I saw this provider for Ketamine treatment and I got a really eerie gut feeling about him. I see…read morehow other reviewers experienced him as lacking warmth and empathy. Super directive, to the point that it felt disorienting and domineering. Beyond that I can't put my finger on exactly what it is, but all I can say is that I, like others, just felt really on edge, uneasy, anxious, and unsafe with him. I cried going into the ketamine because I knew I wasn't in the right headspace after talking with him, but I'd owe over $300 for the appointment if I didn't go through with it so I was stuck. Truly awful experience, just wanted to get out of there at the end. He cleared me to leave one hour after my second dose, when safety standards dictate that patients should be supervised for at least 2 hours after ketamine administration. So he wasn't following the standard of care there either. To be honest I wanted to get away so badly that my former point about standard supervision time post-ketamine doesn't really even matter to me, but adding it since it might be relevant for others, and speaks to how he runs ketamine sessions.

I found his bedside manner "old school". Not much warmth or empathy. He puts himself out offering…read moreketamine service but after 450 fee, I learn he doesn't prescribe ketamine to any patients. That is deceptive. He is fearful of supporting people trying new treatments so beware, this guy is risk aversive and not patient centered. Unlikely to offer more than what your pcp can do easily.

It's common to refer to certain experiences as equivalent to years of therapy. In this case a…read moresingle therapy session with Dr. Adam Cohen was the equivalent to years of therapy. I would call myself a 'transformational junkie.' I have gone through years of psychotherapy as well as coaching, authentic relating and even shamanic work on my journey to wholeness. I can say without a doubt that Adam gets it. In a remarkably short time and which great kindness and generosity he guided me to the point where I was still operating from misunderstood feelings and beliefs. He helped me to name them and then helped me to have a more positive view of them. The end result is that in about an hour I walked out of his office truly different than when I walked in. With a greater ability to love myself and put my attention on loving others. His presence, insight and compassion is masterful. I am still reaping the rewards and insights from my session with him.

Adam is incredible: he listens & asks questions & hones in on what is happening better than anyone…read moreelse I know... And also gives you tools so that you can learn to take better care of yourself! I know him through my social circles and therefore can't officially get therapy from him (he just chats with me as a friend instead), but I wish I could! Strongly recommend him for all the usual topics (relationships, depression, confidence, etc) and also for anything revolving race or trauma.

I've witnessed Todd's particular passion for working with couples. He…read morehas developed a strong understanding of how to help people get what they want from their relationships while also attending to their partner's needs in a balanced positive manner. I heard a couple i referred once say, "Todd showed us how to turn our difficult conversations from a fight into a place with more understanding where we are able to really listen and be heard by one another." Todd cares for his people. He helps improve self-esteem and enhances healthy communication. He helps his couples experience love for themselves and those around them in new and profound ways. As a counselor myself, I believe I know when I see productive, helpful and innovative work being done for people's well-being. In the years I have known Todd, I have been continually impressed by his knack for connecting to clients, exploring with them the aspects of their relationships, and helping them transform the culture of their relationship. Todd does this from a deep respect and belief in his clients' ability, as well as in his skills and a licensed MFT and EMDR practitioner. He works from an EFT (Emotion Focused couples Therapy) game-plan. Todd has also led groups for couples in the East Bay, which was based on a curriculum for success he co-created. It is with my full professional support that I recommend Todd to YOU, for your needs, wants and desires for a better quality life as designed through improving your relationships with yourself and others. Give him a call (what's the harm : ) and talk to him. I'm confident you will benefit from the sensitivity and professionalism he offers. Jeff

I first met Todd during an extremely difficult time in my life over 2 years ago. Since then, I have…read morebeen seeing him every week, and only just stopped visiting on a regular basis. Todd has an incredibly strong sense of empathy for his clients. In my case, this helped create a relationship between us where I learned to trust him implicitly, and that led to more honest and open conversations and more personal growth for me. He's also extremely flexible - I have met him at times that work for me, and he has been accommodating in many ways to make sure I could keep my appointments over the last 2 years. Finally, his work is focused on lasting change. By investing in our relationship, I was able to get a significant amount of personal growth, improve my relationships with the people who are important to me, and transition successfully from a very difficult time in my life. Based on my personal experience over the last two years, I really cannot recommend him enough.

