Dana knows her stuff! She worked with my son during baseball season, but he also plays basketball,…read morefootball and soccer. As a multi-sport athlete, mental strength is vital. Keeping your head in the game is extremely important for continued success. Dana has helped my son tremendously in maintaining his focus in difficult moments, his concentration, and being able to recover quickly from making mistakes.These skills helped him earn spots on his high school basketball, football and baseball teams this year. He attends an all boys school were sports are extremely competitive. He says the techniques she has taught him have even helped him in the classroom. I have seen my son thrive in all aspects of his game, and just overall looks more relaxed. Dana really got to know my son well and he enjoyed working with her. I would highly recommend her to any athlete looking to take their game to the next level!

I cannot recommend Mindzone enough!! I hired Dana as my assistant coach when I was in charge of the…read moreCarlmont Waterpolo program. She implemented an assortment of mental techniques that helped our team overcome adversity and win games when we shouldn't have. Her program is established and proven successful. If you or a family member are in need of mental training to fortify that positive attitude you need to successfully compete at a competitive level Mindzone is the program for you!!

I invited Dr. Dahlkoetter to give a presentation at the Commonwealth Club of California. The event…read moresold out, as our members appreciated her experience as a sports psychologist working with five Olympic gold medalist clients. She spoke about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, with examples from her own athletic performances. (She won the San Francisco marathon, and took second place "woman overall" in the Hawaii IronMan Triathlon.) It was an excellent talk with many practical recommendations about how to reach one's full potential in sports, business, and life.

I worked with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter as my sports psychologist to prepare for my college…read morecompetitions in wrestling. Using the powerful mental preparation skills I learned and listening to her custom visualization audios she created for me, I was able to win the Conference Championships and qualify for the National Championships, where I earned my first All-American honor by placing third. I highly recommend working with Dr. JoAnn if you want to up your game and perform your best when it counts the most.

Dr. Perlmutter conducted an evaluation of my now 28-year-old daughter's father's visition request…read more20 years ago. He really called it right! My "ex" totally lost interest when I agreed to set. his ongoing child support at zero. He did not, however, accurately describe his relationship with me,, but aside from my bruised ego, that wasn't consequential. The only thing that has ever come up by my daughter about what Dr. P. made a tolerable process was his very concerned look when she said her favorite movie was The Nightmare Before Christmas! He appeared to confuse the name with an indicator of night terrors or something! My daughter brought that up at a social gathering a few years ago as a laugh and mentioned it to me recently when she saw a book written by a different Perlmutter, thinking it was the same Dr. Perlmutter. We both hope that by now he's seen Nightmare and at least found out what it is and who is its creator! Funny cartoon movie; anything but scary!

As a result of this man's decisions within the court system my childhood was genuinely destroyed…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. I could not recommend this man less if you care an iota about your child's welfare. It has taken over a decade plus to recover from said childhood. I'm still recovering. Save your children from the same outcome and do not use this man's services.

Dr. Edna Esnil is an outstanding psychologist. In person, I find her to be warm, thoughtful,…read morecompassionate, professional, and genuine.    I have referred several clients to her over the years and her success with them has been remarkable. Through my consultations with Edna, I have observed her clinical skills and expertise with cognitive behavioral therapy. She has successfully helped culturally diverse clients take control of panic and anxiety, resolve post-traumatic stress, and improve relationships. When appropriate, Edna has included treatment outside the office helping clients overcome fears of real life situations, such as driving, flying, and sports performance.   I am grateful to have Edna as a trusted colleague and will continue to refer clients to her in the future.

From the owner: I specialize in cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for treating anxiety, panic, depression, and…read morestress. I use scientifically supported, cutting edge techniques, such as intensive CBT, to help you learn to quickly manage your symptoms and address their underlying causes. CBT is regarded as one of the most empirically tested and validated approaches to a host of disorders. Numerous studies have shown that CBT is as effective as SSRI antidepressant medication. Commonly attributed as an effective approach to treating depression, studies support the efficacy of CBT for anxiety, panic, phobias, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Intensive CBT differs from traditional 45-minute weekly sessions in several ways. For some, 45-minute sessions feel too brief. Intensive therapy provides more frequent concentrated doses of therapy by combining multiple sessions back-to-back. Many clients report rapid achievement of counseling goals with significant, immediate, and lasting symptom reduction.

For some context; my partner and I had been together about 3 years, and were seriously considering…read moremarriage. I was interested in sort of laying out the internals of our relationship to therapist/counselor to see if there were any red flags we should be aware of, and talk through anything that could potentially be problematic for a long term relationship. Most importantly, Dr. Lillie is incredibly competent in her line of work, and can remarkably quickly ask the important questions to guide couples to new perspectives on their relationship. The way that Dr. Lillie interacted with my partner and I was not only transformative in the way we think, but carried care, empathy, and psychological safety. I never felt judged, only heard, but still was compelled to change my thinking about some foundational pillars of being in a relationship. Needless to say, my partner and I are happier than we ever thought possible, and indeed got married :) I owe a lot of this to only a few conversations I had with Dr. Lillie, and to that end, I'm very grateful for the time I've shared with her.

Sandy was my best yelp find ever! After my husband and I meet with her, we often talk about what a…read moregreat therapist she is! We have both worked with several therapists, so we have a lot to compare to. She is incredibly insightful, empathetic, and helps you make progress when you are stuck. She is highly intelligent and also brings her sense of humor when appropriate. She has really helped us improve our communication with each other. If you are looking for a therapist I would highly highly recommend Sandy. She is amazing.

