This review is way overdue. I highly recommend Alex for couples counseling. He literally saved our…read morerelationship. Before we met Alex, we were 5 years into our relationship and starting to struggle with very difficult situations that were pulling us apart. These were made worse with our opposing introvert/extrovert needs. Neither of us had strong role models in our family for successful relationships, and we were at a turning point. We were very serious about who we chose to help us. All of the therapists we interviewed before Alex had somewhat of a cookie-cutting approach to couples therapy. We felt that we could've gotten some of their info from reading a book. However from the first time we spoke with Alex, it was easy for us to agree that he was the right therapist for us. Alex treated us as individual people and an individual couple. His approach is empathetic, thoughtful, and calm. He pays attention to every detail and is tactful in all of his communication. You will see this starting from his intake form. In our sessions, he gave equal time to both of us. We did many session exercises to become aware of our individual needs. Many of the revelations surprised us and without his help, I'm not sure we would have ever discovered on our own. And he was exceptionally skilled in guiding us through difficult discussions. We were able to share scary thoughts, sometimes laughter, and sometimes tears (mostly I cried) as we became closer and more connected to each other, in each session and afterwards. My partner and I also made notes after each session, because we're both nerdy...but more importantly because we knew the information we had learned was gold. After a few months of weekly sessions, Alex told us we had made enough progress that it wasn't necessary to see him weekly anymore. But to instead, use the information we learned and schedule sessions only as needed. Today (almost 2 years later), we haven't had another session and we continue to use the tools and techniques he taught us. We are so much happier from this entire experience. We can communicate better, disagree without fighting, fight without yelling, share our love for each other in ways that the other needs and understands, and receive it in return. If you're on the fence about couples counseling, don't be. With the right therapist like Alex, and a willingness to learn, you can re-understand how to love, connect, and communicate. He is a true professional. Thank you Alex.

I heard such great things about XY Counseling but when I reached out I was quoted $250 per session…read moreand it was NOT in-person. Who charges that much for a "digital" session? That is insane pricing. Therapy is supposed to be face to face so you can see people's body language and mannerisms and get to know one another. This isn't a new age "interview" with a potential company. Do better!!!

I'm privileged to be able to know and have worked with Sheira. I have witnessed first hand her…read moreexpertise and skill at couples counseling. She has an incredible ability to bring insight and clarity, while at the same time being real and very caring in her approach. It's been my experience that it is very rare to find someone who is so clearly so passionate about not only their field, but also so genuine in their desire to see their clients benefit from the work. You're lucky to have found her.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Sheira. She is one of the kindest people you will ever…read moremeet while also being very professional. She listens carefully and makes sure she understands while providing thoughtful feedback. For someone dealing with stress, body image issues, anxiety, etc having someone like Sheira on your team is an amazing asset.

I've been a client of Elizabeth Dandenell's for years. I couldn't be more grateful to have chosen…read moreher as my therapist. Her therapy skills are superior and she is a straight-shooter. She is also compassionate, with great intuition. Before I met with Elizabeth, I'd worked hard with about a dozen very good therapists to help relieve my anxiety and depression. I also sought to improve my vocational and social struggles. That "pre-Elizabeth" therapy partially helped. The problem was I still had a vague sense something about me or my situation wasn't quite being seen and addressed yet. Then, Elizabeth helped change the course of my life. She raised the possibility that I might have two overlooked diagnoses. If accurate, she theorized, those diagnoses might help identify and explain much of the "invisible" set of challenges I've struggled with over decades. She was 100% accurate. I received both of those diagnoses after several months of testing by hospital clinicians. As a result, I've learned new ways to cope better overall. Specifically: some fast and easy ways to tamp down my overall anxiety - techniques I'd likely never have used without the diagnoses. My self-esteem has greatly improved and I'm more at peace with myself than I've been in a very long time. I've plugged in to community support. Elizabeth is a true gem of a therapist. It's encouraging to know she's available to me and others, in a world where life can sometimes feel so hard.

