I've never left a review for a doctor or psychologist before, but my recent negative experience…read morewith Dr. Rothenberg left me no choice but to warn others to stay away. Dr. Rothenberg was referred by our pediatrician at PAMF. My husband and I did a half-hour initial phone consult with her. The call was unpleasant - she kept interrupting and talking over us, with a combative and pushy attitude. Nevertheless, she had impressive credentials and we needed someone to help us, so we scheduled an in-person session with her the following week. Then, at the end of the call, Dr. Rothenberg informed us that she has an "old" car, so for home and school visits, we would have to pick her up from the Redwood City suburbs and drive her there ourselves! WTF!? Not only was that too far a distance for us, but we couldn't believe any doctor would make such an unprofessional demand of a patient. When we suggested more reasonable options, like taking Uber/Lyft or renting a car, she became VERY argumentative, insisting that we chauffeur her all over the Bay Area, or else she would not work with us. Stunned, we canceled the appointment and are now in the process of finding another child psychologist. In addition to posting this review, I have also reported Dr. Rothenberg's inappropriate demand to my pediatrician, and I've asked PAMF to not refer Dr. Rothenberg to parents in the future! What a nut!

Breach of confidentiality. She called me 15 times on a Tuesday afternoon - between the times of 3…read more-7 pm. And then the next am at 730 am including calling my sons school and another location of my sons school looking for me to CONFIRM an appointment ! It's so unprofessional and a breach of confidentiality and I was so embarrassed that the admins of these two schools had to locate me to let me know she was looking for me! I cancelled all my appts with her. It was a horrific experience! I would never recommend her to anyone! The session was about home situations not school life! She had NOooooo right to reach out to my sons school or a different location of my sons school!

While ice skating I tore off ACL and PCL in my left knee. Instead of having to wait months and do…read moretwo separate surgeries, Dr. Laurel Mines of Bay Laurel Athletics used physical therapy to quickly reduce the pain and start healing. I didn't have to do the surgery and I can walk up and down stairs. I had never tried physical therapy before, so I really needed someone patient to explain and show me exactly what to do. After I had such fast results my husband went to Dr. Laurel Mines when he needed to recover from hip surgery. So she knows how to heal sports injuries and can get you off of pain killers after surgery by getting rid of knee or hip pain. I trust Dr. Laurel Mines because she knows what she is doing, is able to show you exactly what to do, and gets results to get rid of pain so you can heal faster. If you have a weird injury don't wait because delay doesn't get you well but starting with this doctor gets rid of pain fast. Highest quality care, pleasant to deal with, patient at explaining things. Her work at Stanford prepared her to run her own business. Yes, I would refer my family and friends to Dr. Laurel Mines of Bay Laurel Athletics for medical care and performance training.

Laurel was amazing! We met with her in preparation for our son's ACL surgery. Laurel got us right…read morein, her onboarding was super streamlined by filling out online paperwork with ease and she sent detailed instructions about how to locate her space. Speaking of the space - it is within a dynamic gym where there are athletes of all ages working out, rehabbing and socializing while good music plays. Laurel made us feel comfortable, especially our son who is quite nervous about his surgery. She made sure to focus on his physical recovery and also his mental health as he prepares for a long recovery. She gave practical recommendations based on the tests she did and had advanced knowledge of his specific needs and best practices. My son felt motivated when we left to do what he needs to do to prepare for surgery. I definitely recommend Bay Laurel's practice.

Dana knows her stuff! She worked with my son during baseball season, but he also plays basketball,…read morefootball and soccer. As a multi-sport athlete, mental strength is vital. Keeping your head in the game is extremely important for continued success. Dana has helped my son tremendously in maintaining his focus in difficult moments, his concentration, and being able to recover quickly from making mistakes.These skills helped him earn spots on his high school basketball, football and baseball teams this year. He attends an all boys school were sports are extremely competitive. He says the techniques she has taught him have even helped him in the classroom. I have seen my son thrive in all aspects of his game, and just overall looks more relaxed. Dana really got to know my son well and he enjoyed working with her. I would highly recommend her to any athlete looking to take their game to the next level!

I cannot recommend Mindzone enough!! I hired Dana as my assistant coach when I was in charge of the…read moreCarlmont Waterpolo program. She implemented an assortment of mental techniques that helped our team overcome adversity and win games when we shouldn't have. Her program is established and proven successful. If you or a family member are in need of mental training to fortify that positive attitude you need to successfully compete at a competitive level Mindzone is the program for you!!

For some context; my partner and I had been together about 3 years, and were seriously considering…read moremarriage. I was interested in sort of laying out the internals of our relationship to therapist/counselor to see if there were any red flags we should be aware of, and talk through anything that could potentially be problematic for a long term relationship. Most importantly, Dr. Lillie is incredibly competent in her line of work, and can remarkably quickly ask the important questions to guide couples to new perspectives on their relationship. The way that Dr. Lillie interacted with my partner and I was not only transformative in the way we think, but carried care, empathy, and psychological safety. I never felt judged, only heard, but still was compelled to change my thinking about some foundational pillars of being in a relationship. Needless to say, my partner and I are happier than we ever thought possible, and indeed got married :) I owe a lot of this to only a few conversations I had with Dr. Lillie, and to that end, I'm very grateful for the time I've shared with her.

