When I decided to go to therapy, I approached it with a healthy dose of skepticism. I was ready to walk away from it before I even started. That was my fear talking, because living in what I knew was less scary than walking away from the pain. I fought my therapist every step of the way, because I couldn't believe that there was something else on the other side, or that I was worthy of it. For years, I felt never good enough and for even longer I felt that I wasn't good. Ten years later, I know that the other side is a real thing. I know that I am good. I know that I am worthy. I know that healing exists and that it is happening a little bit at a time, on my time. All this to say that I am so grateful to God for never leaving my side, especially during the darkest periods of my life. Thankful to God for helping me stumble into the doors of Bay Area Mental Health because I know that was when He carried me in. Thankful to God, for always sending someone to me as an extension of His love and compassion, when I couldn't have it for myself. Through my healing, I am more able to be present and closer to wholeness. And I am so grateful. I am truly blessed. I have more moments where I can experience joy and am better able to navigate the hard things. Please know that healing is real and that you deserve it. That every journey is different and happens when it is supposed to. And that there are people ready and willing to support you. And that asking for help doesn't mean you're weak, it's actually an act of courage. The first step is always the hardest, but your wholeness and healing are worth it. Thank you, Linnea for your kindness, compassion, and deep empathy. The work that you and your team does saves lives. I know firsthand because it saved mine. read more

Being new to therapy I've had to try out a few before finding one I felt comfortable with. It's helpful beyond words to have learned some coping tools for anxiety and also gain perspective. If you're looking, this is a good place to try. read more

I'd like to echo those who've said they've felt mistreated by Linnea (and am certainly troubled to read some of the other negative experiences here). This was also my experience in 2016. I was in a vulnerable place, desperately needing support and I ended up financially damaged without any help. Linnea was cold and inflexible when I brought up my concerns. read more

Linnea is professional and kind. I feel heard and respected. I recommend DBT if you haven't tried it already. Ask for a consultation if you'd like to see if this is something that may be a good fit for you. Thank you Linnea read more

Unprofessional. Not ideal. Could never even schedule a consultation because the person never picks up the phone nor returns calls. I spoke to receptionist on Monday to get ideas of time cost etc. I was provided one time slot. I thought it was idea and told her I would call back later in the afternoon to confirm. I called back in the afternoon FIVE times never reached anyone live. Then I pressed option for therapist and left a message. No response. I called all day every day for a week. No one picked up, no one replied. Finally after 6 business days of calling, they finally picked up and said the slot was taken "sorry". read more

Over the course of just a few months Linnea and I have been able to make so much progress. She is truly unlike any other therapist and owner that I have ever met. She is unbelievably kind, thoughtful and honest. She has been able to help me sort out some incredibly complicated issues, offer feedback and teach me tools and skills that I can take with me after every meeting I have with her. I am so grateful for her expertise, knowledge and experience. read more

Can't even get ahold of them because they never answer the phone nor return the call when you leave a voicemail

Avoid at all costs. Their DBT therapists are manipulative and admin handled my payments irresponsibly. I feel that they took advantage of my mental illness for financial gain and never cared about me as a person. I left worse than when I started and in debt. Linnea in particular takes advantage of people who are seeking health and makes them think they'll be cared for but once we pay her she doesn't care at all. read more

I recently reached out regarding a loved one receiving therapy. Their team was quick to respond and offered options to get them into therapy quickly. so grateful they were willing to help. read more

I've worked as a therapist at Bay Area Mental Health not once but twice! As far as group practices with a team of therapists go, this place has exceeded my expectations both times I have been employed here. If you work in the mental health field too often your employer does not prioritize your own mental health. It seems counterintuitive but it is pretty standard in the industry. This is not true of working for Bay Area Mental Health and Linnea Butler. She honor you as a human with complex emotions who needs to take care of yourself and also leads by example. One great gift of COVID was my ability to re-join the team with a remote position. Moving out of the area was the reason for ending my employment the first time around. It's great to feel supported and also have the good fortune of sharing support with others during a difficult time for everyone. read more

It's been awhile since I have written a review. I would like to acknowledge my therapist Lisa Prosser-Dodds. She has been walking me through my journey through life for more than two years now. From the moment I met her she understood me and from that point on she has helped me to grow and move forward in life like no other therapist has done. I'm so appreciative for all the encouragement, support, and strength to forge ahead and carry on. read more

Ok, so I haven't even been to this place, only had one interaction on the phone. The person called me back which I didn't expect, however I want to offer back to them a reflection that I have from my experience talking with this person. I explained my situation to them and they told me how many other people around are just like me. My response was yes, I am looking for those other people and am looking for a community because I feel very alone in my situation. I expressed interest in the interpersonal process group which would be more affordable for me than their DBT group and point blank she told me that it is full and is waitlisted for months. Ok. But she didn't offer to add me to the wait list. Spoke about how the mental health industry has taken a big hit these past few years and that she is working 2-3 jobs to support her own self right now. I am still interested in the interpersonal skills group however I felt very put off by my interaction with this person and am now uncomfortable with the organization as a whole. It sounds like they have plenty of clients and do not need any more. read more

Linnea is a warm person, very easy to build a connection with. Mental health is the new wealth!

