River is a strong, highly intelligent and talented young Woman who listened to my story and…read moreprovided the perfect solution for my need. She is perceptive and intuitive with a next-level understanding of human sexuality, so much so that I felt badly that I was not able to give her more back in return. Perhaps in future sessions. I recommend River without reservation!

River was wonderful! She is great at communicating to figure out exactly what you need. The…read moreatmosphere is beautifully relaxing and she made me feel completely comfortable. She got kinks out that I hadn't even noticed were bothering me. I left feeling refreshed and relaxed. It was total zen! Will definately be back.

We were looking forward to seeing Alison due to her reviews (even though the most recent review is…read more5 years old) and the fact that she apparently offers weekend appointments. I say apparently, because I'm not sure: we never heard from her after our inquiries. I first went to her web site and filled out the contact form regarding our need for couples therapy over two months ago, and tried again a few days ago. I never received a response to either inquiry. If you really want to see this therapist don't rely on her web site for communication, she doesn't seem to be checking it.

She is AMAZING! My then boyfriend (now fiance) and I went to her a while back when we were on the…read morerocks and she really helped us learn to communicate with each other. We are now better than ever and are engaged and planning to get married next year! So appreciative to Alison and I'm sure we'll continue to see her occasionally whenever hard things come up that we need extra support working through. I highly recommend her!

Daniela is truly amazing. She has changed my life in her teachings. I have achieved an inner calm I…read morehaven't had for a long time. This allows me to be fully engaged in my sexual relationship with my wife. It's never been better. Her teachings about life are impactful. Her expertise covers all aspects of sexual health for every individual, no matter what the identity. It's a good thing when discussing private sexual matters. You will love her.

The work my partner and I did with Daniela was profound. We were in a pivotal point in our…read morerelationship, one where we were really questioning if we should even be together. Constant arguing, constant triggering, constant annoyances. We couldn't seem to find a balance for months, and both of us were fed up with it all and ready to throw in the towel. Daniela helped us find clarity: Did we really want to breakup? She helped us find solid ground. She helped us see each other's inner child needing to be loved by ourselves. She helped us see and hear each other in new ways. In only a few sessions, she gave us hope. I definitely recommend working with Daniela. Whether you're having relationship "problems" or you just want to have better communication and sex, Daniela ought to be your go-to relationship coach.

I've worked with Nadine a few times now on deeply personal blockages and transitions around family,…read morelove, relationships, and belonging. I've had several breakthroughs that she's helped facilitate with her radiant, patient presence, and gentle, ego-less witnessing. Not only is she skilled in a wide variety of body, mind, and energetic therapy modalities, but most importantly she always seems to intuit what practice is most needed in the moment, no matter how raw or crazy things get in your own experience. Her selfless commitment to service is infectious and joy inducing. She is one of the most kind and present people I've ever had the good fortune of knowing and I'm incredibly grateful to have crossed paths with her.

From the owner: 1996 - I began my path as a massage therapist, bodywork and Holistic Health Practitioner in 1996…read more 2001- I then passionately become a Childbirth Doula after home-birthing my children. 2004- I began my journey into Somatic Psychology and Psychotherapy, beginning practicing in 2009. (in between there I went back to Massage School) 2010 - Mindful Trainings and a 2 year post graduate Hakomi Certification 2012- Mentorship into Tanta, Sacred Sexuality with Sacred Body Rites (various additional trainings in Sexuality) 2012- i began my journey into Priestesshood..... Initiation, Ordainment, Holy Anointing and so much more.... now I am also provide Spiritual Companionship, Sacred Rites of Passsage including Marriage, Birth and Death Rites, First Moon Ceremonies and more. I am truly a Renaissance Woman Weaving all of the Feminine Mysteries into my work, grounded in a foundational background and education in Psychology.

Regarding her Massage Therapy, Amy is incredible! After suffering from an injury on the job, I have…read morecontinual pain. A dear friend offered me an hour treatment because she knows the pain I'm living with. I have tried several things, pt, injection, and several posture daily movements. Her deep tissue massage has helped my sleep, headaches, and soreness. The pain is better after 2 treatments! She also has some really good ideas to try to work on my ongoing pain, which makes sense to continue to work with Amy. She is extremely intuitive regarding her treatments and has extensive knowledge which she continues to expand upon with trainings.

From the owner: Dr. Amy Cooper offers sex counseling to individual and couples at her offices in Santa Cruz and…read moreBerkeley California. Telephone consultations can be arranged for those who live outside of the Monterey Bay area. Individual sex therapy sessions provide a safe and empowering atmosphere to explore either specific sexual problems, or the more general goal of greater sexual fulfillment. Couples sex therapy sessions offer the opportunity for couples to grapple with sexual issues together. In doing so, couples can discover how intimacy, body awareness, honest communication, and great sex are all interconnected. The path of relationship can be deeply healing if we give it the attention it deserves.

Grace is the most competent, engaged, and practical therapist I have ever seen. Yes, I've worked…read morewith several therapists through the years. Here's what I truly appreciate about her technique: - Rapidly gets to the core / underlying problem - Softly and respectfully understands the challenge - Gives you the "Why"... meaning why and how this is impacting my life - Offers meaningful / practical methods to move through the problem and implement the healthy way of solving it Grace's name sums it up. Grace was able to gracefully help us move to a healthy and good place in our relationship. Thank you Grace!

I have had the privilege of knowing Grace for many years. She is a truly gifted therapist…read more Beyond her exceptional therapeutic skills, she brings a unique warmth, compassion, and authenticity into working with individuals, couples, and families.

My daughter is a student in Santa Cruz area and was looking for a Therapist…read more Dr. Hemmen, even though we are not patients, went out of her way to help us with referrals and even check who may have worked with our insurance. Most Therapists never called back or took several days to get back to us but Dr. Hemmen got back quickly and is extremely professional and showed she cares for her practice and clients.

Dr. Lucie Hemmen has a gift for working with teens. We began consulting with her when our children…read morewere young adolescents, and she provided excellent advice - both to us and to our kids - as we addressed common issues such as school choice, stress, peer issues, and family dynamics. She facilitated better communication for us all and helped smooth the way for a relatively conflict-free teenage period in our household. For a family seeking a wise and approachable therapist to work with during the teen years, Lucie can't be beat. Much more important, however, she can also be counted on in a crisis. When our daughter fell into a sudden, unexpected, and severe depressive episode, we were able to turn to Lucie on an emergency basis and count on her support and advice every step of the way. She made herself available so that we could consult with her - via text, phone, and in person - as we navigated what is every parent's worst nightmare. She helped us keep the channels of communication open with our child, advised us about when and where to seek additional help, and nurtured a close and trusting relationship with our child that continues to this day. I am not given to hyperbole, but I must say that Lucie's support and wisdom were invaluable. I cannot imagine how we would have weathered this crisis without her.