Estee gave us practical tools that we could actually use in everyday situations. Instead of just talking about problems, we learned how to solve them together. We're more patient, understanding, and connected than we've been in years. Highly recommend! read more

About a year ago, my spouse and I spent nearly $3,000 on couples counseling with Estee. When the counseling ended, I actually believed it had been helpful, because I had come to believe that our marital problems were almost entirely my fault. However, over the following year, I gradually realized that our marriage had not meaningfully improved despite the counseling. One of the strongest messages I took away from the sessions was that my family of origin and my relationship with my parents were the primary causes of our marital problems. This did not only lead me to feel guilty and blame myself; it also caused me to blame my family and my parents. The emotional impact became so significant that I eventually sought individual therapy to work through those feelings. I believe Estee genuinely wanted to help us, and I do not question her intentions. However, her approach was not effective for me and maybe someone else has similar background like me. If you come from an East Asian family and place great importance on your relationship with your parents and family of origin, I would encourage you to consider carefully whether this counseling approach is the right fit for you. Different therapists have different perspectives, and this particular approach was not a good match for my background or my needs. Finally, I respectfully ask that Estee not contact me regarding this review. I have worked hard to recover from the guilt, self-blame, and family-related conflict that I experienced after counseling, and I do not wish to revisit those feelings through further discussion. read more

Estee is an amazing person, professionally she is remarkable. Highly recommend giving her the opportunity to be your therapist. She's honest and holds everyone accountable. She leads with understanding and builds trust. She encourages wonderful techniques. I've been her patient for about 5 months, and I am continuing her services until I no longer require her assistance to work through my current situation. I will come back with a follow up in about 6 months! read more

Estee was very helpful in guiding us through a rough patch in our marriage and we are now in a much better place because of her insights and suggestions. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a professional marital counselor, she was easy to open up to and offered a great advice in a manor that was mutually comfortable for both of us. read more

Working with Estee is one of the best investments I have made in a long time. First off, it is SO hard to find mental health and therapy professionals. I didn't think Yelp would be the answer, but in this case, it was! I am so grateful I found Estee. She is compassionate, but more importantly, she is direct, clear, and solution based. In addition to helping me improve my relationship, she has really returned me to myself. Anyone looking for a therapist knows what a gift that is. I cannot recommend Estee more highly. read more

I was approaching a few life changing decisions and did not want to burden anyone close to me. I decided to look on line to see what other avenues were available and found Estee Goren Counseling. Estee was able to help me walk through these challenges with her calm and insightful wisdom. What led me to seek out help, turned into a fuller life and forever grateful. Thank you Estee. Pamela read more

Compassionate, empathetic and gentle are one of the top 3 things about Estee, after meeting a horrible therapist until recently i realized how amazing Estee was . We had to stop her sessions because my spouse thought she is completely taking my side when she tried explaining it to him how he needs to take care of this relationship like one needs to for a new born baby. Thank you Estee ! i wish we could continue seeing you because of the faith i had in your method , but it takes 2 to come for couples therapy read more

Estee really helped provide my wife and I the tools to help prevent divorce. She has some great tools, is very fair, balanced and calming - but doesn't shy away from gently calling folks out and helping to reframe communications, thought processes and actions on both partners for the benefit of the relationship. We would highly recommend. read more

Estee is very knowledgeable and caring. She listens with intention and compassion and shares her great knowledge and insights in a way that is clear and applicable. Each and every session has been incredibly helpful, eye opening and impactful. I feel so lucky to be able to turn to Estee for her invaluable perspective. read more

My husband and I sought out Estee's help after reading stellar reviews on Yelp. After 25 years of marriage our relationship needed a tune-up. Estee made us both very comfortable and relaxed right away. During joint and individual sessions, she got to know us and our situation when she started offering her tips to improve our relationship. She listened well, never took sides, and asked questions to make us think. Estee has a real knack for getting to the heart of a situation to give relevant suggestions. Between sessions, it was clear that she took the time to go over the prior information, and took her time thinking about the next steps. We got enormous help that was worth both our time and energy. We highly recommend Estee Goren Counseling! read more

Estee is amazing!! My marriage was at an all time low and we needed help. So thankful we found Estee and decided to trust her with our world. We are in a much better place in life and I truly believe we could not have gotten here without her help and guidance. Absolutely worth every penny and every minute! read more

Estee is a very gentle person with a kind heart and spirit. She has a rare ability to guide you in a better place without judging and damaging you. It was very helpful for me and my partner to work with her. She is very patient when it comes to listening and understanding the problem. read more

