Dr. Jonathan Abdullah, is a highly educated professional and scholar who demonstrates a genuine…read morecommitment to helping others through his work. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to personal development and mental wellness are truly admirable. Dr. Abdullah carries himself with integrity and compassion, and it is clear he is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community through his expertise and service.

Here's an updated review:…read more Dr. Jonathan at Enhance Mindful Therapy leads with compassion for people. His dedication, engagement, and passion for his work are evident in every session. He fosters a collaborative and respectful environment, making it feel like a partnership rather than a traditional therapist-client relationship. Dr. Jonathan's insights and support have been invaluable, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled professional.

Serious Breach of Professional Ethics - Chris Massman, LMFT…read moreI am documenting a major concern regarding professional boundaries and ethical standards with Chris Massman dating back to the 2013 era. During treatment, it was discovered that Chris Massman maintained a pre-existing, undisclosed close personal friendship with the client's family members while concurrently acting as the primary clinician. In the state of California, this is a severe violation of professional ethics regarding 'Dual Relationships.' Failing to disclose such a conflict of interest is a breach of informed consent and patient trust. It appeared that private clinical information was shared with those personal ties rather than serving the patient's therapeutic interests. I strongly advise anyone seeking an objective, ethical therapist who respects confidentiality and autonomy to look for a provider other than Chris Massman who adheres to higher professional standards.

Not a client (yet) but I did send in an inquiry to her voicemail and received a call back in a…read moreshort time frame. She was very pleasant to speak with. She was great at explaining her approach and teaching/therapy style. Leaving one star out simply because I am not a client just someone who is searching for a therapist.

I had a wonderful experience with Janet, and I highly recommend her to everybody out there,who is…read moreconsidering Hypnosis. I was dubious to start with,especially as it was a Zoom conducted session but how wrong I was. I also had reservations about whether I could be hypnotised and this was my first time trying it. It proved to be hugely successful and I have to say, that was all down to Janet's wonderful methodology and talent! She has a voice like a silk dress, smooth, assuring and magical. She builds a picture as she listens to you and uses that information to work on whatever problem you need to address. Please try Janet and I promise you will not be disappointed. Janet is my hypnotist for life and I'm so glad to have found her.‼

I saw Janet for my allergies to dogs and cats and a session with her made an absolute world of…read moredifference! I could not recommend her more highly for her hypnotherapy skills and amazing kindness!

The phrase "life changing" gets thrown around so often that it loses the weight of its meaning, but…read moreJo Ellen's counseling has not only changed my life in a very noticeable way, but has also given me a new way of thinking. A little over a year ago I had given up on life completely. The end of my long term relationship with my fiancé, legal troubles, bankruptcy, ongoing PTSD from decade old events, panic attacks, substance use dependence, the list went on and on. I had become completely unrecognizable. I could not see a way out anymore and living this way was too excruciating. After a long hospital stay, many of my close family members confided to me that they had to mentally prepare to say goodbye if I didn't do something to change. Jo Ellen was able to help me to see my life and my patterns of thinking clearer than I ever had before. She has a way of bringing things to your awareness that, after you understand them, you won't believe how long you lived without realizing them. I was in such a desperate place for years, and I threw everything I could at finding help. 8 different counselors, numerous psychiatrists, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, every single inpatient and outpatient program offered in my town and hundreds of self help books. I credit her with teaching me the tools to get my life back on the right track when literally nothing else could. She is unbelievably well spoken, genuinely cares about her clients, and so easy to be honest and open with. She never misses a single detail and knows how to gently guide your focus back to the issue at hand. She has also reached out by text when I've been going through a particularly hard time to offer support, which was very touching and something no other counselor has done. (I also want to add that I'm not a mother, but my own mom attended a session with me and said it gave her so much peace of mind and clarity as a mother of someone with substance use issues, and even just one session very much helped our relationship.) I truly cannot recommend Jo Ellen highly enough, and am so thankful for the way she has impacted my life.

I knew I needed a little help going through my divorce, but the transition was made so much better…read morebecause holding my hand through it (metaphorically) was Jo Ellen. She helped me make the difficult transition, with kindness, understanding, and very knowledgable and expert therapist advice. I fully and completely recommend her to anyone. It's like talking to a good friend - who also happens to be able to help you see through your patterns, and old beliefs, and walks you through to the other side.

Elevation Behavioral Health offers a highly structured and clinically rich treatment environment…read moredistinguished by the exceptional consistency of its individual therapy program. Clients receive an unusually high amount of one-on-one time with the same primary therapist throughout their stay, allowing for deep, continuous work and a level of therapeutic rapport that is difficult to find in most residential settings. The daily schedule is built around therapy, with multiple groups and individual sessions running from morning through evening. Treatment integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT alongside advanced brain-training protocols designed to strengthen emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and long-term resilience. A wide range of modalities supports whole-person healing. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, the program includes holistic services, physical wellness, experiential therapies, social integration opportunities, and a strong culinary component that helps clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food and daily living. Family involvement is a central focus, with structured communication, education, and support options that help loved ones understand the recovery process and participate in meaningful, lasting change. Care continues well beyond discharge through a thriving and highly engaged alumni community that provides connection, accountability, and ongoing growth. Overall, Elevation Behavioral Health stands out for its intensity of individualized care, depth of clinical work, and comprehensive approach to long-term recovery.

