Ella has truly changed the way I move through my life and because of my own rewarding experience I…read moream posting this in the hope that it reaches someone who has been thinking about this kind of support and has not quite taken the step yet. I want to say one thing clearly, because I think it keeps people from reaching out. You do not need to be in crisis or carrying a diagnosis to benefit from working with her. Sometimes you just need help navigating the ordinary hard parts of life, and that is where she is at her best. What makes her different is that she meets you exactly where you are. There is no script, no sense of being fit into someone else's idea of what growth should look like. She listens first, really listens, and then builds around what she hears, drawing on hypnotherapy and other methods depending on what you actually need. She creates space for you to say the hard things out loud, and then she stays right there with you. That matters more than I expected. She offers the kind of objectivity that is almost impossible to find on your own or anywhere in your own circle, and you leave with practical tools you can lean on, not just the feeling of having talked it through. My progress felt gradual, and I have come to think that is the whole point. Ella never pushed me faster than I was ready to go. She just kept quietly opening doors, and one day I looked back and realized I had walked through several of them without noticing. Five stars truly does not feel like enough!

Ella has helped my husband and I through a very difficult time. Both my husband I feel genuinely…read moreseen, cared for, and understood by her. She does her best and leads with her wisdom and her heart. We're so grateful we have her to help us through our ups and downs. She has been a gift in our life.. a saving grace that has helped me personally through one of the most challenging times in my life.. in a time where I felt I needed grace and precision in every step taken and during a time when I felt everything around me may collapse she helped me get to a place of peace and stability. We're so grateful for her.

The phrase "life changing" gets thrown around so often that it loses the weight of its meaning, but…read moreJo Ellen's counseling has not only changed my life in a very noticeable way, but has also given me a new way of thinking. A little over a year ago I had given up on life completely. The end of my long term relationship with my fiancé, legal troubles, bankruptcy, ongoing PTSD from decade old events, panic attacks, substance use dependence, the list went on and on. I had become completely unrecognizable. I could not see a way out anymore and living this way was too excruciating. After a long hospital stay, many of my close family members confided to me that they had to mentally prepare to say goodbye if I didn't do something to change. Jo Ellen was able to help me to see my life and my patterns of thinking clearer than I ever had before. She has a way of bringing things to your awareness that, after you understand them, you won't believe how long you lived without realizing them. I was in such a desperate place for years, and I threw everything I could at finding help. 8 different counselors, numerous psychiatrists, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, every single inpatient and outpatient program offered in my town and hundreds of self help books. I credit her with teaching me the tools to get my life back on the right track when literally nothing else could. She is unbelievably well spoken, genuinely cares about her clients, and so easy to be honest and open with. She never misses a single detail and knows how to gently guide your focus back to the issue at hand. She has also reached out by text when I've been going through a particularly hard time to offer support, which was very touching and something no other counselor has done. (I also want to add that I'm not a mother, but my own mom attended a session with me and said it gave her so much peace of mind and clarity as a mother of someone with substance use issues, and even just one session very much helped our relationship.) I truly cannot recommend Jo Ellen highly enough, and am so thankful for the way she has impacted my life.

I knew I needed a little help going through my divorce, but the transition was made so much better…read morebecause holding my hand through it (metaphorically) was Jo Ellen. She helped me make the difficult transition, with kindness, understanding, and very knowledgable and expert therapist advice. I fully and completely recommend her to anyone. It's like talking to a good friend - who also happens to be able to help you see through your patterns, and old beliefs, and walks you through to the other side.

I had a wonderful experience with Janet, and I highly recommend her to everybody out there,who is…read moreconsidering Hypnosis. I was dubious to start with,especially as it was a Zoom conducted session but how wrong I was. I also had reservations about whether I could be hypnotised and this was my first time trying it. It proved to be hugely successful and I have to say, that was all down to Janet's wonderful methodology and talent! She has a voice like a silk dress, smooth, assuring and magical. She builds a picture as she listens to you and uses that information to work on whatever problem you need to address. Please try Janet and I promise you will not be disappointed. Janet is my hypnotist for life and I'm so glad to have found her.‼

I saw Janet for my allergies to dogs and cats and a session with her made an absolute world of…read moredifference! I could not recommend her more highly for her hypnotherapy skills and amazing kindness!

Finding Donna was such a relief for us during a time when we truly needed guidance and support. We…read morewere very relieved that she didn't waste any time and started putting us to work at communicating and listening to each others' needs. We love that she advocates for us as a couple and there wasn't a good guy vs a bad guy. Donna created a comfortable and supportive space where we felt safe sharing our vulnerabilities and deeper issues without judgment. We're very grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to couples looking for thoughtful, constructive support.

Donna is an amazing therapist. She really is gifted in the way she listens, forms a plan for care,…read moreand executes. I had seeked counseling with numerous other therapists before her and never felt like I could break through the surface of my trauma. With Donna, I felt immediate changes within a couple sessions. I am feeling alive again and am no longer in survival mode. Thank you, Donna, for your compassion and your gifts of healing!

