Reviews of ConneXions (Psychologist)

Jeff Goodsell

Jodi invited me to meet with her men’s group, and I’ll tell you, that group and Jodi’s classes have made all of the difference in my life. I am so much happier than I used to be and live a life full of so much more responsibility, humility and honesty. If our looking for the real deal, the things Jodi teaches are it. It’s a tough program, but if you are willing to do the work, the things she teaches will help to improve your life. I saw that some people have given bad reviews for her staff and professionalism, I’d say, I’ve not personally had that experience, and I find it hard to believe that others have had it too. She is not that easy to get ahold of at times, it is true, and her services are costly, but I choose to be the hero in my own story and not the victim. So I keep trying until I’m able to get an appointment, she has always eventually responded to me, sometimes through an assistant, and other times herself. When I needed a refund one time they refunded the money gladly. She is extremely busy helping people. Her time is valuable, and I have NEVER once come from a meeting with her or the men’s group feeing like I just wasted my money. I’m fact, I have always felt like I got more from the exchange than I gave. You get what you pay for, and what she teaches is the real deal, it’s tough medicine for some people to take. I highly recommend her if you are looking for real change and healing. If you are just looking to “feel good” about yourself and your life, then don’t go to Jodi, she’s not an enabler, she’ll tell you straight up where you at sitting In your own drama, and if you don’t want to hear that, then you’ll end up going away mad and write a bad review. Again, she is the real deal, she won’t placate you with what you think you want to hear, she’ll tell you what you need to hear and then hold you accountable to do something about it.

Brian Brough

Jodi has been wonderful! She has taught me so much over the past nearly four years. Prior to meeting with her I thought I was connecting spiritually and socially. I was actually disconnecting from reality in so many ways and affecting myself and others in ways I was not awake to - and frankly, didn't want to accept. She helps me come face-to-face with my decisions and their impact and then learn how to clean up my side of the street. Now I have deeper and more connecting relationships with myself, God, and others. When I have approached working with Jodi with a willingness to learn skills for myself and make real changes in my life it has been wonderful and empowering. She has designed what she does around living principles of truth and establishing a support system with others learning the same things to assist and it works. She doesn't claim to be the healing agent; she claims to effectively walk others through principles of healing that will help in all areas of life and that is exactly what she does and does well. Her approach is centered around God and she emphasizes His power in healing and that these simple principles of truth are His - principles such as validating, connecting with reality, distorted thoughts/false beliefs, commitment-keeping, and others. If you want to improve your view of yourself, God, and others and quit harmful behavior toward yourself and others Jodi can help with that. Including God in the process has been essential for me or it can become easy to turn Jodi into "God," which she does not subscribe to or encourage. With her help and God's I have learned a lot about and can see differently myself, God, and others. Meeting with her has been life-changing and I would recommend it to anyone.

Chris Dayley

You can tell just from reading her reviews that working with Jodi is a pretty polarizing experience. Most people either love her and her principles or hate her. For me, working with Jodi has been absolutely life changing, and marriage saving. I am a recovering addict, and have worked with many, many therapists over the years. Jodi has a way of cutting right through the BS and getting to the heart of an issue. This is why many people don’t like her is because she calls things out in a very clear, direct way, and many times will point out behaviors that are uncomfortable to be confronted about. This is exactly what I have needed. Jodi is not easily manipulated, and instead of stroking your ego she will invite major changes in your life to help you get out of unhealthy behaviors and beliefs, and live in a state of self love, care, and truth. Working with Jodi, as well as the Men’s group I attended, has helped me heal my addictive behaviors (I now have 18 months of sobriety), begin healing my marriage, and has helped me learn how to start becoming the kind of man I want to be. If you want real change in your life, Jodi is the therapist for you. If you are interested in having your ego stroked, or someone to just listen to your problems without offering feedback, there are many other therapists out there who will do that.

Momma Crimin

I apologize for the bad review my daughter sent under my name. (I don't know if anyone saw or read it, but I have deleted it). I am actually very grateful for the many things I have learned from Jodi. I am definitely not perfect at being emotionally honest, but I am more aware of my intentions and I am able to recognize so much quicker when I am going into distortion and being emotionally dishonest and I'm able to get back into truth and move forward.

