Mike is a fantastic therapist. He is attentive, thorough, and wise. After 1.5 years of regular…read morework, I am in an excellent mental space in no small part due to Mike and have actually graduated.

I contacted Mike to help my husband and I weather a tricky point in our relationship. Though we…read moreonly saw him a handful of times he was able to get to the heart of the matter quickly and in a caring way. I'll definitely work with him in the future.

I came to Pacific DBT looking for treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and Intermittent…read moreExplosive Disorder. I signed up with Patrik, who told me all these beautiful things about how Kaiser is horrible and that he can actually help me. I told him about my history of explosions and gave him basically all the information he needed to know what to expect with me. My first explosion, which was not even that bad, he kicks me out of his office. I later send him a text message telling him that he gave up on me amongst other things, and in return he sends me Kaiser resources. I don't think I've ever had a therapist as brainless and completely situationally unaware as this guy. I really hope nobody trusts this idiot with their problems again.

I am reviewing Charese Allen, as a recent/former colleague of hers. Charese is able to combine a…read morechallenging yet supportive and compassionate approach to her work with her patients. She is highly skilled in DBT and exposure therapy, promoting skills based change with those seeking interpersonal help. She also incorporates mindfulness throughout her work. I would not hesitate referring someone to Charese who is motivated in engaging in long term, meaningful treatment.

I first started coming to Andy close to two years ago. After a few attempts in my past that either…read moredid not match for me, or I was not ready for, I didn't have much hope therapy could work for me specifically. Working with Andy has changed my life. I came to him with a specific goal to work on. I never realized with time, so much more would be revealed. Andy sets the stage of feeling safe to share, asks permission on your comfort levels, and gives sound reflection and advice to help achieve a greater self awareness. With Andy's help so much trauma was released. I went from being attracted to unhealthy situations, and thought peace and good things were boring. I wanted my life to be better and healthier, but I'd only known unhealthy ways of thinking and action to be of comfort. That kind of way of life was really self destruction. Now I appreciate and love myself, life, and others in a way that I never was able to before or even realized. I have found a strength and control in myself I did not think or know I could have. Andy is calm, caring, loving, professional and has been a key factor in my recovery in so many facets of life. He has helped me discover new joys and helped me to reveal why toxicity for so many years felt comforting and natural. This helped me realize it was not giving me life, but taking it. Through Andy I realized that wasn't life at all. It's been amazing for me to see and feel this journey with Andy. Who I was then to who I am now. It truly feels sometimes like a different person. How I handle and embrace life situations and feelings that I never did before. I know now I have the strength to experience these things, but I have control of my life in knowing my triggers and boundaries. I used to be a "never me" or expiration date kind of person when thinking of therapy. Committing to things, even for my own health, felt strange if it was something I wasn't already familiar with. Before, I never wanted to commit to something for too long or without some safety of knowing when something was going to end. Health and discovering yourself/loving yourself doesn't work like that. Now, I can't imagine my life without therapy. Therapy changed my life. It saved the good in me and brought out new joys I never knew could exist. I think of Andy as a phenomenal therapist, teacher, confidante, and friend. It might have taken a few tries but I'm so unimaginably grateful life brought me to Andy. He is one of the greatest healers and therapists I've ever known. If you are wondering if this is for you... my advice? Give it a shot. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Remember therapy takes time. It isn't an overnight thing because you have so much of your own story to share and learn about yourself. Be kind and patient with yourself and therapy. Give yourself this gift by giving yourself time with a professional to help you. You'll be shocked how much you see and especially, feel a change before you know it. Thank you Andy for all you do!!

Andy is a caring person who is warm and easy to talk to. I reached out to him via his website, and…read morehe took the time to chat with me free of charge to discuss how he could possibly help prior to an initial visit. He is realistic about his approach and puts people at ease with his voice and demeanor.

I heard such great things about XY Counseling but when I reached out I was quoted $250 per session…read moreand it was NOT in-person. Who charges that much for a "digital" session? That is insane pricing. Therapy is supposed to be face to face so you can see people's body language and mannerisms and get to know one another. This isn't a new age "interview" with a potential company. Do better!!!

This review is way overdue. I highly recommend Alex for couples counseling. He literally saved our…read morerelationship. Before we met Alex, we were 5 years into our relationship and starting to struggle with very difficult situations that were pulling us apart. These were made worse with our opposing introvert/extrovert needs. Neither of us had strong role models in our family for successful relationships, and we were at a turning point. We were very serious about who we chose to help us. All of the therapists we interviewed before Alex had somewhat of a cookie-cutting approach to couples therapy. We felt that we could've gotten some of their info from reading a book. However from the first time we spoke with Alex, it was easy for us to agree that he was the right therapist for us. Alex treated us as individual people and an individual couple. His approach is empathetic, thoughtful, and calm. He pays attention to every detail and is tactful in all of his communication. You will see this starting from his intake form. In our sessions, he gave equal time to both of us. We did many session exercises to become aware of our individual needs. Many of the revelations surprised us and without his help, I'm not sure we would have ever discovered on our own. And he was exceptionally skilled in guiding us through difficult discussions. We were able to share scary thoughts, sometimes laughter, and sometimes tears (mostly I cried) as we became closer and more connected to each other, in each session and afterwards. My partner and I also made notes after each session, because we're both nerdy...but more importantly because we knew the information we had learned was gold. After a few months of weekly sessions, Alex told us we had made enough progress that it wasn't necessary to see him weekly anymore. But to instead, use the information we learned and schedule sessions only as needed. Today (almost 2 years later), we haven't had another session and we continue to use the tools and techniques he taught us. We are so much happier from this entire experience. We can communicate better, disagree without fighting, fight without yelling, share our love for each other in ways that the other needs and understands, and receive it in return. If you're on the fence about couples counseling, don't be. With the right therapist like Alex, and a willingness to learn, you can re-understand how to love, connect, and communicate. He is a true professional. Thank you Alex.

