My review is long overdue:…read more I was attending a DV program in LA County for several months, then started a new job In Ventura County which conflicted with my weekly class schedule. I searched and found Westlake Village Family Services. I explained to Dr Kaufman that I completed a certain amount of classes and didn't want to lose the credit. From the get go he was extremely helpful, explained the classes are in the evenings and conducted by his wife Rhonda, forwarded me all the paperwork so I can continue my DV classes that same week. I really looked forward to Rhonda's classes , I appreciated the fact that she took time to ask each of us how our week has been, asked us about any updates with our cases that we wanted to share, and all the ladies in the class were so welcoming. It really felt good to have a safe place to talk about all the unfortunate things that were going on, when I couldn't discuss them with my friends or family. Each class she did exercises with us that helped me gained a lot of insight. I was also court ordered to do individual therapy and asked Dr Kaufman if he had any availability which luckily he did. Dr Kaufman is truly one of a kind because he is invested in his clients success. For almost two years he has helped me tremendously with my DCFS case always listened, guided me, helped me stay positive, and truly wanted me get my son back. Even when my case was getting complicated he reminded how far I came to getting my son back. He is extremely knowledgeable and helps you see things from different perspectives. I can't recommend Dr Kaufman and Rhonda enough to anyone who needs to do DV classes or needs individual therapy. Both of them truly care about each and every persons success.

Dr. Kaufman has been my alchohol and family counselor for years and I can not recommend him highly…read moreenough. He is a seasoned professional with a great deal of empathy, patience and acumen. My family is forever grateful for Kaufman.

I've been working with Marina for over 6 months now and I am truly grateful for the work we have…read moredone together, specifically the shift in my thinking I'm experiencing as a direct result of her suggestions and feedback. I was very skeptical of talk therapy - this wasn't something I really wanted to do! But it seemed apparent I needed to try something new and I'm laughing now at my stubbornness. Marina has been a wonderful listener, and although sometimes just that sounding board is enough, she is **much, much** more than that. I feel motivated, challenged, and inspired by our sessions. She's given me new perspectives and ideas that I hadn't considered before. She isn't afraid to give me honest direct feedback that challenges me, but she delivers it gently enough to help me hear the message. That is what has been the most helpful, knowing and trusting that she's going to engage with me on such an honest level, regardless of how she thinks I may feel or react. She is a fun problem solver and super creative. Lastly, I'm excited to start bringing my husband to a few sessions with me. She's highly trained in the Gottman method of couples therapy/marriage counseling and I feel very confident this will be a game-changer in our relationship, just as our one-on-one therapy has been a game-changer in my personal life.

I cannot overstate the impact Marina has had on my life. Over the years, she has supported me…read morethrough profound grief, major life transitions, and the ongoing realities of raising a child with special needs. What sets Marina apart is that she doesn't just listen with deep compassion--she provides real, practical tools that help you navigate life and solve problems in meaningful, lasting ways. Her guidance is thoughtful, grounded, and immediately usable. I leave sessions not only feeling heard and supported, but equipped with strategies I can apply in my day-to-day life. Marina has a rare ability to balance empathy with clarity, and I always feel respected and never judged. Working with Marina has been truly life-changing, and I am deeply grateful for her support--and for the care and skill she brings to this work.

Seeking a quality therapist can bring up some nervousness as one hopes to find someone who will…read moredeeply and thoroughly understand them, and one who we feel comfortable opening up to and being vulnerable. As a therapist myself, I was in search of a professional to help me see the things I couldn't see for myself. A professional to ask the "appropriate" questions to surface the real issues that I had longed to release. I also desired to work with someone balanced - meaning not just strictly scientific in their approach but spiritual as well. I was only able to see Aileen for a brief 2 months or so, but as my intention was set to "be well", and Aileen understanding the short duration we would have together she provided the necessary work for me to release attachments to the past, fears and also helped me to find my voice, step up and step out into the world to fulfill my purpose in life. I appreciate Aileen for the quality of work she provided for me and the variety of techniques she used. It wasn't always just sitting on the couch and talking but there was interactive work involved. I appreciate having something to take home and work on from one session to the next and Aileen offered a variety of practices, meditations, visualizations and other suggestions that I could pick and choose from... or not, if I so chose. I recommend her services to anyone seeking an understanding and effective therapist. One who holds a space of love, openness, and yet directive. I also encourage anyone to join her Meditation Monday class as I also found new insights into freeing my "Self", new friends and community there as well. Aileen is a 10+ and I am forever grateful for the freedom I experience in the present. Thank you, Aileen Nealie :) Cheers, Howard

