I began meeting with Genevieve in October 2020 for an individual therapy session. She has been…read moregreat in helping me deal with my lack of self-confidence and struggles of being a mom of 2 young toddlers. She has helped me grow and mature in my marriage and has given me various tools and resources to achieve effective communication with my husband. Genevieve is incredibly empathetic, kind, warm, and accommodating. She is flexible when it comes to scheduling and very responsive to emails and phone calls. She saved my mental health during COVID and I cannot thank her enough! I highly recommend Genevieve Altwer as she is simply amazing. A professional therapist who puts her clients first, makes them feel heard and understood, and provides incredible customer service to all her clients. Thank you, Genevieve!

This is a long overdue endorsement of Genevieve Altwer, LMFT. I have been a client of hers for 3…read moreyears now and it has made all the difference in my life. I often thank her for saving me and she is always quick to reply, "Mark, you are the one that has done the work". Although this may be true, she has been my guide to do the "right" work so that ultimately I could process life's struggles in a better way and find the peace and grace inside my being that I always wanted. I have been a firefighter for 18 years and I have seen a lot of tragedy in that time. Prior to becoming a licensed therapist, Genny served in law enforcement for 13 years. Knowing this fact about her immediately garnered my attention because I knew she understood the realities of my occupation. I had seen a number of therapists prior but just never felt that rapport I had with Genny from our very first phone conversation. It was natural, organic and without pressure. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I really did not want to start up with therapy again but knew I needed to ask for help. I believe that me finding her was not by accident, just as I believe that you reading this endorsement is not coincidental. She may not be the right therapist for you, but then again, maybe she is the one. For me, I reached out to her to simply assist me with PTSD related to 911 calls I had experienced. And we have definitely tended to those incidents and the trauma. But what I came to discover was that I had a lot of layers to uncover and work on in my own personal life. That has made all the difference. There has never been any pressure to talk about any specific facets of my life. I tell my story and she guides me through to help present perspective so that I may find the solution. You cannot control your environment and the people in it many times. But you can choose to reach out for help, put the work into you and ultimately find yourself in a better state of grace despite all that life throws our way. My hope is that by sharing my story and work with Genevieve Altwer, LMFT, it can help save one life. If it does, then it will have been worth it. Take care of you. Mark.

I can't say enough good things about Melissa. She is an amazing therapist. I've dabbled in therapy…read morein the past, and after a bout of postpartum anxiety and depression, I knew it was time to take therapy more seriously and address some stuff I had been putting on the backburner. Melissa is compassionate and knowledgeable, and we connected immediately. I've been seeing her for many months now and I benefit from every session. My confidence as a mother has grown as well as my self-compassion. Thank you Melissa!

I have known and worked with Melissa since 2013. We were colleagues together at a non-profit that…read moreplaced us in schools for our internships. Melissa is an excellent listener. She is intelligent, insightful and fair. She is straightforward with her therapy and can gently confront and guide her clients in session. I feel that anyone who is fortunate enough to find and work with Melissa will have a positive experience and will benefit greatly. I highly recommend Melissa for therapy work.

Michelle's a true expert on understanding and managing anger. The anger course she so amazingly…read morecreated not only helped me find my actual anger triggers but also helped me find self-compassion for my healing journey. I now have so much confidence in leaning into healthy anger and tools for managing my anger. I highly recommend Michelle and her anger management course for anyone serious about healing and growing! ~Mercedes Samudio, Parent Coach

fMichelle's resources are extremely powerful. They have helped me inquire deeper into my emotional…read moretriggers and have encouraged me to break free from them. This inner transformation has given me the freedom and empowerment to live my best life. I feel a hope and excitement for my future, now!

I did a Family Constellation with Liza, and it was a beautiful and deeply meaningful experience…read morefrom beginning to end. Throughout the session, she made me feel truly seen and supported. Liza is gentle, calming, and very intuitive. What I appreciated most was the way she held the space with such respect and kindness. She guided the session gently, without pressure, and allowed everything to unfold in a way that felt natural and deeply healing. After the session, I felt peace, and gratitude. Liza helped me connect with my ancestors on a deeper level and gave me a sense of lightness and understanding that stayed with me afterward. I am truly thankful and feel blessed to have done a Family Constellation with Liza, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for healing, insight, and a meaningful experience with an expert and gifted healer like her.

