I had a similar experience as Steve (previous review). My…read morehusband and I went and followed the protocol which was mostly about getting by to know each others come froms, which we already knew really well. I was hoping for help assessing negative coping mechanisms but when I would give examples, Tim actually minimized them and moved back to the protocol. I had high hopes for this but it was a gigantic waste of money.

Several years ago my then-wife and I went to him for marriage counseling. He used a set protocol…read morewhich never changed, even though we were going in at least twice per week for many months. He should have seen that his approach was not working and tried something different or told us he couldn't help us. But he was happy to take our money even though it should have been obvious to him that he wasn't helping us. Later I decided to call him and tell him this. He said come in and we can talk about it. When I did I was surprised that he brushed off my concern and charged me for the visit. He had only one tool in his toolbox and when that didn't work he was too lazy to try something else. I concluded that he wanted our money more than he wanted to help us.

I don't think words can truly capture how much Dee has impacted my life, but I'll try my best…read more I had the privilege of working with Dee for many years, and I can honestly say she changed my life in the most wonderful ways. From the very beginning, Dee gave me the tools and guidance I needed to make significant, positive changes in my life, especially in terms of my mental health. Her approach is not only professional, but also deeply compassionate. You don't get into this kind of work unless you truly care about people, and Dee genuinely cares. Her kindness, patience, and real interest in the betterment of others are what make her so special. After I moved to Arizona, I searched for someone who could even come close to the level of support and understanding Dee provided, but unfortunately, she isn't licensed here. I would give anything to be able to work with her again. If you're lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with her, I can't recommend her enough. She is a one-of-a-kind person--truly kind, compassionate, and invested in making a real difference in people's lives. I'll forever be grateful for the time I spent with her and the lasting impact she's had on me.

It's hard to find the right therapist, especially when you're going through hard times. Dee Moffett…read morewas my right one. She is authentically compassionate so at the end of a session, her caring attitude doesn't stop. Many therapists are compassionate; Dee has something special. There's this well-spring of joy in her; so even during your darkest times, she holds this light and that gives you hope. Best of all; she's really sharp. Dee was able to get beyond the stories I'd told myself. She picked up stuff other therapists did not. I moved away or I'd still be seeing her. She is one of a kind - the best kind.

This update is in response to Larry F's comment on May 22nd, 2024…read more I'm in shock. Six years later, this man is still pursuing this and apparently continues to be in denial about the consistent feedback received from everyone involved in this case. I have compassion for mistakes being made with particular clients and mistakes not defining the practitioner. But it's unconscionable that this practitioner has, in the years since this case, contacted members of my family and support group and threatened legal action against me for writing a Yelp review that honestly shares my experience. That is not how to heal a situation! This case worked out well *in spite of Larry*. That he's now laying claim to the outcome as some kind of proof of his work is upsetting. And that he's saying my complaint is because my family had "a miscommunication" or because I'm not reachable is disingenuous and insulting. I stand by my original review and am horrified that this whole event is being cracked open again in this way.

My experience with Larry was horrendous. We were using him for a fairly simple intervention with…read moresomeone who was actually open to the process of going into a treatment facility. As someone who is a mediator, but too close to the situation, I had hired him so that he could be a neutral third party "expert". Unfortunately, our experience was that he poorly facilitated our intervention meeting, so much so, that the person we brought in who was open to going to intervention actually shut down and wasn't interested in going after his pitch. I had to take the person out of the office to talk to them privately along with calling the facility to get my friend to agree to going while he charged the family during the time we were outside his office. He also insists on taking your credit card up front, charges for all phone calls that he initiates, and doesn't check-in about the charges. He ended up charging us over $2000 for one meeting and did not actually help all that much, in fact, he actually hindered the process. The most frustrating thing of all was when he started trying to tell me I was in a codependent relationship with my friend and her boyfriend, who I was trying support. I had been supporting this process for exactly 1 week very intensely as my friend was suicidal and acting in ways that were dangerous. It was clear that Larry's method of working in the "family system" has become the filter in which he sees the world and he can no longer just see what is true. I would never use his services again and would caution others from using him as well. I wish I had looked him up here before hiring him as every one of his Yelp reviews reveal his incompetence and tell similar stories. As an illustration of the kind of things Larry does that create drama and are highly unethical: Today, 11/7/17, he called a friend of mine who had initially contacted him for hire to ask her to talk to me about getting this Yelp review removed which is both unethical and against Yelp rules. In the psychology world, this unhealthy behavior is called "triangulation", ironically one of the very things Larry is supposed to be teaching people to end. When I explained why I wouldn't remove the review to her, he proceeded to call me directly to try to "clear up" what went wrong. That conversation didn't go well. I stand by this review and Larry's horrible choices both as a therapist and a businessman. His behavior is outrageous.

