The people at Coherence Associates have been life savers. Stepping away from a 30 yrs career in…read moreFire/EMS was a big adjustment that came with some residual baggage. I found myself in need of some support and Dr Gilman and Audra Wallace were there to guide and support me while I cleaned up the left overs. My therapist, Audra has been caring and supportive ... while processing some traumatic events using progressive therapies like EMDR. My situation has greatly improved as a result. 5 star reward is well deserved !

Coherence Associates is a group of knowledgeable, well trained therapists who really cares about…read moretheir clients. I reached out to them during a stressful time and they were able to support myself and others in the same situation. I recommend them often to others and always hear positive feedback!

I am a former long term patient of Dr. Braun's and am writing a review to respond to the harsh…read morereview given by Jan D. I believe she must have spoken with Dr. Braun's answering service--whom she shares with other physicians-- about scheduling an appointment. Dr. Braun's practice is always full, and it's true, she doesn't accept insurance. I don't believe every therapist has to accept insurance. A patient can choose from the abundance of therapists in San Diego that do. What I do not believe is that she ever said she "doesn't have any time or duty or concern to give referrals, even to families in need". In the 10+ years I saw her for severe PTSD, anxiety and depression, she offered nothing but outstanding therapy and incredible compassion. We can all have a bad day; but to write such a scathing review about someone--especially a professional whom you only spoke to once--and to make them sound so heartless and selfish after speaking to someone their answering service, is wrong. Dr. Braun put more heart and soul into me than anyone ever has. I was an extremely difficult patient due to a protracted history of extreme child abuse and I often pushed back on her hard, often sometimes more harshly than I wish I had, yet she never, ever let me push her away. I could easily write 20 pages praising her skills, empathy and compassion. What I will say is that she gave me a life that I never expected I could have. She worked with me with everything she had, even at the end when I became angry and cruel because I knew my therapy was ending. I've had many regrets in life, but none that come close to the shame, guilt, and embarrassment I experienced because of my treatment of her at the end of my therapy. If you are are in need of a highly skilled therapist, and she has availability, I can't recommend her enough.

I have nothing positive to convey about this mental healthcare practitioner. I tried to secure an…read moreappointment for a client that has full ability to pay and several insurance policies for an initial consultation and/or referral to a specialist and Dr. Braun's medical assistant's responses are not in keeping to that standard for adequate care and concern for the mentally ill in the community. Her only standard response (3 other people called to try and get appt.'s and got the same response) is that she's not taking new patients and doesn't have any time or duty or concern to give referrals even to families in need. This practice should not be licensed because this failure to supervise her support staff underlings and the utilization of telling at-risk patients to get lost regardless of ability to pay is depraved indifference to human life. Don't refer patients or use the services of Judith S. Braun, M.D.

I've been going here for a couple years now, and I've wanted to write a review, but have been…read morereticent for several reasons. The main being that I wanted to leave a decently high rating, but have been unable to due to the unexplained disruption in my care by the high rate of provider turnover, and thus couldn't. More specifically, my experience here has been that I went through several individual therapists, and while I made progress with each, none were really exceptional. Combine that with the what felt like constant provider changes, the overall experience was very lacking, and I didn't feel particularly important due to this. This was especially true in my couples therapy sessions, where I never really felt listened to. Despite my better judgment, I continued to go to these sessions, but I felt like nothing ever changed for me. I recommend that if you find yourself with a therapist you don't "click" with, you should "shop around". Which is what I'm doing now. I do also have experience in their IOP program. I'm afraid to say that I can't really recommend their IOP, and if you do check it out, I highly suggest "shopping around" the same way you would for an individual therapist. Also, quite unfortunately, I didn't feel very accepted there, but instead felt very judged at times, which when happened, it was very difficult to fully share and be vulnerable. Which may be related to one of their main catch phrases, where you're supposed to "get curious" about why you feel a certain way, felt like it was used very little with me. While there are a lot of negatives, it can be very difficult to find providers that take your insurance. Which they did take mine, so that was nice.

I cannot say enough good things about Bold Health. From the very first phone call, the admin team…read more(shoutout to Aja!) was warm, organized, and genuinely kind. Scheduling was easy, communication was clear, and every interaction made me feel welcomed and supported. It's rare to find front office staff who are both efficient and compassionate, but they truly set the tone here. Dr. Hirst is exceptional. Thoughtful, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, she creates a space where you feel heard without judgment. Appointments never feel rushed, and I always leave feeling understood and equipped with real tools and direction. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients' well-being and long-term progress. If you're looking for a mental health clinic that combines professionalism with real human warmth, this is it. So grateful to have found Bold Health.