Krista Regedanz and her team of therapists offer the highest quality care. I regularly refer…read moreclients to Krista and Palo Alto Smart Therapy. If you want deep healing and transformation, Palo Alto Smart Therapy is the place to be!

Working with Krista was absolutely amazing! She was able to make a huge difference with my PTSD…read more The techniques she uses are not available thru the VA Healthcare system. I can highly recommend her! It is difficult writing about something so personal, and most Veterans are suffering in silence. That is just how we were taught... got a problem, don't talk about it. I had been living with my issues since 2002, but after 16 years, I finally found someone able to help me. If you know of any veterans suffering from their PTSD, Krista is definitely worth visiting. Don't put it off, it won't go away on it's own.

I've never left a review for a doctor or psychologist before, but my recent negative experience…read morewith Dr. Rothenberg left me no choice but to warn others to stay away. Dr. Rothenberg was referred by our pediatrician at PAMF. My husband and I did a half-hour initial phone consult with her. The call was unpleasant - she kept interrupting and talking over us, with a combative and pushy attitude. Nevertheless, she had impressive credentials and we needed someone to help us, so we scheduled an in-person session with her the following week. Then, at the end of the call, Dr. Rothenberg informed us that she has an "old" car, so for home and school visits, we would have to pick her up from the Redwood City suburbs and drive her there ourselves! WTF!? Not only was that too far a distance for us, but we couldn't believe any doctor would make such an unprofessional demand of a patient. When we suggested more reasonable options, like taking Uber/Lyft or renting a car, she became VERY argumentative, insisting that we chauffeur her all over the Bay Area, or else she would not work with us. Stunned, we canceled the appointment and are now in the process of finding another child psychologist. In addition to posting this review, I have also reported Dr. Rothenberg's inappropriate demand to my pediatrician, and I've asked PAMF to not refer Dr. Rothenberg to parents in the future! What a nut!

Breach of confidentiality. She called me 15 times on a Tuesday afternoon - between the times of 3…read more-7 pm. And then the next am at 730 am including calling my sons school and another location of my sons school looking for me to CONFIRM an appointment ! It's so unprofessional and a breach of confidentiality and I was so embarrassed that the admins of these two schools had to locate me to let me know she was looking for me! I cancelled all my appts with her. It was a horrific experience! I would never recommend her to anyone! The session was about home situations not school life! She had NOooooo right to reach out to my sons school or a different location of my sons school!

Great experience working with Shelley for the WISC-IV evaluation for my daughter. Highly recommend!read more

After years of traditional School system testing my son as brilliant, but being difficult; Shelley…read morewas able to diagnose his learning challenges. With that, we could work with the School on accommodations, such as speech to text note taking and verbal tests. It has made a world of difference and has increased his confidence and interest in School again. He went from failing to getting solid grades that he are proud of.

Monica and I have been colleagues for years, and I recommend her as a therapist without…read morereservation. She is remarkably kind, empathetic, warm, intelligent, and focused on the needs of her clients. She also brings true understanding of how oppressive dynamics in the world affect our individual psyches, which I find invaluable. Monica asks questions that open up new areas for her clients, and I wouldn't hesitate to send a friend to see her as a therapist. (And that's high praise!)

I find Monica to be incredibly humble, kind, just, and sincere. Her work with couples is deeply…read morerich and impactful. She is smart, firm, warm, and honest. She brings great insight to her work and has so much depth. I'm grateful to know her and highly recommend her.

A few months ago, I stayed at a hotel with VERY firm pillows. After the first night, my neck was…read morestiff...after the second night, it flat out hurt. Over the next few weeks, the pain extended down my left shoulder blade, then through my tricep all the way down to my hand. It eventually got to where a sudden turn of the head, a cough, a sneeze, or even a small laugh would cause excruciating pane. Clearly I had a pinched nerve - I made an appointment with a spine specialist at Stanford. She agreed, and suggested I try PT. My first three weeks of PT were elsewhere....and a complete waste of time. I decided to give Stanford a chance, and made an appointment. After arriving, I had a 20 minute conversation with two therapists....who left the room, discussed, came back in, and told me in no uncertain terms what my issue was, and more importantly, how to resolve it. They walked me through a few exercises, and told me to do them religiously (now, keep in mind, at this point, we're talking over four months of incredible pain). TWO DAYS after doing the suggested exercises, my pain was almost to zero. A week later (and to date), I have a slightly sore neck, but that's it. DEFINITELY worth the pain of travel and trying to find parking during their construction project. Can't recommend them enough..

Terrible communication, unprofessional & mismanaged care…read more !!!!I would leave negative stars if I could!!!! (never left a bad review before) My complaint is not about my actual surgery from Dr. Freehill, but the office's failure to handle routine paperwork and their total disrespect in their absence of communication. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and still have not had my EDD paperwork signed off. I call the office every 2-3 days since my surgery to try and get this. All I am ever told is my message is being flagged as urgent and they will forward it to the clerical team. It took more than 3 weeks for my work disability paperwork to be completed, and when it was finally submitted, it was incomplete and unsigned. My EDD certification is still unresolved six weeks later. I have been unable to receive my disability benefits and my leave of absence was not approved until more than a month after my surgery. I have repeatedly contacted the office, escalated the matter through Guest Services multiple times, and continued to follow up in good faith. The lack of communication and administrative follow-through and negligence is unacceptable. I never wanted to escalate to this level, but, I am stupefied that a reputable institution such as Stanford could allow such a straightforward administrative task to be handled with this degree of mismanagement, negligence, lack of communication, and disregard for the patient.