Serious Breach of Professional Ethics - Chris Massman, LMFT…read moreI am documenting a major concern regarding professional boundaries and ethical standards with Chris Massman dating back to the 2013 era. During treatment, it was discovered that Chris Massman maintained a pre-existing, undisclosed close personal friendship with the client's family members while concurrently acting as the primary clinician. In the state of California, this is a severe violation of professional ethics regarding 'Dual Relationships.' Failing to disclose such a conflict of interest is a breach of informed consent and patient trust. It appeared that private clinical information was shared with those personal ties rather than serving the patient's therapeutic interests. I strongly advise anyone seeking an objective, ethical therapist who respects confidentiality and autonomy to look for a provider other than Chris Massman who adheres to higher professional standards.

Not a client (yet) but I did send in an inquiry to her voicemail and received a call back in a…read moreshort time frame. She was very pleasant to speak with. She was great at explaining her approach and teaching/therapy style. Leaving one star out simply because I am not a client just someone who is searching for a therapist.

Thank you Therapist Michelle Sherman for being my Therapist during our weekly sessions since 2021(5…read moreyears). The reason I met you was due to suicidal and homicidal ideations. And childhood trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Because of your due diligence, commitment, caring heart and therapeutic processes I prevailed and overcame the triggers from the trauma. You remained consistent in my treatment and gave me a reason to live and want to live and not just exist and encouraged me to continue using Self care routinely and consistently. Your focus of therapy has been to support my emotional well-being, coping skills that kept me focused on my purpose and destiny and not focused on the problems and pain of the past, personal growth, and overall mental health needs. You taught me not to look back, think back, or feel back. But you encouraged me to look, think and move forward to accomplish my DESTINY Thank youuuu and may God Bless you and your precious family.

Having dated some half dozen psychotherapists over the decades and having been obliged to see some…read moreother half dozen by my insane family, I distrust psychotherapist simply because most of them are nuts and the LA-based ones seem intent on legitimizing bad behavior in their patients. However, the lingering trauma Palisades Fires brought me to Michele's doorstep for EMDR which she miraculously used to lift the trauma. But so many other things were happening with my family that I continued seeing her and she is a lifesaver. Unlike all the other therapists I have found Michele to be intuitive, willing to work out of the box to come up with solutions, and personally invested in my getting better. I cannot recommend her enough...indeed she is the only therapist I've ever encountered who I would recommend.

I have been very lucky to have met Audrey and Nick and to be a part of the Newmont Center. Last…read morenight Audrey and Nick shared a movie The Cure Is and while sitting there I realized they deserved a rating!!! The Newmont Center is at a great location and you will never have an issue in finding parking. Between Audrey and Nick you will find many different services from hypnosis to therapy and not basic therapy more of a take charge of your life, make the change kind of therapy. On top of their services they offer continuous workshops in helping you create a better life from the inside out! I have also had my teenaged children see Audrey for therapy and both of them felt comfortable with her approach. If I could give more stars to the Newmont Center, I would as they have changed my life for the better.

I am so grateful to have come to see Audrey for her vast and various expertise as a Spiritual…read morecoach, Hypnotherapist and so much more. She has a lovely bedside manner which allows you to be at ease in her presence. She is honest, trustworthy and an incredible resource for our community. I cant sing her praises enough. I trust her with my dearest family, friends and clients. She Is wonderful!!! Thank you Audrey for being the best!

Finding Dr. Leshan was a true gift. I am deeply grateful for her and all the support and help she…read moreprovided me during a time when I was experiencing a lot of anxiety and worry. She genuinely cares and truly listens--remembering what we've discussed in past sessions. She gives her full attention and thoughtfully talks through whatever is on your mind or whatever you're currently struggling with. She never judges or tells you what to do, but instead offers gentle guidance and helpful ways to navigate and move through challenges. I enjoy walking into Dr. Leshan's office--it's cozy and inviting. The main hallway sets the tone with a sense of calm and zen that helps put you at ease. A year--and many "ah-ha!" moments--later, I've made significant progress. and I have made significant progress. I continue to manage my anxiety and work through the challenges of life with the help of Dr Leshan and tools I've collected along the way. At my recent visits, my primary care doctor even commented that my energy felt noticeably lighter and calmer. She was pleased with the progress I had made in just a few months and could tell I was feeling better and getting the help I needed. Thank you , Thank you, Dr. Leshan!

I am very grateful for the insight, wisdom and empathy Dr Leshan gave me during a difficult period…read moreof my life. She helped me gain perspective in situations that were complex and emotional for me. I felt heard and understood and she listened thoughtfully and built upon or conversations from week to week. I have applied the lessons I learned during our sessions to my daily life and I definitely feel happier and able to navigate my situation with a better understanding and perspective than I had when I started seeing her. Dr Leshan is generous with her time and she made it clear that she would be available to me if I needed her between sessions. She has a sense of humor and a warm accepting demeanor that makes it easy to talk to her. I'm grateful for the help she gave me and would not hesitate to contact her in the future if I feel the need.