Malaysha Castillo, M.A.

(13 reviews)

I normally don't write much reviews, but I felt so compelling to put down my experience with…read moreKavitha, that might help others We generally goto therapists to know HOW to overcome the challenges we have, than just knowing WHAT the challenge is Kavitha is someone who has an "actionable" solution/ approach to your challengeS. She listens, understands, makes you understand, and provides you with doable meaningful steps to get to the solution you want! And most importantly follows up with you! She is more than a professional therapist in dealing with your life and emotions! Blessings come in any form - so is Kavitha's therapy sessions.

Worth her weight in gold! I cannot recommend Kavitha enough…read more I spent most of my life resistant to the thought of counseling. So it took an onslaught of hardships for me to finally reach out for help. I was lucky in that I stumbled upon Kavitha quite by chance during her time with the Petaluma Counseling Center -- and I am so very grateful I did. Kavitha possesses a gentle patience. She easily hears and reiterates what is being said underneath it all. She keeps focused and utilizes various metaphors and analogies to promote understanding of what is happening. She sees the patterns, the greater whole, and offers manageable homework bullet points to work on at the end of each session. She isn't shy to offer resources outside of herself when necessary, be it other counselors, workshops, books, or worksheets. For me, all of the relationships in my life changed for the better due to our process together. I see my patterns, their origins, and the inclusive whole of their influence on my past and present. I gained tools to handle my anxieties and depression, and to prevent overwhelm before it starts. I can hear what my bodies sensations are telling me, sit with the emotions, and better yet, put my needs into words - and those words into actions. For me, my time with Kavitha has been transformative. It has equaled better boundaries, new agreements, and deeper intimacy. When I first met Kavitha I faced a world of hurt and she helped me through the fires to peace. If you are reading this looking for someone to speak to, I highly recommend her, and wish you all the best.

Catherine Rose, MSW, CHT

4.3

(11 reviews)

I was considering setting a session up with Catherine, however, her website advises that they are…read more"in process of applying to insurance panels in order to offer more availability to middle and lower income populations". I find this statement to be ignorant and offensive. Apparently only middle and lower income patients would like to use the mental health benefits that they are already paying for through their health insurance. You have to be poor to use your health insurance. Therapy is about a safe space to express vulnerability with someone that you respect and it appears that I won't be finding that here with you, Catherine. Cute choice of verbiage. Thanks for looking down on us poor folks who are interested in using our insurance benefits...

Is literally the owner of:…read more 'Portland Community Counseling' emphasis on _community_ Yet apparently does not take insurance. Quite the assumption that only lower income people will want to use their insurance (???) 'We are in process of applying to insurance panels in order to offer more availability to middle and lower income populations.' Neat, thanks Catherine.

Fivecoat Reiki

Melissa has a gift! I just had prenatal reiki for the first time ever, and all I can say is what a…read morebeautiful experience. So much wonder with reiki on its own, but I can say baby girl loved it too. Thank you Melissa, I feel so relaxed and recharged with chi. 10/10 highly recommend. Go treat yourself.

From the owner: I provide individual therapy, reiki and reiki classes. I have 20 years of experience in counseling…read moreand I am a Reiki Master. I specialize in helping individuals looking for recovery from addiction.

Atlas Addiction Treatment Center

1.0

Please trust me on this and find somewhere you know youre gonna be embraced and supported no matter…read morewho you are or what your journey ends up looking like. Another Chance is very good and theres a place right across from A.C. right behind this place ive heard great things about. You wanna find a place that is gonna build you up not break you down more during such a vulnerable time in your life. This stuff is either gonna make or break you and if you feel like a failure everyday youre going to want to use everyday and give up but if you're being built up youre gonna build confidence in yourself and self love more and more and thats gonna end up being the key to what keeps your sober and actually treats your addiction. Be smart. Look for a place where the people are fully understanding and arent purely "you either do it my way or have fun being homeless. "

From the owner: Atlas Treatment Center provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling…read morewith drug and alcohol addiction. We offer a full continuum of care, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) programs, as well as treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions when needed. Additional services include DUII Programs, Alcohol & Substance Use Counseling, and Drug &Alcohol Assessments. Our experienced team creates personalized treatment plans that help clients build a strong foundation for lasting recovery in a supportive, welcoming environment.

The Path Center

(3 reviews)

Margaret Rust at The Path Center is a wonderfully patient and effective therapist, I feel so lucky…read moreto have found her! Through our work together, Margaret has helped me understand my full life experience so that I could find and process past wounds at my own pace. Her guidance has allowed me to heal and find sustainable relief from my depression and anxiety, as well as other perks I didn't expect! Adding to a more positive mood and a greater sense of control, I've naturally started to exude more confidence, have cut back on bad habits without trying, and am finally feeling seen by others. I am so appreciative of Margaret and her positive impact on my life. Whether you are just starting out with therapy or already know your goals - Margaret at The Path Center can help.

