How do you even begin to leave a review for someone who has helped to change your life?…read more I have been procrastinating leaving this review, because I don't know how do to justice to her impeccable skill and generous demeanor, other than to say that Maria is simply a terrific therapist. Of course, everyone has a style that suits their needs best, but Maria is amazingly adaptable and solution-oriented. She is a no BS kind of person, but with a gentle delivery. I wish I could sponsor everyone in the world to have access to this quality of therapy, because it is truly one of the best investments I have ever made in my life. In working with Maria, I feel like have finally developed the skills to be in the drivers seat of my life, rather than being stuck reacting to old dynamics/patterns/trauma, and struggling to cope with various mental health challenges, etc. With Maria, therapy is a practical and enjoyable pursuit, and I often find myself laughing with her during the hardest or moments, or when I had been on the verge of tears 2 seconds prior. She keeps me from taking myself (and life) too seriously, while also helping me to heal some of the deepest and hardest things I have pushed under the metaphorical rug. It feels like you are speaking to an old friend, and I never feel judged at all for anything that I say. She often makes time for me when I need an extra session, and I really appreciate the feeling of someone having my back in this project of getting a handle on my mental health, rather than that I am going at it alone faced with random or impersonal doctors who just want to prescribe me something. Maria worked with me earlier this year at a time when I was really contemplating seeing a psychiatrist for a prescription, but wanted to try consistent therapy first. She was supportive of whatever my decision was, and I am happy (!) to report that I feel like a completely different (more "stable" haha) person a year later, just from our weekly sessions. While I have done many therapy sessions over the years, before this year I have never done therapy consistently for long enough for it to make a lasting change in my habits and thoughts, and the difference I feel is amazing. Whereas this time last year I was really struggling to cope with my depression and panic attacks on a daily basis, I have both raised my baseline and my ability to cope with the ups and downs of depression and anxiety to a point where I no longer experience panic attacks frequently at all, and have healed lots of old pain that was weighing me down (and am no longer considering medication at all!). The virtual sessions with Maria are really easy and convenient (and I love the occasional virtual visit from her two adorable dogs during the session). Also, I have recommended Maria to many friends and family, and she has helped them a great deal as well. My mom, my sister and my cousin have all benefited so much from their time with Maria, and as a consequence Maria is very well versed in our family dynamic, which is super helpful in allowing her to offer a more wholistic family-therapy style approach. It is also worth noting that Maria is very focused on establishing your goals and meeting them, and not just stringing you along for sessions forever (though I was never in any rush to taper-down our sessions!). At her urging, we regularly adjusted our weekly sessions into bi-monthly sessions and then monthly sessions, and finally, switched to an as-needed basis as I progressed in my treatment. I feel lucky to have Maria on my team, so to speak, as I navigate the craziness of life and mental health! :Thank you for all your help and wisdom :)

Our family has been seeing Maria as a family and couples therapist for almost a year during a…read moreseries of stressful, difficult family transitions. She is a rock star therapist and a straightforward problem solver. Maria has a unique ability to get right into the issues (emotional, financial, etc.) and offer solutions that make practical sense. She makes it all seem easy. She's intuitive, warm, honest, creative and. . . often times, funny. We are blessed to have found her.

My husband and I have worked with Mr. Goren for a few sessions. Mr. Goren is very friendly and so…read moregood with kid (we had to bring our 14 months along since she doesn't do well at childcare). We are both impressed by Mr. Goren's knowledge and find the tools he provided us to use at home work wonders! The relationship between my husband and I has been improved ever since we started seeing Mr. Goren! Highly recommended to anyone who is looking for a family/marriage counselor!

The very first session, I left with something that was absolutely life changing-in the first 1 hour…read moresession. It's absolutely amazing what this man will help you do. I was looking for a legit therapist in Monterey, and I found one. Make the phone call, get the quote, talk to him so you can quickly find out how he can help you Do whatever you gotta do to see this guy if you want a good life. He's not in it just for the money, and I am so happy with how he works for you so that you get all the solutions to get around your big problems. I hope that you make a good decision. One regret I have is that I didn't connect with him sooner. -Stay strong, hope y'all find a way to get the same kind of results Eric has helped me get P.S. because of Eric, you will encounter this [...you'll say, "well this sucks,(pardon the language haha) I don't need a therapist anymore. I got it all figured out. Now I am who I've always wanted to be." Connect with this guy so you can get that feeling you want] P.P.S. Thank you for all the relationships you've helped me create, and nourish. Thanks to you I can genuinely be a happier man everyday. You know that's not the only thing you've helped me with but that alone has made every session way more than worth it. Words can't express, thank you Eric!

If you're truly ready to heal and step into your next level, Tammy is the guide you've been…read moresearching for! She is highly intuitive and knew exactly what I needed to shift a deep-seated pattern that had been holding me back in relationships for as long as I can remember in just one session! Her warm, bubbly energy creates a safe space for you to open up and be yourself. If you're ready to release what's been holding you back from fully stepping into your power, I highly recommend working with her!

From the owner: Upshift is a coaching experience that assists clients in healing deep wounds, move through…read morerelationship problematic patterns and limiting beliefs. Members cultivate clarity, confidence, and grounded decision-making skills, while learning to regulate stress and align with their higher frequency. This empowers authentic, meaningful action from a place of wholeness, overflowing with joy, integrity, healthy boundaries, love, peace, and kindness. The program emphasizes self-trust, balance, and sustainable personal growth. ​Regulate. Realign. Rise. ​​

I went back and forth with deciding to open this "business" on Yelp, but I feel like it's…read moreappropriate and others have commented on their therapists. Also, commenting on therapy is a little more complicated than rating a restaurant, but here we go. I've meet with I've met with Dr Marvin for several months, mostly every other week, and have found this to be absolutely critical in my sanity and ability to move forward in my life. I have learned some incredibly impacting ways of thinking about my life and ways of handling future stress. I know it doesn't happen overnight, but we've really worked hard in the last few months and I have felt the "fog" lift in so many ways. I have learned why I do the things I do, and how to help myself from acting certain unhealthy ways in the future. Its a work in progress and I am so grateful for this service. I've been open and honest with friends and family about going to meet with a therapist and I get some negative comment, but mostly I've found support from them. You really have to work on yourself in order to be a good person to others, and that is what I am finding.