My partner and I began to see Craig about a year and a half ago - at a time when we knew we could…read morefigure things out, but also knew we couldn't do it alone or with the tools we had then. As an unmarried/pre-engaged couple, we were nervous about the financial investment, but it was quickly clear that every penny spent on time with Craig is worth it and then some. Throughout our various sessions, Craig has offered us many gifts: frameworks for understanding ourselves and each other; communication strategies for good times and bad; space for us to be seen and heard, as individuals and as a couple, in the context of an effective and professional therapeutic relationship... In the end, however, it may be that Craig's greatest gift is his ability to offer a couple just what it and each individual needs to do things on their own, along with the empowerment to go do it :).

Craig is an extremely gifted therapist. He is deeply knowledgeable on somatic therapy, the human…read morepsyche, and draws from an extremely strong and deep knowledge base that he's accrued over the years. More importantly, he is kind, genuine, compassionate, and insightful. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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!!!

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 did two years of talk therapy with Todd, primarily focusing on anxiety. He was great! He was able…read moreto teach me a number of very helpful techniques that meaningfully & measurably reduced my day-to-day anxiety issues, and he also was an intelligent, open-minded thinker who was able to explain WHY the techniques seem to work as well as they do, in a way that I (as an engineer) really appreciated. His calm and caring demeanor also, I'm sure, played a role in making the therapy as impactful as it was. I'd recommend Todd to anyone looking for evidence-backed, forward-focused therapy.

We did couple's therapy with Todd, and I cannot recommend him enough! My husband and I had kids and…read morewere in a difficult period in our lives where we fell into the same patterns of poor communication, resentment, and had the same fights over and over. Todd helped us identify our patterns, reconnect, and build a foundation of love and support that helped us navigate our differences better. We had tried out two other therapists before Todd that weren't a great fit. They mainly just listened, said they "heard us", and asked us questions. Todd, on the other hand, is much more effective. He guided us in practicing connection during each session, he gave us exercises to do during the week, and he helped both of us practice better calming and communication methods. I really liked how he balanced being proactive and also listened and truly understood where we both were coming from. After a year of therapy, we feel like we're in a good place so we're ending our time with him. I'm sad to not have regular check ins with Todd because he's been such a positive support in our relationship but I'm happy that my husband and I are in a strong place. He's a fantastic therapist, and I'm so grateful we found him.

Dan unfortunately was not accepting new patients when I contacted him, but I just wanted to chime…read morein and say that he offered to and followed through in referring me to some of his peers and helping me get the care I am seeking -- without getting anything in return. More than any amount of schooling or professional experience, this kind of compassion is exactly what I would want in my therapist. Thanks Dan. -Brian

When I sit with Dan, I feel like I am sitting on a mountain top: the vastness, stillness, open…read moreexpanse. Anything seems possible and everything seems okay. He has a quality of "being-with" that is precious and rare in this world. I've known Dan professionally for years and I highly recommend Dan as a therapist, especially for those who seek to get in touch with their deeper selves and learn how to draw on their own ever-present wisdom.

From my very first appointment, Dr. V actually listened, and understood where I was coming from…read more That alone set him apart. He recognized what I needed right away, and starting the right medication truly changed my life. I came to him in a very dark place, to the point where my mental health was affecting my ability to function. Today, I'm stable, productive, and genuinely happy. What also made a huge difference is that he's always responsive. He doesn't leave you hanging or add to your anxiety with delays or excuses. When I've reached out in crisis, I felt heard and supported every time. I'm incredibly grateful to have found him. He helped me get my life back, and I would absolutely recommend him.

Dr. Vedantham is truly an angel on this earth. During one of the most difficult and vulnerable…read moretimes in my life, when I felt lost and overwhelmed, I struggled just to get a psychiatrist to return my calls. In the middle of that uncertainty and grief, Dr. V showed up with compassion. Even though he was busy, he made the time to speak with me and, more importantly, he continued to check in on me. That level of care is rare and meant more than words can fully express. Beyond being incredibly professional and thorough, he is a genuinely kind and compassionate human being who understands what it means to support someone through pain and uncertainty. I will forever be grateful for his care. I recommend him to the sky and beyond. In a world where compassion can sometimes feel scarce, Dr. Vedantham is truly a godsend.