Without a doubt, committing to a 20 session Neurofeedback program at The Path Center was one of…read morethe best decisions I have ever made. I chose Neurofeedback to help myself move beyond a background of abuse, and to address two serious brain injuries from my youth. Early into the program I began to notice an overall more positive attitude emerging, as well a notable increase in my resilience to stress. Every session felt like it was building on the last, and throughout the 10 weeks, even though negative patterns sporadically surfaced, I continued to realize steady improvement in daily life. Gail Hardman-Woung, the clinic founder and director, and her amazing staff are professional, heart-centered, skilled, and conscientious. They maintain a clinic environment that is attractive and welcoming for their clientele. The Neurofeedback "LENS" sessions with Gail were especially enjoyable. Her knowledge and expertise was ever-reassuring. I appreciated that she took the time to show and explain the "brain-mapping" graph on the computer during our sessions so I could observe the healing progress in brain patterns each time. Upon completion of the program, I left feeling significantly more confident, clear, and grounded in myself, ready for a new direction and journey ahead. I am deeply grateful for the healing I received, and am pleased to highly recommend The Path Clinic and all they have to offer.

Boly:Welch

3.9

(154 reviews)

First time using a recruiter, coming off of a pretty terrible experience (job I signed up for was…read moreNOT the job I ended up doing, no support, no training). I was working with Kelsey, who LISTENED when I explained what I was looking for - collaborative, lateral structure, training and commitment to mentorship, and most of all CLIENTS TREATED AS HUMANS, not as paychecks. Within a day, she'd delivered a list of possibilities to me, helped me pare down my resume, and gave me guidance on how to move forward with my top choice. Three weeks of "job searching" and I've got an offer. It would've been ONE week if I'd just gone to Boly:Welch in the first place. 10/10, no notes.

Working with Kelsey Williams was one of the best decisions I made during my job search. From the…read moreoutset, she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in my next role and what mattered most to me in a firm's culture and environment. Throughout the process, Kelsey's knowledge of the legal market and of individual firms proved invaluable. She ultimately connected me with a firm that truly aligned with my values and long-term career goals. Beyond the outstanding results, Kelsey is professional, intelligent, communicative, organized, thoroughly prepared, and a pleasure to work with at every stage. During our time working together, Kelsey refined my résumé, provided thoughtful insight and advice about the firms I was considering, coached me for interviews, and supported me through salary negotiations. What is often a stressful and overwhelming experience felt far more manageable with her guidance. Working with Kelsey has been one of the most impactful decisions I've made in pursuing my next role. For any attorney seeking their next position, Kelsey will be an excellent partner. She is a dedicated, strategic, and strong advocate who truly cares and offers thoughtful, practical guidance throughout the job search. I am profoundly grateful for the support she provided and recommend Kelsey with the utmost confidence.

Cyberdragon Computer Repair

4.9

(31 reviews)

After spending forty years as a computer engineer, I thought I could change the keyboard in my own…read morelaptop. I ordered a new keyboard, looked at a youtube repair video, and realized that I was completely out of my depth. I took it to Wolfie who deftly disassembled the entire machine, discovered that I had the wrong keyboard, then built up a replacement with pieces from the old and new keyboards. This involved careful work on plastic pieces. The result has worked great now for a couple of weeks. I give Wolfie my highest recommendation.

Communication was off and on, but that's to be expected when chatting through a third party like…read morethe Yelp app. Once we hooked up, Wolfie(?) was concise and accurate about his pricing and the work I requested. It went well and I had my screen replaced in about an hour. This was on a foreign phone (Oppo Find N5, a fold phone not sold in the US) that 3 other shops declined to work on. Pricing was good also, so I give this repair service an AAA+++ rating.

Dimov Tax Specialists

(20 reviews)

I used George's office for my taxes this year. They did it quickly and accurately - got a huge…read morereturn. Would recommend!

This company is very responsive and thorough. Tax season is never easy but they took the stress…read moreaway by taking the time to explain everything. I highly recommend!!

Girl Friday Investigations

4.6

(23 reviews)

Laurie is amazing! She went above and beyond for our needs. She was very communicative with not…read moreonly us but our lawyer as well which really helped us. I can't recommend her enough! She's very competitively priced as well! You won't go wrong with hiring her!

Laurie found the two people I was looking for quickly. She explained the process clearly and…read morecompetently. This was my first time using a private investigator and if I need one again, I will call her.

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(16 reviews)

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(6 reviews)

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