Went to her for several months on recommendation of couples counseling therapist. I'm sure she is…read moregood for other people with specific problems. There are some things as a therapist that were very alarming to me. She didn't remember my SO's name after several sessions. He was a rather large part of why I was in therapy so he came up quite frequently. Rather than hearing me out, there were times she made assumptions towards how I felt or what certain situations were, and made assumptions towards what other people in my life were thinking. From what I gather in general, this is not a healthy habit for a therapist to have. Then again, she didn't like me much so perhaps she just didn't care. She has little to no patience and there is definitely a power thing involved. She doesn't work as someone on your team. Her voice changes on whether she's feeling respectful or condescending to you. It's quite obvious. She can also be passive aggressive. I don't think she can handle severe problems, or people who may struggle more. She makes it clear when she looks down on you. She said "Usually people have one of these three things, physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. You have two out of the three. Shall you go three for three?!" and she was laughing. Laughing. For instance, I guess -maybe- you could say this to someone with a certain tone or pitch and -maybe- it would be okay. But she said this with her eyes closed and in a condescending manner. "Your SO fell in love with someone he thought was strong from his impression. That's a really hard, *lots of emphasis here* long, long, long fall for you." This was said in a particular way that made it sound... I don't know, it's hard to describe, but as something hurtful instead of helpful, like judgement. I tried my best to be fair in my description of my relationship with this therapist to my friends (as I had concerns) and repeated this, they were alarmed and advised me to switch. I also spoke to my next therapist, and a couple other ones while I was looking, and they too felt this was not a healthy approach. She also got frustrated easily and snapped at me a few times, which actually worsened my depression. I'm sure if she ever reads this, she will write a very polite, nice (but very fake, if you know her) message talking about my behavior as a patient and making excuses for her behavior. Therapists have the power to really affect lives. While I did learn some things, I'm still working to undo some of the things she said to me in my therapy. It seems that because she's elderly and has been in in the business for a long time, she thinks she knows and sees it all. She acts accordingly, and not for the best. Doesn't seem like she cares (you pay them to do that). She lacks patience and compassion, and when she gets frustrated, makes judgments of you. She doesn't really work with you or care about how you feel. She may have been a great therapist for others in her career in the past. As for now... I personally would find it a positive thing if her career ended. Edit: I read what she wrote as the business owner of this page. No, you will not feel safe, and you will definitely not feel supported. If anything, you are going to feel judged.

Lauree has been helping my family for over 7 years. We moved to Hermosa Beach when my son was in…read morethe 3rd grade. He had a VERY difficult time transitioning to his new school. During our first couple of sessions with her she asked all the right questions that dialed into what was really upsetting to my son. She was so kind and so compassionate with my son he opened up to her and trusted her so much. She "had his back" is what he still says about her. He is in high school now and still every few months asks me to schedule "Some Lauree Time". She always is there for him. There really are no words for how grateful I am for Lauree sticking with our family. My son was thriving at school but my marriage was falling apart. She was right there the entire time guiding me through all my emotions of hurt, sadness, anger, disappointment, feeling like I was not enough. I was broken and I had no idea how to get out of feeling that way. She saved me. I will forever be indebted to her for everything that she has done for my son and I.

Naphtali has been helping me with my special needs child for many years now and her advice has been…read morereally effective in addressing his developmental issues and anxiety. She has also helped me to understand my own feelings and reactions in parenting, and where they stem from in my own past and personality. She is wonderfully compassionate and encouraging, and has a way of asking perceptive questions that have led me to self discovery and growth as a person in general and as a parent. I highly recommend her services!

I have worked with Naphtali for over 6 years as a fellow therapist. We have shared many cases…read moretogether where we work with different family members to address family issues. I have always found her to be compassionate, smart, and a very effective therapist. She works alongside parents to help them address their concerns for their child in a very empowering and comforting way. She is also excellent at building relationships with the children and teens she works with through her humor and warm, easy-going personality. She truly cares for her clients. Naphtali's office is warm and inviting and parking is easy and free.

