I'm incredibly grateful I was able to work with Chad. I would recommend him to anyone seeking more…read morepeace, ease, and clarity on their path. A friend recommended Chad when I was looking for a coach to support envisioning the next chapter of my career. I'm so glad I took the leap, as this work has improved all areas of my life-- not just at work. He connects aspects of mindfulness, spirituality, and psychology in a way that deeply resonated with me. The work was challenging, refreshingly to the point, and very much worth the effort. I felt supported through it all. Chad is an incredibly intuitive and generous coach, and I wish everyone was able to experience this kind of coaching and support. Go for it!

Chads ability to listen, support, and guide on this journey is unparalleled…read more The love and care he poured into all of our prep and sessions were life changing. I have my life back and I am forever in his debt.

Figs has been an absolute lifesaver. From the very first session, his kindness and genuine empathy…read morecreated a space where we both felt heard, understood, and supported. He has an incredible ability to listen deeply while also offering thoughtful, practical guidance that actually helps you move forward. What stands out most is the balance he brings: he is warm and funny, yet also sharp and professional in how he approaches complex dynamics. His insights are consistently thoughtful and grounded, and he has a way of helping you see things more clearly without ever making you feel judged. Marriage therapy can feel vulnerable, but with Figs it feels constructive, safe, and helpful. And dare I say enjoyable. We've made real progress because of his guidance, and I'm incredibly grateful for the role he has played in helping strengthen our relationship. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with him is very fortunate.

Booked a consultation session with figs. Waited for half an hour. He didn't even show up. Later he…read morecanceled the appointment after the date.

I honestly can't recommend this organization more. About 15 years ago I was in distress and found a…read moretherapist through them who became the best therapist I've seen, and I've been in psychotherapy for over 30 years. When she became licensed, started her own practice and moved away, I lost access so stopped going to therapy for about a decade. After a recent year long search through my insurance w/0 luck, I decided to check back in w/ Marina counseling center, and after about a week I was matched up with a therapist who I am equally happy and doing great work with. They have a stellar vetting process for who they allow to work there, and their therapists also study under more experienced and educated therapists, so you get many checks and balances for your mental health. In all honesty, the therapists going for their degrees through Marina counseling center have far surpassed a number of "licensed" therapists that I was matched up with through my insurance, who I can only assume were licensed through degree mills. I would trust any therapist working here over anyone found in the wild, any day, and they also charge on a sliding scale, which is super helpful when you're paying out of pocket/on a fixed income.

I had two lovely therapists at this center so this review is not a reflection on them - they were…read morevery kind to me and I am grateful to both of them. But unfortunately, I experienced a very traumatizing event caused by the clinic's director, Joshua Greene. I tried multiple times to ask for a phone conversation or face to face meeting to try to reach a resolution that wouldn't leave me utterly scarred after the situation, but Mr. Greene replied only with evasive, disingenuous language clearly meant to eradicate himself of any responsibility. I was not willing to go to the Board of Psychology with this incident because that required giving up my privacy. The experience has unfortunately left me shaken - and very uncomfortable with the realization that a mental healthcare professional could have such disregard for causing anguish to someone seeking support at his clinic.

I was able to refer my friend's daughter to Laura, sure that she would be treated with respect,…read moreunderstanding, empathy, compassion, and would be taken seriously, not treated like "a kid." My confidence in Laura Goodspeed was well placed. Feedback indicates that Laura is extraordinarily perceptive, intelligent, knowledgeable and intuitive. The kind of therapist you can trust with your child's well-being, and yours.

Laura is a natural and a true gem. I found her at a time when I really needed support in processing…read morethrough a rough transition in my life and couldn't have found a better, more caring therapist to help see me through it! She is an intuitive and empathetic listener, offers stellar feedback and advice and really, really cares about her clients in a genuine and heartfelt way. Its not always easy finding a GOOD therapist, and especially one who is a good "fit," but everything felt really right with Laura and I was able to open up easily, feeling quite cared for and supported. If you're looking for a kind, compassionate therapist to help you through whatever is going on in your life, you should give Laura a try (and I think you'll be quite relieved to find such a gem in the psychotherapy world!)

I only went to one session and Amy wasn't right for me. I…read moreget that she was trying to be empathetic, but it came across as forced and fake. After I told her that I had a miscarriage, that my grandma died, that I had been sick for two years and that I had to terminate a wanted pregnancy, she said "that must have been so hard" with a pained expression on her face. Yes, obviously, it was really hard. That's why I went to therapy. That could have been an appropriate reaction if I was sobbing or in distress, but I wasn't... I was calm and collected, so her reaction was extremely jarring. It felt like she was putting on a show.

If you are looking for a warm, kind, smart, therapist who can help you make a positive change in…read moreyour life, look no further. When I first met Amy five years ago, I had no idea how profoundly she would impact my life. I remember being immediately struck by her intelligence, depth, and kindness. I felt so inspired by Amy that, after meeting her, I also decided to pursue a career in counseling. Over the years, Amy has been my mentor, colleague, and guide, and she has supported my personal growth every step of the way. Amy has inspired me to take on professional challenges I'd never dreamed of. I co-facilitated my first ever workshop with Amy. I participated in my first ever group process facilitated by Amy. I discovered the magic of restorative yoga because of Amy. Whether as a psychotherapist, yoga instructor, or group facilitator, Amy is intuitive and sharp. Amy is the real deal- I can not recommend Amy's services more highly.

