Quick preface - I'm a '30-something' gay male professional; I've seen different psychologists off…read moreand on over the years... but have never stuck with it before for lack of any measurable progress. I've been committed to working with Ray because he's kind and genuinely caring, well trained/up to date, extremely emotionally intelligent and technically competent... But most importantly, carries zero judgement. This is the first time I've found all these qualities together. He specializes in EMDR, which is fairly straightforward in practice but shockingly effective. You will find you are deeply affected by some things that you may not have even considered. And then after sticking with it, you become desensitized and you notice these things just don't seem to bother you, and it shows some relief. Suddenly you have more capacity to focus on the positive. I've been working with Ray for 6+ months, started out weekly and now I see him bi-weekly which is the perfect frequency for me. I highly, highly recommend giving him a try.

Ray is an incredibly knowledgeable and empathetic therapist who really listens to and hears what…read moreyou're saying. I have found his commitment and compassion very helpful. Also in a comfortable office, conveniently located with free parking.

Working with Brian has been utterly life changing. In a few months, I experienced a profound…read moretransformation from being anxious and depressed to feeling free, unburdened from the heavy weight of my thoughts and, most importantly, excited about life! Discovering Somatic Experiencing has been a blessing, as I had already tried traditional talk therapy with little lasting results. A wonderful listener and incredibly astute, Brian has a knack of zeroing in on the crux of the issue and working with you to locate the source of the pain. Amazingly, over a short amount of time, my chronic depression finally dissipated. I now feel a profound sense of wholeness and peace in my mind and body that I can't recall having ever experienced before. The best part about getting well are the new opportunities that have suddenly opened up, and that broken relationships have mended, without any effort from me. The work was intense but it's been an incredible journey that I'll never forget. Brian, thank you for all your support and guidance. I couldn't have done it without you.

I was hesitant at first to try another type of therapy because I was truly over the whole thing,…read morebut I am so glad I did. Brian immediately made me comfortable with him. His technique is different than anything I've tried before and it has been the most successful out of anything over the last several years. It has made leaps of progress in my quality of life and how I approach different situations. An example, I was terrified of flying for many reasons (mostly due to airsickness and illness) and now I am flying every few weeks with minimal discomfort and duress. I truly appreciate him and can't wait for more progress to come!

I worked with Dan for around 8 months…read more The work was deeply transformative. I was able to heal and understand my unconscious triggers, limiting beliefs, and patterns--why I was choosing less, feeling unhappy and unsuccessful, and experiencing conflict and tears instead of living the life I was dreaming about. I realized I was going back to what felt familiar, even when it wasn't aligned with what I truly wanted. Dan's mentoring, coaching, and healing approach were incredibly powerful. He is also very spiritual, and his guidance gave me a strong sense of trust and hope throughout the process. As a result, I was able to increase my financial ceiling, manifest significant income (six figures), and end some toxic relationships. I also raised my standards -- what I say yes to and what I say no to -- and began building a life where I feel more respected, happier, and calmer.

Daniel is such an incredible coach and highly intuitive human! In just a few sessions we were able…read moreto go into a deeply rooted belief I held, release it, and offer a more empowering belief to take its place. Rooted in one of my core wounds of unworthiness, this upgrade was HUGE and I was able to raise my rates for my work after and book clients at my highest rates yet. He is an incredible mirror, riddled with wisdom, and I highly recommend you book a consultation with him if you're curious!

Ladies and gentlemen Dr. Saum is for real!!! I am a black man from the East Coast trying to find my…read moreway out here in LA. It's one thing to read books and watch videos on self improvement and motivation; it's another thing for someone else to hold a mirror to you and identify all of your ish. Trauma is real and you need to identify the root of your problems. Dr. Saum is a master practitioner. No bs just great therapy in a comfortable private setting. It's up to you to apply the tools. He's a therapist and life coach all rolled into one.

I began seeing Dr. Saum after I needed someone to talk as I was feeling directionless after an end…read moreto a bad relationship. Dr. Saum was immediately able to diagnose a best course of action and executed it to perfection. Dr. Saum's approach is direct, which I initially wasn't prepared for, but as each session went on, I became more and more aware of his overall plan, which gave me more confidence and solace to keep the dialogue going. Now that I've been seeing Dr. Saum for a few years, not only has he given me the confidence and awareness to develop meaningful and healthy relationships, but he has also been able to provide amazing insight into the progression of my professional life. For this, I will always be grateful and could not recommend his services enough.