When I first met Vilma, my world was filled with darkness. I was consumed by self-loathing to the…read moreextreme. I didn't trust anyone in the world, not even my lover. I thought people were selfish narcissists who only cared about themselves when they were cold. But among them, the one I hated the most was myself. During a time when I was trapped in the abyss of self-loathing, unable to move from my bed, I felt the need for help, and I made my first call to Vilma. From that moment on, I have been seeking counseling from Vilma for over two years. She slowly nurtured my heart, as if extracting poison from long-standing wounds. For 15 years, I believed that my struggle stemmed solely from my inability to control myself. I attributed it to my excessive vanity, competitiveness, and narcissistic tendency to prioritize how others perceived me. I thought I couldn't love anyone else and that my preoccupation with myself was the cause of these symptoms. That was the first thing I told her. However, she has spent a long time counseling me and has helped change the way I think. She not only introduced me to various cognitive methods that allowed me to be more compassionate toward myself, but it was more than that. What she taught me was a warm heart. A warm heart that cares for and worries about others. As she listened to my heart, she exemplified how others can become warmer toward one another. Through her, I learned what it means to care for others, and I began to strive to become that way myself. Those experiences gradually helped me realize the message she was trying to tell me. 'I am not a bad person.' Through counseling with her, I was able to recall a trauma from 15 years ago. It was an experience that I could never forget, but one that I had buried deep within the depths of my heart, like the sea. It was a trauma that was so difficult to face that I had pretended it meant nothing at all. I couldn't even label it as a trauma because I couldn't confidently admit that I was a victim. If it weren't for her counseling, I would have carried it within me for a lifetime, as I couldn't even recognize it as a wound. I believed I didn't deserve to. When I confronted the experience that I couldn't share with anyone, she held the hand of my heart, ensuring that I wasn't afraid. She continued to support me until I no longer feared the trauma completely. Now, I no longer think of the world as solely cold. I no longer believe that people only care about themselves. Through her, I have felt and understood that people can be a source of help for one another, and just knowing that has made the world appear more hopeful and brighter to me. Thank you, Vilma. I wanted to express my gratitude properly to you, but my words fall short, and I couldn't express my thanks adequately.

Been going for years and always received constantly thoughtful and helpful guidance and support…read more She's supported me through a lot of challenging times and I'm very grateful.

I've been seeing Dr. Greenstein weekly for 8 months now. From day one, I felt comfortable with her…read more We've made great progress in such a short amount of time. Of the two other Psychologists I've seen in my life, she is the best!

Our time spent with Sara was truly valuable. In addition to her depth, empathy and perception Sara…read moreoffers a completely non-judgmental and supportive environment to work through issues. She provided many useful and concrete ideas that worked well in our circumstances and has this way of looking at problems and situations with a fresh and different perspective. She has an incredible ability to bring insight and clarity, while at the same time being real and very caring in her approach. For any couple seeking additional support to strengthen your relationship, I would recommend Ms. Crain 100 times over.

About 5 years ago my wife (at the time) began couples therapy with Sara. Things went well and then…read moremy ex decided we no longer needed therapy. It turns out that she had started seeing Sara on her own and lying to me about it, and then approx 6 months later I find divorce papers in my own mailbox. Without speculating as to what happened, I can't imagine this wasn't a serious ethical violation. At a bare minimum it seems to suggest a therapist who doesn't have great boundaries or who doesn't have clients best interest at heart. If you're trying to save your relationship, I'd strongly advise you to look elsewhere.

I wasn't sure what to expect coming in, but kept an open mind. The room was beautiful with so much…read moreto see, which made me feel at ease even before the session started. Marcus was very attentive and had a very calm demeanor. The 60 min session itself was relaxing and something I had never experienced. After the session I felt lighter, at peace, and my thoughts seemed clearer. I hadn't felt like that in a while. So very thankful for the session; I would definitely recommend and plan to come in again in the future.

Most noticeable change has been a decrease in social anxiety and less self consciousness about how…read moremy body looks. Interesting results I wasn't expecting. Thank you!

The Monterey Center is a wonderful place to get your life together. They are all wonderful people…read moreand will help you every step of the way with your recovery. They will work with your schedule and help you to create the life you are longing to live. Valerie is very kind and the center reflects her positive attitude. The entire crew is top notch!!! I highly recommend going to the Monterey center to handle any problem you are having in life. A+:)

I could not express how grateful I am that I found the Monterey Center. I have been going to…read moretherapy on and off for the past 5 years and none of them have impacted me as much as the biofeedback therapy with Valerie and Ron. Everyday I see more and more positive effects in my life and how I view the world, it saved me to say the least. Whatever your story is, I highly recommend you give the Monterey Center a shot. They have so much more to offer then simply "talking about your feelings or past heartaches". If the reviews that you're reading here aren't enough to convince you, go ahead and give them a call and go in for a consultation or introductory session, I dare you.