Testimonials

...(Gerry) is a man of extraordinary kindness and compassion, combined with an incredible mind, outstanding clinical gifts, and a ceaseless passion to make the world a better place for all children. He is a world leader in the study and treatment of autism and an inspiring public speaker. He has lit up our Summer Symposium for several years with his wisdom and grace. I count him as one of my most trusted friends...

...Gerry blends his clinical knowledge and expertise with an engaging and reflective style that is highly effective in not only transmitting knowledge but also in helping to shape practice.  It has been an honor to have such a wonderful partner and colleague to help deepen and guide our work and I am deeply appreciative. 

...Over the years, I feel blessed to have been able to have Gerry as a mentor throughout my various professional journeys. To be with Gerry is to feel valued, connected, and inspired. He makes me feel like I am making a difference, even when the work feels hard and insurmountable...

Over these years Dr. Costa consistently brought the following to the table:

1. Incredible depth of knowledge about the field of children’s mental health. In my work, the focus was on infants and toddlers. 

2. The ability to respond to our organization’s needs while at the same time helping us expand our view of what might be possible. Rather than taking the approach of other consultants I have worked with who say, ‘This is what I do and here’s how I do it,’ Dr. Costa took the time to find out what we wanted and partnered with us to develop a program that was unique to us...

Dr. Costa is a big-picture thinker, dazzling presenter, and dynamic teacher. On infant development and mental health, he sees the part, the whole, and connects the dots!

...Alongside colleagues, we created the Child & Adult Advocacy Studies certificate and training programs to prepare service providers and teachers in South Dakota to use trauma informed, multidisciplinary approaches...I honestly would not have pursued this line of service and scholarship had it not been for the conference and hearing Dr. Costa speak. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your passion for helping children and families heal.

Dr. Gerry Costa has my highest recommendation. His remarkable talent lies in his ability to make everyone feel deeply heard and valued, as if we've been lifelong friends. His wealth of stories and expertise in his fields captivates audiences, leaving them enriched and inspired. As one of the most sought-after speakers at our annual Self-Reg Summer Symposium at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, Dr. Costa consistently delivers engaging presentations that resonate with attendees. His contributions are invaluable, and his impact on the Self-Reg Community is profound...

Gerry Costa has been a guiding light in my work over the past 20+ years.  He’s been a dear and trusted teacher, mentor, supervisor, and collaborative colleague who has honored me by writing the Foreword to my recently published book...

...I’ve been blessed to watch Gerry at work as he remarkably builds bridges locally, nationally, and internationally and ceaselessly works to make a tangibly better world for both professionals and the children and families they serve, but especially for those families most in need.

...Gerry is an authentic human being who is able to capture and encourage expansive ideas, hold the space for complex problem solving, and use humor appropriately to soften a message where needed. This is the mark of a  consumate professional, a wise leader who knows how to bring out the inherent wisdom in others. His passion for whatever he is involved in is infectious and I am so grateful for his guidance and leadership in the field, as well as being able to call him “friend”! What a treasure!