Been going for years and always received constantly thoughtful and helpful guidance and support…read more She's supported me through a lot of challenging times and I'm very grateful.

I've been seeing Dr. Greenstein weekly for 8 months now. From day one, I felt comfortable with her…read more We've made great progress in such a short amount of time. Of the two other Psychologists I've seen in my life, she is the best!

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.

Sarah Hausman is a trusted colleague who provides excellent care for any client I have sent her…read moreway. She's warm, funny, and direct. She has a knack for working with couples who are searching for more connection in their relationships, and people who looking to lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I'd trust her with anyone near and dear to me, which is why there's Zero hesitation when referring others to her.

Sarah Hausman is a skilled and experienced therapist with a depth of knowledge, expertise, and…read morecompassion to offer any client. Sarah has a warm presence that creates safety, and a clear passion for helping her clients create peace in their lives. I would recommend her to anyone looking!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Sheira. She is one of the kindest people you will ever…read moremeet while also being very professional. She listens carefully and makes sure she understands while providing thoughtful feedback. For someone dealing with stress, body image issues, anxiety, etc having someone like Sheira on your team is an amazing asset.

This is a long overdue review. My rating is not a reflection of general counseling method, but…read morerather of ethics. In my case, there was a severe breach/violation of trust and mishandling of sensitive information. Simply put, she made a diagnosis which she was unqualified to make (and inevitably completely wrong about). She communicated this diagnosis to someone other than myself - where it became something used against me. In both cases, a boundary was crossed which should not have been.

The best couples counselor I've met or heard of. You will not find better…read more My partner and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Holly Brown, for a while. I've gone to four different couples counselors, they have always ended up taking one side or the other. I've always walked out of couples counseling feeling that I was losing part of myself to the process. And the culmination of all couples counseling in my past has only allowed me an easy, comfortable, and amicable dissolution of the said relationship. Holly is nothing like this. If you've had issues with couples counseling before I highly recommend you sit down with Holly. She never took a side. You will never never feel slighted (or if you do no more than your partner). She has the unique ability to afford you the opportunity to see it from your partners side in a way that I've never experienced. I had unrealistic expectations at one point and she had a one on one with me and set me straight. She didn't do it in a bad way but she let me know that I had to make a choice and she illustrated the consequences of the choice. I made the right choice. She made me want to be a better partner and I feel the same occurred with my partner. We were in an amazing relationship that I saw deteriorating. Holly took us down a path of hard work. Serious introspection and really diving deep on issues. She has given us the tools going forward to resolve most of these issues on our own. Along with that she has helped me resolve some of my personal issues. Pick Holly. You will be grateful.

I run a wellness space nearby to Alameda, and it has been my joy and honor to collaborate with…read moreHolly Brown the last three months on some couples therapy experiential exercises for a "yoga for couples" workshop. As a collaborator, she is a compassionate and thoughtful woman, who is able to quickly adjust course if things aren't flowing- she does all this with goodwill and grace. Her exercises for the workshop based in EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, were a big highlight of the event. People really enjoyed the work, felt much deeper intimacy with their partners afterward, and one client even said had "a profound experience". Holly is a great teammate to have on your team: whether you're looking for a great specialist couples and family therapist to refer to, or a couple yourself who is looking for someone to be able to connect with both members of the couple in order to help them connect with each other. I highly recommend!

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.

Over the years I've seen a number of therapists and usually I can tell in the first few minutes…read morewhether a therapist is likely to be helpful or not. With Adam I found myself immediately at ease and happy with my decision to seek him out. His openness and positive outlook allowed me to relax and share without holding back. I found in Adam an unconditional acceptance which helped me to relax around the issue I was dealing with. One of the things which distinguished Adam from other therapists I've seen was his capacity for being real. With other therapists I've seen I have felt that the professional distance they maintained detracted from our relationship. They seemed uninvested and only interested because I was paying them for their time. With Adam I felt a camaraderie and a genuine desire to help and be of service. In my opinion, the qualities which make a good therapist are empathy, insight and creativity. And of these three I think that empathy is the most important. Adam's ability to empathize created an immediate feeling of trust within me and instilled confidence that he was truly interested and invested in helping me. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

I saw Leonard for a year around 2013 and then again in 2023 for another year and a half. In both…read moreinstances I was seeking support for navigating some significant life transitions. The guidance and perspective Leonard shared was thoughtful and practical. He challenged me to think about things in new and sometimes uncomfortable ways, which in 2013 I wasn't as ready to hear. He always approached our conversations from a place of care and compassion. Through our work together, I gained a valuable set of tools and strategies that I use everyday to navigate life's many ups and downs. It was difficult work but I am ultimately a more grounded and caring person thanks to Leonard's help. Highly recommended.

