This is my second review. My story maybe a little long- but worth reading here. I'm continuing to…read morebenefit from the information and care that Dr.Toups has provided for me over the years. She uses nutrition, supplementation, medications and her superior diagnostic skills and research skills as a physician to care for her patients. Her care plans and personalized data sheets to get you on track functioning and enjoying life - they are treasures! I am turning 66 in November and recently had to review my notes and information provided by Kat regarding my initial treatments because I had fallen out of the parameters and the functional way of living (supplements when needed, nutrition and exercise) for optimal health and was not functioning.I have adhd, anxiety, depression, arthritis, TMJ, Asthma, adverse medication reactions and metabolic problems (overweight) which is giving me borderline high blood pressure,borderline pressure in my eyes (re:glaucoma), IBS and prediabetes. A recent trip to the ER - made me reevaluate the low standards of self care especially regarding diet. Kat had the good plan and I strayed. In addition, I jumped on the WFPB vegan nutrition but I could never go all in and felt hungry and unable to digest the foods. I could only lose weight eating about 800 calories a day. I believe this way of eating also led me eating more High Carb processed food especially feeding my Sugar addiction. I decided two months ago to get back on track with "High Fat" keto diet prescribed by Kat and gave absolutely no regard for scale numbers. Initially, I gained weight - but now two months in (with very few cheats) it is stabilizing and the numbers are coming down slightly. My sugar cravings are almost gone. Here is what is now happening to me eating very few carbs, HIGH FAT, mostly grass fed beef or pork or eggs, a few what I call neutral veggies (example- green beans), few berries, no seed oils, olive oil, Kerry Gold butter, and a dash of cream for 1/4 cup coffee in morning, staying away from sugar substitutes - I feel "happy" I have "energy" I am exercising - swimming over 1 mile 5 days a week, I walk on my rural property 6K to 10K steps a day,I have no aches and pains, I recover from repetitive swimming easily, my recall for names and where I place items has improved, I have no doom and gloom in the morning, My ADHD symptoms improving (able to clean up messes and organize). My figure is changing, I have definition in my biceps and calves and my waist is smaller. My weight is now concentrated in my hips and thighs and butt. My TMJ has improved. Sleep improved- not perfect yet (supplementing with Magnesium). I was able to cut my BP med in half - soon hope to eliminate. Able to stop using daily Inhaler for Asthma and haven't used my rescue inhaler in 1 month. What arthritis? Gone! My skin looks vibrant. For sugar cravings I drink bone broth. I stay full as not to stray from this way of eating and I only counted calories a few times to see how much I am really eating - it turns out to be 1500 to 2000 calories a day - that is what I feel I need. I only eat when I am hungry except if I think I might get tempted on an outing or something - I will eat before I go. Thank you Kat for helping me. I pray I will not be tempted back into the wrong diet - this way of eating and exercising is too important. I have big plans for my future and look forward to everyday.

In my desperate search for a practitioner who could help my son with his MTHFR diagnosis, I…read moreresearched & contacted many. Dr. Toups replied on a Saturday with feedback, referrals and resource links. She was not only professional, but k-i-n-d and encouraging. It made me cry. When your child is not well, it can feel like shouldering the weight of the world. It was beautiful that someone I never even met cared enough to take the time to give a generous response. I'm grateful for the list of practitioners and I'll certainly utilize it. I appreciate you Dr. Toups!

I saw Gerry about 9 years ago since I had a series of great experience seeing a famous…read morehypnotherapist in Chicago who resolved my sleep disorder, which I've heard is not easy to resolve. He told me that I was a great patient for hypnotherapy.. having a serious issue resolved in the most part in one session. I continued to see him and needed to listen to his recordings while I fell asleep. I am a total believe in hypnotherapy so I looked for someone in the east bay and Gerry was one of several practitioners I tried. Unfortunately, her session did nothing for any of the issues I came in for. I'm glad that others I belng helped by Gerry.. goes to show that people will be helped by different hypnotherapists. She could have also improved on her techniques : )

Gerri is amazing and has truly changed my life. She has helped me overcome smoking, weight and food…read moreissues, with my motivation/determination, and coping with my dads death. I can not recommend Gerri enough. I refer all my friends to her. She is very compassionate and professional. Her voice is very soothing and makes you feel very comfortable. You will not regret seeing Gerri for anything you are having issues with or if you just need that extra push to reach your goals.

Dr. Goldberg-Boltz is a caring and really talented therapist. She has the ability to find new and…read moredifferent ways of exploring issues with you that really drives the process forward, leading to greater awareness and greater insights. Working with her has been an unbelievably positive experience and I feel so grateful to have found her and to work with her.

If you are reading this, you might be where I was about a year ago -- looking to find just the…read moreright person to help you with whatever it may be that is an issue in your life. For me, I felt I was in need of a hard mental reboot and I also really wanted to find someone to talk with regarding my lifelong MTF crossdressing issues. When I happened to choose Dr. Goldberg-Boltz, little did I know at the time, I was hitting the jackpot! I have found her to be very supportive, non-judgmental, caring, compassionate, very very smart and extremely tuned into me and my issues. I have had therapy with others in the past and the treatment I received from them paled in comparison to what I get from Dr. GB. If you are wresting with any issues, especially cross dressing or gender issues, I cannot recommend Dr. Goldberg-Boltz enough.

