"Cathy Baechle and Ron Strong had an immeasurable impact on the life of my son, myself and our future as a family. When he started at North Shore Academy I was truly at the end of my rope and in despair. Cathy and Ron led the team engaging with him and went above and beyond, meeting with the two of us on a weekly basis. Their guidance provided him with a new skill set, a new outlook on problem solving and most importantly, a new sense of esteem. He was able to be hired to his first job and deal with life in more constructive ways rather than the destructive habits ingrained in him. By the time he graduated, he won an award. It was one of the proudest days of my life. Both Cathy and Ron are patient and kind but importantly, brook no nonsense and no excuses. I am forever grateful for the transformational impact they had on our lives."

NSA Parent

"It is with great pleasure to write a testimonial on behalf of Cathy Baechle and Ron Strong. Cathy and Ron are formidable counselors. I truly don’t know how I would have coped without their guidance. In addition to working with me, they did a fantastic job of guiding our son. Both of them did an excellent job of developing a calmer child. They accomplished this goal via counseling and through other structural supports at the school. After several years of their skills, my son was able to transfer from North Shore Academy to the local Off Campus school for students who needed classrooms with a smaller number of students.

Fast forward to today, my son is driving, working two jobs and living on his own. We are very proud of him and I owe his accomplishments to the skills he learned from Cathy and Ron, as well as the skills I acquired while working with them."

NSA Parent

"Adolescence can be a challenging time and in the spirit of it takes a village; sometimes, it takes a partnership with resolute professionals to travel the path. Cathy and Ron are ethically sound and were invested in our entire family's success. Combining sincere empathy and active listening, they helped our family develop a course of action. We will admit, at times, it was rocky. They were not afraid to tell us what we did not want to hear, and because of that, today, we have a success story – a young adult who is thriving and navigating a path in which he is invested. In no small way, these two professionals got him on that path."

NSA Parents

"Ms. Cathy Baechle made my husband and I feel welcome and respected at NSA. We felt supported, and heard by her. She also took the time to explain things well to us. We felt comfortable communicating our concerns and point of view to her. She tried different things to help our son to do well at school. We developed a very good relationship with Ms. Baechle. She is a very special person. We also had a very good relationship with Mr. Strong and Mrs. Schwartz. Overall, we felt and still feel a lot of gratitude to all of you. Thank you for all you did for us and our son."

NSA Parents

"I have known Cathy Baechle and Ron Strong professionally for close to 20 years in my capacity as a special education administrator working with students with significant social/emotional and behavioral challenges. Ron and Cathy provided mental health support to my most vulnerable and at-risk students and their families with the utmost care and compassion. Their collaboration and dedication to the profession is beyond measure. Their partnership in “Infinite Hope LLC” is sure to provide quality services and support to those in need."

Betty Holzkopf, Ed.S.

"Ron and Cathy are compassionate, informative and involved professionals. I can say with the highest sincerity that they successfully built strong rapport with all of the students on my caseload. I had the honor of working with both individuals as Off Campus Coordinator for a local high school. The ability to guide adolescents, allowing them to feel safe, and heard is a gift they both possess. The students gained insight and trust in order to begin their healthy lifestyle journey. It was a pleasure to watch the growth and stability of so many students. I can’t think of two better mental health providers and highly recommend both."

Maggie O'Hara

"I have partnered with both Ron and Cathy for the past 5 years in support of youth in need of social/emotional support. Together, they make a strong team and can provide high quality support to both teenagers struggling with social/emotional needs and their families. Their professional approach considers all aspects of a person's life when trying to help them overcome their personal challenges. Together, they make an impressive duo, they are two different personalities which allow them to be the right fit for just about anyone looking for support. Over the past five years, I have witnessed Ron and Cathy have success in working with some of the most at risk youth. I highly recommend their services as the family approach to treatment offers an opportunity for the entire family to participate and grow."

Matt Koulentes

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