I cannot believe this man does not deserve 5 stars. He works for the love of the game, not the…read moremoney (do not take advantage. I did not say that). In all the years since I was treated, I still think about him every day. Something that he did or said will bubble to the surface and help me with the moment. My only regret is a therapist is not your Grandpa, and doesn't offer encouraging tidbits of himself along the way. Otherwise, I would say I love Jeff Becker. But the love cannot, will not be returned. No matter how much help he was. The one:

I was in an abusive relationship when my partner and I saw Dr. Becker for couples counseling over a…read moreperiod of two years. For issue resolution, Dr. Becker uses his own method called "The Intentional Dialogue," which puts the all the work at the feet of the listener, or in my case, the object of abuse. He hands out red, plastic cards with this info printed (copy of card uploaded with review) for clients to use at home, and I found myself weekly telling Dr. Becker that his red card is giving carte blanche to my partner's abusive patterns. He continually insisted that if I am following his protocols, then there should be no issue with my partner. If *I* truly was working to make my partner feel "mirrored, validated, and empathized" then we would have no problems. I kept pressing that this is not the case, so he asked us to record our issue conversations. After listening to these over a few months, he finally said to us, "Well, maybe when A is having a reeeally bad day, B should get a spa day." This was NOT an attempt at lightheartedness: Dr. Becker advised me that after a brutal day of listening to monologuing verbal abuse, I should go to a salon for respite. A "reeeally bad day" happens for A more than once a week, and I already do my own toes. When we left that final appointment, I told my partner I will never return to Dr. Becker because mani-pedis will not fix this relationship. He said, "Fine, find the next one," so I did. Dr. Becker was the third of five relationship therapists we saw over the years, and by far the worst. During year two, he began a practice of frequently eating lunch during our appointments, and I am glad to see others report he fell asleep during their sessions because that's sure what it looked like to us, too. Jeffrey Becker enables abuse, and I would not rely on him to care for a house plant.

I don't think that Paul was the right therapist for me and I wouldn't recommend him to other…read morecomplex trauma patients either. Paul seems unprepared to work with the sort of character adaptations one might expect to see in people with significant trauma histories. For example, I feel a lot of shame when expressing a need and I work very hard to please others. That manifests in most areas of my life and also in my relationship with mental health providers. I'm not sure if Paul ever noticed how hard I was trying to "be a good client" even when I wasn't deriving much benefit from what he was offering me. He may be forgiven for not noticing a behavioral pattern that I never verbalized. I am disappointed that he didn't know how to work with the shame that I did verbalize. He offered me a mindfulness app, breathing exercises, visualization exercises, some boundary exercise involving a rope, and several worksheets. None of that ever helped me engage with Paul more meaningfully. If anything, it prevented me from engaging. Why risk the shame associated with vulnerability when I could be spending a whole session doing activities that involve minimal self-disclosure? It's almost like he was colluding with my avoidance. Maybe Paul is an effective therapist for some. He certainly tries.

Fantastic therapist! Paul has met with me in person and via telehealth and has been an immense…read morehelp. He has a kind and calming nature, digs down to get at the root of problems and has a great process for creating the time/space I needed to make breakthroughs.

I use to see doctor Peter Newsom for my anxiety .. I was so disturbed that he took advantage of me…read more.. after 3 sessions with him , he pushed me to see his 3 other different students therapists at different office which was located in the back where his office is . I end up telling my life story to 3 different people !!! Been so disturbed, I felt I was taking advantage of ! He pushed me to do the EEG , I end up paying thousands of dollars which zero results .....

This review is from my husband…read more In one session, Dr. Newsom changed our family dynamic. If you want a straight talking, common sense and no BS, I highly recommend Dr. Newsom.

For the past 3 years I have had one of the best learning experiences with Ted as my therapist. He…read morehas help me to learn about myself on how to express my emotions & feelings. It's a journey that I'm still walking on. His office is comfortable and peaceful. Thank you Dr. Gradman!

I genuinely respect & admire Dr. Ted Gradman, not just because he trained at Stanford University…read moreGroup with Dr. David Burns (The Feeling Good Handbook) and Matt May, MD; but mostly because Dr Gradman is a phenomenon and exceptionally caring therapist in his own right. If you struggle to get through the day too often facing challenging seemingly insurmountable problems at home or work, Dr Gradman can somehow make things better starting with the first or second session. He specializes in OCD and OCPD. - Ilene W., Licensed Psychotherapist for 30 years

Finding a therapist to help you navigate your journey is a real process. It can take a few tries,…read morenavigating insurance, accepting the financial investment, and making time in your schedule. I originally looked on Yelp and read the reviews for Searching Pathways and Dr. Robert Mitchell. His outlined approach and the positive reviews matched exactly what I was looking for. My experience with our in-person therapy sessions has fully lived up to those expectations. Going into it, I wasn't entirely aware of all that I was "carrying." Dr. Mitchell created a safe, welcoming environment for me to unpack and resolve lingering issues in my present that were being influenced by my past. The people in my life and my relationships have noticed a genuinely positive impact, and I'm incredibly proud of the work we've done and the tools Dr. Mitchell has provided me. Working with him has been a very enriching and helpful experience. I highly recommend him!

