Finding a new therapist is always a pain: you're probably in distress, and you have to take a…read morechance on sharing personal things with a stranger and pay for one for more sessions before finding out if there's truly a good fit. I was apprehensive about this process, and I can't believe how fortunate and relieved I was to have met Colleen: she is an absolute gem. Colleen is a very seasoned, highly skilled, and compassionate therapist. I've seen a few therapists over the years; what really stands out about Colleen is that she has been so adept at helping me hone in on core issues, and has taught me how to maintain focus on these core issues. I walk out of our sessions motivated to tackle difficult things. I'm frankly surprised at the pace of my progress. Time with Colleen is absolutely time well spent. Thank you!

Colleen - your response is pathetic and an sorry attempt to backpedal and save face based on our…read moreprivate communication. In our dialogue, you couldn't even recall what you had said, who I was, or what our interaction was. I can assure you and those reading this that the subject of our conversation was not suicide and that you did not provide direction and feedback based on this subject. You were rude, dismissive and not compassionate and you admitted such. By your own admission, you were not in a good headspace during that time and were dealing with your own personal problems. My suggestion that you take a leave of absence to deal with your own life vs. attempt to guide others through theirs was met with a flippant 'That's not an option as I'm the sold breadwinner'. So, damn the consequences - I'm going to provide poor care cause I need to make a buck! In addition, your written, public response here is potentially a HIPAA violation of privacy regarding my child. I'd suggest you remove your comments before I report you to HHS and your affiliated insurance providers. You should know better.

Julia Perry initially seemed to be a good therapist for my child. She has toys in her office & a…read morestyle that makes kids comfortable. However over the two years my child went to see her, she handled many situations poorly. When treating children, it's equally important to be able to work with all family members in a clear, direct and honest way. She was unable to do that, and ended up making comments to one parent about the other that made the family situation worse. She created conflict and confusion. My child eventually did better when I stopped taking her to see Julia. Another person I know who worked with her was also getting advice that was sometimes helpful, but at other times it made her worse, as the advice seemed to lack compassion & kindness. I wish I had taken my child to see another therapist!

This is the therapist you want to see! She is a God send. Really! I met Julia several years ago…read morewhen my kids went to see her. She helped two of my kids through some really tough times with depression, anxiety, drug use, and really scary things for all of us after my ex and I got divorced. I read one of the other reviews here but I don't know what the other person is talking about. Julia was always understanding and supportive to both me and my ex even when we had difficulty learning how to do that for each other. She seemed to always show care, wisdom, ethics consideration when handling all situations. My kids always felt comfortable with how she talked to them as adults and helped to protect their confidentiality. My ex-wife and I also always felt respected with how she spoke to us during that process. She really helped my kids and helped them stay close to both of us. For that we are eternally grateful. Since that time I have known many friends and neighbors who have seen Julia. Sometimes it can be hard to get on her calendar. It seems like she often has a wait list because she is really good at what she does and people know it. I tried going to some other counselors before and just did not get much out of it. About a year ago I decided to go see Julia as well. She is kind, warm and caring no matter what I talk about. She is extremely insightful and sees things I often miss. But, she is also really funny, so I just have a good time talking. I am feeling so much better about the problems that were bothering me when I started. But I did not expect to really learn so much more about myself along the way. I feel like I am a happier person, a better person for the time I have been going. My counseling sessions really are one of the highlights of my week. If you are choosing between counselors. This is the one you want.

Barb was put on this earth to do exactly what she is doing: Inspiring countless nervous moms-to-be…read moreto overcome their fears and embrace the beauty and wonder of the birth experience in all of its unpredictable but amazing glory. She is Seattle's hypnobirthing grande dame, and her passion, experience and knowledge of the techniques she teaches have turned many a doubter (likely most of the male partners in the classroom) into die hard believers of the power of self-hypnosis techniques to attain complete relaxation and control. Most useful for us - especially my husband - was her empowering approach to birth: the birth experience does not have to be terrifying, over-medicalized, or powerless.

Let me stare by saying I was a skeptic about HypnoBirthing. It was my wife who first brought the…read moreidea to my attention. Since completing the class and the birth I have become a convert. It was a wonderful experience and I wouldn't have changed a thing. I can't say enough about Barbara Decker she is simply amazing. We were lost in the wilderness before we signed up for her HypnoBirthing class at Great Starts. We did our research and found it to be a better deal than elsewhere and the class included Breastfeeding and Newborn Care which others did not. We knew immediately we were in good hands. We were also fortunate enough to have her as our Doula which was priceless. Her energy, attention, guidance was a true gift in the birth of our daughter.