As divorced parents with two little girls, trying to find guidance through the present and future…read moreof our situations, we were looking for some one to help us navigate through the morass. We tried multiple therapists, and though adequate, they were not multi-faceted enough to understand and consider the complexities involved in a dynamic set of circumstances. We found Stefan Benton from an MFT referral and colleague of his in Mill Valley, and we are most certainly glad that we did! Serendipity happens, and it can for you as well. Stefan has a wife and young daughter of his own. Thus, being in the trenches as well, he brings a framework for viable family and interpersonal communications from his studies (and does he study!) of human nature and his own life experiences based upon real scenarios. This is not a cupcake therapist. An intellectually engaged person with real life and relevant experiences is who you want on your team. He is that person and coach. Plus he guides the conversations in a nice way, while getting to the core issues, and somehow, assuaging the fears and anxieties that can surround our inter-familial communications, opening everything up in a timely and relaxed fashion. Go online now to book your appointment. You will be glad you did : )

I have referred a number of my clients to Stefan over the years that I have known him. Like…read moreStefan, I am a member of the Collaborative Practice of Marin and trained in mediation. Stefan has been very helpful to the people I referred who were trying to stay in their relationship with a signficant other, despite anger management issues, or assess a decision to quit the relationship. He is very even tempered, and speaks with clarity. In addition to his couples work, he runs a discussion group for men with anger issues.

I had a wonderful experience with CIT. It was my introduction to Ketamine therapy and after…read moreresearching several different clinics in the area I decided to start (And will continue) with them. Their very warm, welcoming, unpretentious, and professional initial consultations separated them from the other clinics I spoke with. Before I entered the clinic in person I already had a rapport with a staff member who was a phenomenal guide. I was elated to see that the rooms were made perfectly to provide a comfortable and serene environment (Like, they seemingly hired a psychedelic interior designer/therapist with the goal and experience to create blissful and beautiful surroundings). The guides and the medical staff are all top notch and EVERYONE there is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, and invested into their client's direct and long-lasting wellbeing. I would have been happy with the experience from a strictly medical (I.E. the infusion itself, direct monitoring, and after care), that combined with their invaluable and integral therapeutic services set CIT into a different level than other clinics (I've spoken with friends and family about other clinics and they were impressed and envious of the level of care I received). I have struggled with anxiety and depression for all of my adult life and ketamine therapy with CIT has been much, much more beneficial for my mental health than years of trying a plethora of different psychiatric medications and traditional therapy. This review is being written eight months after my initial sessions and I'm planning on returning to CIT for another one.  One of the things that made me hesitant to try ketamine therapy was my history of having many "bad trips" with prior psychedelic experiences. I sought out ketamine therapy for my anxiety and depression and to work on personal issues (PTSD, grieving the recent loss of a family member, social anxiety, etc.) so the thought of having a psychedelic experience was slightly unnerving considering past trips I have had. The infusion method of administration is great for a individualized doses and provides the benefit of being able to increase dosage during your session. The medical staff was amazing and compassionate and were able to help with emotional state and every time it began to feel overwhelming (I requested higher dosages after the initial infusion) but the guides themselves were stellar in helping me navigate any level of anxiety I had and always brought me back to a calm state and truly made my sessions not only therapeutically beneficial but actually enjoyable.  CIT is a wonderful clinic and highly recommend them to anyone interested in ketamine therapy.

I am in Alameda County, which was not listed. Your group leader was obviously tired and negatively…read moreappraised/commented our group as curiosity seekers, "no takers" and "only there for the meal," from just about the outset of his presentation. He never gave the cost of the "special" infusion that was being offered in my area until pressed, and after all had left but three of us. Unfortunately for him, I had advanced information and experience regarding similar procedures being done worldwide, in Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean, Germany, Eastern Europe, etc. Rather than welcoming the depth and breadth of my research, information, and experience, the poor soul found it necessary to bestow a negative evaluation of my experience and research...and me. Strange as it may seem, he found it necessary to call me on under a pretense to find out my identity. I vote to give the seminar leader a vacation!