Around May of 2020 I experienced some family crises and needed some guidance and direction. I did a…read moresearch, and found the Searching Pathways website. After reading Robert's profile and approach, I decided to give him a try. It turned out to be one of the most intelligent thing I did! He was there to listen and guide me through my fear and anxiety. It made a big difference in working though my difficulties. I would recommend him to anyone who is suffering with family, relationship, or career issues. He will be there for you. Kevin G.

Dear Dr. Peter, I am…read moredeeply grateful for all the help and support I received from you during our weekly sessions. When I first came to you, I was living in a very unhealthy environment. I was broken and wounded inside, and I truly believed there was no hope for me. I was going through one of the worst times of my life--facing intense struggles and trying to cope with severe daily challenges. I came to you with: Intense panic attacks that often led me to the ER Anxiety, PTSD, and difficulty dealing with toxicity around me Codependency Overwhelming sadness and constant crying Experiences of being degraded for my faith Experiences of being degraded for my ethnicity A deep sense of lost identity I felt I could no longer trust anyone. Through our work together, you taught me so much. These are some of the things I have learned: How to maintain healthy boundaries How to strengthen my self-belief How to respect and love myself How to surround myself with healthy, supportive people That I am intrinsically valuable What to allow in my life--and what not to tolerate How to associate with people who genuinely care for me That "no" means no How to be bold, courageous, assertive, and firm Because of this process, I slowly began to love myself again. All I did was share my life and my experiences with you, and from that, I began to grow and learn. I have nothing but admiration and deep respect for you, Dr. Peter. For years, I had been put down and degraded for my strong Catholic faith and for my background. Today, I no longer allow myself to be around anyone who disrespects me. I no longer put myself in harmful situations. Everything I learned from you has helped me rebuild my sense of worth and identity. Sincerely, Paula

I went to see Dr Seimas for help with ocd. I needed to have a therapist who shared my Christian…read morevalues and was experienced in ocd treatment and recovery. That is exactly who he is. Throughout my course of therapy he was caring, knowledgeable, and perhaps most of all encouraging that I could overcome my ocd and take my life back from the tormenting thoughts and obsessions. During the process I learned about ocd and how it works, along with strategies to diminish or eliminate the tormenting thoughts at their inception, with scientific truths against a Christian backdrop. I am truly grateful for the help I received from him and would wholeheartedly endorse him to anyone struggling with ocd. Blessings to you

This man quite literally saved my life!…read more Not the first psychologist I have seen, but the first one that made a difference. He helped me sort through a bunch of stressors, both present and past, and gave me a whole new outlook on life. I am much more relaxed and more comfortable around people now - and also more comfortable with myself. I appreciated his non-clinical attitude and informality. I could joke with him when I wanted to laugh, fiddle with a toy when I didn't want to talk for a moment, cry when I needed to... I was sharing the room with a real person, not some two-dimensional character. (I'm not a big fan of by-the-book CBT practitioners, nor of "and how did that make you feel" automatons.) Dr. Sitzer, will you marry me?

David is amazing! I've gone through very major life challenges and it's been overwhelming!! With…read moreDavid I have learnt that I am absolutely fine the way I am, and that more than anything, it often only takes the affirmation of a professional to tell you that your thoughts and emotions are valid, and that once you start to slow down and listen to your own inner voice, everything will fall into place. In short, he was able to teach me that I am fine just the way I am. All answers are already there. Other professionals suggested medication and a myriad of formal scary things, but I am so very glad I went for a second opinion and found David's services. Beyond the help this has provided to me as a person, I believe David's qualities of being very calm and patient but also funny and not rigid likely make the experience a good one for most clients. He just makes you feel good, and I believe that is what many of us need - along with simply believing in ourselves. Thank you David for the great professionalism and service!

I have been Dr. Satterfield's client for many years. He is a kind and hard working therapist …read more Insightful and compassionate he has guided me through some very difficult situations. He is an asset to his profession and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of mental health assistance. Thank y

I was in therapy with Dr. Satterfield after I tried to commit suicide and ended up in Belmont Hills…read moreHospital. I needed such help: I was an alcoholic woman, not attending AA, addicted to men, and had a life that was unmanageable. It took a year of weekly therapy before I was ready to really work on the "Core" issues. With his guidance, I stopped drinking, went to AA, got a Sponsor and started working the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In his office, and with his help I found the woman who had the strength to do that. Without Dr. Satterfield, none of the gifts in my present life would be possible. I think of him often and with such gratitude. There are no "Mistakes" in my world; He was meant to be my teacher! Thank you so very much, Georgie Rayner