TESTIMONIALS

Doc,
As usual, you not only hit the nail on the head with your input to A (the brotherly advice was particularly appreciated), but you managed (once again) to bring tears down my cheeks. We are so very grateful that we met you and have had the benefit of your counsel and friendship, and we are better parents because of it. We would not have survived this journey without you!
A is who he is now because of his life experience and Hockey was a HUGE part of that! It does make me sad to think that I will never see him in the net again (he truly is AWESOME) but we have the rest of our lives to watch him amaze us in so many other ways.

Dr. Walker,
I’m sorry that we didn’t catch up with you at the game. In any event, I wanted to tell you that we’ve seen a transformation of R, both on and off the ice. Other people close to the team, parents, coaches, and players, have also remarked and its really been gratifying for us. In fact, you will probably receive some referrals, based on your work with R. It’s really everything we had hoped for. I just want to thank you for your fine work and we’ll definitely take that opportunity to meet again in the playoffs!

As a goalie, the single most important skill is your mental game.  I began working with Doc in the middle of a deep slump and he got me playing my best game for the following 2-3 years of working with him. Working with Dr. Walker was absolutely crucial to my development and success as a goaltender.

Hello Dr. Walker,
Two things…. First I just wanted to personally say thank you to you. The change we have seen in M. has brought such joy to me, thank you doesn’t seem enough. Her thought process is so much more positive not only on the soccer field but off of it also! The tools and techniques you have helped her with have had such a great influence on her and I am so grateful to you! If she can continue to use these throughout her life, she will be so blessed. With all of that being said, I was wondering if you’d be willing to work with another daughter of mine. She is a sophomore in college and no longer an athlete but she really could use some guidance on her mindset.

Our daughter has matured a lot in the last nine months. She is doing very well and is one if the top players on her soccer team and now has a lead in the musical. She is a very happy kid now. She has been practicing some of the techniques that you showed her and she has pulled through the tough times on top. The more she can learn to rely on herself the better off she will be in the long run. She is taking responsibility for her state of mind and emotions and I really respect that perspective & maturity. Dr. Walker, you did a great job showing her that she is in control of her life and she has taken it to heart. Thank you very much for all your help.

“Dr. Walker has helped me greatly to be able to stay in the present moment and think clearly in competition. My work with him has allowed me to perform at a higher level in competition than I ever would have been able to alone.”

I am a highly competitive golfer with an 11 handicap who likes to gamble and win. When I enter tournaments, I am wanting to play my best and hopefully come out on top. In the past I had difficulty separating the different characters in my golf game…the golfer, the gambler, the friend. Since working with Steve I have been able to compartmentalize my golf characters and focus on the here and now much better. I have performed at my best in tourneys and take a few bucks from my buddies whenever possible. Most importantly is that Steve is easy to talk to and gives you his undivided attention as well as workable action plans supported by appropriate media. He is a very bright and likable man. That I have won my club Championship, now twice, is a clear result of our work together.

Dr. Walker, Colorado Swimming just announced the Colorado All-Star Team selections and M is on the team. As you know, they select the top 10 swimmers in each age group. Selections are made by ranking swimmers in each event based on their best times, then adding up all their ranks, so you really need to rank high on all the events. Thanks for all your support.

My daughter came to Dr. Walker because she was experiencing extreme pre-race anxiety and would also get very down on herself after her races. Dr. Walker taught her how to stay calm, focus, and prepare for races with confidence. He continually reminded her that the most important aspect was to have fun! The results have been incredible! She now exudes much more confidence. Her time drops have been dramatic and she made her first Sectionals cut!

It’s very difficult for me to put into words how beneficial my time with Dr. Walker was, but I’ll give it a shot: I visited Dr. Walker for a period of about 6 months, during a time when I felt “stuck in a rut” in my professional life.
Using a very methodical and systematic approach, Dr. Walker worked with me to confront my problems head on and put systems in place to break some of my bad habits and unproductive thought patterns. Through a series of focused one-on-one sessions and weekly “homework” assignments, Dr. Walker gave me a new set of mental tools that have allowed me to harness the productive parts of my personality to effectively and positively work toward achieving my goals.
I give Dr. Walker my highest endorsement and recommendation. For anyone who is solution-oriented, excited to learn how to harness their strengths, and willing to put in some work on their end, Dr. Walker’s systems provide a sustainable, positive method for pursuing (and achieving!) one’s goals.

I can’t praise Steve Walker enough. During a very difficult period he taught me practical techniques for changing the way in which I interpret and deal with various events in my life. And it didn’t take years. His way of integrating therapeutic principles with spiritual values made it easier for me to identify more appropriate responses to life’s challenges. And above all, he always exhibited immense caring and compassion. It’s been about four years since I last saw Dr. Walker professionally, and his wise counsel during the time he treated me still serves me well.

Hey Doc,
I hope to have you once again come speak to the team again this Spring. We’ve now won 6 NCAA Championships in a row, and your help pre-race always helps our team tremendously. Thanks again!

Dr. Walker’s services were very valuable to me in the last few years. He provided a special combination of kindness, strength and coaching. The reason I came back to him when I didn’t go back to others was because in my experience, many psychologists didn’t seem interested in challenging me. Instead, I felt they were just agreeing with everything I said and giving in to my excuses. Stephen Walker persevered to coach me to better myself, instead of letting me feel sorry for myself. Yet at the same time, he was forever kind and patient. That is an ability that I think is uniquely “Dr. Stephen Walker.” Not everyone can find a balance between kindness/empathy and the toughness of a good coach.

Hi, Dr. Walker! I thought I’d let you know that this past Friday, I won a leading position (Assistant Principal) in the Kennedy Center’s Orchestra. I think your session really helped me with some new tools for the audition process, and I want to thank you for an efficient session with quick results!

Dr. Walker was an extreme help for my son and me during my divorce. He did play therapy to get to the bottom of any issues and feelings my son was having during that time. My son is very shy and Dr. Walker did a great job of opening him up. He has also helped me a great deal by pinpointing some childhood issues and helping me deal with those, so I could heal. I am now in a healthy relationship utilizing the techniques that Dr. Walker taught me. I would highly recommend his services not only for adults but equally for children.