Sandy was my best yelp find ever! After my husband and I meet with her, we often talk about what a…read moregreat therapist she is! We have both worked with several therapists, so we have a lot to compare to. She is incredibly insightful, empathetic, and helps you make progress when you are stuck. She is highly intelligent and also brings her sense of humor when appropriate. She has really helped us improve our communication with each other. If you are looking for a therapist I would highly highly recommend Sandy. She is amazing.

Jeremi was a relationship-saver. We had tried other couples therapists and none really lasted more…read morethan a few sessions. They always felt too prescriptive or too emotive - nothing that worked well for us long term. Working with Jeremi was a breath of fresh air. Our sessions were relevant and he always gave us practical tools to use in our normal life that felt (almost) natural. He was always flexible with in-person or zoom sessions which was great for our schedule. I would recommend him 100 times over to any couple looking for some support.

When my partner and I reached out for help we were in crisis mode. My partner was skeptical about…read morecouple's therapy for fear of judgement in regards to poly/ENM and Jeremi created a safe space for both of us and our both of our feelings surrounding that. I really don't think we would've survived that crisis period a month without his help. He gave us both the tools and resources to be better partners and grow together and grow individually. We've both gained so much and I will forever be grateful to the safe space he created for us. You and your relationship are in good hands with Jeremi.

Goodness with Dr. Manu is both an insightful and heartfelt resource. I've worked with him as a…read moretrusted colleague for many years. He offers supportive guidance grounded in body based techniques, mindfulness, and self-connection. Dr. Manu takes a creative and playful approach to healing. Dr. Manu is a caring therapist and skilled somatic experiencing practitioner. Highly recommended.

I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Manuel Manotas as a colleague for more than five years…read more He is a deeply caring man, passionate about living a life of internal freedom, and sincere about befriending all that it is to be human. I have been touched many times by his eye-opening insights and being the recipient of his nurturing and protecting presence is truly healing. I highly recommend Manuel as a guide and ally on your wellness journey. He is the real deal!

Did you know that over 80% of Theripist are female? It can be challenging finding the right fit…read morefor your Issue among a sea of talent. Look No FURTHER. IF THERE WERE 5 STARS TO GIVE DR JOHN WOULD HAVE BEEN AWARDED THEM! If you are a male, or the Mother of a Son needing the most well grounded and experienced expert look no further. Dr John, is a UC Ph.D, Author, Speaker, life coach advisor, and world authority on Positive psychology and anger management. When the local schools needed an expert to assist with grief counseling, he is who they called! I'm starting to sound like his agent, but its time we begin to share the Bay Area's best kept Secret Weapon for men. The Who's who uses him, but your not going to hear about that! He's not cheap, but if you are looking for the best ROI you discovered your guy.

Want to stop anger? Be happier? Dr. John is by the most…read moreexpert at Anger and Happiness that I've found! His practical, caring advice actually works! Yes, it ACTUALLY works! He's analyzes in depth every approach, school of thought, and professional review... so you're getting all that knowledge with him. He truly cares about you achieving what you want. I've seen teens, athletes, executives... All improve with his coaching.

In saw Paul again this morning for Astrology reading and I left very uplifted, at peace and exited…read moreat the same time. He is amazingly knowledgeable, gifted and sensitive astrologer. Paul is truly an Inspirational Healer, he is Empowering and very Supportive! I will be back again and again! Thank you Paul! www.majestic-massage.com

I saw Paul in his office at the Mystic Dream for an astrology reading and it was just amazing…read more I'd originally met Paul at one of his astrology meet ups. He was discussing the astrological chart of the United States. It was a great lecture and I could see Paul was an intuitive person who could easily see the big picture by acknowledging and integrating all the different pieces. So, after the talk I set up an appointment to have my chart read. During the reading, he spoke a lot about what was currently going on in my life as well as what had gone on previously. His insights gave me a lot of perspective and allowed me to see things in a way I hadn't considered before. The other thing I liked about this reading is that Paul has a background in Somatic therapy. This enabled him to talk about what I may or may not be perpetuating on a subconscious level. In addition, we explored how all the things going on for me were registering on a physical level. It really gave me a lot of great things to think about. Paul really knows his stuff. In addition he's a very kind and down to earth guy. Go get your chart read from him. It's quite an eye opening experience.

Therapy is expensive and so few groups take insurance. AND many of the groups who take insurance…read morehave mediocre therapists and counselors. I began with Riva Mental Health about 6 months ago. It has been great. I did initially meet with my therapist in person and then we switched to online via video call. Unlike previous therapists at groups who take insurance, D (not sure if I should post her name) is very proactive and responsive to my questions, concerns, and has explained how we are moving forward and how she hopes to help me. I don't just talk, she listens and then we strategize. I could not be happier. And they take my insurance.

I can wholeheartedly give Riva mental health a five star rating. From the intake form until my…read morefirst appointment, the communication was fantastic. I had the extraordinary good luck to be paired with Rachael Silver for my therapist. She's deeply skilled, caring, and very empathetic. Rachael provided me with the tools that I needed, and will continue to benefit me for a lifetime. JH