Sean is an incredible therapist. With each session we have he has helped me to become a better…read moreperson and better wife. My outlook on relationships and life has shifted into a healthier view. My marriage has improved tremendously with the exercises and help that he has given my husband and I. His office is in a beautifully renovated, shared office space. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a therapist for themselves or for couples therapy.

I'm so grateful to have found Sean at Coastal Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sean was amazing in…read moregiving me tools to deal with previous trauma. Sean has helped me with a new outlook on life and myself. Forever grateful to Sean and Coastal Cognitive

I've been a client of Sanctuary by the Sea for over a year and a half, and I highly recommend the…read moreservice to anyone interested in adding help and support to their life. For me, it's been a worthwhile investment. I'd seen other therapists in years prior, and while I appreciated how valuable the process could be, I never truly felt that I could be my authentic self in session. And when you can't be wholly honest and comfortable with a therapist, it's not going to work out. That changed when I started working with Crystal. My life has changed greatly and positively in the past 18 months. Our therapeutic relationship has played a big role in my growth. Crystal has a lot to offer beyond her educational, training and service experience. Of course credentials are important, but for me the most significant quality I was seeking out was someone with whom I felt comfortable and ... real, for lack of a better word. She is one of the most empathic, warm and accepting people I know, and her ability to support you just as you are, in whatever stage of life you find yourself, is really powerful. My perspective on life - and on myself - changed when I realized that I had guidance from someone who did not judge me or require me to be anything other than who I am. Likewise, I've learned of the importance of human connection and love. My relationships have improved because of this. Not because of any sweeping changes I made, but because I learned how to communicate better. And it's gone a long way. Crystal's specialties are working with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and LGBT identity, among others, and I can attest to how helpful her approaches have been. We tried a few different modalities and settled on the ones that work for how I think. Therapy is like having a coach help navigate through life, both the stresses and the successes. I believe it's something than can help anyone, and it's not just for 'crazy people' ... though I admit I held that belief for years before I realized that I was wrong. I very highly recommend Sanctuary by the Sea for therapy and counseling. You'll be working with someone who has found her purpose in life, and that's a cool thing to be a part of and to benefit from. I undoubtedly have. I hope you do too.

I have been seeing Crystal for almost a year now. She is compassionate as can be and so…read moreintelligent. She has so much knowledge about different approaches to therapy and is constantly learning new approaches as well as reading up on new studies that help benefit our sessions. I've learned so much from her which helps me to have compassion for myself so that I can continue to grow. She also has a great personality and is so caring and funny and sensitive to my feelings. She is easy to open up to because she never judges me. She makes therapy exciting instead of something to fear. We have a lot of sessions on the beach, at parks, and in coffee shops which calms me down and helps me open up. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking a new therapist. She is so relatable and down-to-earth. You won't regret it!

My wife and I both really like Debbie as a couples therapist. Over the years we have been to…read moretherapists occasionally. Most were basically useless. Debbie is a great listener. She never criticized. Amazingly, she had really great suggestions that were practical. Every time we came away with new insights and useful ways to do things better. Sadly we ended up moving. This is the first and only therapist I miss being able to go to get advice.

After four years of working together, the therapeutic relationship ended during a period of…read moresignificant distress for me. Attempts to address concerns did not lead to repair, and the focus shifted toward protecting the therapist's personal boundaries rather than supporting stabilization or closure. I left feeling blamed for my distress and unsupported at the end of care. This experience was destabilizing and painful, particularly given the length of the relationship. I encourage others with complex mental health needs to discuss in advance how conflict, boundaries, and termination are handled.

My husband and I were hoping to take advantage of our insurance covered therapy sessions before the…read moreend of the year to have a relationship tune up. I reached out to Coastal Counseling after reading the great reviews. It took days before hearing back from anyone and then after giving my information to the receptionist (?) they said they would reach out to the therapists to see who would want to take us on. Weeks go by and so I follow up and then the person asks me all the same questions again and then says the same exact thing...they'll reach out to the therapists. Another week goes by and then I get a text message asking if we could do an apt 2 hours before I told them my husband gets home from work. Which is not doable for us. Still waiting to hear back....guess I should look elsewhere. There services are probably great, if you can wait around long enough to actually get an appointment with someone.