No matter the challenge or obstacle, Estee will help you overcome it. No nonsense or endless discussions. If you are ready, she will help you get results. read more

I highly recommend Estee for anything you, as a couple, need to work through. She is compassionate and very knowledgeable. We had some really hard and painful things that we had to work through and she got us through, all while making our marriage stronger than ever before. read more

Estee helped me through a difficult time in my life. I appreciate how much she really listened. She had wonderful tools. I would definitely recommend Estee. read more

Estee has a very fair and open minded approach. This was new for my husband and me, however, we were going through challenges and needed to seek outside guidance. I really valued Estee connecting with my husband and me separately, and then together to get to know us and how to align us again as a team. While at times it felt like ripping a band aid off, it was necessary and in the end helped our marriage and our day to day communication. Estee's diverse background, cultural awareness and even keeled approach was very effective. The slightest suggestions like saying once per day what you appreciate about each other really makes a world of difference in how you feel through the grind of life and sometimes the challenges of marriage. Very thankful we opened up to Estee and allowed her to get us back to a better place! read more

I went to Estee during a very difficult time in my life. She has been and continues to be instrumental in helping me get through those tough times. I truly believe Estee has a gift for helping people, she has a genuinely caring interest in her clients success. I've been to other therapists in the past, but what makes Estee stand out, is her ability to create a lasting connection with her clients, as well as a passion for coaching them towards their dreams and goals. I continue to see her today, and each time I'm lifted to a new standard in my life. I would recommend her to anyone looking to improve their lives in anyway. read more

Estee and I are colleagues--I am a fellow Marriage and Family Therapist. I have come to known her over the last two plus years, we originally met when we both started our practices. Estee is warm, caring, and compassionate. She is a skilled clinician who is passionate for her work. She listens intently and she responds with empathy. While she is a very gentle person, she is direct and proactive in the therapy process. I have shared clients with her as well as referred people to her, and I wanted to give her a review here to appreciate the good work she has done. read more

Firstly, thank you Estee for your great work! My wife became a patient of Estee's due to a sudden and tragic death in her family. Because of the severity of the experience, both my wife and I met with her and immediately experienced a sense of relief knowing that someone with real compassion & empathy, superb listening skills, and much valuable experience was going to help us through this painful experience. Our relationship with Estee has been so positive that I actually now refer some of my business clients to her (when appropriate of course). Overall, our experience with Estee has been very positive, and efficient too! I wholeheartedly endorse Estee. read more

Certain moments in a marriage can draw the line in the sand, especially when there are beautiful children involved. Estee was extremely helpful in offering support and perspective. My husband and I experienced so much relief after each session with Estee and felt heard by a non judgmental 3rd party. We truly appreciated her soft approach to therapy. We highly recommend her sympathetic advice and will continue to work with her. read more

Estee provides valuable and reflective feedback that enhances the counseling experience. There is consistency between sessions and genuine desire to work on one's core areas of concern. She's very warm yet highly professional, striking a nice balance of boundaries and compassion. I can't say enough positive things about Estee and her wonderful practice. At minimum you should meet her and decide if there's a fit. Once you do I think you'll agree she's who you're looking for! read more

I came to Estee during an extremely low point in my life. I was amazed that she was able to see me the very next day, which happened to be New Year's Day!!! She helped me process and work through the end of a toxic marriage. I brought my new relationship to her from some tools to employ for, what I hope will be, a much healthier relationship. I know I will continue to come to her for whatever work I need to do in my life. She's honest and provides feedback. She's the sweet version of Dr. Phil's 'tell it like it is' style! read more

I met Estee at the Valley Cancer support group in Pleasanton. Estee is very compassionate and has been able to give very good advice to those going through treatment. She's helped us make decisions with our families & brought valuable information regarding dealing with cancer. I highly recommend her. Terri read more

Estee is a compassionate listener who can get to core issues quickly and accurately. She offers practical real world suggestions not as solutions but as steps for me to find solutions. I've seen many therapists and wish I'd found her sooner. She makes the appointment process simple and has patient-convenient hours. read more

I saw Estee for more than two years during one of the darkest times of my life. For various reasons I was a mess, couldn't stop crying, and I wondered if I would ever feel any better. Naturally a skeptical person, I was unsure at first if I could trust her, but, after just a few minutes of talking with Estee, I knew I had in her a special confidant, someone who got me and understood, without judgment. She was kind, thoughtful, and empathetic. She's was a great listener, open-minded, intelligent, and, most of all, wise. I highly recommend her. read more