Jenny Hansen

I have close friends and family that have seen Jodi for years. Per their suggestion, I set up an appointment with her. I have never been more uncomfortable in my life during a therapy session. I was so disgusted by how she was manipulating the conversation and the behaviors she was suggesting. My brother-in-law is currently enrolled at Harvard for grad school in psychology. He was able to help me voice where my discomfort was coming from. Needless to say, this woman plays God. she sets her clients up to depend on only her so she can keep collecting your money. She reminds me of the abuser in an abusive relationship. She isolates her clients by setting up unrealistic expectations so they believe all of their friends and family are toxic leaving them to only depend on her and her "support" phone calls. It makes me sad to think how many relationships she has poorly hurt. I began researching her to discover that her license has been effected for HIPPA violations, and sadly she didn't learn her lesson... I witnessed this FIRST hand when my sister had confided in her with a private matter during an appointment session which later surfaced and negatively effected relationships and even trickled into my workplace. Gossip got around our community that was blown out of proportion. Save your money and sanity. Find a quality specialist with real credentials and possibly... good reviews.

Tom Blake

She is not a good person. I went to one of her ConneXion 101 classes because my wife has a friend who likes her, but after the class I looked her up and saw the review saying that her license was on probation. After that I called her and asked for a refund ($270 for the classes I wouldn't be attending), because someone should not have to continue to pay a counselor for undelivered services when they learn that the counselor has acted illegally. She did not respond. I emailed her and their office, but they did not respond. I did the same thing two more times, and they still have not answered my emails and voicemails. I think I will have to get the police or attorneys involved to get my refund. She is not a good person. Do not go to her. Of all the people I've met, she is the most like a wolf in sheep's clothing. She is not a moral or respectable person. Do not trust her in any circumstance.

Shari Brown

I saw Jodi in 2009, with all of my kids ages 6-16. She helped us through our trauma, teaching us techniques along the way to help us better our lives and survive what we had been through. We are stronger better people because of her! Still today we are continuing to learn how to handle the things the world throws at us. As my kids have grown up, and we continue to see her, she is teaching us skills to help us love ourselves for the children of God that we are. Jodi is different from other counselor sin that she holds you accountable around your choices! We love Jodi and are so grateful for her daily sacrifices for those around her.

Uvmenny Wun

I called to schedule an appointment. They made it clear that they don't accept ANY insurance and that they REQUIRE a credit card just to hold an appointment. If for any reason I need to cancel the appointment, I MUST cancel by phone 24 hours in advance, or else they will charge my card the full amount of the missed appointment. I expect that from a hotel, though I've NEVER experienced that with a "health professional". I tried to make contact several times through their online "contact us" web form. Never a single response. It is clear that they are only in it for the money, and everything else (like people, for example) is secondary. If they truly desired to help people, they would take insurance, just like nearly everyone else. But no, money comes first. If you're sufficiently well off and can afford to drop a few hundred dollars per appointment, she might be okay. If you can't, well then, you're not her kind of person and she probably wouldn't be able to help you anyway. In that case, look elsewhere.

Oliver Bigler

Incredible.

Vicki Winterton

I highly recommend Jodi Hildabrandt as a therapist and life coach. She helped me become a better person. My husband and I attended Jodi Hildabrandt's Connexions Classroom and learned much. We've learned how to have a closer relationship with one another and others. I like Jodi's direct approach. She told us what we needed to hear without beating around the bush and then showed us the way to improve ourselves. -Vicki in Provo

John Covey

I took her 12 week course. Outstanding materials, literally a life changer for me. Lots of work to implement.

Scott Ward

Jodi has made a huge impact on my life and my whole families life. What she teaches is life changing. It has give me tools and a completely new perspective on life. If you have pain in your life and are seeking peace look into Jodi's classes.

Henry McCoy

Her license was on PROBATION in 2012 for illegally sharing client information. Go to someone whose license has not been on probation. For reference, Google "Jodi Hildebrandt Probation".