Go elsewhere. This is the only bad review I have ever left on Yelp in my life- Im not a fan of the…read morewhole online social credit system. However, because of the nature of the work that Dana Iscoff is privy to, it would feel really irresponsible not to warn other parents. I will simply quote a quote of another review (that's right 3 of us saying this) that really nails our experience with Dana : 'The woman has no boundaries, is arrogant, obnoxious and narcissistic'. I will add sexist and absolutely disengaged. If you have any desire to co-parent amicably, that will not happen with Dana. If you have any desire to work with someone who cares at all about the children involved, do NOT work with Dana. She is self-involved, inconsistent, and seems most concerned with collecting financial retainers. Stay away. Her reviews speak for themselves- she has the lowest reviews of an Ma/MFT in San Francisco- in SAN FRANCISCO, therapist Mecca. Im only writing this because her first impression is pretty solid but it immediately devolves and I am hoping to spare other couples/parents- otherwise Id never bother with this.

I worked with Dianafor four years on almost a consistent weekly basis. She was extremely…read moreinsightful, caring and took the time to really listen and offered meaningul and empathetic feedback. There were moments of almost l" tough love" but she called me out on a lot of really important issues and made me aware of not only what was driving me psychologically but how to recognize red flags with other people and most importantly, how to communicate effectively with others. She's an excellent therapist and I highly recommend her to anyone who really wants to work on their deep seated issues and communication skills.

I worked with my therapist Jessica Daniel for almost 3 years via The Connective. I am deeply…read moreappreciative of the work that I was able to do with Jessica over this time, and I believe it has helped me immeasurably to get to a positive place in my life today. Jessica's style was perfect for me. Her attentive listener, thoughtful and knowledgeable feedback, insightful suggestions and sharing of resources, and her gentle but focused encouragement, all contributed to my progress as I climbed out of a deep hole which had previously seemed inescapable. I have a revitalized passion for life and I owe much of it to the work I did with Jessica., who always kept my long term goals in mind and took every effort to provide a warm space to work in. I am so thankful for Jessica's approach, the space and support provided, and her holistic sense of what I needed in a given session. The knowledge and habits I have developed as a result of Jessica's care and support have made a huge difference in my life. Coming to the Connective was a wonderful development for me and I am forever appreciative of my time with Jessica. I feel ready to continue my journey and excited to continue my progress with the insights I have gleaned about myself, my relationships with others, and my outlook on life. As insurance did not cover our sessions, I paid totally out of pocket. That is the only reason why I am withdrawing from therapy; the sessions were worth the price, but my financial realities mean I need to take a break from The Connective. The fact that I stayed with the Connective for so long evidences that I found the experience truly helpful and rewarding. I would not hesitate to recommend this organization in general and Jessica in particular. Thank you!

I had a good consultation with Madison that inspired me to give up Noom and try intuitive eating…read more Within just a few days, I feel (and weigh) lighter and happier. Thank you for the meeting.

I reached out to Life Remade based on the Yelp reviews. I had been struggling with major life…read moreevents - death, loss of a friend, illness, lack of clarity on where I want to go or do in my life. One day, I reached out and was connected with Tess Zeito. Our first call was serendipitous - I knew at the end of the 30 minutes that we were meant to work together and meet. I started with the 8 weeks plan with the option to extend. I am finishing up my 8 weeks and I put in the work and stayed committed to working with Tess every week. I feel transformed, empowered and have so much clarity. I trusted the process and now am going to extend my time with Tess as there is more ground to cover, especially around professional development. I am so glad Tess is my life coach. She helped me transform and get out of a fear loop that was holding me back. I am beyond grateful to Tess. Thank you.

Leah is one of a kind! She is a true testament of an amazing life coach and it shows in her…read moreapproaches to help me with skills that I can keep developing for the rest of my life. She provides great tools and insight in all facets of my life in such a short amount of time (6 months). Before meeting Leah, I was lost and confused with my career, love life, and self worth. She helped nourish a certain part of me that I was always reluctant to feel and had a hard time in trusting in myself. She also empowered me to make the necessary changes and gave me the right tools to tackle all that problems that hindered my personal growth. She is extremely intuitive and empathetic in her methods of coaching and it made our sessions highly productive. I cannot thank her enough for the development and progress that I have made for the last six months. I highly recommend her to anyone that is having problems in any aspects of their life and are willing to change for the better. She has been a true blessing to my life and I am forever grateful for her.

