for me. He gave me homework assignments to scaffold my learning, and each time I came to counseling, I was expected to teach Brother Foote the principles I learned while doing my homework. My learning was much more effective when I came with discoveries I could teach Brother Foote. The homework assignments were manageable and short enough that I felt I could be successful with them. Most assignments were reading a conference talk, article, or book and pulling out principles that I could learn from and actions I could take to apply them to my life. I also received assignments that instructed me to take action and share my learning with those around me or write in my journal. All of these methods were very effective. Throughout my whole counseling experience, the spiritual approach helped me develop a testimony of how my Savior is with me through every step of my trials. Because of counseling, I am better at giving myself grace, managing my emotions when I'm in pain, and finding positive things about my day to be grateful for. I would recommend anyone to Brother Foote's counseling practice!

-A.P.

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I recall my initial visit and could feel his warmth and concern from the very beginning. Perhaps what helped me grow the most were personal examples he shared from his life, to which I could relate. He was not afraid to be real and genuine.
-S.K.

Anxiety and Addiction Recovery

I have worked with various therapists over the years, and can say I progressed the most during the years I worked with Gordon Foote. I recall my initial visit and could feel his warmth and concern from the very beginning. Perhaps what helped me grow the most were personal examples he shared from his life, to which I could relate. He was not afraid to be real and genuine. We always had a prayer. Regardless of one's faith, many get strength from prayer, and coupled with counselling, I believe growth is almost guaranteed. In short, I am a better person for having worked with Gordon. He became a personal friend with whom I keep in touch today.

-S.K.

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He has listened without judging, and suggested ideas that when implemented, have really helped. We especially like that he always begins and ends with a prayer. We highly recommend him to others!

-N.J.J.

Family Conflicts in Later Years

Gordon Foote is very wise! My husband and I are in our retirement years, and have needed some help adjusting to the many changes that older years can bring. He has also helped us deal with some very difficult family situations. He has listened without judging, and suggested ideas that when implemented, have really helped. He is positive and praises the progress that we make. We especially like that he always begins and ends with a prayer. We highly recommend him to others!

-N.J.J.

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I am forever changed by Gordon's work. Thank you so much for helping me see my true self-worth. I am a much happier person because I know I am worth it.

-A.K.

Abused, Mourned Multiple Deaths, Depression and Self-esteem

My pre-adolescence was very difficult, within just a few years, I lost my father, mother and brother to aids. I was placed in foster care and sexually abused multiple times. I had struggled with self-esteem and depression for three years. My depression was mild and would come and go. My self-esteem; however, was a constant battle. It went up and down. I met a therapist before meeting with Gordon and things did not go well. I honestly felt worse about myself. At that point I decided that counseling wasn’t for me. My poor self-esteem, compounded with depression, got bad. It took over my brain, clouded my decisions, and impacted my daily work. It affected every decision I made. I remember our first meeting and thinking this will not work. Then you brought up a spiritual component of therapy. I believe the spiritual aspect of it helped me become humble and accept that I can do this counseling thing. It opened my heart to the possibility that things could be different and that is why I met with you and oh boy, it helped me a lot and my life was changed forever. One of my homework assignments was to look in the mirror and say “I am beautiful. I am worth it.” I do this now on days I feel down and it always helps me feel better. I have also shared it with others, and they find it helpful as well.

Our therapy sessions helped me accept the truth and then learn how to change things for the better. For instance, one thing that I hated and brought my self-esteem down was that I felt ugly, and my face was the first thing people saw and therefore could potentially judge me. One thing I learned in therapy, is that it’s true others will look at me and appearance matters but the most important thing was that I knew in my heart that I am a daughter of God and all things that He creates are beautiful, therefore I am beautiful too. It was eye opening. 

I could go on and on. I am forever changed by your work. Thank you so much for helping me see my true self-worth. I am a much happier person because I know I am worth it. 

(This client is happily married with two wonderful children.)

-A.K.

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Counseling helped me understand what was within my control and choice and what was not. It helped me to learn to let go and focus, with an eternal perspective on what I could actually change and the choices I could make.

-R.D.

Anxiety

I was dealing with the challenges of being the grown child of a depressed narcissistic mother and an enabling father. I was also dealing with living with them and having childhood issues come to the surface that I thought I had dealt with.

While you were not my first therapist, you were the first therapist that taught me to use the atonement and my relationship with my Savior Jesus Christ to help heal the wounds that few could see.
The homework assignments and the spiritual focus helped me to see things from the Lord’s perspective. They also gave me a way to cope and heal that I was an active participant in. I really enjoyed doing the homework - He Shall Consecrate Mine Afflictions. It helped me see that the pain and hurt could not only be healed through the atonement but they could also be used for my good, in refining and molding me into the eternal daughter of God that I was meant to be.

Counseling helped me understand what was within my control and choice and what was not. It helped me to learn to let go of what was not and focus, with an eternal perspective on what I could actually change and the choices I could make. I am in a better place now than I was when I started. I would recommend your counseling practice to my friends and family.

-R.D.

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My son was dealing with social anxiety that had become a problem at school. Counseling gave him steps that he could follow when his anxiety started to build. He is better today because he knows what to do to deal with his anxiety.

-R.D Parent of D.D.

Anxiety

My son was dealing with social anxiety that had become a problem at school. It had impacted his life to where he would have panic attacks at school. He did not want to be in a social setting where there were large groups of people. This made school difficult.
Gordon Foote was his first counselor. The homework assignments helped my son to understand what he was feeling and what he was in control of. It gave him steps that he could follow when his anxiety started to build. He is better today because he knows what to do to deal with his anxiety.

-R.D. Parent of D.D.

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