Blue Ocean

My wife and I took Jodi's 101 class, which really resonated with me, I loved learning and a new perspective on relationships was exciting. In addition to the class, my wife and I met with Jodi individually and attended group. Jodi seemed to have the answer for so many social ills in how she talks about shame and her bold condemnation of lust and victim. It's been several years since then and I still talk frequently to other men who have found Jodi and are seeking recovery from addiction or are learning how to connect with others. I wish I could say I still have great feelings for the way she approaches therapy; however, I do not. I think the 101 class and most of the older podcasts are great. I recommend those for anyone seeking to better understand themselves and connection. The principles taught there along with some common sense and a lot of love have been a huge blessing to me and my wife. Jodi is a great teacher in that respect. On the other hand, I would not go again nor recommend anyone else see Jodi for individual or group therapy. I firmly believe seeing her for therapy is more damaging to connection than helpful. Connection is taught in the 101 classroom, though when I first started group, I quickly realized those classroom principles are not followed in group and individual appointments with Jodi. This was quite confusing. I wondered things like “Why is Jodi sure my bishop has a lust addiction – isn’t that making up a story?” or “Why doesn’t Jodi clean up her control or irresponsibility, though she demands that of us?” “Why is Jodi’s feedback sometimes inconsistent or contradictory?” “Why are people offering feedback without first making sure this individual feels validated?” I sought answers from others and Jodi around questions like these; some answers appeased me, other questions were simply dismissed. To my detriment I chose to ignore pieces of information that seemed to conflict with principles taught in the class – I believed that Jodi knew what she was doing. That was my mistake. The dilemma I have come to see is that all of us come to therapy somewhat broken emotionally—we’re looking for a way out and are not sure what not-broken looks like. So in the absence of any other model, individuals understandably try to apply the model demonstrated in Jodi’s office into their personal relationships. This is where tragedy strikes because the way Jodi shows up in her office does not follow the same principles of connection she ironically teaches in the classroom, and following her example in personal close relationships does not and will not result in consistent connection. Sadly due to this and so many other issues I wish I had space to name here, the fruit of therapy with Jodi very rarely results in a connected couple. The following are some of what I see as the fruits of meeting with Jodi: Many of the men develop paralyzing fears of lust, of being irresponsible, and of Jodi herself. This is compounded by Jodi questioning their wives about how long they are going to put up with such behavior. The women develop fears of not doing it right or in truth, fear of what other women in group or Jodi will say about their behavior, and fear of enabling. Men are frequently booted from their homes by their wives in the spirit of not enabling lust or victim. LDS bishops are rebuked by women who believe they are enabling their husbands and living in lust themselves. Another major fruit is divorce. Ten couples I have come to know personally divorced after therapy with Jodi. For other couples, the most frequent result seems to be a hard marriage where couples are good at identifying victim. In addition to my wife and me, I know of only a small handful of couples who from my perspective have come through with their marriage intact and are really ‘connecting’, in spite of therapy with Jodi. That is a tragedy. Please, save your marriage, do not travel this road.

Cydney Allbee

The principles I learned in Jodi's classes have transformed my day-to-day and how easily I connect with others. Her principles of Honesty, Humility, and Responsibility make every aspect of my life greater. I am able to hold better, healthier boundaries that allow me to love myself and others more. I love taking what I've learned and put it in my work, church, and friendships. Since applying these principles I have been able to wipe out depression, anxiety, and other social fears in my life.

Ross James

I am very concerned with the unprofessional tactics used by this therapist. She was demanding and conclusory. Do your research on this professional and check references from both husband and wife. Her "treatment" is a slipperly slope of its own. If you have had a relatively strong and healthy marriage, stay away from her shame-based treatment.

Michael Every

The 101 class and all the podcasts have made such difference in my life and marriage. I listen to them daily. It will help anyone in all walks of life. I highly recomend Jodi and Connexions.

Mark Miner

Professional, caring, and competent.

Amber Feller

I highly recommend Classroom Connexions for individuals needing parenting and marriage support or struggling with managing trauma, disconnected relationships, depression, and addictions. Working with Connexions Classroom has been life changing. I feel grateful and honored to have invited Jodi into my life. I have learned skills of living in integrity. I no longer feel I’m a victim to mine and others choices. I have learned skills to move through painful experiences and feel true love and joy in my life.

Kayla cabal

She teaches truth and principles of connection boldly and this world is better for it. Specifically for those Who are willing to apply her teachings, it is an incredible resource and gift to the world.

Randy Evensen

Jodi teaches truth that promote real actual change in people. But YOU have to do the work. And believe me it is work! Don't go to her if you are not ready to take a good look at yourself and accept accountability and work hard because that is what you need to do in order to change. She has made a significant difference in the lives of my family. All for the GOOD! I would highly recommend her.

