I came to Beth hoping to acquire some tools to better manage the people in my life. I ended up…read moretaking a journey that uncovered and integrated the darkest regions of my soul, releasing the suppressed energy of my true self. Transfiguration is the best word I have to describe the experience. And my interpersonal relationships transformed along the way. Beth is a brilliant therapist.

Beth has been helping me navigate my personal and professional life for over 4 years.. She is…read moreabsolutely incredible at what she does, and has the patience and wisdom I look for in a therapist. I have truly grown and worked through some significant change in my life with her guidance. I would, and have! Recommended her to friends and family through out the years.:) Thank you Beth!

I set an appointment for an initial consultation online, never received a call at the designated…read moretime. I thought maybe I would receive a call later that day, nothing. I called the next day during business hours, left a message regarding their missed consultation appointment, I have not received any call back, no apology, nothing. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing as I have a child that is experiencing extreme anxiety and it seemed like this would be the perfect place to help.

I reached out to Playa Vista Counseling because i was going through a stressful time in my life -…read moreincluding work and relationship stress. I felt very taken care of from the first phone call. I had contacted a few places and they got back to me promptly and helped set up an appointment. I got real tools to manage my anxiety and my therapist helped me make changes in my life that have significantly improved it. Overall very professional and helpful

I am so grateful and thankful for the support with Emily since 2021. I am trained in Somatic…read morePsychology myself. Emily is skilled, experienced, and has offered a deeper layer of healing for my nervous system health, my childhood trauma healing, and the inner child work that organically comes up. I am thriving daily in life because of her love and support. Emily creates a safe space to be embodied and grounded. I highly recommend her for anyone healing deeper issues and getting a higher level of emotional support and spiritual support with professionalism and heart lead guidance.

Emily is a healer with a remarkable ability to help you find your way through trauma and anxiety…read more She is so sensitive, observant, and insightful. Very highly recommended.

I'm so so so grateful to have found Rochelle! Several months ago, I hit an emotional rock bottom…read moreand was desperate to find some sort of reprieve. I had never gone to therapy before but it was something I always wanted to try. I found her through Yelp and was impressed with the reviews and called her for a consultation. She was warm and personable and asked some questions to see if she felt she could help me. Once she determined she could, she set up a weekly time that worked with my schedule. Through my sessions, I gained so much understanding into connecting with my inner self. I had already spent a lot of time dwelling on my childhood emotional traumas and I had felt like I had a good grasp of my emotional patterns. I just hadn't figured out how to heal from them. Her first hypnotherapy session (which I would describe as a guided meditation) was a profound experience for me. She helped me connect visually with the concept of "self love", something I struggled with my whole life. I'm so grateful for the experience, and she was such an incredible emotional support through a very difficult period of time in my life. She helped me maintain healthy coping habits and to deal with hard times gracefully and in a way I feel proud of looking back. She is a wonderful and authentic healer and I highly recommend her!

Very experienced and professional. They really know how to create relationships and do what they…read moredo. Would highly recommend there services!

Dr Samara is truly outstanding therapist. Highly recommended they are providing best services.read more

I well preface this by saying I only called Dr. Aldahwi to inquire about her services and ask some…read morequestions regarding her practice and couples therapy but she exceeded my expectations in just a simple phone call. Not only did she address my basic questions that we all have when looking at therapy options for the first time but she actually took time to talk to me and listen to me probably more than she should have about my issues in my relationship. She even asked questions. I felt heard and engaged with and for as brief as it was, it was like a breath of fresh air. I don't usually write reviews, but for someone who took time to listen when they had really no obligation to, I just had to. Highly recommend considering if you are looking at options. Hopefully maybe soon my partner and I can book a session.

Julia changed my life. I came to see Julia at a time in my life when I felt stuck in a loop of…read moreanxiety, self-loathing and overthinking. I sent an email reaching out for an initial consultation and Julia replied promptly to set a date and time. That first meeting with Julia made me certain I'd met and found the right therapist. She was warm, thoughtful, patient. She asked me questions I'd never considered, and it never felt like she was probing. Just giving me the right amount of space to try and articulate all the noise in my head. I met consistently with Julia for more than a year. Scheduling was never an issue, and I never felt rushed for time during our sessions. The best way I can describe the atmosphere that Julia created for me is to say that it felt like I was meeting a friend in a warm, cozy cafe where I could speak openly and endlessly about all that was on my mind - without fear, judgment or negativity. I brought to her all the trivial, minute inconveniences that occur in anyone's life (spats with friends, awkward run-ins with neighbors, etc.) as well as all the bigger challenges life throws one's way (heartbreak, losing your sense of purpose) - and Julia always gave each of my issues its proper place and weight. She listened and we discussed, but she never gave advice that felt prescriptive or mandatory. Always thoughtful and considered. The shifts she helped me make in my perspective and self-talk are pretty extraordinary. You don't always feel the change happening in the moment, but it's only when I turned to look back that I realized so much had changed in my life and in my thought processes since I first started seeing Julia.