I have been seeing Aileen for almost 2 years now. She has helped me through an extremely…read morechallenging part of my life, and did so with compassion and understanding. She took the time to get to know me and built a therapeutic and ETHICAL relationship based on trust and respect. Before becoming Aileen's patient, I was seeing a very dysfunctional and abusive therapist and was extremely anxious, depressed, and lost due to huge boundaries violations. At the very first session I felt a real connection with her. She was so genuine and I felt that she really cared about me. She did not judge the mess my life was in, but rather gave wonderful perspective to me about the choices I was making. Aileen, thank you for being such an important part of my life. Thank you for developing a therapeutically healthy and ethical relationship with me. You are truly healing one soul at a time! Love, S.

I had a very rough year and felt like I should go and see a therapist. It's was the best decision…read moreever. Linda is not only a great therapist, but she's funny and I felt like she gets me, she'll put me on my spot if I said something stupid lol and made sense of everything. She has made me realize how thankful I should be for not having certain people in my life and that some things are unforgivable! She keeps it real and she's just amazing!!! I'm gonna miss her... M

I have been to three therapists in my life, and Linda is the absolute best! She has a way of gently…read moreguiding you, to look at your behaviors and how you can make changes to improve your life. She is warm and caring, and an excellent listener. You never feel a doctor/patient dynamic, just one person helping another. On my first visit, I felt like I had known her my whole life. She helped my adult son and I find the path back to our former close relationship, and I am forever grateful. I know we will have bumps in the road, but I now have the tools to fix it.

Thank you for running such an incredible program! Your support has changed my life in all the right…read moreways! If you are trying to find the right service look no further. Super grateful for Scott, Javier and Cornerstone

I first wrote a review of Scott about 50 weeks ago; since then, I have had the opportunity to…read moreengage, learn, and become more self-aware through the introspection his course demands. I've come to appreciate the group's supportive nature, the structured lessons, and the insight I've gained from the painful stories of other men struggling with their own issues and trying to correct, improve, and move forward. These men, along with Scott's guidance, offer invaluable lessons for a better outcome during a difficult time. Thanks again, Scott.

Catherine and I were MFT Associates while working with teens at Holden High School, an alternative…read moreschool in Orinda. In that year of working closely with her, and all the years following that, I have been consistently impressed with her warmth, her depth of insight, and her absolute commitment to growing her skill as a therapist. Now as a seasoned therapist in San Carlos, I send clients her way on a regular basis with the confidence that they will get the support and guidance that they need. Catherine is one of those therapists who has a real balance of heart and head, knowing when a client needs gentle empathy and then knowing when to ask the difficult questions that sometimes need to be asked.

Cathie helped guide me through the fear of having cancer. Her peaceful presence and direct,…read morenon-judgmental questions helped me make the tough decisions that I needed to make leading up to my surgery. She was also instrumental in helping me to understand my husband's reaction to the diagnosis and to keep that relationship healthy. I highly recommend her!

Donna is an amazing therapist. She really is gifted in the way she listens, forms a plan for care,…read moreand executes. I had seeked counseling with numerous other therapists before her and never felt like I could break through the surface of my trauma. With Donna, I felt immediate changes within a couple sessions. I am feeling alive again and am no longer in survival mode. Thank you, Donna, for your compassion and your gifts of healing!

Finding Donna was such a relief for us during a time when we truly needed guidance and support. We…read morewere very relieved that she didn't waste any time and started putting us to work at communicating and listening to each others' needs. We love that she advocates for us as a couple and there wasn't a good guy vs a bad guy. Donna created a comfortable and supportive space where we felt safe sharing our vulnerabilities and deeper issues without judgment. We're very grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to couples looking for thoughtful, constructive support.