Hannah

I worked with Jodi for years and I can honestly say that she saved my life. I have gone to many therapist throughout the years and honestly they have just been a bunch of "feel good fluff" therapist; meaning I feel better after I have gone to them but nothing really changes. Jodi gets down to the nitty Gritty very quickly and if you let her will help you realizes the things in your life that aren't productive. That being said it is often hard to hear truth so if you aren't ready to do work and actually do what is needed to change then she isn't for you. Jodi was able to lead me though very tough life events with appropriate love and empathy. I NEVER had a problem with her and boundaries she was alway VERY professional. She has taught me life skills that I have been able to apply to my daily life and actually use. I will forever be grateful for her and her willingness to work with me. Because of the example and impact that Jodi had in my life I am working to become a therapist myself and I pray that I can have an impact on others lives the way that she did mine. To put it frankly Jodi is one bad ass therapist and if you aren't really willing to put in the work or actually wanting to change get someone else who is willing to enable unhealthy behavior but if you are willing to put everything on the line and do hard things Jodi is your lady.

Paige Hanna

Understanding truth and distortion has been life changing for me and for my entire family. I didn't find true healing and change until I studied the simple concepts taught by Jodi through her podcasts and parenting class. I have loved all the time I've spent learning and growing in connection, and have loved all of the new people I have met in the classes, who are also trying to live honestly, responsibly, and humbly.

Paul P.

Can I please post a Negative 5 Star Review? I never write reviews but I just got back to my office and am compelled to share my experience. I called Jodi a couple of weeks ago (recommendation from a friend). She gave me two appointment times that she was available. I told her I would call my wife and call her right back. Spoke with wife...called back and she told me those times were no longer available. We scheduled for another time a couple of weeks out and she told me she would have her assistant call me to get payment info to hold the spot. He called me (he was pleasant enough) and got my credit card info for the $170 per 50 minute session. He gave me the address and told me to show up 15 minutes early for our first session to fill out paperwork. My wife made the 45 minute drive this morning and we showed up 20 minutes early for our appt. The receptionist told us that Jodi only takes appointments there two days per week. I asked her to look us up and she told us that we weren't even in the system and we must have written down the appointment wrong. I immediately called Jodi (10:11 am - Still 19 Minutes early). No answer so I left a voice mail. We sat around waiting for 15 minutes and never heard back so started driving home. I received a call from Jodi at 10:34. Her opening line was "I'm at my office for our appointment and you're not here". I asked if she got my voice message and told her we were there 20 minutes early, etc. She told me, "well, I'm not there today I'm at this address". I told her I would turn around if she was still able to meet with us but we would obviously be starting our session late. I asked if she still had time and she told me she had another appointment at 11:30 so we would essentially be getting a half hour session. She then said "It's your hour, you can do whatever you want". I told her that I obviously wasn't paying for our hour since we were 20 minutes early and the erroneous information was clearly given to us by her staff (otherwise how did I have the address I went to?). Then she literally HUNG UP ON ME. Are you serious? How is she still in business? I am guessing she will still charge me for "my hour". I unfortunately read all of these reviews too late. At this point I am counting my blessings for the incompetence of her staff and such a poorly run business. If she treats new clients this way after clearly inconveniencing them, I hate to think how she would treat people already stuck with her. I wouldn't meet with this woman if she was paying me $170 for 50 minutes.

Jessica Blanch

The principles Jodi taught helped me through a really difficult situation. If applied they can bless your life too. Jodi is like an emotional personal trainer. To some she can come off as intense but truth is what she is teaching works and she is passionate about the truth. Go in knowing you are going to emotionally work but also know if you do your part you can find so much peace and joy in your life.

Jayne Harding

I will be forever grateful for the principles and truths taught to me by Jodi. I have healed from many past hurts. And the healing continues regularly. It has changed my life and I have witnessed it changing many others as well. I used to hide from feeling emotion thinking I was weak to show any emotion. Now I can safely and properly talk about my emotion. I can because now I am honest, humble and responsible with my feelings and with the truth. Thank you forever, Jodi!

Becky Mann

I am forever grateful for the knowledge I have learned from Jodi and Connexionsclassrom. Understanding how I choose to perceive in either Truth and Distortion has changed so much in my life. My relationships are so much more connected because I am more connected to myself and God. I believe all pain can be healed by understanding how pain is our teacher if we let it, the power of how we choose to perceive, understanding what distortion is and how it shows up in each of our lives, as well as the peace I have found by choosing to live an impeccable honest, rigorously responsible and vulnerably humble life.