Julia was the transformative force that my life needed at a time when my unconscious patterns were…read morecreating many victimized situations in my materialized reality. Up until my inner journey with Julia I had done a great amount of analytical type therapy, and while sometimes informative and a good ground for contemplation, I ultimately still felt lost at having the actual tools of going forward regardless of life's challenges and adventures in a positive and constructive manner. Julia's expanded methodology, that combines many different therapeutic practices guided me in acquiring those tools, such as gentle and loving self parenting, positive attitude shifting, connecting more deeply with my mental clarity, and a vast variety of ways that still evolve as I am living this beautiful life that I now recognize as the most precious gift. I am so incredibly grateful for the profound, and consistent wisdom that now infuses my days!

I've been working with Laura for over four years now, and in that time, she's helped me develop…read morecoping skills, self trust and a level of confidence that's empowered me to make a major career change, get gender-affirming top surgery, develop closer relationships with my family, and more! I whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking to start therapy, but wants a practitioner who has lived experience and a deep understanding of the complex intersectionalities that impact queer women, trans, GNC and Nonbinary folks. I was hesitant to begin therapy because I was raised in a family that saw mental health as a weakness. I'm so thankful that I did, and to Laura for making it safe and easy to share the pieces of myself that I would have never looked at on my own. Therapy with Laura has changed my life! I love the convenience of Telehealth for my sessions, and Laura has been extremely accommodating with my ever-changing work schedules.

I've been seeing Laura for a few months now and I absolutely love her. I've had several therapists…read moreover the years and while there were definitely some that I liked and found helpful, I really love how Laura provides helpful homework and tools to put into practice. I love getting the suggestions on what might be helpful so that I actually have something to work on until my next appointment. Laura provides a safe place for talk therapy as well and I haven't felt judged by her at all. She really listens and tries to get the whole picture so that (I) don't feel stupid about my problems. I will continue to see Laura for as long as I can until she thinks it's unnecessary.

She seems to have bad memories. She can't remember what we have or haven't talked about. I was…read morerambling and rambling and the sessions ended without purpose. Also, I got the sense that she doesn't respect my time at all and she puts money before her patients. I suggest try other therapists before going to her. Update: 1. The first session, I asked her how would like to work, her methodology and modality. She answered nothing, explained nothing. Instead she focused on my payment, and overcharged my co-payment until she confirmed my insurance later. I understand. 2. Another session. I paid her cash right after, yet she still requested fee through my Venmo. I emailed her that I have already paid, then she simply answered: "You're totally right." I understand. 3. I had an emergency on my way to her office. My car tire got flatten. I emailed her about the emergency. She charged the whole session fee out of my own pocket, which I understand. But she could have explained and provided other options for me to make up for the session through phone or email. Instead, she accused me of not knowing how therapy payment works, and stating that she could have given the spot to other clients. But the truth is, this is the first time I ever missed a session. And I made the appointment the day before, after she came back from travel, and there was no other client to take the spot. And she knew I'm a student and on student insurance. Again, I respect her time and I understand. 4. The most ridiculous is the last session. I told her what I wanted to talk about and I needed one more session to finish therapy with her. She finally explained her modality to me that she only worked with long-term clients, and thus refused to provide further service. She literally let me go, ignoring my goal and my need for this last session. However, she's still charging my insurance for this session. She wasted me almost two hours, from preparation, driving, parking, paying the parking fee, etc. I could have spent that time on my study, work, or with my family and friends. She neither cared or respected me, but "tricking" me to her office so she can bill my insurance. I decided to go to therapy because one of my best friends who works in medical field suggests that everyone should have a therapist to achieve better emotional balance and happiness. I didn't expect to receive such negativity and indifference. I'm glad and grateful that I found another therapist who I decided to go to and have a long-term relationship with after I felt uncomfortable with Mahshid.

I was referred to her by my co-worker and couldn't be happier. she has brought back motivation and…read moreHOPE in my life. I have been able to perform better in my work and personal life. she is knowledgeable, patience and multicultural. she is the best of the BEST!