I attended a virtual Family Constellations session with Liza back in June 2024, and even though…read moreit's been a while, the experience has stayed with me. I would describe the session as both powerful and supportive. I left feeling more certain and confident about my next steps, especially in understanding my relationship and dynamics with my father. Liza has a very peaceful and grounded presence. The way she speaks is soothing and comforting, which made it easy to feel safe and open during the process. That sense of safety really allowed me to engage with the work in a meaningful way. What stood out most was the clarity I gained. It helped me better understand underlying family dynamics and patterns that I hadn't fully seen before. I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling with family relationships, generational patterns, or even just a sense that something deeper is influencing their life but they can't quite pinpoint it. It was absolutely worth my time, and I would do it again.

The owner, Leah Elvitsky, is an amazing therapist with a clinical skillset that is unmatched. She…read morehas the ability to guide her clients through their presenting problems in a way that cannot be taught. Her ability to support her clients is only matched by her ability to support her team of therapists. Therapy by Choice is reputable, professional and safe. If you're looking to get support for individual or couple's therapy, this is the place to go. Thank me later

My therapist was Irena and she was wonderful. Irena has a lovely smile and beautiful laugh, all of…read morewhich made me feel very safe and welcome. She did a wonderful job and was sure to help me with any issues of mine. I would recommend Irena to anyone that has love/relationship "issues" or seeks "mindset changes".

Albert has been my therapist for the past two years, and I have to say in my years of seeking…read moreindividual therapy -- and I have seen quite a few -- Albert is top notch. Albert is an active listener who not only offers solutions, but he also is not afraid to challenge nor hold you accountable, respectfully. I have never felt so conformable with a therapist as I do with Albert. I have grown and matured, and I attribute this growth with Albert's clinical assistance. I highly recommend Albert if you are looking to take the steps to grow as an indiviudal and/or with help to get you through difficult times in your life. I highly recommend Albert!

Albert has been my therapist for over 4 years. What I've appreciated most about him is the way he…read morecreated a comfortable space for me to share and explore tough topics, often using humor or other thought provoking statements. He has my highest recommendation.

Hope practices deceptive and unfair work ethics. Their HR department and VP Daniel, Varsha, and…read moreAila need to have their work audited as well as Hope's Management team

Initially drove all the way over to Savers on Almaden to find out they were overloaded with…read moredonations and could not take anymore. I yelped for another donation center and found Hope! Even better, they are conveniently located closer to my house and not too far from Costco. Just FYI, their main front doors remain locked, which I did not know. Apparently someone will unlock the doors and accept donations, but no one acknowledged when I was there. The donation hours posted on their doors are Mon-Wed-Fri 9am-3pm. I ended up googling and calling the center and spoke to someone who said , the girl at the door must have went on break, so this person came out with a rolling cart to my car, I loaded it up, and she gave me a receipt. Note they take most items- small household goods and clothing , just not large furniture.

I have had the pleasure knowing Dr Quach for over ten years. He is without hesitation one of the…read morebest psychiatrists I have ever met. His quick mind and depth of knowledge is always refreshing. Working alongside him in several clinical environments I can attest to his compassion and commitment to his patients. He has the great quality of being down to earth and easy to talk while also able to observe and listen for what patients are trying communicate on every level.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Quach for a few years now. I have worked with numerous…read morepsychiatrists over the years but Dr. Quach is by far one of the best. Walking into a new doctor's office can be at best uncomfortable and at worst scary, but the kindness Dr. Quach shows really puts you at ease as soon as you walk into the office. The compassion and care he provides to each and every individual is something that I have not seen before. He takes his time to engage with you and really puts in the effort to understand what you need, and more importantly what you want. He truely listens to each individual and tries to incorporate their wishes into his treatment plan. He makes you feel like what you want in your treatment matters, and that your input is valued. Dr. Quach also takes his time to explain each medication that he is proscribing, including the possible side effects, risks, and benefits so that you feel informed and empowered in your treatment. I would recommend Dr. Quach to anyone, and encourage anyone who has the opportunity to work with Dr. Quach as your Psychiatrist to take it!!