Ignore the one negative review. Dumb. Two sides to every story and has nothing to do with her care…read more Tina has a heart of gold and I've been seeing her for over a decade now. I wouldn't have the life or success I have without her and of course her giving me the tools to do the hard work and self reflection. She is a gem and I was on the search for many years for someone like her. Her therapy not only includes talk, but mind and body so you can understand how to control thoughts and feelings instead of reacting to them. Thank you Tina so much! I would recommend her to anyone and in fact I have and she has friends of mine as patients.

Tina has helped me for many years with anxiety and relationship issues. I have always had a…read morepositive and professional experience as well as good results.

Dr. Aimee Pearson is a catalyst for big, juicy life changes! She took me from excruciating pain to…read morea happy, successful life. She's specializes in progressive and traditional modalities that are customized for you as an individual. Her groups are unique in SD and help raise emotions and revelations that are easy to discover through others and difficult to personally identify in private sessions. She's empathetic, brilliant and kind! Highly recommend she's one of a kind!

Dr. Aimee was very helpful to me after my episode. She is kind, relatable and trust worthy. Her…read moretechniques were helpful to help me see where my current issues stem from, very insightful.I recommend her services to anyone who is looking for professional help.

Dr. Polson was an amazing help to me. I have been a long time patient…read more She is a loving and professional therapist and seeks to do good with a purpose of returning her patient to function in society. She is great with all issues and is very understanding and never judgmental. I would recommend her to anyone. You won't be sorry you met with her. The one negative review on this site states that Dr. Polson is more interested in getting money than helping her patient. I found the opposite to be true. I'm sorry Jessica had a negative experience and I feel there must have been a misunderstanding there. Dr. Polson is very approachable and kind while following the methods of practice that she has had the most success with.

I have known Dr Polson since she began her practice. In fact, I am the first client she had…read more I cannot tell you how loving, professional, and outstanding her methods of practice are. I have been to many therapists in the past. Dr Dorian is the only one I would recommend to anyone. She is clearly an angel on earth!

I have known Dr. Cartwright as a warm, empathic and deeply thoughtful colleague. I have been…read moreimpressed with her respectful, and patient-centered approach to patient care. I would refer her to a potential patient without hesitation.

I have known Dr. Sylvia Cartwright, MD as a colleague for the last 18 months. I am impressed with…read moreher compassion, skill, and passion for helping others in need. The San Diego and California areas are fortunate to have her as a physician and mental health practitioner. I recommend her for those looking for competent and compassionate care from an experienced and well trained professional.

Dr Mauro is an excellent psychologist! The quality and care she provides is the best I've ever…read moreexperienced. I've had many psychologists over the years and I can say without a doubt, she is the most helpful, insightful and caring of any I've ever encountered. She has a wide range of knowledge and can address a variety of issues to help her patients understand what motivates or destabilizes them and guides them toward ways to help themselves reveal and heal from their past or present traumas or difficulties. She addresses many facets of the human condition with compassion and provides a safe place to explore your feelings. She helps guide you to methods that will help you look at and overcome whatever's holding you back from finding a better life for yourself. I've grown immensely through my work with her and have moved toward a greater understanding and acceptance of myself, my life, and the trials I've faced in my past. Using different modes of therapy, she tailors her treatment to what is most helpful for her patients. By combining different therapy approaches, she has helped me become a different person. I've overcome long term relationship difficulties & uncovered unhealthy patterns. I've made realizations about my family & upbringing that has held me back. She's helped me to acknowledge & accept my limitations and, by providing me with tools, learn how to manage my expectations and perfectionism. All of which were preventing me from growing as an individual in the place I'm currently existing in, instead of lingering in my past. I've learned how to not let past experiences or other people's view of me affect my self worth & present situations, which has allowed me to break the patterns I've held on to that were unhealthy. Every session moves me closer to the person I'm capable & deserving of being. Her compassion & "tough love" helps push you through what's blocking you from seeing and believing your self worth, value & abilities. Anyone seeking guidance to free themselves from their past traumas & their pain would benefit from her care. I would highly recommend Dr Mauro to any individual striving to understand themselves, what motivates them & what is holding them back from achieving a balanced and more healthy life & view of themselves. Thank you Dr Patty!

My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Mauro off and on for several years. She is one of the best…read moretherapists I have been to. She's been very helpful in our marriage and I refer others to her for both couples and individual counseling on a regular basis. We find that going to see her about every month or so very helps to keep our marriage healthy end on track.