I can't thank Dr. Z enough for what she has done. She was recommended to me by a best in the world…read moreprofessional and she has surpassed expectations. She is absolutely brilliant and caring. Her professionalism is inspirational. She is up to date on her field and it's obvious that she is highly respected in the mental health community. She gets results like no other therapist I've ever heard of and while handling some very difficult cases. You can sense her commitment to excellence. I have never spoken with anyone who had such a consistently high level of insight and the ability to deliver those insights directly and tactfully. I have even been somewhat hesitant to leave a review because her schedule is already very full although that never seemed to get in the way of her ability to give personalized attention. I'm not sure how she does so much. No therapist is smarter, no therapist communicates better, and no therapist works harder. I'm so happy I found her.

I do not know how it reflects on my credibility should I happen to brag about being a seasoned vet…read morewhen it comes to therapists and mental wellness pursuits. Regardless, I am. And on top of that, I also happen to be a health care practitioner myself. This means, for the purposes of a review, that when I walk into a new Doctor's office, there is an additional dimension of critiquing for me to process. I would never willingly put myself under the guidance and care of a Doctor who did not 1) Impress me as a capable and honest caregiveer and 2) Impress me as a professional colleague. - EMPATHY - KNOWLEDGE - PROFESSIONALISM - RESPECT I think that these are the basic bulletpoints that strike me when I consider why I think so highly of Patricia. Dr. Zurita takes NOTHING more seriously than the pursuit of her profession. Except possibly you, the patient. When under her care, you will be able to sense that to her, learning about human dysfunction and subsequently helping people with this knowledge, are what drives every fiber of her being. Some therapists really care. Other therapists are extremely knowledgeable. Very few therapists are both. Patricia Zurita Ona is one of those very few.

Lindsay is a very compassionate, ethical, energetic therapist. Any client is fortunate to work with…read moreher

Lindsay is a compassionate and dedicated therapist. Her clients are very lucky to have her!read more

What was the problem you were having before you reached out to me?…read moreBefore meeting Leslie, I had never done therapy before. It has always been something I wanted to do and something I was interested in but never found the time or courage to follow through with. Growing up, therapy wasn't always something that was positively stigmatized, so it was easy to find excuses to not go. There were things I needed help working through, however, and I knew I wouldn't be able to continue to take it on myself. I found me asking myself the same questions in different ways and always coming to the same conclusions. I'm not saying that I was tormented by these questions/answers but I knew that I needed a fresh, new and professional angle. I wasn't going to be able to dig as deep without having the proper tools to dig. Leslie came in as a kind and understanding voice--asking me questions I have never been asked and exploring my feelings in a way I've never thought to explore them. I'm an introspective person by nature but I would never stop to think of how certain situations made me feel and how it looked to explore those feelings. Each session was quite an interesting and eye-opening exercise. Leslie was always respectful enough to give me time to think about my responses and never seemed to pry or dig too deeply if I wasn't comfortable but she masterfully worded questions in a way that disarmed me and allowed me to share openly and freely. She created a very comfortable environment for being open. I knew that therapy was working for me when I started to openly share my feelings in normal conversation with friends and family. I found myself thinking more deeply about how I was affected by something or taking a particular situation and viewing all of the angles and how I felt about potential outcomes. When speaking with friends, I found myself being more understanding and sensitive--asking them questions about how they felt. It was all kind of "weird" but I knew it was very helpful. Unfortunately, I do not see Leslie anymore but ever since our final session, I feel mentally reborn. The lens I now look through my own feelings with is less judgmental and more understanding. It's okay to feel. It's ok to emote. The mental clarity I have now is far better than it was before she and I sat down for the first time. I am grateful for her service and would highly recommend Leslie to anyone seeking understanding, mental health and a kind ear.

Wow, I am fortunate to have Dr. Hemedes in my life as both a colleague and a friend. I admire her…read moredrive, intellect, patience, and sense of humor. You can just tell that all of those qualities naturally exist for her. Dr. Hemedes keeps it real in the most gentle and tactful way that makes you feel seen and appreciated. She is the advocate you want in your corner. She is that friend where you pick right back up where you left off if time has passed between connecting. She is dynamic in her clinical approaches, which makes her ability to work with diverse populations admirable. Trust me, one consultation with her and you will see what I mean by all of this!

I had the privilege of receiving some therapy from Dawn when she was still finishing her hours to…read morebecome a therapist but the benefit from that time has stayed with me for over 20 years. She helped me in profound ways and made my life better. She is a kind, observant therapist who is really talented and gifted in helping people feel safe and to be able to open up. I highly recommend her.

Sara was wonderful in helping me work through some life transitions. Leaving a career to be a stay…read moreat home mom and working through past childhood trauma in order to raise 2 healthy children. Sara was kind and I felt like I could be conpletely honest with her. Sometimes it's hard to admit the struggles you have with kids in fear of judgment, but Sara always listened with intention and offered solutions to my areas of weakness. I highly recommend Sara. You deserve to get help and that's what she's there for!

Sara is extraordinary…read more She's incredibly insightful and intuitive in her questions and feedback, which brings so much hope and light into my day after a phone or in person interview. I think whether you're going through difficult times or need some healthy reflection, she's your gal. She's like a best friend; warm, mindful, and grounding. Her kindness and honesty has really opened my eyes, and I know I am growing emotionally with each passing session. I think I have a tendency to be hard on myself, and she has been there to teach me the skills to overcome my obstacles, to learn how to self-care, and to be a better communicator to get what I need out of my relationships. The level of care that Sara puts into her clients really sets her apart from everyone else. She may make you a cup of chamomile, offer you a blanket on a rough day, or lend you a book (with specific pages to read). She's always in my corner, and takes the time to check in on me from time to time. I think this shows how committed she is to her clients and their wellbeing. I highly recommend her!