I think Suzanne is one of the BEST therapists in San Diego. Because I work in Healing (nursing X 30…read moreyears), I must know about 25 therapists, and she is the BEST. She's loving and calm, but doesn't miss a beat in getting to the point. Very gentle, but also very wise. I've referred many, many others to her who feel the same as I do about her. She's a wonderful Soul.

Suzanne is wonderful. Re relationship counseling, she will give practical tools to implement that…read morewill improve things and she will be honest and let you know if the situation is really fixable for the long term or not. She is Christian based (and I am Jewish). I liked that approach also, even though I am not Christian. She will not string you out with a lot of unnecessary sessions or hide the ball. She does what is needed when it is needed and nothing less or more. She is about truly helping and not about the money. I have referred my friends to her through the years and continue to do so and she has helped them too and they are much happier because of her wisdon. I was in a horrific marriage abusive marriage (sometimes the man is also abused - it does happen) and Suzanne set me on a path that changed my life for the better. It did not happen overnight (although It could have happened much quicker had I just immediately fully embraced her advice) She opened my eyes, taught me a lot and I eventually transformed into a more confident and happy person who is now with the woman of my dreams. Thank-you Suzanne for everything you did to help me and I will never forget you. I just sent you another referral too.

Janice is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, and experienced. Trusting in her was easy from the…read morestart. She has helped bring joy back to my life. Therapy can be difficult, but also rewarding and fun sometimes if you embrace it and make the commitment. Jan will be with you every step of the way. She is kind, compassionate, and a true professional in every sense of the word.

Jan has helped me tremendously over the past year and a half and I couldn't recommend her more. She…read moreis compassionate and versatile in her approach and has a huge bank of knowledge. I'm tremendously thankful for the ways she has helped improve my life. (Thank you Jan!!!)

I had such a great experience at Happy Neuron. From the very beginning of my treatment journey,…read moreLaila and Sam were an absolute dream to work with. I've been to other clinics that either felt overly medical, cold, or honestly like a cash grab. That couldn't be further from the case here. With Laila and Sam, you can immediately tell their hearts are deeply in this work and in helping people heal. As a psychotherapist myself, I was impressed with their breadth of knowledge about mental health and psychedelic therapy. The clinic itself is gorgeously decorated with beautiful images, textures, and overall vibes. It did not feel like a medical office, but a healing sanctuary. What really sets them apart is how safe, heard, and comfortable they make you feel. I had never felt that level of trust or ease during a ketamine journey before. My first experience was genuinely amazing and transformative. As someone who has some distrust in psychiatry providers due to past negative experiences, I couldn't trust anyone more. I would say their pricing is very reasonable and better than other clinics in the area, without ever feeling rushed or transactional. They are true healers and such a gem in the community. I can't wait to return and I'm absolutely a devoted client for life. I also plan to continue with outpatient psychiatry with Laila. Thank you Happy Neuron!

I got the balance within session. I enjoyed the meditation. It was guided and relaxing I was able…read moreto relase a lot of built up stress I've kept in from over the weekend. During the chakra session I felt everything resonated and I was happy I was able to get the 20% off fall special. I loved how she sent me an after visit email with pictures that showed everything we talked about during our session so I could looked back and reflect on. I'm so grateful I found her on twitter. Very convenient. She also has a poetry book that I recommend called release. It is affordable and a great reflection on life she has a great way of it relating to her services because we can let go of the past and focus on our future and goals. Thank you mars!

Just finished a session and i canhonestly say it brought me so much clarity and alignment. If…read moreyou're hesitant about trying something like this please don't be and just take the chance. I feel enlightened. She had such a peaceful and secure aura. Her voice is so soft i really enjoyed the guided meditation. Grateful for the experience highly recommend.