Dr. Downing has helped my husband & I several times when we've been completely stuck on an issue or in understanding one another. He offers great biblical counseling and tools that have helped us work through tough issues and remain happily married. Totally worth the time, money & effort! read more

Dr. Downing was great in helping us learn more effective communication as a couple. We learned tools that are sure to help us throughout our lifetime! read more

Dr Downing has been such a blessing and great resource for my wife and I. He has helped us through some tough circumstances and brought us closer together through his guidance and advice and wisdom. read more

Dr. Downing has helped me so much through a lot of different areas in my life. He is honest, respectful, good communication and just so much more. The type of care I received was knowledge about myself. How to overcome inner battles, anxiety, depression. He will openly listen to you. Not judge you, most of all he will treat you as family. read more

My wife and I started seeing Dr. Downing in 2024 when we hit a rough patch in our marriage. Communication was a big struggle for us! Our conversations would quickly turn into arguments, and we were growing apart. Resentment was building, and we knew we needed help before things got worse. I spent a lot of time researching the "best" marriage counselor, but honestly, it was stressful and overwhelming. It's hard to find someone you can truly trust. Then, I heard Bedros Keuilian mention Dr. Downing on his podcast, crediting him with saving his marriage. That was enough for me, so I reached out, and we got in right away. From day one, Dr. Downing listened without taking sides and gave us real, practical strategies to improve our communication. He recommended Fighting for Your Marriage, a book we read together, and while we didn't see results overnight, his accountability and feedback helped us break through. Over time, we learned how to de-escalate conflicts, truly hear each other, and work through our issues without things blowing up. Dr. Downing is knowledgeable, compassionate, and straight-up great at what he does. Thanks to him, my wife and I are in a completely different place now. We are closer, more understanding, and actually enjoying our marriage again. These days, we see him more for "maintenance," like going to the gym but for our relationship. If you're struggling and need a counselor you can actually trust, I 100% recommend Dr. Downing. He helped save our marriage, and I'll always be grateful for that. Thank you, Dr. Downing! read more

Dr. Kevin is one of the most compassionate people I know. My husband & I saw him for individual & marital counseling for over 6 months & if it wasn't for a change in insurance, we would have continued seeing him. He spoke with validation to our wounds, revealed our shortcomings in the most respectful & uplifting way, & always equipped us with tools & practical application so that we could continue forward in growth. We never felt shamed by Dr. Kevin for the mistakes we made; he always approached it with grace & a curiosity to understand our underlying motivations. He listened & reflected well, ensuring he fully understood us, & never rushed us. He has years of experience & it shows, & he also provided lots of great resources such as books, podcasts, & websites. He was incredibly humble & we could tell that he genuinely cared for us & desired our wellbeing. As believers, we are called to be the hands & feet of Christ to others & Dr. Kevin lives that out with excellence. Thank you, Dr. Kevin! - Andy & Hannah read more

I've been in and out of therapy throughout my life on and off, but none of my previous experiences come close to the transformative journey I've had with Dr. Kevin Downing. For almost over two years now, I have been fortunate to work with him, and the impact on both my personal life and business has been profound. His expertise and approach are unmatched. Dr. Kevin has a unique ability to create a safe, supportive environment where real growth and healing can happen. He's provided me with invaluable tools and insights that have not only improved my mental health but also enhanced my professional life and my marriage. It's rare to find a therapist who excels in addressing personal (past traumas), marriage, and business-related issues with such competence and empathy. Because of the positive changes I've experienced, I've recommended Dr. Kevin to many people, including my employees, and some friends and clients all of whom have also benefited greatly from his guidance. His dedication, professionalism, and genuine care make him one of the best therapists in the country. I cannot thank Dr. Kevin enough for the support and growth he's facilitated in my life. If you're seeking a therapist who can truly make a difference, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Kevin Downing. read more

Dr. Downing is absolutely wonderful at what he does and just genuinely an amazing person all together. Although I did not come for counseling, he took the time out of his day to assist me with my issue at hand and it speaks volumes of the type of individual he is. HIGHLY and I mean HIGHLY recommend coming to see Dr. Downing! read more

My fiancé and I loved working with Dr. Downing for premarital couples counseling. I truly felt that he cared about progressing my relationship with my partner and we walked away feeling as though we had so many new tools to deepen our relationship and better understand each other. We always left feeling more connected. I couldn't recommend him enough! read more