I've only been in for my consultation so far but I am a fan of Dr. Brandy…read more In my 37 years I have had a variety of mostly stress related ailments. Know what happens when I go to my physician? They hand me a prescription. Know what happened when I went to Dr. Brandy? She asked me some questions. She listened to what I was saying. I actually didn't know how to answer her a couple of times! She encouraged me to have food allergy testing because food allergies can be so closely related to my overall health. I'm impressed. I can't wait to see how she helps me!

I have now had both midwifery and naturopathic experience with Dr. Brandy, and I couldn't be more…read moresatisfied. I found Dr. Brandy as my new husband and I were trying to conceive. She was friendly and informative, and assured me she was there for me. When I did conceive, As things progressed something seemed to be wrong, and again, Brandy assured me that no matter the outcome, she would be there to help us through. Sadly, we suffered fetal demise only 9 weeks in. She walked me through my entire miscarriage process, and continued to check in with with me as I went through it at home. Later in the year, I had yet another miscarriage, and again, she walked me through every step. She still checks in with me as my husband and I try again, and I'm more than grateful for her dedication. For the naturopathic side, my 7 year old has had Tummy problems since she was two. Under the care of Seattle children's GI, they gave her heavy laxatives and diet change. With this treatment, my daughter experienced incontinence. I had discussed with them that I didn't not want the meds to be a permanent solution, and they assured me it was for just 6months. They said that for 4 years, all the while adding more meds and no other suggestions. After they finally told me they had no intention of taking her off meds and there was nothing wrong with her taking powerful laxatives permanently, I had had enough, and took her to Dr. Brandy, whose competence I had already seen in abundance. She asked two questions that should have been asked by the GI clinic years ago: "had she ever had PT for her pelvic floor?", and "has anyone tried the food allergy elimination diet?" No, they had not. After less than a month of food allergy elimination, she was off 2 of the 3 meds, her body was doing exactly what it should, her tummy hurt less, and even her asthma had gone away. We are 2 months in, and she's almost off her last med, and she's making lots of progress with her incontinence. I'm astounded by the change, and I'm a true believer now in naturopathy more than I ever was. Thank you, Brandy, for being there to help my family in so many different ways.

My wife and I have had Lynn as our doctor for over 20 years. She is absolutely the best and now…read morethat we are retired and insurance is not paid by our employer we will continue to see her even if it means we pay for it out of our own pockets. She is caring, intelligent, very competent, knowledgeable and very accessible. I can't recommend her enough.

Very friendly and knows her stuff. Highly recommend!read more

Grace helped me through the stress of worrying about making enough money when I went into business…read morefor myself. Her techniques have reduced my stress and my business is doing great!

I find Grace to be a calming and grounding presence. She helps me see things from new angles, and…read moreguides me to ask honest, gentle questions of myself and to get honest answers in return. I love learning about myself and finding peace in all situations, and Grace has been a wonderful facilitator of that process!

Great experience. Dr. Farook really cares about her patients. The team was really thoughtful and…read morekind as well.

I'm sharing my experience with Dr. Farook to warn others about her billing practices, which I found…read moremisleading and unfair. I scheduled a routine annual check-up and went to the office, where I was weighed and had my blood pressure and temperature taken -- standard procedures for a yearly exam. When Dr. Farook entered the room, she asked how I was feeling and if I had any concerns. As soon as I responded, the appointment was reclassified as a "problem visit" instead of a routine check-up -- a change that significantly impacts how the visit is billed to your insurance. Annual check-ups are usually covered in full by insurance, but problem visits may not be, and I was never informed of this switch during the appointment. I later received a surprise bill. When I contacted the office for clarification, I was told that the "after-visit summary" would reflect the billing codes. However, this wasn't communicated clearly at the time of the visit. As someone over 50 who has had many annual check-ups with various doctors, I've always discussed general health concerns during these appointments without unexpected billing changes. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. In my opinion, Dr. Farook was not transparent about how her services would be billed. If you choose to visit her, I strongly recommend asking upfront how any discussion during your visit might affect billing -- especially before answering general questions like "How are you feeling?" I do not recommend Dr. Farook due to this lack of transparency.

Natalie is so kind and caring. She takes a thorough history and always listens closely to concerns…read moreor changes. I was happily surprised at how much better my back felt a few days after treatment. And, I looked over that previous week and realized the treatments left me feeling more relaxed and energetic all week which was amazing. Natalie is always attentive and focused when doing treatments and is s compassionate and skilled practitioner. You will not be disappointed.

Natalie is AMAZING. I feel like true healing happens at this clinic. She is thoughtful and…read moreconnected. Her focus is completely on you for the entire treatment.