Christina Grant is a brilliant astrologer and profoundly intuitive and compassionate healer. Her…read moreability to comb the depths and illuminate new healing soul pathways is uniquely potent. She is knowledgable and wise. I recommend her highly as a practitioner of healing therapy and an astrologer.

I have had several sessions with Dr. Grant in the lest few years, since 2011. A friend recommended…read moreher during a particularly difficult time in my life and I immediately fell in love. My very first session with Dr. Grant was over the phone and I was taken aback by her level of knowledge and intuition. She was the first truly spiritually intellectual conversation that I have had in years and that phone conversation was what made me realize this. I take away something special from every session I have with Dr. Grant and always receive clarity and direction. I refer to her as my spiritual adviser to my friends and I consider her and amazing gift in my life. I had my first session with her in person this last week and found her energy just as warm, kind, true, and healing as I had felt her to be. When I have a session with her, depending on my needs, she will listen; understand; explore, explain and advise; read my chart with great thoroughness; and even do chakra and healing work if it is needed. Oh! I also bought a session from her for my father as a birthday gift one year and he was thoroughly impressed and happy with it. THANK YOU Dr. Grant!!

I have been a licensed professional in the mental health field for almost 30 years. It is very hard…read moreto find a psychologist as thoughtful and compassionate as Dr. Aulenta. As a skilled clinical psychologist, Dr. Aulenta is gifted in his ability to patiently listen to each client as they describe their strengths and struggles. His psychological reports are thorough and his clinical recommendations assist the process of determining which path of support would be most helpful. Dr. Aulenta is a well known and trusted colleague in the community. I'm grateful to have him as a reliable, local resource.

I called in hopes to get help with understanding any…read morelearning disabilities I may have and to hopefully get answers. Instead, I was told that I "must be doing something right if l'm employed' and how I'm "too high functioning' to have a disability. He didn't want to give me the time to listen to what I had to say. He is part of the problem with people looking for help; lacking empathy, time and understanding for a patient, and thinking that just because someone is employed that they're fine. And apparently tests that are for autism and learning disabilities are only for kids! Because there's not a great way to help diagnose an adult because the tests aren't designed for adults. The conversation I had with him was traumatic and frustrating.

I want to add my voice to the chorus of current and former clients expressing their appreciation…read moreand affection for Olivia Stadler. Six years ago, I sought her help specifically for psychedelic integration after a surprisingly potent trip left me cautiously concerned about the lingering effects that the experience had on my mind and body. What I had anticipated would be a few sessions has turned into more than five years, as Olivia guided me through a tumultuous but ultimately transformative awakening. My approach to living, attitude toward others, and overall life energy has changed radically for the better. Olivia is an empathetic, compassionate and focused listener who has a powerful calling for this work. She has helped me to make sense of my life thus far, find and nurture my authentic self, and harness the exhilarating life energy we all have within ourselves. Until I worked with her, I had believed and acted as if outside forces and other people's actions were what directed the course of my life. Now I know in my body and mind that, by examining myself deeply, it is within my own power to manifest the life I want. This statement that is often attributed to Carl Jung resonates with respect to my therapeutic relationship with Olivia: "A true therapist isn't the one who gives advice, but the one who can carry the weight of another's unconscious without trying to fix it." Because Olivia has the skills and strength to carry my unconscious, I have been able to "fix" myself. Olivia Stadler has a great gift, and I recommend her to anyone with the courage to acknowledge and confront difficult truths on their way to wholeness.

Olivia is such a fantastic therapist. She was my second one and has always been so understanding in…read moreso many ways. She really helped me understand myself and gave me so many tools that I still use today to manage stress and anxiety. Really helped me with the passing of my mom, too. So sad I wasn't able to continue with her, but perhaps another time I will! (Her dog is super cute, too! I miss her the most, don't tell Olivia lol) By the way, location in Pacific Grove is fantastic.

I have had the profound pleasure of working with Dr. Arayeh. I came to her as I left a very…read moredifficult situation where, in order to manage day to day, I had to suppress any feelings that I would have, in a safe environment, been able to express. With her knowledge and guidance, she taught me how to feel my feelings, acknowledge my feelings, and allow them to move on. I, quite literally, discovered a whole new way to live and interact with the world. Not only am I now my authentic self, but I also learned how to set healthy boundaries. Thanks to Dr. Arayeh, and undoubtedly some heavy lifting on my part, I am now very calm, confident and content in a new life that I am building for myself.

Dr. Arayeh Norouzi is truly exceptional. Having heard her…read morepresent many times, I'm always inspired by her clarity, compassion, and wisdom. "The Art of Living in Joy" beautifully reflects her gifts...its practical steps are easy to apply and have already made a positive difference in my life. This book is uplifting, insightful, and genuinely transformative. I'm grateful for Dr. Araya's work and highly recommend her book to anyone seeking more joy and harmony.

I know Ann and I trust her so much that I sent my dear friends to her for counseling. She is a…read moregreat listener and is helping them to work out key issues that are allowing them to move forward with more effective communication skills. Ann is an amazing counselor. If I decide on counseling for me, she is my #1 choice!