My fiancé and I came to Dr. Downing to prepare for our marriage. His guidance and advice were instrumental in preparing us for married life. We feel more confident than ever leading into this next phase in life. Highly recommend. read more

This review is definitely long overdue. This is going to be a long one so get your coffee and bagel and learn from my experience... I just want to say right out of the gate that Dr. Kevin Downing is a wonderful and amazing psychologist and counselor. A man of God that has a gentle spirit and a heart of wisdom and maturity. My wife and I (we are currently separated and soon to be divorced) came to see him a few years back. His methods are very effective IF AND ONLY IF you are honest, want to be there, take ownership of your marriage, be accountable, and level up and own your mistakes and shortcomings. I unfortunately did not do that during our sessions. Plainly speaking, I was selfish, narcissistic, and downright walking in sin. I was not living according to the Spirit as Apostle Paul tells us. My affair caused the collapse of my marriage and it's something I have to live with for the rest of my life. My wife left and I don't blame her. She did everything in her power to be the best wife for years. But I blew it. While I am not defined by my mistakes, nor will I live in shame for the rest of my life, I am forever regretful and will have a scar that will never fully heal. At the end of the day, an affair is simply not worth it. It's not. Paul says the pleasures of sin only last for a season. There's always a price to pay later. Sure sin feels good in the moment but like the Prodigal Son, that chicken will come home to roost and you will be broken and desolate in the end. Hidden underneath the sin is the price and cost that we do not see. Not until it's too late. I will say that God can restore and heal anyone and any marriage. For us unfortunately it was too late. Too much betrayal and damage had been done on my end. You could have the greatest counselor and encourager in the world from Jordan Peterson to Bedros Keuilian or Dr Downing and IT WILL DO YOU NO GOOD if you're not 100% open and honest about your addictions, insecurities, and hidden sins. God cannot and will not bless a man living a double life with hidden sin and deception. It's been a harrowing and painful last two years. But I have been refined by fire. God has "leveled me up" to new beginnings, new opportunities, new people and ultimately as a new man. I am grateful to Dr Downing and his patience, love, gentleness and support he gives to his clients. I highly recommend seeing him if you need help. But you must come open and honest. Me losing my marriage in the end was a good thing in the sense that it brought me to utter brokenness and affliction. It's in those seasons where we grow and mature the most. Psalm 119:71. Unfortunately some men double down on their mistakes and get deeper in their sin and vices. I chose to seek God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. Best decision I ever made. May God continue to bless and empower Dr Downing and his office and the clients he sees. read more

Rushes you in and out, basically just printing out pages from his own books. He's frequent to start your session late, but you better believe it will end on time and you'll pay the full price of a full session. He's also zero help between sessions, but somehow always has availability to add another astronomically priced session into his schedule. The one star is because he is insightful if you ascribe to his principles. read more

I completely my internship here during the Fall semester of 2023 and it was an amazing experience! Dr. Kevin Downing was extremely welcoming and made sure to spend one on one time with me to help me learn and get experience on what it is he does to prepare me for my future. He would take any and every possible opportunity to help me learn and would even give me advice for my future career plans. I was extremely lucky to be able to shadow him and all the amazing work he does. His clients truly love him and appreciate all that he does for them. read more

I still interact with Kevin years later, and I still wholeheartedly recommend him. He has helped me. My wife, and many friends and family work through challenges with patience and truth. read more

I was referred to Dr. Kevin, and he's been amazing. He's super understanding and easy to talk to. Dr. Kevin has really helped me see things differently and improve myself. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to make positive changes in their life. read more

Dr. Kevin is a knowledgable, compassionate therapist with a heart for helping those in need. I gained valuable insight & practical advice on managing life's obstacles. Highly recommend!! read more

Dr. Kevin jumped into a delicate situation and helped diffuse things. He was willing to offer clear and kind advice and direction.

Dr. Downing is a caring and exceptional therapist. He is spot on if you are open to his recommendations. Dr. Downing truly is rooting for you and your relationship. Be prepared to hear the truth and not necessarily what you want to hear. Several people I know use him for both marriage and individual counseling and all speak highly of him too. Both myself and my marriage are better since seeing him. read more

Absolutely phenomenal. Helped me through an extremely difficult time and kept me grounded to the truth. It's tough to find a good counselor. Dr. Downing definitely fits the bill. read more

There is a reason Dr Downing has a 5 star rating from me! I was very impressed with the way he listened and his advice was spot on! Because of it, I was able to get the courage I needed to make a major decision and got out of a toxic situation. It has changed my life for the better!! Thank you Dr Downing for caring about your patients as much as you do!! read more

