For people who do not like to read lengthy reviews, here is the bottom line: Kirk is an amazing…read moretherapist, so go check him out! For people who do like to read lengthy reviews, here are the reasons why Kirk is an amazing therapist and why he deserves to be checked out: I originally thought that therapists were stern and authoritarian (à la Judge Judy, dressed in her black robe with its white laced-collar, telling me how I screwed up my life), but Kirk has proven to be the exact opposite. He is patient, nonjudgmental, possess a great sense of humor, and he always respects his clients. Kirk gives advice, not orders. (And so far he has never shown up to a session wearing a black robe with a white laced-collar.) Kirk is also accommodating to his client's circumstances with a flexible schedule and a generous sliding scale. Last, but in some ways the most important, Kirk has a superb sense of multicultural sensitivity because although he is a Caucasian from the Midwest, he can understand the issues of an Asian Hawaiian Islander like me. Kirk has guided me through several personal and professional difficulties over the years and I have greatly benefited from his keen knowledge and insightfulness. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Kirk as my therapist. Kirk has earned a most heartfelt Mahalo ("thank you") from me.

Very kind person. Dr. Hinman told me I was too fucked up for him and he sent me to Dr. Bauknight. I…read morewill be eternally grateful.

Dr. Clemenko is the finest, most compassionate, and most knowledgeable psychologist I have ever…read morehad the pleasure of seeking counsel from. She assisted me through a number of difficult situations in my life, and I am a better person today because of her guidance. Highly recommended.

The entire staff of Autonomy Heath proved an invaluable resource for my father-in-law and our…read morefamily during his final days. From the very first phone consultation, Dr. Moore and his team were patient and, without any judgement or pressure, explicitly explained the process of physician-assisted suicide. Dr. Moore answered questions calmly and took time to go into minute details about what was required from us, how we would receive the medication, and what the experience would be like for the patient and the family. He was unfailingly sensitive, kind, and respectful, as was his team. We had a lot of questions and someone was always responsive and kind. My 89-year old father-in-law was in hospice, dying of pancreatic cancer. He was, thankfully, very lucid and able to clearly express how he wanted to die. As soon as his case was approved (a second opinion was necessary, and was quickly received), Dr. Moore's staff assisted us in making that happen. When the medicine arrived from the special pharmacy, my husband carried out the steps, as Dr. Moore had laid them out (and, with backup directions in the enclosed materials). My father-in-law passed peacefully and quickly after drinking the medicine. Because all of us were well prepared by Dr. Moore, the experience was not scary or unsure. Instead of a hospital death after an artificially prolonged and painful illness, R's death was, instead, carried out on his own terms, dignified, painless, and surrounded by love.

To be honest, it's very rare to come across someone like Dr. Moore and the entire staff at Autonomy…read moreHealth. There is so much compassion, and Dr. Moore is so knowledgeable! It was my first time moving into hospice care at home and before leaving the hospital, I was given two names of two different businesses offering MAID. When I spoke to Christa, I immediately felt comfortable talking about this often taboo subject. I got to meet Dr. Moore twice, and both times, I knew I had made the right decision by choosing them. I never felt overwhelmed and I could ask as many questions as I wanted to without ever feeling like I was too much or asking too many questions and that is so important when one is faced with that kind of decision. If you you or a loved one is looking into this transition of life, I would 100% recommend Autonomy Health.

The initial caregiver checked that my insurance worked, was very nice, as was the nurse…read morepractitioner who interviewed me. After a couple of days waiting and a couple of hours of interviews, forms galore, and new medications from this office, I received a TEXT. I've attached the TEXT so you can decide for yourself if you agree that it wasn't an appropriate way to end therapy. A phone call to end therapy seems more appropriate to me and at least the option to pay out of pocket. When I called, they gave me referrals to practitioners that don't even offer TMS. Fortunately one of the psychologists referred me to Dr Wycoff and Dr Hubbard. TMS has been life-changing, literally. "Hi K! This is .... from Del Mar Brain and TMS. I just wanted to let you know that I checked with your insurance again and unfortunatley our clinic specifically is out of network for your insurance plan. I know you had your intake with K, and she recommended therapy and another medication trial. Luckily, the TMS eligibility requirements are standard, and this will likely be the same recommendation from other clinics. Here is a list of a few other TMS clinics in the area. So sorry about the inconvenience. Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns."

