A good care provider will only have good receptionists and Nayaa and Arlette consistently show the…read morequality of care expectations for ECWC. The providers at ECWC are incredible and it shows from the minute you call or walk through the door. Counseling care providers who take payment through Medi-Cal for families are often super busy and that is the case here as well but this team hustles to provide world class care. If you call, they answer. When you get here, it feels like your child and family are important and they are genuinely glad to see you again. With three teenagers, I have spent alot of time in their lobby and have seen them treat literally every person who walks through the door with kindness and edification. This place is a jewel and the candor of its representatives demonstrates that well.

From the owner: Located in La Mesa, the East County Wellness Center (ECWC) will provide comprehensive mental health…read moreservices for children, youth and transitional age youth up to age 25. ECWC is located on La Mesa Blvd. off of the 8 East freeway.

I am a licensed clinical social worker that works for an organization that only takes patients…read moreunder one type of coverage and I am often in need of referring patients for individual and couples therapy in private practice. The Positive Change Counseling Center has been my first choice for years to refer patients to. They have been nothing but professional, kind, and helpful in assisting patients from their initial contact to the termination of services when clinically indicated. Their ability to collaborate and treat patients with respect, care, and concern has been unmatched with any other agency that I have worked with. As a professional, I am appreciative of their ability to maintain legal and ethical boundaries with patients and external agencies. There are several agencies in San Diego that do not abide by these guidelines that I find troubling. Every encounter that I have had with The Positive Change Counseling Center has always been pleasant and professional. Without any hesitation I would recommend them to anyone looking for mental health treatment.

After navigating several portals, filling out assessments and getting my insurance to approve a…read moresession with their therapist Savanah, on the day of our zoom session, I couldnt sign on because there was no link. I called the office and the receptionist told me the therapist canceled my session the day before. She never let me know herself and didnt send me a cancellation notice. The company never told me why. This is the most unprofessional experience I have ever had with a mental health professional.

I am writing after several years of involvement with this therapist, including individual therapy…read morefor my child and a later family session. Unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing. Over time, therapy became one-directional. Statements were accepted without clarification or exploration, and parental input was discouraged. I observed a pattern in which narratives from one household were accepted without balance, while my perspective as a parent was minimized. This dynamic appeared to strengthen alignment with one parent while further weakening my relationship with my children. Throughout years of therapy, the therapist never contacted me to provide an overview of progress, concerns, or themes being addressed. When I did reach out with concerns about statements being made, I was told the focus was solely on my child's feelings and that examining accuracy or context was not important. From my perspective, this prevented meaningful therapeutic work. In a family session lasting approximately 90 minutes, I was expected to sit silently while serious claims were made, with little to no therapeutic inquiry, questioning, or effort to understand context or accuracy. No meaningful intervention occurred, no repair work was attempted, and no plan was established to move the relationship forward. The result was increased estrangement rather than healing, with lasting consequences. Parents seeking therapy to repair parent-child relationships should ask detailed questions in advance about how parental perspectives are included, how competing narratives are explored, and how reconciliation is actively supported. This approach did not work for us. I would not recommend

Robin is amazing! We have had to deal with a lot of Therapists that are obviously very money…read moremotivated and not interested in the well being of the child. Robin is caring , thoughtful, and kind. I truly felt that Robin cared very much about getting to the root of the issues and was not easily swayed by the BS. Thank you Robin!

Where do I start, It took me a long time to finally scheduled an appointment with Christina. I've…read morebeen dealing with anxiety for the longest time, childhood trauma and other things that I've experience in my life. Throughout the the years I tried counseling from several practitioners but never really felt a connection with anyone out there. I tried to deal with my anxiety on my own but at times it was overwhelming and it would only make things worse. My anxiety started to affect the people that I love the most. I didn't known what to do or who to reach out. Finally one day I started to look for help and came across Christina on this very cite. I started to read some of the reviews and I felt like I was reading my own story. I knew I had to call, so one day I did. They day I called I was very anxious, I was talking very fast to Christina and I was pacing in my front yard. Christina, with her soothing voice, asked me to find a place to sit and to start breathing slowly. I sat in the back of my tacoma and started to follow her instructions. I felt like gravity took over my body and for once, I felt very relaxed. It was like a jedi mind trick LOL. I highly recommend Christina, I saw her several times and for me the most important aspect about our counseling sessions was the fact that I felt comfortable talking to her about my personal life and all the thing in life I had gone through. Christina listened to me and gave me guidance and valuable information in just a few sessions. Thank you Christina.