Working with Kevin has been a truly life-changing experience. Even though I just started therapy…read morewith him, I can already feel a real shift. I've been through a lot of difficult experiences throughout my life, and Kevin creates a space where we're able to work through everything together in a way that feels safe and supportive. I was very skeptical when I first started, but I'm genuinely starting to see change. Every session feels thoughtful and intentional, and I appreciate how he structures them--each one feels like a new experience that helps me grow. I always feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the entire process. Honestly, it's almost crazy how Kevin seems to understand what I'm feeling before I even say it out loud. I highly recommend seeing Kevin. This work has already been life-changing for me.

Kevin is the therapist you need to see! He is incredible,…read moreyou will not regret it! Communication and interaction back and forth is what you receive. He is not sitting around listening and telling you "I'll see you next week" like a lot of therapists! He is the real deal

My first visit to The Sanctuary, John answered the door in a hoodie, sweats and bare feet like he…read morejust got back from surfing and we were old friends about to catch up over coffee (we had had a long phone consult and plan developed prior to this). Two feet in the door I felt at home. Calina is a radiant old soul in a young person's body. I felt like I'd known her for years, even though we'd just met. I started with frequent ketamine journeys (compassionately facilitated by Calina) while I followed an antidepressant taper curated by John. I had been on antidepressant medications (2 at the time of my taper) for over 30 years. I am now medication free, and also not depressed, in fact hopeful. My long, psychedelic journey was fascilitated by John, and was life-changing in more ways than I can articulate. I flew from the east coast 8 times in 3 months to receive their highly researched professionally informed compassionate care. I live 20 minutes from a ketamine clinic on the east coast - but I chose to fly 6 hours each way for the treatment provided at The Sanctuary - because of their expertise, genuine care, come-as-you-are vibe - and most importantly - the integrationafter the treatment which is paramount to the healing taking hold. John is not a psychedelic enthusiast. He is the real deal. He is a medical doctor, but he truly is there to heal the soul. After my FIRST ketamine journey, I immediately called everyone that I loved and told them they have to do this. The immediate sense of hope after leaving only my first journey breathed new life into me. I wanted my (adult) children to have this joy and sponsored their journies. Only one of my children has completed their long journey - and he received in an 8 hour journey with John, profound healing that no program or therapist has been able to do over the last 20 years. There are not enough words to express my gratitude for this experience and for my family. I will be returning for another journey soon as I have decided to do a deeper dive into my own healing.

I found my ketamine experience to be extremely helpful while working through both a professional…read moreand personal challenge that I was stuck on in my life. John was a great guide throughout the experience and showed great compassion and care. The nice thing about the experience is that you benefit not just from the Ketemine session, but from the pre-work done before your session and the post work and reflections the days following your session. The benefits might not come how you expect them to in the session, but if you remain open to the process you'll benefit greatly from profound insights that you wouldn't normally experience in a traditional therapy session. Matt R.

Amazing therapist. I saw Allen for about 3 years when I was in Los Angeles for school and I found…read morehim to be very helpful. He is intelligent, has great insight, and really cares about his patients. He was able to give me some tools to help me focus on my school work (without medication) and live a more successful and balanced life. He also gave me some solid advice on how to manage and cope with the stress of graduate school. Since he also does couples counseling, he gives pretty spot on relationship advice as well. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of some guidance.

Allen is understanding, empethetic, and never makes you feel judged. My husband and I saw him just…read morerecently and he really saved our marriage. I highly recommend Allen.

One of a kind. Dr. Mamoun CARES. I've been working with Dr. Mamoun for over two years. All the…read morethings that he provides are worthy. Starting with HE CARES and does what he feels is best for you, to help you become what you are looking for. A 10 to me.

He's the best therapist I've ever worked with. He's kind, funny and quietly brilliant. I kind of…read morewish he weren't my doctor and we could be friends. I can't recommend him more. He's a life-saver.