I recently contacted Dr. Dufford to help me after receiving a recent diagnoses of PTSD, it's…read moreunfortunately had been many years since I'd seen Dr. Dufford as a patient. Dr. Dufford returned my call promptly and he was very kind and understanding to my situation as usual. Sadly, Dr. Dufford was not able to fit me in as a returning patient at the time that I called, Dr. Dufford instead gave me a referral to two other Psychologists that specialize in treating the Complex PTSD that I suffer from and was recently diagnosed with. Dr. Michelle Chabbot was the Psychologist that I first reached out to following the multiple traumatic events that led to my Complex PTSD diagnoses and that caused my PTSD Panic Attack. I study Psychology myself, and I was very shaken when I contacted Dr. Chabbot, as I'd never experienced at PTSD Panic Attack before, and I never even knew that someone could suffer from something as terrible as a PTSD Panic Attack. Dr. Chabbot answered the phone immediately, and she was kind and caring enough to take the time to help me immediately. She even answered some emergency questions that I had regarding my recent Complex PTSD diagnoses and the PTSD Panic Attack that I suffered. Dr. Chabbot did all of this for me during her time off on the weekend, when she was out of town on vacation. Talking with Dr. Chabbot, meant so very much to me. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Chabbot and I immediately knew that I was in good hands with regards to finding help to treat my Complex PTSD Disability. I'll be continuing my treatment with Dr. Chabbot moving forward, and I'll be sure to update my review along the way as well. I can tell Dr. Chabbot is an extremely gifted and knowledgeable Psychologist, and she is exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted in the area of PTSD especially. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Chabbot/Dr. Dufford, if you are ever in need. I also urge anyone reading this to reach out to Dr. Dufford/Dr. Chabbot if you are in any need of mental healthcare. It's vital to seek the aid of a Psychologist if you've ever experienced going through a traumatic life event (such as a car accident, workplace discrimination, domestic violence, Ableist bullying, really anything that happens that is traumatic in life, can potentially lead to PTSD I'm told. On top of this, in my own personal experience, PTSD appears to me to be a self fueling condition/ mental illness/disability, meaning that PTSD can worsen over time, if left untreated. What this means is that, it's vital to seek the help of a qualified mental healthcare professional immediately following a traumatic life event. If one doesn't immediately get the treatment that one needs, ones PTSD could quickly worsen, that and one could easily develop "layers" of PTSD, from multiple traumatic events as well. In addition to this, PTSD can also VERY QUICKLY develop into a life threatening condition/mental illness/disability, so please don't ever hesitate to get seek immediate help. Even if you just suspect you might need help, then immediately seek out that help as your mental health can quickly worsen, leaving you in a life threatening situation.

Dr Dufford is one of the best therapists out there. He makes time for you and is super supportive!…read moreI have been seeing him for a long time off and on through my life. He instills in his practice a sense of calm and you will feel heard by him. He offers insight and guidance as needed. Have to admit that he has been present for some of my darkest times and I am grateful for his help and support. I would strongly recommend him to anyone. He is that guy who steps up to the plate...one of the good ones!

I had a deeply meaningful ketamine-assisted therapy session with Tania Choi. She created a safe,…read moregrounded space that allowed me to explore some profound material, and her calm, attentive presence helped me feel supported and well guided throughout the experience. The follow-up integration session was equally valuable, helping me translate the experience into practical insights that I continue to benefit from. I highly recommend Tania to anyone seeking thoughtful, skillful, and compassionate psychedelic-assisted therapy.

I found Tania through a recommendation from a friend. At the time, I was seeking an experienced…read moretherapist who understood trauma treatment. As I worked with Tania we explored events from my childhood and adulthood, so it was truly a comprehensive approach. Tania has helped me with EMDR, and after 2-3 treatments, I felt significantly better. I would say there was a marked difference in my level of anger, tension and stress. After working with Tania for over two years, I also did ketamine treatment. Tania was the ideal therapist to guide me through this process. The ketamine treatment helped me to objectively understand past events and process them in a productive way. I also gained important insights through this treatment, which has given me a lot of peace. I would highly recommend Tania as an experienced trauma therapist who is experienced, gentle, trustworthy and capable of helping her clients process the most complex trauma. Tania has helped me tremendously in processing past events, and evolving through them so that I am able to live a more happy, healthy and peaceful life.