If my wife and I had not decided to work with Douglas and Olivia, our relationship would have ended…read moreon an extremely nasty note. We were initially attracted to them precisely because they operate as a team - as my dad once told me "a marriage counselor either takes sides or is ineffective". The very first time we met, one of the first things they told us was that they had no idea whether or not they could save our relationship (nor whether it was worth saving), but that if we worked with them, we would understand what went wrong - and help to ensure we didn't make the same mistakes in the future. One of the first exercises they offered to us was a list of questions to ask your partner BEFORE getting married - most of the items (which dealt with very basic beliefs) had never occurred to us, but were clearly important to determining whether or not there was a fundamental incompatibility with your partner. This exercise alone, if taught to people embarking on their first mature relationships, would eliminate a phenomenal degree of heartbreak in the world. As other reviewers have mentioned, Douglas and Olivia are a joy to speak with (sessions only rarely "feel like counselling"). Their manner and personalities encourage open and honest communication, and facilitate difficult or sensitive discussions to a frankly amazing degree. Whether or not they can help salvage your relationship, you will be a better partner (and person in general) after working with them.

Douglas and Olivia are amazing, seriously! My husband and I (25 years) gained so much by having an…read moreexperienced couple who are walking the walk/talking the talk about living together happily and productively. It was such a joy to work with this wonderful couple who brought a deep intelligence, compassion and hope into our lives, while teaching us how to understand ourselves and each other better, in order to interact more harmoniously. They inspired us to learn more about how we each live in the world and we experienced a lot of personal growth quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed our sessions with them immensely because they were able to make the work fun. We could laugh at ourselves in a non-judgmental way, and learn to make better choices. They communicated so well as to the "issues" and helped us discover the way to make needed changes, painlessly. The whole experience was completely enlightening and I highly recommend them to any couple or individual in need of creating a better relationship with a spouse or significant other and/or having healthier/more profound relationships with others and even themselves -- You cannot help but experience deep personal growth in the process. Since working with them, we have continued along that path to better self awareness/understanding and have sustained healthier interactions overall. They provided us with some great tools, strategies, information to use all the time. If you are looking for a way through an unhealthy and/or unhappy relationship, or relationships, or just want to understand yourself better and why people react to you as they do or why you react the way you do, you owe it to yourself to contact Douglas and Olivia!

After gently meeting you where you are, these clinicians will collaborate and walk beside you --…read moreholding grounded, trauma-informed space and bearing compassionate witness to your sacred unfolding in the safe container of the therapeutic alliance. Also they are solution-focused, client-centered and dedicated to fostering self-awareness, an extremely technical expertise and specialization which is quite rare these days and an important distinction between them and other practices. Especially refreshing is their openness to intellectual and philosophical exploration -- they welcome thoughtful reflection about the nature of the therapeutic process itself. They relish questions about the therapeutic mask, over-pathologization, the paradoxes, structure, inherent tensions and artificiality of the therapeutic frame, asymmetric authenticity, power dynamics, and performative empathy. You'll feel empowered. They're true partners in healing.

From the owner: We are a Trauma Speciality Therapy Practice. We work with Adults, Children, Teens, Couples, and…read moreFamilies. We focus on complex, lifelong, and single event traumas. Eating Disorders, Addiction, LGBTQ+, Relationship Distress, Overwhelm, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Shame, Life Purpose. We utilize tools such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), PACT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically open-DBT, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed Care, Client-Centered.

Dr. Molle has been instrumental in saving our relationship and our family. Before meeting Dr…read more Molle, I was very hesitant about seeing any counselor. She has helped us understand each other, learn to listen to each other and fall back in love with each other. We would have never made it without her help. We are forever in debt to her.

My husband and I attended the Reigniting passion seminar conducted by Dr. Barbara Molle. I found…read moreher to be insightful in working with couples around the issues of sexuality, intimacy, and conflict resolution. There were 8 couples in attendance ranging from months long relationships to ours, which is a 27yr marriage. The tools we were given have helped us to work through our issues with a more rational and calm communication style. I would recommend every couple to take this workshop! We will be attending future seminars by Dr. Barbara.

I often get requests for psychotherapists in Sonoma County and I always provide Guilford Family…read moreCounseling at the top of the list for parents and teens. As a psychotherapist myself I know how important it is to get qualified and effective help when your family is in need. I have heard nothing but glowing praise for Uriah and the team of excellent and talented therapists he has brought together. Now if only they had an office in San Francisco ...then I would be sending them even more families and teens in need of help.

Whenever clients ask for a referral in Sonoma County, I don't hesitate to send them to Guilford…read moreFamily Counseling. They are a fabulous resource for parents and kids alike, and they really go out of their way to make a difference. Uriah is a leader in the field, and he cares deeply about doing good, effective work with his clients.

Those giving Dr. Pickar negative reviews are those dissatisfied with his very professional demeanor…read moreand insightful perception. My spouse breached custody orders related to co - parenting more times than I care to remember. Contrary to what others said in their reviews here, he did not favor her. Dr. Pickar basically observed our children with each parent, assessing how each of us was with our children. His behavior with each of our two children was that of a school principal, a bit distant, but chuckling when our then pre schooler said she had candy bars in her bedroom "for company" as though she were a society hostess from the fifties. He was kind, but unemotional and objective. Our children were very comfortable with him despite being very young and having been through quite a bit. Contrary to what someone else said, he also completed the nearly ninety page, very well written report in record time-mere months-something the court social worker had very much requested. His report cited specific incidents and specific issues that drew him to reach his ultimate conclusion-giving me full custody. I really need to wonder about those giving Dr. Pickar such negative reviews; probably the evaluation did not go as they anticipated. Dr. Pickar is not warm and fuzzy; he is not your uncle dressing as Santa on Christmas Eve. He is a professional psychologist, very well trained and experienced, with a job to do-and he does it.