The phrase "life changing" gets thrown around so often that it loses the weight of its meaning, but…read moreJo Ellen's counseling has not only changed my life in a very noticeable way, but has also given me a new way of thinking. A little over a year ago I had given up on life completely. The end of my long term relationship with my fiancé, legal troubles, bankruptcy, ongoing PTSD from decade old events, panic attacks, substance use dependence, the list went on and on. I had become completely unrecognizable. I could not see a way out anymore and living this way was too excruciating. After a long hospital stay, many of my close family members confided to me that they had to mentally prepare to say goodbye if I didn't do something to change. Jo Ellen was able to help me to see my life and my patterns of thinking clearer than I ever had before. She has a way of bringing things to your awareness that, after you understand them, you won't believe how long you lived without realizing them. I was in such a desperate place for years, and I threw everything I could at finding help. 8 different counselors, numerous psychiatrists, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, every single inpatient and outpatient program offered in my town and hundreds of self help books. I credit her with teaching me the tools to get my life back on the right track when literally nothing else could. She is unbelievably well spoken, genuinely cares about her clients, and so easy to be honest and open with. She never misses a single detail and knows how to gently guide your focus back to the issue at hand. She has also reached out by text when I've been going through a particularly hard time to offer support, which was very touching and something no other counselor has done. (I also want to add that I'm not a mother, but my own mom attended a session with me and said it gave her so much peace of mind and clarity as a mother of someone with substance use issues, and even just one session very much helped our relationship.) I truly cannot recommend Jo Ellen highly enough, and am so thankful for the way she has impacted my life.

I knew I needed a little help going through my divorce, but the transition was made so much better…read morebecause holding my hand through it (metaphorically) was Jo Ellen. She helped me make the difficult transition, with kindness, understanding, and very knowledgable and expert therapist advice. I fully and completely recommend her to anyone. It's like talking to a good friend - who also happens to be able to help you see through your patterns, and old beliefs, and walks you through to the other side.

I was having a hard time last year when I came across Humanitas Counseling. I was giving & doing…read morefor everyone, @ home & work, so I was feeling generally dissatisfied & tired a lot. I felt like I needed an objective sounding board & a quiet, safe place to be. When I Googled counselors, I found Rachel Ann. I knew @ my first appointment I had made the right decision. I felt very welcome & comfortable in the environment. Rachel Ann was so encouraging & non-judgmental. I already felt better just after the first session. I would encourage anyone who feels the need for a supportive & non-judgmental ear to schedule an appointment. Sessions w/ Rachel Ann really helped me see things more clearly & feel loads better. I feel greater satisfaction w/ my job, experience less frustration w/ my family, & have more energy for myself. What a great experience!

From the owner: Please reach out via phone or email for questions or contact purposes!…read more HCC offers a speciality focus in anxiety management and relationship health for adult women and men. All services are held exclusively online through our HIPAA compliant software. Utilizing a cognitive behavioral and solution focused approach, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC, LPC, LMHC, CFMHE offers a specialty focus on helping clients manage perfectionism and high achieving tendencies that can go into perpetuating a spiral of anxious thoughts. Her other therapeutic focus is on helping adult women and men cultivate healthy relationships, which can often include healing from unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, or abuse. If calling, please leave a voicemail and your call or email will be returned within 24 hours or by the end of next business day. If you have contacted her at a time when she is not accepting new clients, Rachel Ann will always make a point to contact you back to help guide you in the right direction for finding a mental health provider. Be well!

I was having a lot of anxiety due to the pandemic and all the uncertainty related to it. I was…read moreextremely depressed due family and work related issues. She was able to create personalized plan to help me overcome my anxiety and depression. She was very personable, kind, caring and attentive. She was very flexible with my ever-changing schedule and was willing to accommodate me whenever my scheduled allowed. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking personalized therapy.

Shushan,Thank you for everything you did for me. Your compassionate approach to therapy is…read morewonderful. I felt I was in good hands from the minute I met you. Thank you again.