I don't normally write reviews especially for a mental health review but my experience with Katie…read morewas so positive that I felt compelled to write one. I have suffered from PTSD for many years and was reluctant to seek help but I was in distress. I saw Katie's profile on Psychologytoday.com and was willing to make the call. Katie was immediately kind, and compassionate. Overall, I worked with Katie for 6 months and found her to be understanding and helpful. She got me. She used her knowledge of PTSD to help me understand my symptoms and triggers and she helped me to become less traumatized overall. Highly recommend.

From the owner: My specialty is working with women. Stay home moms, busy professionals, single women, all of us are…read morejuggling huge commitments. I offer warm, empathetic, non judgmental care. I tailor evedidence based therories, with "unconditional positive regard" to help my clients make the changes they want to make. I am LGBT friendly. In addition, I have worked my whole life as a musican, and I am very sensitive to the needs of artists.

My therapy first began with Nancy Dagenhart in late 2003, as I recall. My intention for seeking a…read morecounselor was to find a talented professional who had the ability to assist in my continued emotional maturing and to be a partner for me in my life development. In other words, there was absolutely no major issues that I sought help for. I simply see mental health professionals as potentially so much more as a way of preventative and health support. I prayed for someone exceptionally well trained, skilled, and experienced. I also had the need for someone highly sensitive, brilliant, and quite spiritual (not religious at all). After just the first session with Nancy, I knew that I had found the right person with all these qualities. What I soon learned is that Nancy is also an extraordinary listener and communicator. I've even told her that sometimes listening to her choice of words, her construction of sentences, and manner in which she delivers her communication is literally music to my ears . . . even at times a work of art. It was always my choice to bring my girlfriends to Nancy with me for couples work early in a relationship. I knew that having Nancy, as a support resource, would not only benefit me and the growth of my relationship, it would also provide a resource for my girlfriend(s) individually if and when they needed support. I was in a steep experiencing mode with women from 2003 through 2010 and brought each relationship to Nancy from the get-go. Nancy provided unique insights and suggestions for my budding relationship(s) and the cycles that each relationship progressed through. I was always willing to look deeply at myself with profound honesty and accept any meaningful feedback that was presented to me. In those instances, I was told that I was able to change myself for the better very, very quickly. Having Nancy as a truly great associate for transformation is invaluable when one strives to become a progressively better and more evolved person. There are no words to express how grateful I am for being guided to Nancy Dagenhart and for how much Nancy helped me through many scores of sessions those 7 years. Nancy has always been there for me, with kindness, patience, and the greatest of care. Review 0006

Nancy Dagenhart is a skilled and knowledgeable psychotherapist. She is compassionate and present…read moreand creates a space that is safe and open. I feel blessed to have met her and fortunate to be under her care. I have made life changing transformations and having Nancy as my witness has made the journey one hell of a ride. I highly recommend Nancy-- but remember you have to be candid and willing to take "the leap." In order for change you must reveal your True-Self. It's like jumping out of an airplane-- you must fall for the thrill. I am so glad I did...

I highly recommend Gabriel to anyone who is looking for a skilled, insightful, and effective…read moretherapist. His humor, warmth, and kind-heartedness puts one at ease immediately. Gabriel's style is down to earth, inquisitive, and direct- but also open, curious, and collaborative, a wonderful and rare combination of qualities. He is a trustworthy and gifted therapist who truly cares and truly helps.

Gabriel Rabu treated and worked with my son (10 years old) for about 1 1/2 years and it helped so…read moremuch! My son was being bullied and excluded at a small private school and I transferred him to a public school, where he is really thriving. Gabriel helped my son identify his feelings and work through them with guided meditation and story telling. He also helped my son deal with his anxiety by using breathing and other nonverbal techniques. It was so wonderful to see the change in my son, and now, he has tools to use to deal with similar situations in the future. Gabriel has so many methods available to assist someone in their process. I would highly recommend him!

Best there is. Jonathan is empathetic non judge-mental and blissfully insightful…read more Everything about this man radiates calm. A teen whisperer. A gem.

Best yoga teacher ever!! Always professional and a terrific mindfulness instructor with a soothing…read morevoice he guides you to a blissful state each and every week! Love, love and gratitude to you Jonathan!!