Dr. Downing is an incredibly kind, compassionate counselor who is very thoughtful and deliberate in his responses. He listens carefully, remembers your concerns, and prays both before and after the appointment, which centers the entire experience around being a Christian. I would definitely return to him any time! Thank you Dr. Downing. read more

Dr. Kevin Downing has been a huge help in my marriage. We first started going to him for pre-marital counseling and were completely encouraged by his help in our communication, handling families and sensitive issues. More importantly his gentle approach and his spiritual influence has been the best. I highly recommend him and lots of our friends would agree as we've sent him many referrals. read more

I have been visiting Dr. Downing for just a few sessions but the amount of change I feel and I have had is tremendous. I am a hard person to open up but the way Dr. Downing continues the conversation and the questions asked where superb and professional so I felt no resistance talking. In this short period of time, I feel so free of my adulthood and so many childhood insecurities that I carried throughout my whole life. He is very professional, easy to open up to, very caring. I am so grateful to him. He is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend him. read more

We took saving our marriage very serious. We took the issues of our marriage very serious. 3 things we did that I know saved our marriage; 1. We looked to forgiveness and healing from God. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10 2. We went to the National Marriage Institute ( http://nationalmarriage.com ) for a four day marriage intensive. To focus only on your marriage for 4 days was painful but effective. 3. We found a local professional for real time support. Dr. Kevin Downing (http://www.turningpointcounseling.org/ ). A compassionate structured plan was set in place to work towards healing. I am confident that one of the best things we did as a couple was invest in our marriage. I can't imagine the price we would be paying to this day if we did not invest in the healing of our marriage. Thankfully, our marriage has never been better. We have seen healing, dramatic passion for each other and for life, and renewed vision for our future. I am humbled by a God who works miraculously through people like Dr Kevin Downing. read more

My teenage son and I first began seeing Dr. Kevin Downing two years ago to repair a disconnect that was evolving in our relationship during a contested divorce and child custody proceedings. Our weekly sessions with Dr. Downing proved to be invaluable. Dr. Downing was an incredible listener who assembled and managed volumes of information from my son and myself before introducing suggested remedies with a pragmatic approach founded upon many of years of professional experience. I know I also speak for my son when I say that we attribute Dr. Downing and his counseling methods for the significant positive changes we have experienced in our relationship. I highly recommend consulting with Dr. Downing if you are looking for a rational and proven approach to your counseling and therapy needs. read more

The best of the BEST!!! Finding yourself in Jesus.....in marriage you can loose yourself. Be who God intended u to be.

Though I've never received counseling or had a session with Dr. Downing, he was kind enough to give me some great career advice over the phone. He has a kind, enthusiastic, and reassuring personality. I'm sure he is a great help to many. read more

I volunteered with Turning Point Counseling as the student intern. Dr. Kevin Downing was very helpful and gave tips on how to be a successful therapist. He supported me in my endeavor to learn more about psychological theories and how they are implemented in sessions. I really felt supported working for TPC and grew bother professionally and personally. Thank you, Dr. Downing!! read more

I wrote a review two years and I stand by it. I have seen Kevin on and off for over twenty years and his care and advice have gotten me through some very difficult times as well as some times where I was just confused and needed a little direction. His compassion remains ever present and his wisdom continues to increase. It's hard to live in this world sometimes but Kevin has seen me through the hardest and I've come out a better person for having known him. Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? Think no one could possibly understand? Guess again. Call Kevin. He can help. read more

I wish we had found Dr. downing years ago! Since we have been seeing him our marriage has taken a turn upwards in ways we thought we're not possible anymore. After being married for so long we had made some false assumptions about each other and we were hurting. Seeing Dr. downing showed us that what we lacked was understanding one another, forgiving and tools we needed to have true intimacy. If your marriage needs help reach out take a step of faith you will be so glad you did. read more

Took my teen son to Dr Downing for depression & I was very impressed. My son really liked him & was able to open up to him. The Dr called me after the appt to talk with me about my son also. I was very happy that he took the time to give me a call & let me know how things went ( with my sons permission). I have been to other therapists with my son but Dr Downing is by far the best. We will go back again & would highly recommend him. He gave my son good recommendations to help with the depression. read more