He never did the completed report, my bad for not asking him to finish. Too late to ask now.read more

I had sessions with Ben for over 2 years, and even though we no longer are in session, I have…read morecontinued to work on myself and have been striving to make changes in my life. Ben provided me with the tools to figure it out on my own teaching me perseverance was my middle name with resiliency in my rear view. I have been learning to show myself care, and learning to cut myself some slack. I have been learning to let life unfold and not play the puppet master so much. I have taken myself out on countless solo dates and adventures getting to know the goddess of my heart. The tools Ben taught me, gave me permission to explore myself experiencing life on human terms. He helped me take a deeper look at myself, and see why I seemed to care so deeply about the judgment of others. He helped me let that go, and I continue to let my ego go as often as I become aware. He showed me how to heal. I think of our sessions often and think to myself, "what would Ben say, or have me do to let the energy be there, and process it." He showed me how to work on my shadow allowing all she is, to just be. Ben has helped teach me to live life on life's terms. I used to think I'm in control of my surroundings where somehow expectations always seemed to disappoint. He guided me to find solace in my breath, to allow my emotions to be present without judgment, and gave me permission to follow my bliss where I can find inner peace. I will forever appreciate his help and guidance while his energy has stuck with me all this time in continuing to do the work. I feel as though once we turn the pages in our lives, we rarely find the time or energy to express our appreciation to those who made a difference, and this is me flexing my vulnerability as Ben made a huge impact on my life. Thank you. Thank you from my whole heart. Thank you for choosing this line of work; it truly is transformational!

I am a psychotherapist, and Ben is my therapist. He is an…read moreamazing healer who has helped me to restore myself emotionally after the ravages of ending a 24 year marriage with a manipulative, toxic narcissist. With Ben's support I am rediscovering my healthy sense of peace and connection to myself and others. Start the journey to creating a better life for yourself by giving Ben a call...

I am so very grateful for having such an amazing, compassionate and advanced knowledge practitioner…read moreahead of the curve. I love my sessions w Karie as I learn and feel so much energy for days after every session and each session is better and lasts longer! I really don't completely understand bio feedback and results from the scan but I get into a different space, a higher but out of my mindset space, tranquility and stillness are what I personally experienced w Karie's guidance specific to my personal vibrational needs! Nothing as of yet has helped me ground with all the 5G & current mindsets... I am very consistent with checking in with Karie as she has helped me in my career by being so freely giving. Want to feel better? Call her firstly make sure there is a professional connection and book an appointment to feel like your floating! Thank you, Mrs. Karie! Diane Underwood

My daughter received bio feedback from Karie two years ago. As you can see from her yelp review two…read moreyears later she is still suffering. Something went very wrong with this device being put on her head at the time, and her life with her family and three children has been a living hell. She still has severe anxiety, headaches daily and a very disruptive sleeping pattern. I do not know if Danielle Was her first guinea pig and victim using this device, but truly I would advise anyone to reconsider any device on your head. It has not been approved by the FDA, and if you really research it is a very stupid idea.Beware of people trying to make a fast buck and not knowing what they are doing.

It's hard to put into words the tremendous gratitude I feel for this wonderful and talented…read morecounselor. Erin Andersen is the real deal. She's not in it for the money. Erin is one of those rare souls who has found her life's work in psychotherapy and is doing it as a labor of love. Of course Erin charges money for her time, and her time is worth every penny she charges. But it's not a job to Erin - it's a calling. She is generous to a fault, skillful, honest, and trustworthy. Erin's expertise and professionalism as a therapist, combined with her considerable natural ability as a listener, confidant, and truly concerned person-in-your-corner, make her counseling nothing short of superb. Over the years I've found that therapists are mostly well-meaning but mediocre. Erin, however, is a champ. 99th percentile. At the very top, among the best of the best, in my experience. Time spent hunting for the right therapist is often time wasted, at best; but you won't waste time or energy with Erin. Personal fit between therapist and client critical, though it's impossible to predict. If Erin's not the right person for the job, she likely knows who is, or can give you reliable guidance and direction in your search. The benefit that I, my wife and daughter, and our entire family have gained from our association with Erin Anderson is profound, substantial, long-lasting, and extremely valuable. Thanks to Erin's hand-holding, careful advice, attentive listening ear, her faith in us, and her ability to see the big picture, we've dodged many a pothole in the various roads we've trod as a couple and as a family. You can do it. Erin can help. Thank you, Erin, for everything!

From the owner: I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT 83687) in private practice in Santa Rosa,…read moreCalifornia. I provide counseling and therapy services to individuals, families and couples who are looking to create better and more satisfying relationships and who want to feel more alive and at peace in their life. Life and relationships can be difficult. You don't have to go it alone. My approach is engaged and practical, with the goal of meeting you where you are. With couples, I incorporate the work of The Gottman Institute, Dan Wile and Sue Johnson/EFT. Prior to working as a therapist I enjoyed an extensive career in the business world. In Sonoma County since 1993, I hold an MA in counseling psychology and a BA in business administration. Grounded. Collaborative. Creative. Respectful. From exploring personal growth to managing incredibly stressful life situations, get in touch with me for a free consultation and let's see if I may be a good fit for you.