So, I originally wrote this review almost four months ago. Julie LaCroix saw the review and…read moreresponded to it. However, did she do anything to make sure she answered the main element of the complaint (that she won't stop spamming me in spite of numerous requests over the years - including those apparently only decorative "unsubscribe" links in her emails?). No. Screen shot for proof. Draw what conclusions you will. Original Review and Comment on Response: I had two appointments with Julie LaCroix several years ago. I ultimately thought the sessions were a waste of time and (quite a lot of) money. She decided my skill set made me a particularly good fit for a specific type of job, and she disregarded my repeated protests that the job in question went against my moral values. She made up her mind and was incapable of hearing anything that didn't align with her first (somewhat arbitrary seeming) idea. She ended our last session by throwing together a ridiculous, typo-ridden resume in a couple minutes targeted at a position I had made clear I would not apply for. (Since that time I finished my graduate degree and am working in a suitable career.) After our second meeting, I was ready to move on and not give career therapists another thought. I have not had that luxury, however, since Julie LaCroix has spammed me and stalked me on social media ever since. Every couple years, I get re-added to her email list which I have never given her permission to put me on, and she has not responded to messages asking her to desist. She also periodically tries to connect with me on social media (she is undeterred by my refusal to connect with her, and, again, does not respond to messages asking her to desist in contacting me). I understand that she thinks networking will help grow her business. I don't understand why she thinks harassing people and ignoring them when they object would be beneficial to anyone. Given her systematic abuse of my personal information, however, I am no longer surprised that she could not process my objection to an unethical career. **Regarding Response** Notice the non-denial regarding the abusive email practices I describe. Also note the absence of a statement that she would address this matter and make sure I am not re-added to her list again in the future. The rest is a matter of he-said-she-said, but why, after 11 years, would I have reason to think of her--much less make random false claims in a review? I would encourage her to check her email (julie@julielacroix.com) to see that I have, in fact, contacted her multiple time over the past 11 years to ask that she stop re-adding me to her spam list. She has also found me years after using her (dis)services and tried to get me to engage with her professional profiles on Facebook and Instagram over the years. The dishonesty/lack of integrity in her response here is appalling.

I retained Julie's services for my daughter with regards to helping her pick a college major that…read morewould fit her personality and long term objectives. My daughter enjoyed working with Julie very much.

I was incredibly fortunate to have James Pak as my mentor over the past two years. Initially, I…read morejust wanted help transferring to a four-year university and choosing the right classes. With his guidance, I was able to transfer from community college to USC after just one year. What sets James apart is that his support goes beyond college admissions. He provided resources on scholarships, research opportunities, student organizations, and internships. He also spent time helping me refine my resume and interviewing skills, which ultimately helped me land my first aerospace internship. James genuinely cares about his students' success, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for guidance with college admissions, career planning, or professional development.

I am writing an updated review. James is an extremely professional, ethical, and caring person. He…read morethinks at lightening speed and is typing away to give you a detailed researched response/ideas to questions you have. He is "the specialist" for UC applications. I would trust his advice in this area (ie, classes etc.). He was very active in helping my son with his PIQs and common app. James helped him pick topics that James felt could reveal the most about my son and helped him brain storm ideas. My son was a bit stubborn and didn't follow his advice on some points which made writing a bit hard I think. James also showed him how to research and answer the why us essays. My son is usually a fast thinker and worker but writing about himself was a real struggle. We started with James late and wished we had found him sooner so that he wasn't trying to get through individual applications while studying for school. James helped my son get early action at USC, early admissions at Berkeley, and all the UCs with medical schools that he applied to. His UPenn admissions officer wrote a response about his essay that made him felt heard and understood. James doesn't make you feel like you have to do anything that isn't authentic to you to be "competitive"; he doesn't make you a cookie cutter applicant. His advice takes into account the individual. Thank you, James, for working with him.

The office is spacious and there are lots of parking. If you do not want to pay a lot, you can also…read morepark on Parton St with parking meters. The staff and security are very nice and friendly. They have vending machines and clean restrooms on the first floor.

I was ecstatic I was able to get my typing certificate free for the jobs I applied for. Staff was…read morevery friendly welcoming and helpful! Thank you!

I just completed a session with Shaman Isabella and I have to say, I feel lighter, happier and in…read morecontrol of the direction of my life again. Thank you Isabella for giving me clarity and helping deal with my personal issues. I look forward to my next session with you. -Leo

I was referred to Isabella and my experience with her exceeded all expectations. During the darkest…read moretime of my life, she was able to give me hope. She is very honest and genuine. She cares about her clients and wants to help. She gave me tools, advice and cleared out my energy. I can't gatekeep her because I know how much others will benefit from her. Very grateful for my experience and I'm looking forward to the next one

Hi Juliet- I just…read morewanted to thank you again for all your hard work, understanding, and helpful advice that you have blessed me with during our time working together. I landed a position with one of the city government roles I was targeting here in Orange county! This role has been a great fit for me, and I enjoy and respect the other people I work with, and the people in the community that we serve. I had several offers after our work together and ultimately decided this one was the best fit for me. The work you did with my personality profile, career goals, and resume was extremely helpful and definitely had a lot to do with the number of offers I received. I also performed very well in my interviews not just because of my experience in this field but also because of practicing the questions and hypotheticals we went over together. You are a master of your craft and I will not hesitate to mention you if I have any other contacts who are looking for resume and or career coach professionals with your skill set. Thank you again for everything!