Kelly Harvey is the best coach I could have hoped to find. What a combination of skill set. She…read moretreats you like family, she does what you ask for superbly and goes out of her way to do even more to help out because she CAN. She is extremely well-connected, so it's like hitting a jackpot of a network of resources normally not available to most. I can tell she sees a person's potential and underlying worth, and I will be forever grateful for her re-connecting me to mine. She went out of her way to meet me and actually owned up to the intense 2-hour initial session at my mind's super-speed that I asked for. She didn't hold back. After just the initial session, I was more clear about 4-5 major areas of my life than I had been in the last decade. There are so many professionals out there that are not intuitive, intelligent or caring/focused enough to really help someone. They'll cut time short or stretch things out to get more sessions, they'll just tell you what you want to hear or they'll be wrapped around your finger instead of being an independent mentor that is actually changing your life for the better. It takes a shark with a big heart to navigate another through the vast ocean of life we all end up being lost in, at one time or another. I help so many others all the time, but I finally put my ego down to hire on Kelly. I had to admit that I am human, a little depleted, and simply need a 3rd party to structure and basically come fix my life - someone I can hand over the reins to, without it being too big of a burden on their own functional life. People have jobs, their own issues... I came to the conclusion that your friends can't do it, your family can't do it, even your lover(s) can't... only you can do it for yourself. Definitely, the best investment you can make IF you choose an effective professional (they are rare) who's worth every penny. There is nothing like life being exciting, motivating and enjoyable again; nothing like the self-worth in getting out of a rut or quicksand, knowing YOU took the initiative and decided to optimize your quality of self and life. You can't feel like a victim or weak about it, when you look at it like that. Being weak is staying stuck, letting life pass you by, by not stepping up to accountability for yourself. Best of all, there's nothing like having a new (unbiased!) magically strategic best friend in your corner. Those that care about us, can simply not be unbiased in their preference or belief of what the right goals and strategies are for us, even when they mean well - I really think, it takes an outside person that picks up on how you tick and what matters to you underneath it all (despite your words and actions), to come up with the right routines and approaches for true happiness, aligned with who you are and how you see your ideal life when putting aside all fears and limitations. Out of all the professionals, choosing Kelly was a no-brainer - she really is a major cut above the rest. I was impressed with her background (so many areas of expertise) and how well she communicated in writing, phone and person. She read through my defenses and tricks. She takes a loving no-nonsense approach; it really works, and is the type of energy anyone would be grateful for in their life. I recommend her if you're serious about reaching your goals, because she takes it to heart and will see you through - regardless of age, profession, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. She embraced all my complexities and made me feel empowered and unlimited. I am not even going to apologize for the length of this review... Kelly is worth every word. PS: For anyone that has an issue to "afford" this service. We spend so much money on going out, alcohol, so many things a month... why not spend it TRULY on yourself? I wish I knew her sooner. Stop missing out on a powerful and awesome influence in your life! Thank me later :)

Kelly is amazing!!! She was referred by a friend because I wanted nutritional guidance. I was…read morehaving low energy, terrible soreness in my legs after workouts, etc. Kelly prescribed stretches, and a tailored vitamin regimen that gave me about 20% more energy and completely took away the pain. Within one week. On another occasion, I tweaked my neck at the gym and it wasn't getting much better with Physical Therapy exercises. It was Kelly who realized that the tempur pedic "neck" pillow I was using was the absolute worst pillow to be sleeping on. The material in the pillow was preventing my neck muscles from relaxing every night. I changed my pillow, and problem gone in three days. Kelly's super attentive, genuinely cares and I cannot recommend her highly enough. It is rare to find someone with this level of professional training and insight. Not to mention an impressive list of doctors and specialists she can refer to She referred me to the pest p.t. i've ever seen.

This was my first time seeking marriage counseling. I read the reviews on David and I thought he…read morewould be great at possibly helping my marriage. The only thing I liked was his office. He didn't talk much, more to my husband actually. More high fives. I mean we're all not perfect but he really made me feel like the way my husband does - like I was wrong. After some words, my husband stormed out and he just watched us in question????? - I mean he didn't even try to stop us or try to get us to calm down or to talk about it. What kind of therapy or counseling is that???? You're educated aren't you? It just made me feel like we got shit for $125 - we were only there for 30 minutes!!! Go somewhere else if you want to save your marriage or anything for that matter. I'd give him zero stars but I liked his office decor.