What I appreciate about this clinic is the dedication of the staff. Linnea cares about her work and helping those in need. I feel this support in her and deeply value that read more

What an incredible group of clinicians. I am so glad to have crossed paths with this center in support of Mental Health which is so needed right now. Thank you so much for being such a valuable resource for the community. read more

Bay Area Mental Health is top notch!!! When looking for therapy resources to help with my anxiety and depression I always look for an environment where I feel comfortable and safe. These COVID times are trying times and I have watched BAMH make changes in order to continue to make their clientele first priority. I would highly recommend their services for anyone looking for a professional in the mental health field. Best in the business!!!! read more

1. If you need counseling, you are better off alone then with these people. 2. If you would like to obtain an open and shut patient abandonment case, effortlessly walk in here and pay $800 cash, she'll call you on the phone and say you can't come here, no refunds, I have no referral for you, don't call us anymore, we block you and leave it as a message. 3. Once you sign up and pay for the Counseling then invite your bf for couple's counseling, when he breaks up with you for no reason, says nothing about it, then they will give your counseling spot to him and tell hi to block you. Then, when he offers to pay for your counseling cuz he owes you like more than $20k and your blocked cuz the couple's counselor has never been in a relationship in her life, then she forgets to email the offer even though she says she did and that the owner is taken care of it. Then when asked about said offer, the owner will lie of its existence entirely and say there is no offer and the amount inc court will change and break-up financial dispute will have to start anew. The guy swears to God in court crying ll he wanted was to see me and he told the counselor and she advised hi to block me... I told the owner and reported them to the better business bureau but, oh well, they don't give a fuck and my two kids were kidnapped in Venezuela, while this guy was stealing money out of my apartment and blowing ten of thousands of embezzled business funds on hookers and prostitutes way too young. They didn't give a shit when I told them they need to discontinue the bad counseling cuz now he's breaking into my apt on camera, showing up stalking me at Stanford and stealing stuff out of my car, apartment, out of my hands in public and now molesting kids and they still don't care...kind of counseling, you gotta see this shit for yourself. And yes, cash up front, no refunds...come get your slot. read more

I've been coming to BAMH for a little over one year. I was referred in by my psychiatrist who has known and recommended Linnea Butler to me for some time. I started with a therapist who was very knowledgeable and attentive. However, just as she and I were starting to make a lot of progress, she moved out of the area. Linnea then had an opening so it was easy for me to transition. The feel of this place is warm and inviting, but not fluffy in their approach at all. I am an engineer and prefer to have clear objectives and a strong understanding of what the therapist is doing and why. Linnea picked up on this in my introductory session. She and the team were careful and sympathetic, but I felt that they were approaching my complex PTSD and other issues in a scientific way. As issues arose, I was able to augment my regular and group sessions with a visit with people in the practice who had specific expertise from time to time. It felt to me like I had a primary therapist who was deeply committed to my well being, but had a team of specialists behind here that she could call upon for help when needed. She was also working closely with my doctor as well. I am making progress in my life now and credit BAMH and my doctor who referred me to them. I have been to solo therapists before and was generally fine, but this group works at a team. I feel more confident in my future when the professionals collaborate. I highly recommend Bay Area Mental Health. read more

I have been working with Bay Area Mental Health for almost 2 years now. My daughter & I utilized the therapy services for working through family issues. My daughter had the best counseling she had ever received for two years, compared with 5 years of so-so counseling. (Unfortunately her stellar counselor moved to LA). I can personally recommend Linnea Butler and her DBT series training. She and her DBT partner, Anne, have been stellar! I have gone through the series of twice and the knowledge I gained through homework & counseling has changed me permanently. I highly recommend this team of psychotherapists & their DBT classes. This team, and Linnea Butler in particular, really care & are very professional. I don't say this lightly because when things are shaky, and you need help, this team is a solid one to regain your footing. read more

I cannot recommend this business. I signed up for the Interpersonal Effectiveness DBT program in August 2017 and the Emotional Regulation DBT in October of 2017. How these classes went is that first you do a meditation exercise, then everyone talks about what they did for homework for the first hour. For the second hour, they explain the homework to be done before the next meeting. There were 2 teachers and 3-8 "students" in the class for any given session. You pay $160 for a mandatory pre-group meeting with one counselor, then $100 per group session (so $800 for an 8-week session). My insurance covered only about 1/3 of my costs, which ended up being about $160 + $600 + $800 = $1,560 minus 1/3 covered, so about $1000 out of pocket for me. At each homework review, I felt that if I didn't say the method at hand was immensely helpful and amazing, that I perceived that Ms. Butler was getting pretty frustrated. Maybe I was wrong; but I felt like she had one thing to offer and if it didn't work, then I was welcome to go away. They are really only set up to do their spiel and if it doesn't work for you, then things start to feel rather tense; at least they did for me. On their website at the time, it said that DBT treats PTSD. During the fifth Emotional Regulation session, when they began to talk about "Opposite Action," I mentioned that Opposite Action could be very dangerous for people with PTSD. Ms. Butler snapped at me that "DBT is not for trauma." When I pointed out to her in an email that her website says DBT treats PTSD, in opposition to what she told me in group, she chose to not respond to that part of the email. I had spent $160 for the mandatory pre-meeting, $600 to be in the 6-week Interpersonal Effectiveness class in order to guarantee my spot for the $800 8-week Emotional Regulation class because, as I had told her during my mandatory pre-group session, I had PTSD and was seeking help for it, and her website at that time said DBT treated PTSD also... only to be snapped at about 11 weeks in and $1,000 later, that "DBT is not for trauma." I dropped out, feeling they wasted a not insignificant amount of my time and money. Again, I cannot recommend this business. read more

Serene and comfortable setting, trustworthy and attentive therapists, excellent back office.