Estee really helped my husband and I begin to see each other in a new (or maybe old) way... Because of that we decided to recommit to our marriage and take a hard look at our own contributions to what made it so hard in the first place. I'd highly recommend Estee if your looking for tools to manage your relationship and get to the heart of what brought you to her in the first place. Be ready to do the work though, she can't do that for you. read more

I cannot even begin to describe how impactful my sessions with Estee have been. Her counseling and gentle guidance have helped me work through a very difficult time. I honestly do not think I would be where I am today mentally if I never started on this journey with her. She makes each session feel like you are talking to a close and dear friend but with the added benefit of the professional therapy part! She is a great listener and very understanding. She is so kind but also asks the tough thought provoking questions! I left every session with many lessons learned and spent quite a bit of time after each meeting self reflecting about my circumstances which ultimately led to starting the healing process. I felt only after a few sessions that I could breathe again. She truly helped me develop the tools to navigate this thing called life again. Estee is amazing and I recommend her highly. Thank you Estee!!!! read more

I was referred to Estee by a friend and I'm so glad I met her! Estee's office is very warm and pleasant and she also has a natural ability in helping others feel comfortable in sharing their deepest thoughts. Not only is Estee a great listener, but she has a gentle and effective way of helping people get to the root cause of their fears and concerns and guiding them to take the necessary steps toward a happier place in their life...and now I'm in a much happier place in my life thanks to her :) read more

My 14 Y/O daughter feels very comfortable with Estee and I attribute that to Estee's warm and compassionate nature. She is an avid listener and has been instrumental in encouraging my daughter to open up to her. We will continue this relationship and I encourage others to connect with Estee -- she can do great things for you as well. read more

My husband and I have been going to see Estee, off-and-on, for about six months. She is a fantastic therapist. She is a great listener, very insightful, and most importantly and she is easy to talk to. She patiently listens to us and thoughtfully provides us with her perspective on things. I would definitely recommend her. read more

I went to Estee after the passing of my dad. Every session I had with Estee, I learned more about myself. She helped me to heal, when at times I didn't think it was possible. She is so wise and caring. I unfortunately moved to San Francisco or else I would still be seeing her! I would recommend her to anyone! read more

Estee is one of a kind. She is a great listener, a wonderful communicator and she helped us get through a very difficult time. When looking for a therapist, it can be hard to find someone that you both click with and someone who is able to get through to you and your significant other. Estee did just that for us. Her approach is honest and straight forward, and she puts all her energy into each session. I would highly recommmend her for couples or individual counseling....I did both. You won't be disappointed. read more

I saw Estée for career advice and she was wonderful. He calm and focused personality and her knowledge were extremely helpful. I highly recommend her if you are at a cross-road between a 'blah' job and something you've always been passionate about but afraid or unsure how to start. Thank you Estée! read more

Estee and I were introduced because we both help divorcing couples who want to separate without destroying each other and the children. Estee has a very calm demeanor, a great listener, and has wonderful insights that I am sure her patients appreciate. I really like that her approach is strength based and results oriented as for many of my clients, they need someone who can help them get to the light at the end of a dark tunnel and Estee is the kind of therapist who can guide them to that destination. I recommend Estee with confidence. read more

I have been to counselors since college. It wasn't for my craziness! I had anxiety issues with being a perfectionist and then adjusting to my life as a professional at a young age. I have been to therapists that were terrible as I look back. She gives me feedback and I think I like that. I like her approach. She has become my life coach and I absolutely love her. read more

We were going through a very tough time and needed help to save our marriage. Estee helped us through that very difficult time. Because of Estee we are now happy again and have built a stronger relationship. We highly recommend Estee for couple counseling!!!! read more

So very happy to have found Este. She is warm, caring, and only has her patients best interest at heart. Anyone would be lucky to have Este as a counsellor and would benefit greatly from her gentle coaching. read more

Had a great experience with Estee. Very understanding, excellent at her job. Help out very much with the issues we were having and opening lines of communication. Would highly recommend to any couples needing help in there relationship. read more

Estee is a wonderful Therapist. I met her three years ago in the valley care breast cancer support group. She is a very warm and caring and passionate person. She understood completely the emotional aspect of the patients who were going through treatments or post treatments and offered guidance on how to best overcome those emotions. She listens, and she shared her thoughts passionately. She is one of the best Therapist I have ever met. Thank you Estee for all the support you have given us. I highly recommend her services. read more

My daughter saw Estee for a year and half and I cannot thank her enough for what she has done for my daughter. The best thing I feel she came out with more awareness of her feelings and self confidence all without having to take a whole regiment of medication. This was slow and steady and most certainly worth the patience time. I would recommend whole hands down over and over. read more