My daughter is a student in Santa Cruz area and was looking for a Therapist…read more Dr. Hemmen, even though we are not patients, went out of her way to help us with referrals and even check who may have worked with our insurance. Most Therapists never called back or took several days to get back to us but Dr. Hemmen got back quickly and is extremely professional and showed she cares for her practice and clients.

Dr. Lucie Hemmen has a gift for working with teens. We began consulting with her when our children…read morewere young adolescents, and she provided excellent advice - both to us and to our kids - as we addressed common issues such as school choice, stress, peer issues, and family dynamics. She facilitated better communication for us all and helped smooth the way for a relatively conflict-free teenage period in our household. For a family seeking a wise and approachable therapist to work with during the teen years, Lucie can't be beat. Much more important, however, she can also be counted on in a crisis. When our daughter fell into a sudden, unexpected, and severe depressive episode, we were able to turn to Lucie on an emergency basis and count on her support and advice every step of the way. She made herself available so that we could consult with her - via text, phone, and in person - as we navigated what is every parent's worst nightmare. She helped us keep the channels of communication open with our child, advised us about when and where to seek additional help, and nurtured a close and trusting relationship with our child that continues to this day. I am not given to hyperbole, but I must say that Lucie's support and wisdom were invaluable. I cannot imagine how we would have weathered this crisis without her.

David is an excellent therapist. He has worked with my 13-year-old son and really made some great…read moreprogress guickly. He was easily able to connect with him and seemed to create an immediate rapport. If you're looking for someone to work with your teenager, I highly recommend him.

There's no actual guide map through the teenage years and "beware" signs of the angst that come…read morewith it- My daughter has been seeing Dave on and off for about 3 years - My daughter is an average teen-Ager and by average I mean, moody, unsure and in search of her identity and purpose in this world, pushes the envelope at least whenever she can, pretty normal pretty average, if she wasn't doing any of the aforementioned teen-agey stuff I would be worried. Here is where Dave comes in - he created a safe space for her to "be ok" with teen-age angst and the experiences that come with it. Dave has a knack of making anyone comfortable and his authenticity and compassionate nature naturally shines through. The beauty about this partnership is that it all happens out in the ocean. Unconventional yes, but one cannot ride a wave in a therapy room. I know for sure after a session with Dave my kid is mellow, considerate and actually pleasant to be around. The "aha" moment for me was when my daughter was faced with a difficult situation in school, as she was sharing the issue with me, instead of going from 0 to 60...she paused, took a deep breathe, spoke outwardly and asked, What would Dave Say?? The wheels are turning...I trust Dave..so can you!

Well I haven't met her yet but we kinda spoke via phone message and you'd swear you were talking to…read morea angel. She just makes you wanna feel comfortable. And I haven't met her in person and can't wait tell I do.!

Clarissa is a true, honest person with integrity who will meet u with real authenticity. She's…read morereal!!

Working with Nicola is life changing. She has the incredible gift of cutting through to the very…read moreheart & truth of a person's suffering and helps guide them to freedom. Like a soul ninja, she effortlessly & painlessly cuts through the "story" and teaches us how to allow our light to come shining through. Working with her is an exceptional gift that will transform your life, open your heart and set you free. I cannot say enough what a blessing Nicola is. We are so lucky to have her and this world is brighter because of the beautiful work she does.

I have experienced Nicola's amazing work in both private sessions and in group settings. For myself…read moreI was seeking help in relationship, particularly my relationship with money. Nicola's supportive presence created a safe space to explore the root of my unhealthy relationship with money. With her caring nature and authentic reflection she assisted me in dropping the barrior that was blocking the natural flow of allowing myself to receive. Before my session with Nicola I was unaware of how much energy I was using to push money away from me. During our session I instantaneously experienced a level of relaxation and appreciation for money I had never felt before. And the next day I even experienced finding money I had "forgotten" about in random places around my home. I know that it was because the barrior I previously had towards money had been dismantled and I was finally able to receive.

Camille is an amazing coach. She is sensitive, understanding and knowledgeable. She has helped me…read moreso much in my life journeys. I highly recommend her services.

Camille is absolutely amazing and has helped me in so many different areas of my life, whether in…read morebusiness, personal relationships or just self work, she has truly helped me in my life and would highly recommend Camille as a life coach if you want to advance yourself further in life! EB

Dana is a kind, compassionate therapist who helped me turn my life around. She has been able to…read morereally hear what's at the core of my anxiety and help me come up with tangible ways of approaching things. I am so glad I found her.