This guy questioned me about my rapes like you'd expect from a GOP congressman, which he jumped…read moreright into after arguing with my about things I have trouble doing, so I was already off guard. (He said the things I've been struggling with for years are "just a matter of choice." If it was that easy, I wouldn't be seeking professional help!) It was insanely triggering. Considering he knew I have PTSD, he should have at least approached the subject more carefully. He said, "you don't seem to have a lot of emotions over this." (wtf) I cried and binge drank for a few days and it took months for me to be ready to try another therapist. DON'T LET THIS GUY'S EDUCATION IN ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES ALLURE YOU. HE'S A CREEP! Beyond unprofessional. I can't imagine this guy actually helping anyone at all. He lacks tact and empathy.

Katherine is a wonderul therapist and guide. She has an array of tools that she brings to help…read moreguide and support the therapeutic process. I have really appreciated the gestalt emphasis of role play, to help work through and support difficult 'parts' or ourselves. I also appreciate that Katherine often builds on past sessions, and does not just reflect back what I am saying in the moment, but actively investigates my experiences with me. Sometimes Katherine is also challenging and I have so far found this helpful and insightful. I am growing under her care. I feel very supported and well guided by Katherine and do not hesitate to recommend her wholeheartedly.

Katherine had a magical approach on helping my husband and I deal with struggles of being a parent…read moreand maintaining a marriage. I'm thankful we found her and went to her because she taught us how to communicate in an effective way and showed us how to self reflect in a nurturing way. Thank you Katherine!! I highly recommend her to couples who need a safe place to process and fall deeper in love.

I've been a client of Elizabeth Dandenell's for years. I couldn't be more grateful to have chosen…read moreher as my therapist. Her therapy skills are superior and she is a straight-shooter. She is also compassionate, with great intuition. Before I met with Elizabeth, I'd worked hard with about a dozen very good therapists to help relieve my anxiety and depression. I also sought to improve my vocational and social struggles. That "pre-Elizabeth" therapy partially helped. The problem was I still had a vague sense something about me or my situation wasn't quite being seen and addressed yet. Then, Elizabeth helped change the course of my life. She raised the possibility that I might have two overlooked diagnoses. If accurate, she theorized, those diagnoses might help identify and explain much of the "invisible" set of challenges I've struggled with over decades. She was 100% accurate. I received both of those diagnoses after several months of testing by hospital clinicians. As a result, I've learned new ways to cope better overall. Specifically: some fast and easy ways to tamp down my overall anxiety - techniques I'd likely never have used without the diagnoses. My self-esteem has greatly improved and I'm more at peace with myself than I've been in a very long time. I've plugged in to community support. Elizabeth is a true gem of a therapist. It's encouraging to know she's available to me and others, in a world where life can sometimes feel so hard.

When I first met Vilma, my world was filled with darkness. I was consumed by self-loathing to the…read moreextreme. I didn't trust anyone in the world, not even my lover. I thought people were selfish narcissists who only cared about themselves when they were cold. But among them, the one I hated the most was myself. During a time when I was trapped in the abyss of self-loathing, unable to move from my bed, I felt the need for help, and I made my first call to Vilma. From that moment on, I have been seeking counseling from Vilma for over two years. She slowly nurtured my heart, as if extracting poison from long-standing wounds. For 15 years, I believed that my struggle stemmed solely from my inability to control myself. I attributed it to my excessive vanity, competitiveness, and narcissistic tendency to prioritize how others perceived me. I thought I couldn't love anyone else and that my preoccupation with myself was the cause of these symptoms. That was the first thing I told her. However, she has spent a long time counseling me and has helped change the way I think. She not only introduced me to various cognitive methods that allowed me to be more compassionate toward myself, but it was more than that. What she taught me was a warm heart. A warm heart that cares for and worries about others. As she listened to my heart, she exemplified how others can become warmer toward one another. Through her, I learned what it means to care for others, and I began to strive to become that way myself. Those experiences gradually helped me realize the message she was trying to tell me. 'I am not a bad person.' Through counseling with her, I was able to recall a trauma from 15 years ago. It was an experience that I could never forget, but one that I had buried deep within the depths of my heart, like the sea. It was a trauma that was so difficult to face that I had pretended it meant nothing at all. I couldn't even label it as a trauma because I couldn't confidently admit that I was a victim. If it weren't for her counseling, I would have carried it within me for a lifetime, as I couldn't even recognize it as a wound. I believed I didn't deserve to. When I confronted the experience that I couldn't share with anyone, she held the hand of my heart, ensuring that I wasn't afraid. She continued to support me until I no longer feared the trauma completely. Now, I no longer think of the world as solely cold. I no longer believe that people only care about themselves. Through her, I have felt and understood that people can be a source of help for one another, and just knowing that has made the world appear more hopeful and brighter to me. Thank you, Vilma. I wanted to express my gratitude properly to you, but my words fall short, and I couldn't express my thanks adequately.