Jacøb Daniel

I can't believe this woman is even still in practice. I have never met anyone so manipulative and so projecting of their own issues. I have recently come to realize that several other people's marriages all ended in a similar fashion while under her control. If you want to improve your relationship, I suggest you see literally anyone else.

Alta Swarnes

Jodi has helped me to see the Truth and to have courage. Her classes have changed my life for the better and helped me to understand and create meaning out of the complexities of life. I recommend her to anyone who is committed to actually healing and learning. She is challenging and honest and I am grateful for her.

David Webb

SHE IS NOT WORTHY TO BE TRUSTED WITH YOUR MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIPS. My wife went to her counseling and classes, and the main result was that Ms. Hildebrandt brainwashed my wife that I had an addiction when I did not. My wife was so certain that I was hiding something as a result of this woman's lies that we had to go to a honest counselor to help dispel this dishonesty that this woman had told my wife. DO NOT GO TO THIS WOMAN! Go to a specialist who is not a misandrist, who respects both members of the marriage, and does not spread so-called empowering lies.

Catherine Allen

Wish there was more than 5 stars! I had debilitating anxiety and depression that started in my childhood and went well into my adulthood. It isolated me completely. I've seen 3 other therapists before her that weren't able to help me with my anxiety, depression, or marital issues. I was introduced to Jodi through a family member and she saved my marriage. My husband and I were willing to be honest, responsible for ourselves and our emotions, and humble while working with Jodi and it helped us grow closer together. My other relationships have improved too with the people who are open to have a real connection with me. A super amazing side effect has been that I have skills that help me deal with my anxiety and depression and no longer need medications or other help to deal with it. It took a lot of getting completely honest and vulnerable with myself through a ton of work, and it was soooo worth it! 20/10 recommend Jodi to all!

Stacey Crane

After reading reviews I was interested to give Jodi a try. You can read reviews all day long and hear recommendations until you are so confused on what to do but the only thing that will work is giving this a chance with an open and honest heart. I have battled with feeling "enough" in all aspects of my life: my body, my relationships, my work. I can honestly say that after taking this class and learning these principles, I understand that it's not about being enough. We are always enough! If we can get rid of distortion or lies that make us feel not enough and hold on to truths that never change then we can live in peace and have real happiness. The only way you'll know is to give it a try. I promise that if you'll come with an honest, humble, and responsible approach, YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE FOR THE GOOD. It is so freeing! It is such an amazing feeling! My relationship with my husband, kids, and all that I interact with has improved and become so connected. These principles are game changers!

Emily Arnott

Don't get me wrong, Jodi is marvelous! However, the principles she has taught my husband and I definitely take the cake. They are tried and true. Jodi is honest, compassionate, incredibly validating, and has a gift and ability of being able to hold up a mirror to a person, so that they can really take a good look at themselves. Sometimes that hurts, and it isn't what you want to see or hear. And it is the BEST and most wonderful gift I have ever received. Through working with Jodi Hildebrandt, I have learned to not be codependent upon others, including my spouse, how to truly show and feel compassion for others, how to show my emotions responsibly, how to heal from betrayal trauma, how to be an empowering and loving parent, how to become personally responsible and completely honest with myself and others, and how to see the Truth in every aspect of life. I have learned how to differentiate between shame and guilt, and how to turn away from any shame that enters my mind about myself. That, above all else, has changed my life the most. I love myself, which is something I couldn't quite say before. I have so much more confidence in myself than ever before. I honor who I am and others in my life all around me. Another powerful concept that Jodi has taught me how to do is to set boundaries. And how incredibly loving and safe boundaries can be. Jodi Hildebrandt has provided a way to take the truth and APPLY it in every facet of life. Truly, she has unlocked the key to ultimate happiness with God, self, and others. Because of the truth that she has shared, I have healed from trauma when I never thought it was possible. From the ashes of disaster, roses of success have taken its place. It is such HARD work, mind you. It is not an easy path. Healing and recovery is not meant to be easy. With Jodi, it is thorough and it is perfect and it is beautiful - if you are willing to give your all and put in the work. I highly recommend working with Jodi Hildebrandt!

Jenni Elyse

I saw Jodi for years. She did more damage than good. I told her I suspected I had Asperger’s Syndrome and she flat out told me that I was wrong. Come to find out, I do. And as someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, I need counseling a little differently than others. If she had listened to me and been willing to work with me on getting a diagnosis, I could’ve saved a lot of pain and heartache.