I think Suzanne is one of the BEST therapists in San Diego. Because I work in Healing (nursing X 30…read moreyears), I must know about 25 therapists, and she is the BEST. She's loving and calm, but doesn't miss a beat in getting to the point. Very gentle, but also very wise. I've referred many, many others to her who feel the same as I do about her. She's a wonderful Soul.

Suzanne is wonderful. Re relationship counseling, she will give practical tools to implement that…read morewill improve things and she will be honest and let you know if the situation is really fixable for the long term or not. She is Christian based (and I am Jewish). I liked that approach also, even though I am not Christian. She will not string you out with a lot of unnecessary sessions or hide the ball. She does what is needed when it is needed and nothing less or more. She is about truly helping and not about the money. I have referred my friends to her through the years and continue to do so and she has helped them too and they are much happier because of her wisdon. I was in a horrific marriage abusive marriage (sometimes the man is also abused - it does happen) and Suzanne set me on a path that changed my life for the better. It did not happen overnight (although It could have happened much quicker had I just immediately fully embraced her advice) She opened my eyes, taught me a lot and I eventually transformed into a more confident and happy person who is now with the woman of my dreams. Thank-you Suzanne for everything you did to help me and I will never forget you. I just sent you another referral too.

Very rude interactions before ever meeting with her. She shut me down multiple times in a very cold…read moreway for no apparent reason. I can't imagine her being a good therapist with the tone in her emails.

I've noticed there aren't a lot of reviews on doctors. While this is Yelp and seems to be focused…read moreon businesses rather than individuals, I felt it was important to speak up about some of the professionals I've come into contact with. Finding a good doctor, dentist, therapists, etc is difficult! The sites I've seen (not Yelp) don't all seem...honest. Yelp seems to be the more reliable site for reviews from real people with real experiences. I have known Nitza for at least 10 years. She has counseled me through some of the toughest experiences in my life. She is a wonderful therapist who genuinely cares for her patients. She is always available to either meet or talk on the phone. She is self-employed so you don't have to go through the answering service of a doctor's office. You actually get to speak directly to her! She's personable and easy to talk to. I've recommended her to family and friends and have only heard good things from them. She is very professional and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. She is sensitive to the average person's income regardless of her location in Del Mar. Nitza is a wealth of knowledge and has been a strong support in my life. I don't know what else to say other than I highly recommend her. If you are going through a difficult time in your life, she is a great person to talk to. She's become such a valuable and dear person in my life.

Sean is an incredible therapist. With each session we have he has helped me to become a better…read moreperson and better wife. My outlook on relationships and life has shifted into a healthier view. My marriage has improved tremendously with the exercises and help that he has given my husband and I. His office is in a beautifully renovated, shared office space. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a therapist for themselves or for couples therapy.

I'm so grateful to have found Sean at Coastal Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sean was amazing in…read moregiving me tools to deal with previous trauma. Sean has helped me with a new outlook on life and myself. Forever grateful to Sean and Coastal Cognitive

After four years of working together, the therapeutic relationship ended during a period of…read moresignificant distress for me. Attempts to address concerns did not lead to repair, and the focus shifted toward protecting the therapist's personal boundaries rather than supporting stabilization or closure. I left feeling blamed for my distress and unsupported at the end of care. This experience was destabilizing and painful, particularly given the length of the relationship. I encourage others with complex mental health needs to discuss in advance how conflict, boundaries, and termination are handled.

My husband and I were hoping to take advantage of our insurance covered therapy sessions before the…read moreend of the year to have a relationship tune up. I reached out to Coastal Counseling after reading the great reviews. It took days before hearing back from anyone and then after giving my information to the receptionist (?) they said they would reach out to the therapists to see who would want to take us on. Weeks go by and so I follow up and then the person asks me all the same questions again and then says the same exact thing...they'll reach out to the therapists. Another week goes by and then I get a text message asking if we could do an apt 2 hours before I told them my husband gets home from work. Which is not doable for us. Still waiting to hear back....guess I should look elsewhere. There services are probably great, if you can wait around long enough to actually get an appointment with someone.