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    Cornerstone Counseling Center - scott 2025

    Cornerstone Counseling Center

    4.7(94 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Scott has been patient, respectful, and non-judgmental, which made it easier for me to be open and…read morehonest. I've seen real positive changes in myself and how I approach my relationships. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their life.

    Since December 2021, it has eaten at me on a daily basis that my old positive review was still up…read morehere. It has felt like a weight in my chest, like I might have helped pull other people into something harmful without meaning to. The reason I did not change it sooner is simple. I have been in a family court fight for years, and the way I have been treated has made me genuinely afraid of consequences for speaking out. I have felt bullied and powerless in a system that can punish you just for making noise. Scott Barrella has claimed there was no communication between us after I completed his program. That is not true. I stayed in touch with him for roughly a year afterward, we were on good terms, and I even referred him clients during that time. I know this because we had phone calls. In those calls, he complained to me that he was not being paid his deposition fees. He also told me that he was going to have an attorney present at the deposition, and that his insurance would provide one for situations like that. If we were not communicating after the program ended, I would not have known any of that. When court and legal proceedings became involved, I experienced a complete reversal. What happened next harmed me and, in my view, helped drive outcomes that kept my children away from me. The betrayal is what still hits the hardest. What is different now is that this is no longer just happening in the dark. There is published reporting focused specifically on Scott Barrella and Cornerstone Counseling Center, including Michael Volpe on Substack, Jan. 18, 2026, "California family court player gets exposed." There is also broader reporting on the Ventura County family court system by Cece Woods in The Current Report, with multiple articles laid out as a series. I am done staying quiet. People deserve to know what they are walking into before they trust their future, their case, or their children to this process.

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    Aspire Counseling Services

    4.8(21 reviews)
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    Aspire saved us. My teenager was going through a lot of issues and we needed help immediately. This…read morewas our first time in therapy. My son went unwillingly at first, but the group interactions with Jesse and John leading the sessions, were exactly what we needed. They use respect, tough love, talk in a way teens can relate, tell the truth, and make sure the parents are involved in the process. They taught us how to communicate (and really listen) as parents & son. After a few tough weeks, my son looked forward to group sessions. He trusted his counselors and so did I. Therapy is never easy & clean. It's hard work. What matters is the end result. Aspire counselors truly care about people. I can't say enough good things about our experience and the bond we made with the counselors. My son is absolutely thriving, out of his dark place and we're all hopeful and excited about the future. It's been 3 years since we went to Aspire and we all talk openly and fondly about that timeframe. My son is even considering a career in counseling because of Jesse and John and the other impactful counselors who helped us. If you need help, Aspire is a definite, viable solution. Don't hesitate to call them and find out more. It's a scary process, but not as scary as doing nothing. Hope this helps your decision. We'll always be grateful to Aspire!

    The therapists and staff at the Simi Valley location are caring and understanding. I am being…read moretaught how to navigate my anxiety and ptsd. It's a long hard road working on yourself with lots of challenges to change your perspective of a situation to decrease anxiety and build a new narrative. Moving forward taking baby steps while getting support from the Aspire Staff. There is no pill or quick fix just you and your new "tool box". I am grateful to have them in my life.

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