I oversee HR at an Ecommerce Company in Los Angeles. I reached out to SF Stress to see if they…read morecould host a Webinar for us for World Mental Health Day. From the moment I started chatting with SF stress they were so professional and on top of it! Also, talk about a weight off my shoulders! Usually, I feel the need to review what's being presented ahead of time but with SF stress no need - they were on top of it, they sent me the deck prior and it was great, no edits needed - really valuable content. The webinar was a TOTAL HIT. Our employees loved it and actively participated! it was such a cool thing being able to offer such a valuable webinar to our employees. I love my rep Lisa and have been so pleased with their services I signed on for 6 more webinars next year! YAY! Their therapists are everything, they are modern and down to earth, understanding and patient. I never felt pressured, it has been easy with them from the start. I have even been thinking about using them personally for Career/Executive Coaching! Love them all! Thank you SF Stress!!!

I was reflecting upon my interaction with the SF Stress & Anxiety clinic, and I thought I should…read moreadvise people away from it, because they (1) don't seem to hire good therapists, (2) have unreasonable rescheduling policies, and (3) in general mis-apply the therapeutic technique by prioritizing some kind of intervention over meeting the client where they are. 1) Good therapists - I tried multiple therapists there and even was left with a bad taste in my mouth with the interaction with the CEO and the practice in general, who kept hitting me up with offers after I left the practice. 2) I felt that the rescheduling policy is a good example of where they err. It's an inflexible policy that charges you for a session if it's rescheduled with less than 48 hours advance notice, no matter what! This felt pretty unreasonable to me, because schedules change, and it's reminiscent of (3 - Misapply the Therapeutic technique) when one of their clinicians was inflexible in "pushing" or advancing me towards a "spiritual" therapeutic approach that I found inappropriate for me, a non spiritual person. Isn't it also poor judgment that a clinic that frames itself as evidence and science-based hires a clinician who pushes an unscientific approach? In every session, I felt the aim was steering towards some kind of stress-reduction tactic, even if that wasn't called for, in the sense that, if you go to a mindfulness shop, expect the prescription to be meditate regardless of whether there's other things going on in your life. They have good branding, and arguably good management that allowed them to grow, but I don't think they provide a good service. Want proof? Just wait until you see the owner's boiler plate response to me. I bet my honest review of my pushy therapist was part of why that specific clinician isn't there anymore. I just think other clients aren't as discerning as me--like the CEO. Buyer beware.

I started going to Esther when I was near rock bottom after the end of a relationship and continued…read moregoing for a bit over a year. Over the course of that year, Esther truly helped me gain back the self-confidence and self-respect that I had lost. She also helped me see the origin of many of my actions and behaviors that contributed to my problems and develop healthier and more productive responses to anxiety. Esther would start our sessions with a discussion of my prior week and what was troubling me, and give both insights and helpful suggestions for deciding on the path forward. After that, we usually worked on getting to the root causes of my anxiety or exercises to immediately provide some relief (many of which I could then use on my own). As I regained my self-confidence, the focus shifted to everything from work stresses to the most effective ways for me to reach my goals for the future. I am leaving therapy in such a better place than I started, and I couldn't thank Esther enough for the compassion, strength, and knowledge that she showed me. I highly recommend her for anyone going through a tough time in their lives, or just anyone who wants to get some great techniques and guidance towards achieving their goals!

It's been 11 years since the last time I wrote a review. What could possibly inspire me to want to…read morewrite a review after such a long hiatus? One word: therapy. I still remember the day I reached out to Esther requesting for her psychotherapy service. I had just ordered all these self-help books via Amazon that were piling up on my nightstand, but my mind was all over the place and I couldn't find a way to focus on where to begin. If you googled the phrase "woe is me", the top result would probably be a photo of me. I needed someone to help navigate me through my anxious thoughts, someone to provide me with the right tools that would let me better articulate my feelings, someone to boost my confidence, but most importantly someone to just help me get a grip on my entire mental wellbeing. Fortunately shortly after reaching out to Esther, she was able to take me in. I remember feeling wary coming into our first session. I had worked with a few other therapists prior to her, but I didn't feel like I got to where I needed to be with them. I remember during that very first session I was experiencing so much anxiety and overthinking so many events in my life. The simple question of "how are you doing/what is going on in your life?" sent me into a spiral and I remember just crying and pouring out so many bottled up emotions. By the end of our first session, we practiced a cognitive diffusion exercise together and I remember immediately feeling a sense of relief. I felt so much more hopeful than at the beginning of our session and that if I gave it more time I could overcome the mental obstacles that were holding me back. What really solidified my decision to stick with Esther was her hands on approach. With other therapists, we would have a full session of chatting, maybe do an exercise or two, and then pick up again the following week with nothing to hold me accountable with what we practiced. But with Esther, she would assign me homework that would consist of more than just reading. Her assignments would really challenge me to get out of my scared little comfort zone. Then the following week she would always follow up to make sure I really completed that homework. Six months later of consistent therapy with Esther, I can confidently say I am in a much better head space. She's provided me with so many tools that really helped build my confidence and foster a better relationship with myself through emphasizing the importance of self care and just really speaking more kindly to myself. It sounds so simple, but it honestly is a lot of work. I'm so glad I got through it with Esther. She has such a kind, compassionate, and most importantly a nonjudgmental demeanor. I always felt safe during our sessions and that I could speak my mind no matter how silly I thought I might sound. She really helped boost my confidence and made me believe in myself and that under all this "woe is me" there truly is an amazing lovable confident person.