I have had the great pleasure of meeting Joy but also working with her over the course of 12 weeks…read more Now before I actually get into this review, I want to throw out a few disclaimers...Joy does NOT have a magic wand that will magically make your issues go away. Joy does NOT have the ability to do your work for you and lastly Joy does NOT by any means sell herself short on the services that she provides. Joy, you are an absolute god send. Seriously.... I have been thru various counseling all of my life but that didn't resolve my issues nor did it really give me the tools needed to actually resolve them. So since I had tried that previously and pretty much got the same result, I knew I had to try something different. So, what did I do? I went to my trusty yelp and reached out and received several responses. I had a few phone interviews because I needed to find the right person to help me thru some heavy stuff. I liked Joy right off the bat. You can simply tell by the tone in her voice that she is an angel. I signed up for 6 sessions with Joy...and after my 6th session, I signed up for 6 more. And I threw Joy some crazy challenges (nothing in my life has EVER been easy)....there were issues that she flat out told me she couldn't do anything about (I appreciate the honestly more than you know) and there were some issues where I really feel like I challenged her but guess what? SHE NEVER GAVE UP ON ME. SHE NEVER TOLD ME SHE COULDN'T WITHOUT AN EXPLANATION (again she doesn't have a magic wand). Instead what I received was far far greater than any gift...Joy gave me the tools I needed to see where my deficiencies came from and also gave me some positive insight as to how to fix the behaviors and this is something I now work on EVERY SINGLE DAY and it's made me a better person. So if you feel like you are stuck, and don't know where to go, and you have tried traditional methods (and they haven't really worked) I would seriously urge you to give Joy a call...set up and appointment and more importantly work on your (O&*%(Q*&)%(. Joy, thank you again for everything. I'll be back after tax season and I've already started a list of things to work on when I return to your place...oh and Mr. Meowghee says hello!

Joy is amazing! I didn't realize how quickly I would see results. It was immediate! At the end of…read moreeach session, she sends you the recording for reference and backup for your use when you need backup. I highly recommend Joy!

Heritage Oaks was a life changing experience for me and I wish I could stay in the branches partial…read morehospitalization program for longer. I'd like to start off by acknowledging some of the staff that made the experience so special. Stan, the psychologist that lead my group is an expert in the material and taught it in a way that I'll never forget this information. He's funny and caring and restored my faith in humanity (not even joking) because when I had walked in that room, I was sure all humans were bad. Kathleen, she has the most kind and gentle soul. She made me feel seen and heard. We loved having her when Stan was out. Douglas, he was hilarious and brought a good sense of humor to the classes. I was sad he had gone back to Roseville. Gayle, a kind and caring nurse. She made me feel listened to and also validated. Tatiana, taught me stuff about the brain I'll never forget with such a passion too. The rest of the staff 10/10. I love all of you guys!! Now for the content. It's easy to understand and even though the PHP program is short, I managed to have this stuff hammered into my head quickly. I loved the workbook and the excessive (but helpful) packets! I appreciated that there is freedom to keep your belongings and go on walks on your breaks. The one thing I would change is there being two stalls in the bathroom instead of one, but that is beyond the control of the program workers and is a building owner issue. I felt so connected to the people in my group in just 10 short days. I cried on my last day multiple times because I wasn't ready to say goodbye to them. In fact, I didn't ever want to. These are my humans. We were treated with so much respect and kindness that sharing deep traumas and emotions was easy. Thank you Heritage Oaks for changing my life. I wish I could have stayed longer and if I hit my max out of pocket this year, this will be the first place I run back to for a refresher. If you're looking for a DBT/CBT skills program, this is the place!

Dear Friends, The…read moreHeritage Oaks outpatient Occupational Program truly saved my life. I went in suffering from extreme burnout, moderate sleep apnea, and PTSD from a terrifying auto accident 9 years ago. During my time at Heritage my clinician Nikki worked closely with my psychiatrist Dr. Sharma and identified an even more serious problem; that I was suffering from Bipolar 2 disorder. This was life changing. At 62 years old I was put on an appropriate mediation for a problem that had tormented me from the age of 15, or perhaps even earlier. The world looks so much better now and I am emotionally regulated for the first time in recent memory. Because I am generally high functioning and do well in my profession, no other treatment provider had identified my mood disorder. Were it not for the Heritage Team I could have gone the rest of my life suffering needlessly. The Heritage Program is comprehensively wonderful, from the clinicians to the operations staff. I am overwhelmed at the kindness and support I received from every aspect of this program. This is a good place. Don't be afraid to get help if you need it. You deserve to be well. David P.

Joyce is a wonderful therapist who was able to coach us through a really tough time in our…read moremarriage. She was fair, didn't take sides and facilitated productive conversations that were so necessary for us to heal and find forgiveness in each other. We reached her in crisis and she acted quickly and was available to meet with us weekly. I truly feel blessed to have found her in our time of need.

If you are looking for an honest therapist who will help you by providing direct communication with…read moreperfect amounts of compassion, Joyce is it! I was seeing Joyce on and off for about 3 years as I embarked on getting to know myself and embracing lots of change in life. I would still be seeing her if I could just to check in for "tune-ups". Joyce often times would suggest things that I always had an initial reaction to dismiss (for example, I needed to take deeper breaths which led me to mediation and yoga eventually). I do not want to go into much more personal details but if you are thinking about seeing a therapist look no further. I can only hope our paths cross again and can say honestly she is a huge reason I am where I am today. Joyce if you see this you were right about everything even though I could not see it at the time! You truly do know how this story goes.

I came to this center during a very difficult time in my life. I was recently divorced with 2…read moreyoung kids and I wasn't sure how to move on emotionally or financially. I met with one of the counselors there and they really helped me to be objective. I was able to figure out what I really needed and then I learned some tools for both parenting and relationships. Its now been a 3 years since my divorce and I've continued to take courses there. I am constantly supported and constantly learning about myself and how to be more successful. I highly recommend!

My husband and I have made the Sacramento Life Improvement Center a part of our lives. Every week…read morewe go in, get some enlightenment, enjoy the calm and sanity which is sometimes a stark contrast to the world at large right now. Tree is a fantastic cornerstone for this place of refuge and assistance. You are safe with her and her amazing staff. They can guide you to an understanding of life and situations so you always know you have solutions. We love this place!

The Children's Receiving Home is an incredibly caring and helpful place. The children who were sent…read morehere come from homes full of abuse, mental illness, and drug use. So the counselors both have to teach children how is a Chidren and also try to undo the damage that was caused.

Horrible place for kids. I witnessed them refuse to administer COVID tests to youth with symptoms…read morefor days. They ignore medical attention for youth. If staff complains they become a target and pushed out. Not enough staff to properly supervise youth.

My experience with her was very disappointing. She comes across as cold and forgetful, and it seems…read morelike she's more focused on making money than actually providing real help. Agree with prior reviews. Sessions are drawn out just to increase billing, under the guise of 'care'. She believes to specialize in helping nurses, but her years of experience have made her believing she's the best therapist out there, This is far from true. If you work in healthcare I would recommend looking elsewhere. There are much better options....stay away from her practice.

Ms. Francine is very easy to talked to. At first i was very worried and skeptical about the…read moretreatment, but after my 1st session with her , i feel so comfortable and secured. Shes not all about money kinda therapist.!!! She also very upfront about everything. I am very blessed to have her as my therapist to help me heal and do better for my self mentally. Highly recommend her 100%