David Vendig is a God-send…read more He says in his personal statement that he wants to make a difference in peoples lives, and he does exactly that. Others have mentioned, and I concur.. He is fair, balanced, astute, supportive, and frankly, a really lovely human to work with. My husband and I really dig that he is a strong advocate of mindfulness, intention and present moment appreciation. We are currently going to Vendig for marriage counseling, but the work we are doing with him expands & ripples beyond the scope of our marriage-- it truly has been an amazing experience, and I wish we would have gone to him sooner!

As a fellow therapist, I find it difficult to refer clients to other providers. (I am sure all…read moretherapists feel very protective about our clients!) Cynthia is my top choice when I need to refer my clients who need to feel cared for and understood. I know her to be a caring, loving, kind, and playful professional, but who also possesses the clinical insight and understanding into our daily struggles. These skills are enhanced by her own deep mindful practice and dedication to understanding her fellow humans. I would refer my kids to her (if I didn't know her) and that is the best review one can make!

I've had the pleasure of getting to know Cynthia at events and conferences in the mental health…read morefield. Cynthia is an incredibly kind and warm therapist and colleague. She is also passionate and dedicated to her work and to her clients. Always willing to help her peers and make a difference in her community. Cynthia led a guided meditation at an event I attended and it was amazing. I highly recommend her!

I set an appointment for an initial consultation online, never received a call at the designated…read moretime. I thought maybe I would receive a call later that day, nothing. I called the next day during business hours, left a message regarding their missed consultation appointment, I have not received any call back, no apology, nothing. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing as I have a child that is experiencing extreme anxiety and it seemed like this would be the perfect place to help.

I reached out to Playa Vista Counseling because i was going through a stressful time in my life -…read moreincluding work and relationship stress. I felt very taken care of from the first phone call. I had contacted a few places and they got back to me promptly and helped set up an appointment. I got real tools to manage my anxiety and my therapist helped me make changes in my life that have significantly improved it. Overall very professional and helpful

Before working with Liz, I had been suffering from extreme anxiety and panic attacks regularly for…read moreover 4 years. "Talk therapy" was fine, but not quite satisfactory, and certainly didn't give me the tools I needed to get out of modes of extreme panic or anxiety. I found Liz by chance, and after talking with a few people who recommended EMDR to me, met with her. Over the course of a little over a year working with her, I'm thrilled to say that my panic attacks have dropped from 3-4 times a week to no more than once every few months or so, and when they DO happen, I'm extremely well-equipped to deal with them. Liz is one of the most kind, patient, and resourceful therapists I've ever worked with. My work with her has genuinely changed my daily life for the better, as not only am I able to deal with anxiety/stress/panic when these emotions (now infrequently) come, but I'm also living with a much more peaceful worldview and have far less "triggers" activating those negative emotions. I would highly recommend working with Liz if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD, as she'll help you work through things you don't even realize you need help working through. My work with her allowed me to remove (or, if not entirely remove, placate) so many triggers I never realized I had, which made me so much less stressed and anxious as a person. We all have far deeper roots connected to our fears and anxieties than we realize, and she helped me face them and work through them better than 10 years of talk therapy ever could. Can't recommend her enough.

Liz is just the best. She was able to successfully work through my trauma, in just 4-5 sessions…read more She's efficient, smart, and one of the best therapists I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I recommend her through and through; she's patient, kind and and very understanding. I felt comfortable saying anything to her, as she creates a very safe space for her clients too freely express themselves. This is your sign to request a session with her!

Stefani was my therapist for several years, both in person and virtually. She is an amazing…read moretherapist with a unique somatic approach that enables deep healing and growth. Stefani helped me through one of the hardest times in my life, she was my safe space, and I am forever grateful. Suffice it to say, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist!

I have known Stefani for years she's very relatable and attentive. Highly recommended!!read more