I am incredibly grateful for Christina. I have been seeing her for over two years, and I am in awe…read moreof our process. I sought out Christina after a breakup and dealing with trauma from my family. My mind was small, my nervous system was a wreck and everything in life felt black or white to me. I thought I was getting help for just a moment in life but that was only the beginning... Fast forward to the here and now and my world has expanded beyond what I could have imagined. I have regulated my nervous system and I have found myself. I feel more connected with myself, others and spiritually. Christina has a way of feeling my energy the moment I walk into her comforting environment. She grounds me to become present in the space and then we work through my experience together. I feel so held within our sessions while also given space for my body to work things out in whatever way I need. I'm not always the best at communicating verbally, but Christina meets me and understands the way I express myself. She truly has a beautiful, organic and magical way of carrying out her practice. Nothing about the way she works is the stiff and one-sided therapy I have had before. In fact, she cares in and out of sessions. She makes me feel thought of with her messages here and there and her constant thoughtful energy. I truly think the day I stumbled on a review about her was meant to be. I continue to see her to this day, because I am having a beautiful awakening and relationship to LIFE. Who knew this hurt girl who didn't trust men would come to a place of finding herself? I am in awe.

The team at the Bridges is by far the most experienced and caring team of professionals I have met…read morein over 30 years of being around the recovery world. Dr. James "Doc" Profit is a legend who has trained more practitioners than I could count, and the care he provides is second to none. I have referred many to their care, and every single referral has turned into a success story. Their facilities are nice, and their staff are exceptional. Would no hesitate to recommend to anyone who wants to recover. You'll be in great hands!

Great start to long term sobriety! I recommend anyone suffering to call here and get out of your…read moremisery!

Peter was lovely, as a couples therapist and a personal therapist. He is perceptive and forthright…read more I recommend him to anyone who is looking for someone who says it how it is while maintaining compassion and understanding. He is able to see past peoples facades, get to the point quickly and is not stuffy and overly formal. Conversation flows easy and his perspective is often times eye opening and possibly life changing...depending on what you do with it :)

Pete is a talented, productive and respectful counselor. I recommend him strongly to anyone…read moreseeking any level of guidence. His intuative, uncanny way of wading through drama and getting to the meat of the matter has had a positive and dramatic effect on how I relate to ... everything! Any time I have a chance to talk with Pete, I come away with insight and perspective that leads to incredable, positive changes in my life. Just start talking and he will find the keys and open the doors. Amazing!

I was happy to get an appointment so quick. The facility was clean…read moreAnd comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was paying for parking. Inside the staff was friendly and easy to talk to. The therapist was empathetic and referred me to a psychiatrist and it was the next week. I am glad text me if important have this facility available to me

Sandra is a sanity-saver! I honestly did not really want counseling, but I knew I was struggling…read morevery deeply with serious family problems. I cannot begin to convey how wise this counselor is! She challenged me and she expressed such empathy for me that I wanted to get well. I wanted to follow through and mature and grow and forgive. When you meet with Sandra, you always feel heard. She has the ability to make a strong connection and it makes all the difference when you're trusting your deepest thoughts and feelings to another. I'm so grateful for the referral I received and all the help that she was to me. It made every difference and months later I am still doing really, really well! Such sincere support and wisdom. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Sandra really helped me heal. I first came to her to work out minor marital irritants in my first…read moremonth as a newlywed. I come from a very broken family. The role models were not stable. As a result, they failed to nurture happy, successful marriages. I did not want to go down the same path. Sandra helped me sort out family issues that could have resulted in a very unhappy, frustrated, and unfulfilled life. I highly recommend Sandra. She is honest, sincere, trustworthy, compassionate and dedicated to helping her clients grow and enjoy good mental and emotional health. Sandra was instrumental in helping me heal and achieve joy and stability in my life. I celebrated my 15th wedding anniversary this year and not only is my marriage strong and healthy, my life is joyful. Think about this: If you had a broken leg, you would go to the doctor to make sure it heals correctly so you would have full use of the leg and avoid walking with a limp, right? Please don't limp through life dragging emotional baggage. Get help so you can fully enjoy your life. Sandra helped me. She can help you too!

Poor service. They were late 20 minutes for my first appointment, which also happened to be their…read morefirst appointment of the day. I spoke with the receptionist and she was quite possibly the most miscast employee ever. She should not be in a customer facing position

No don't do it. No one answers phones, no one helps. All of it is money generated. Even through…read moreinsurance. The people do not care one bit.