Dr. Downing is absolutely wonderful! Looking for a trusted therapist who could meet my specific needs felt like an impossible task at first. I wasn't sure if I would find what I was looking for, but thankfully, I was able to put those worries to rest after I met him. From our initial conversation and throughout the course of many sessions, he's been consistently compassionate, understanding, and helpful. I always feel comfortable discussing matters with him even though the content we cover can be incredibly difficult. But the most important thing about what Dr. Downing does is effectually accomplish the goals of therapy. He's been pivotal in my healing process and I can't imagine where I'd be without his expertise. Thank you so much, Dr. Downing! read more

I'm a M.S. in Counseling student at CSUF and reached out to Kevin to see if I could interview him for my class. I sent out dozens of emails and Kevin was one of the first ones to respond back to me. He was incredibly easy to talk to, willing to help, and a pleasure to learn from. I'm grateful he took time out of his busy schedule to meet with me and I felt like I gained some great insight into the mental health field. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for help. read more

Very disappointed with the entire experience. My wife went in and played the "victim role" and was never called out for not following the steps we were to practice when communicating with one another. Then one day, during a conversation with Kevin, I told him that "this is not working," meaning his counseling. However, he conveyed to my wife that I was done trying to work at our marriage and that wasn't the case. However, the message she received caused a fatal blow to our reconciliation. I even went to Kevin's office and told him this face to face that he twisted my words which had a devastating effect on our marriage. He needs to hold both parties responsible to the rules he tells us to follow and not tell one spouse that the other is giving up without both parties being present. Had I been there, we may have been able to find a counselor that could have truly helped us. read more

First off I'd like to say that I have found Kevin to be a very kind, considerate, truthful and compassionate provider. Secondly the manifesto written by Dan K. below seems to be one of several he has written about his various experiences with other providers. It seems Dan is at the scene of many "crimes" so to speak but it couldn't be him who is at fault. But enough about that rant, if you need an experienced marriage counselor give Kevin a shot. If you want an expert on quoting scripture give Dan a shout. read more

I originally saw Dr. Downing for couples counseling and then individual counseling, and I can't say enough about his approach. Rather than simply identifying a problem or issue as traditional therapy attempts to do, Dr. Downing provides clear and proven biblical and academic guidelines necessary for identifying solutions to problems and selecting an appropriate romantic partner. Additionally, he helps clarify the next course of action to be taken in setting healthy boundaries and forging great relationships! His counseling provides a very practical approach for how to move from point a to point b; and for me, that made a difference. I am grateful for Dr. Downing's thoughtful approach and words of wisdom; and I highly recommend him for individual, couples, and marital counseling. read more

Dr. Downing was our premarital counselor and saw us into our first year of marriage. We really appreciated the assessment he led us through before our wedding and the practical feedback that followed. He had so many resources and tools for us to use and we walked away feeling more confident and empowered to do it on our own. We highly recommend Dr. Downing for individual and couples counseling. read more

Had such an incredible experience with Dr. Downing. I only went to him for a referral, but he was absolutely amazing and really helped me work through my personal issues. read more

I initially met Dr. Downing in 2013 while interning at Turning Point Counseling in Brea, California as an undergraduate. I was very pleased with his site and I felt very welcome by his staff, him, and his colleague, Dr. Robins. During my stay at Turning Point, I learned a lot about Dr. Downing and the counseling profession through his words of wisdom, techniques, and by being able to sit in on couples sessions with of course, the approval of the couple. It was absolutely amazing to see the healing process that Dr. Downing set in motion for the clients that he was able to see. Although it did take time and effort on the part of the clients, to be able to see couples become happier, not fight, connect emotionally, learn to communicate effectively, and repair their relationship was a heart warming experience. Today, as a marriage and family therapist in training, I can say that his techniques have worked beautifully. Using his techniques and skills has provided my clients with gateways and the tools to heal their relationships and bring them closer to one another. On a personal level, Dr. Downing is a wonderful man. He is one of the kindest men that I have ever met. He has recently taken time out of his day to assist me with a graduate level study and also has provided me with information that will help me in my future journey as a marriage and family therapist. Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Downing for individuals that are seeking professional help and also for couples that are seeking professional help. The way he helps couples heal their relationship is absolutely amazing, the knowledge base that he has with theories and techniques is by the far the most that I have experienced, and lastly, his type of personality and compassion will make you feel comfortable through every step of the way. read more

Kevin Downing was professional in setting an appointment with me to discuss my future endeavors as a future Marriage Family Therapist. He gave me some great advice about how clients should be handled in an ethical and confidential matter and also gave me an extra resource to further pursue my PhD. read more