Adam is incredible: he listens & asks questions & hones in on what is happening better than anyone…read moreelse I know... And also gives you tools so that you can learn to take better care of yourself! I know him through my social circles and therefore can't officially get therapy from him (he just chats with me as a friend instead), but I wish I could! Strongly recommend him for all the usual topics (relationships, depression, confidence, etc) and also for anything revolving race or trauma.

Over the years I've seen a number of therapists and usually I can tell in the first few minutes…read morewhether a therapist is likely to be helpful or not. With Adam I found myself immediately at ease and happy with my decision to seek him out. His openness and positive outlook allowed me to relax and share without holding back. I found in Adam an unconditional acceptance which helped me to relax around the issue I was dealing with. One of the things which distinguished Adam from other therapists I've seen was his capacity for being real. With other therapists I've seen I have felt that the professional distance they maintained detracted from our relationship. They seemed uninvested and only interested because I was paying them for their time. With Adam I felt a camaraderie and a genuine desire to help and be of service. In my opinion, the qualities which make a good therapist are empathy, insight and creativity. And of these three I think that empathy is the most important. Adam's ability to empathize created an immediate feeling of trust within me and instilled confidence that he was truly interested and invested in helping me. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

Dr. Noah Oderberg's skillful and empathetic treatment made a big difference in the quality of my…read morelife. Among other things, he helped me to develop tools for better understanding and supporting myself. I highly recomment him.

After the loss of both my mother and my father (both at a relatively young age)... and shortly…read morethereafter the loss of my marriage of 18 years (with 2 children)... I sought help and guidance to cope. I was delighted to find Noah Oderberg. He is an exceptional therapist. He has an alert and engaged style of working with clients, yet has a warm and soft approach and personality. This really puts one at ease. In addition, Dr. Oderberg has 20+ years experience working with individuals and couples (this is really important), has significant life and family experience himself (also very important), and is a PhD level therapist. So he really is well qualified. Most distinctly perhaps, Dr Odrberg is truly one of the most kind and caring individuals I have ever met in my life. Let's face it: finding a therapist is easy. Finding an exceptional therapist is hard. ... If you are encountering some difficulty in life; need guidance, direction, and support; Dr. Oderberg will walk along your side and guide you along your path. Dr. Oderberg has been of profound help to me. Highest recommendation.

Zak is a stellar therapist, truly gifted, intuitive, caring. Zak holds space for all the pain and…read morethe ugliness. Because of Zaks background he's great for feminist women who don't want to explain the basics to a male therapist, he inherently knows and understands. Zak knows when to push and hold you to the work and is always giving true compassion. If you want to do trauma work and grow then you can't do any better.

I highly recommend Zak Sinclair! He is a highly gifted couples therapist. He is super real. I feel…read morelike I can truly be myself with him. I always feel completely safe, accepted, and taken seriously whenever I am in his office, no matter what mood I am in. I have also laughed a lot in his office, which can be very relieving during a hard time. A few months ago my partner and I were going through a REALLY hard time and didn't know if we would make it. After a long and arduous search though many, many psychotherapists of all levels of experience, we were really lucky to find Zak. Since we have been seeing him, our relationship has improved so much! Our fighting has decreased greatly and we are able to communicate with each other with much more compassion and ease. Our relationship feels much deeper, more intimate, more satisfying, and more fun. Thanks to the support and guidance Zak gives us, we both feel a lot of hope for our relationship.

My husband and I came to couples counseling after years of hitting the same walls in our…read morecommunication. We're both driven, passionate people, which sometimes means that we clash instead of collaborating, especially when it comes to giving and receiving feedback. Working with Michael on marriage counseling has been a transformative experience for our relationship. He created a space where we could feel heard without judgment, challenged without feeling attacked, and supported as we worked through difficult conversations. But what truly sets Michael apart is his ability to offer frameworks that are not only tailored to each specific issue we faced, but also unlike anything we've encountered in books or past therapy sessions. These marriage therapy frameworks helped us not only understand each other better, but also uncover our own hidden needs, and how to meet them, both individually and as a couple. When tensions rise, we now have practical, meaningful tools to navigate those moments with clarity and compassion. We're continuing to work with Michael regularly, not just to resolve conflict, but to proactively nurture and strengthen our relationship. We're incredibly grateful for his insight, guidance, and truly original approach.

My husband and I have been seeing Michael now for almost a year regularly. It was so difficult…read morefinding a therapist we both liked and could agree on and after one session we immediately liked him. Michael is great at always arriving to our sessions with a plan or exercise in order to get us talking should my husband and I be dead silent which has happened. He makes sure each of us is heard and understood. The one thing I really like about Michael is no one can give specifics in a session like she said he said. Like he did this last week, or she did that last month etc...This is important or the whole session would be cluttered with accusations when instead we work on how to be a better team and get useful skills. Michael is also awesome at reeling it in when we do go down that accusation path and the session is about to go sideways. We always end with a plan of action which I like. I highly recommend Michael to get your relationship back on track!