Dana was recommended to me by my PCP; and I couldn't be more grateful to have found such a…read morewonderful, caring and intelligent therapist. After several years of suffering from depression and anxiety, I was at a breaking point where I no longer enjoyed life the way I used to. I felt like the shell of a person who was just going through the motions of daily life; void of happiness and love (for myself and others). From the very first session, Dana made me feel comfortable and at ease. She took the time to understand me and what was really at the core of my issues. The one thing that I appreciated the most was that she really helped me to understand myself, and WHY I have certain reactions or thoughts. Then she showed me HOW to change the things that were causing me so much grief. *Spoiler!* It required me to put in work, and it was hard and scary at times. But all of the "homework" has led me to today; where I can truly say that I am a happy person. I am so much more capable and strong because of the way Dana has positively influenced the direction and energy of my life. I have so much to be grateful for, including this ability to change and grow as a person. Dana is the kind of therapist that will basically end up costing herself business, because you won't have to keep going forever! She gives you the tools to take control. I no longer see Dana regularly, but I am constantly referring to the clever and wise advice she shared with me. I'm still working on things, and I probably always will have to. But that's okay, because it's totally worth it.

We were looking forward to seeing Alison due to her reviews (even though the most recent review is…read more5 years old) and the fact that she apparently offers weekend appointments. I say apparently, because I'm not sure: we never heard from her after our inquiries. I first went to her web site and filled out the contact form regarding our need for couples therapy over two months ago, and tried again a few days ago. I never received a response to either inquiry. If you really want to see this therapist don't rely on her web site for communication, she doesn't seem to be checking it.

She is AMAZING! My then boyfriend (now fiance) and I went to her a while back when we were on the…read morerocks and she really helped us learn to communicate with each other. We are now better than ever and are engaged and planning to get married next year! So appreciative to Alison and I'm sure we'll continue to see her occasionally whenever hard things come up that we need extra support working through. I highly recommend her!

This treatment center is outstanding. The quality of the staff is incredible; each is specialized…read morein eating disorders which is hard to find. Very zen-like, warm, inviting environment inside. They truly care about each other and their clients, plus they incorporate yoga and other holistic integration into treatment which I really appreciated and thrived on.

The Lotus Collaborative is an excellent eating disorder treatment center. I have had extensive…read moreexperience with the founder and several staff members over the past few years. Most of the staff members have personally recovered from eating disorders which enables them to deeply empathize with and support clients. This team creates a sense of community by caring for clients and each other. I am particularly impressed by the diversity of TLC's offerings - they hold free recovery and family support groups, and host a free Healing Collaborative which educates healers and the public about various holistic healing modalities that benefit eating disorder clients. TLC also offers body-based healing modalities including energy work, acupuncture, massage, and yoga. The staff is inviting of all genders and sexual orientations and diligently works to create a safe environment for all people to heal and thrive. The location is also very convenient and the ambiance is fresh and vibrant. Thank you to The Lotus Collaborative for the crucial care you provide!

Now that my business in changing, Brenda is one of my most trusted colleagues to refer clients out…read moreto, whether they need Reiki, hypnotherapy, or spiritual guidance. She is a gifted teacher, absolutely authentic and full of integrity. I admire her deeply and highly recommend Brenda.

Brenda was introduced to me 7 years ago by a friend & student of hers after having a profound…read moreexperience with hypnotherapy. The first session I had with Brenda started with about 20 minutes of counseling & then lead into conscious hypnotherapy & energy work. When I drove away I could feel my heart chakra vibrating strongly & I wept tears of joy. I had felt cleared of a heaviness I carried & felt so at peace knowing that I had a trusted person to move forward with to heal my life after a divorce. Brenda's words & energy will give you the tools to change what it is you truly desire. Her sessions are guided by your highest light & potential. I'm grateful to say she's a dear friend now & I have referred her dozens of clients from my own practice that she has helped. I give her my highest recommendation to anyone in need if shifting their reality to the next level.

Dr. Bruno helped us years ago after we had exhausted 3 or 4 other counselors, all of which were a…read morewaste of time and money. By the time we went to see Dr. Bruno we were close to ending our marriage. He has a no-nonsense, straight forward yet gentle way of cutting through the BS and getting to the root of the problem(s), with practical suggestions to take home and work with. My husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary and are happier than we've ever been. We credit the help we received from Dr. Greg Bruno for giving us the tools we needed to heal our relationship. We both HIGHLY recommend Dr. Bruno!

Amazing. I hear people complain about the people they go see but there is no question Dr. Bruno is…read moresomeone I would HIGHLY recommend. He listens and provides feedback and always is friendly and welcoming.