Hands Down the Best Mental Health Program Out There…read more I can't say enough good things about Elevations Behavioral Health. It's hands down the best mental health care I've ever experienced. The setting is incredible -- beautiful houses, exercise equipment, pools, jacuzzis, and so many community resources. They even take you on outings to the Pacific Ocean to watch sunsets -- and yes, you *will* see dolphins! From the residential program to the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), every detail is thought through. The Santa Monica Mountains surround you, and the views are so breathtaking you can sit for hours just taking it all in and really feel yourself start to heal. The food is next level too -- they have a private chef who customizes meals to fit your diet and treatment needs, with tons of healthy options. And unlike most places, you get both individual and group therapy *every day*. That's almost unheard of at a residential program -- usually you're lucky to get one or two individual sessions a week. The staff and therapists are absolutely amazing -- they genuinely care and don't let you give up on yourself. If you're struggling, please know you're not alone. Getting help is the best thing you can do for yourself. Elevations changed my life, and it can change yours too. You *are* worth it, and you *can* do hard things. Take the first step -- it's so worth it. #mentalhealthmatters #healingjourney #mentalhealthrecovery #selfcare #youareworthit #endthestigma #mentalwellness #mindfulhealing #selflovejourney #itsokaynottobeokay #recoveryispossible #mentalhealthsupport #breakthestigma #liveyourbestlife

My partner and I have been working with Courtney for a few years now, and she has played a…read moremeaningful role in helping our relationship continue to grow in a positive direction. She brings a wonderful balance of compassion, humor, and thoughtful guidance to every session. I've worked with several individual therapists in the past, and finding the right fit hasn't always been easy. Courtney, however, has felt like the right fit for us from the very beginning. We're truly grateful for the support, understanding, and perspective she brings to our conversations.

Courtney has helped me tremendously. Her office makes you feel very comfortable. When I first…read morestarted sessions with her, I was not in a good place emotionally & doubting if I could get back to where I was a few years ago. Courtney is a great listener, she is caring and her attention to detail is amazing. She gave me the tools I needed to get myself out of being depressed and thinking I was never going to get the jobs I was seeking. I had to take a break due to the lack of work. But a month or two after I had to pause my sessions, I was able to get a great job, move to an area and I haven't been in a better place mentally, physically & emotionally in a very long time and I am resuming my sessions with her to see where I can get to from where I am now. After my first day at my new job, I emailed her letting her know how grateful I was for her help. I highly recommend Courtney.

Finding Donna was such a relief for us during a time when we truly needed guidance and support. We…read morewere very relieved that she didn't waste any time and started putting us to work at communicating and listening to each others' needs. We love that she advocates for us as a couple and there wasn't a good guy vs a bad guy. Donna created a comfortable and supportive space where we felt safe sharing our vulnerabilities and deeper issues without judgment. We're very grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to couples looking for thoughtful, constructive support.

Donna is an amazing therapist. She really is gifted in the way she listens, forms a plan for care,…read moreand executes. I had seeked counseling with numerous other therapists before her and never felt like I could break through the surface of my trauma. With Donna, I felt immediate changes within a couple sessions. I am feeling alive again and am no longer in survival mode. Thank you, Donna, for your compassion and your gifts of healing!

Judi Lirman is an amazing therapist and a wonderful human being. She is a patient listener and…read moregenuinely cares for her clients. Judi has a soothing demeanor and genuine compassion. She is a very skilled therapist with many years of experience. She brings a lot of knowledge and understanding to the table. Judi really goes the extra mile for her patients. I recommended my clients to Judi and they all speak very highly about her. If you are going through a difficult time in life or just need someone to talk to about everyday stressors, contact Judi. I highly recommend her.

I can't recommend Judi at all, unless you want to break up with your partner. My boyfriend of 3…read moreyears and I went to her for help, and broke up after just 2 sessions with Judi. In my opinion, she drove us apart instead of helping us heal. You may say that it was "for the best", and you might be right. But he was the love of my life, and I think what Judi did was completely unethical. Read below for details... After 2 sessions, she told us that we had to come see her separately, which doubled our cost from $150 a week to $300 a week (and doubled her income of course). Other therapists I have spoken to consider this unethical, for a variety of reasons. I was in shock after our second session, and I picked up my purse and excused myself explaining that I was due at work in 30 minutes, I left and said goodbye while Judi continued to talk to my boyfriend. He told me later that after I left, Judi said it appeared to her that I had broken up with him when I left the session. I have no idea where she got this idea because I said nothing of the sort, I was just quiet and processing what had just happened. Shouldn't a skilled therapist be able to recognize that, even if my boyfriend couldn't? There was something else she said during the session that completely threw me for a loop: she said she believed there was "manipulation on both sides". If she had taken the time to get to know me, I would have considered her opinion on the matter, but she did not know me yet. In fact, all my friends and even my ex husband who has known me since we were 12 years old have told me that "manipulation" is the one thing I am incapable of! So for her to pass this judgment on me before she knew me is extremely upsetting. Now the love of my life has gone back online to find another girlfriend, and he says it's because of something Judi said about me. He won't tell me what she said. You might say "good riddance" to a boyfriend who let a therapist come between us so easily, and that may be the wisest thing to do. But I believe in my heart that a skilled therapist should have listened more, and saw the deep love we had for each other no matter how difficult the situation, and that our arguing was simply out of the deep pain and longing for each other that we were feeling. I think a therapist should have started by asking open-ended questions about why we loved each other so much, and why we were willing to fight for our relationship in the face of serious challenges. She never did that--she made judgmental statements and then talked about me behind my back to my boyfriend. How would you feel?