As a recent graduate in May, I found it difficult to ace interviews and navigate job searching,…read moreespecially when many opportunities required more experience than I had. That's when I decided to seek help and was soon recommended to Juliet. Juliet was incredibly helpful, working with me each week to ensure my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letters were in top shape. She even pointed out things I hadn't considered including on my resume that turned out to be valuable. When it came to interviews, Juliet walked me through the most common questions, offering constructive critiques on what I should and shouldn't say for each one. Her advice was super informative and helped me feel far more confident than before heading into interviews. I really appreciated how she pushed me out of my comfort zone, and noticed how her help made me stand out more to employers. Many of them even complimented how well-written my resume was! I'm super happy to say that I accepted my first job out of college a couple of months ago, and can't thank Juliet enough for her guidance and great advice!

I worked with Brittney Jurek extensively during my recent search for a new job. Brittney Jurek goes…read morethe extra mile to make sure your needs are met and she always has your back. She negotiated with companies on my behalf and made sure that everything that I was looking at in my next job was communicated clearly. She's there to help guide you and to be there if you need her. Some companies/staffing agencies take your resume and pile it on a stack of other files named "TBD" I'd recommend Brittney Jurek and the Workbridge Associates team of agents if you're looking for something not good....but GREAT

My experience with Workbridge Associates is nothing but great. Everyone I meet is professional and…read moreon the ball. Specifically, Veronica helped to find my new employment which is a perfect fit. She is very helpful, answered calls immediately and provided great feedback. She knows her clients and candidates! Highly recommend this team to help you find your next position.

If you're looking to urgently work and they gave me a flyer and card?how does that even help when…read moreyou're physically there. Take advantage of the worker that's there,this place had 3-4 woman all sitting chit chatting none took down my information told me to apply only online never got a phone call or email it's been 2 months since that ha ha you gotta just laugh it's not URGENT I guess to them.

Bertie is absolutely phenomenal. She placed me with the FMO I've now been with for over five…read moreyears--what became a true career--and since then, she's staffed my entire team. Bertie is incredibly communicative, perceptive, and somehow always finds the perfect candidate, even on the tightest timelines. I don't know how she does it, but I'm forever grateful. If you're looking for top-tier talent or a long-term fit, she's the one you want in your corner.

"I went to Brenda looking for guidance on how to manage the employee conflicts on my team. She's a…read moremiracle worker! We all took the DISC Assessments and Brenda coached us on how to understand each other's communication styles in order to be more effective colleagues. Reaching out to her was the best decision I ever made for my team." - Nevien Eltanany, CFO, Set Tech Inc.

In a nutshell, this gal kicks major ass…read more Brenda has high EQ and a good knack for reading people and their struggles. She was absolutely right when she told me a couple years ago that I had tenacity, because now it shows in my current progress. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I'm getting closer day by day! Cheers

I reached out to this center looking for guidance in a very stressful life situation I knew I…read moreneeded professional help with. I had been to traditional psych therapies a few years ago. In fact, it was 3 years of therapy that, looking back, really on helped me in the first month to deal with the initial reason for seeking help. I which I would have known about Self Help back then and probably would've saved years of therapy that was going no where. From my very first session with Nancy, I felt there was real progress. I got insight to my learned behavior from past experiences and how that affected my reaction/connection to the world around me. Both my internal and external reactions continued to shape the present experiences that caused continued fear and guilt that was paralyzing. I wasn't myself. But with Nancy's guidance, I learned more about my internal processes and that understanding empowered me. Through each session and "homework assignments" I gained new confidence and regained control to bring about a positive behavior change that allows me to enjoy myself again. I also brought my adult son and my husband to these sessions and it has helped them as well. Also, although these sessions were not covered by my PPO insurance I was able to get reimbursed through my Healthcare spending account which is a huge plus. They are very punctual, professional, and responsive. Though sometimes they don't answer the phone right away, they usually respond within the hour when I leave a message. They are very clear about their no show policy at the first visit. They are respectful of your time and they expect respect for theirs as well. I've been to over a dozen sessions and never waited more than 5minutes for my appt. I've had to reschedule twice and never got charged a no show fee because I notified them at least 24hrs in advance. It is a professional practice for excellent self help therapy.

I had an appointment for couples therapy at 6 PM. My partner had a sudden work emergency, so I…read morecalled to ask if I could go in alone. No one answered, but I got a call at 6:11 saying I could still come if I arrived by 6:30. I let them know that I had my baby with me so I just had to drop her off at my mom's & I rushed over, got there at 6:28 --no answer.Nobody called to let me know that my appointment was canceled, I waited outside for over an hour and a half , calling repeatedly and leaving multiple voicemails where I clearly sounded overwhelmed and desperate. I never got a call back not even the day after. This place is extremely unprofessional & clearly does not care about their clients, just the money. A simple message saying they couldn't see me would've gone a long way. I was left alone and emotionally distressed. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

I'm incredibly grateful for my therapy sessions with Michael. From the very beginning, he created a…read moresafe and judgment-free space where I felt truly heard. He's extremely patient, takes the time to really listen, and is thoughtful in how he responds to your needs rather than rushing the process. I came into therapy knowing I had a lot of healing to do, and Michael met me exactly where I was. His calm presence and genuine care made it easier to open up and work through things at my own pace. Each session felt intentional, supportive, and grounding. If you're looking for a therapist who truly listens, respects your journey, and supports real healing, I highly recommend Michael.

I decided to book an appointment with Michael based on his reviews here on Yelp. After investing…read moretime with him I can say with 100% certainty that he deserves every amazing compliment given to him. I've been to highly regarded therapists who spread out meetings for months, consuming unnecessary time and investment. His superpower is that he epitomized complete altruism with laser sharp discernment and focused attention that facilitated deep healing of emotional wounds so buried I didn't even know they existed. He also leaves the door open for further growth and healing without feeling locked into a contractual relationship. Honestly he should patent his Method for all coaches to follow! I give him the highest possible rating and encourage others to not hesitate reaching out to him.