I was Dr. Monkarsh's patient for two years, and it was the best gift I have given myself. He…read morehelped me change my life entirely and I am grateful for his services. There is no price tag that can repay him for helping me transform from sad and feeling hopeless in a challenging long-term marriage to now being happy, strong, energetic, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic about life. I am my "old self" once again. That is priceless. I am of Hispanic-American ethnicity, and seeking therapy is a cultural "taboo" in my family. Yet, after over 22 years in a very difficult marriage and extreme unhappiness I knew that I needed professional help that could help me get clarity. It was with trepidation that I entered his office, and I immediately realized that Dr. Monkarsh was professional, an excellent listener, genuine, compassionate and yet straight-forward in a gentle manner. He asked me open-ended questions, without judgment, that made me think of my situation and how I could solve challenges. Because I am a task-oriented individual, he gave me weekly assignments and we picked up from there each session. It was not easy to do the soul-searching and face hard areas of my life, but he never gave up on me and he genuinely cared. He was a non-biased clinical psychologist who was honest with me, even when it was difficult. He was the confidential professional that I needed to help me transform my life. I felt safe, respected and not alone. Dr. Monkarsh is now working with my 23-year old daughter and he is helping her with the same care and professionalism he offered me as his past patient. As a mom, I am extremely grateful for the help he is providing her and I feel relieved and at peace that my daughter is receiving his services. My daughter and I do not discuss their sessions and I respect her privacy, yet I see the positive changes in her life through her work with Dr. Monkarsh as well. I am fortunate to have been Dr. Monkarsh's patient. My only regret is that I had not worked with him decades before.

I've been seeing Dr. Gary Monkarsh for my ADHD. He diagnosed me within the first two months of…read moretherapy. Not only has he helped me gain confidence in my medical condition, but he allows my mom to sit in on every session. Gary is a speedy guy like me. To be honest, I don't want to go to therapy, I just want to feel better on my own. However, I can't fix everything by myself. So, I hired Dr. Monkarsh to repair my mental illness. He believes in safe practice. He has never suggested any medication or treatments that are harmful.

Dr. Gabardi was instrumental in helping me pass through some of the most difficult years of my…read morelife. I can't thank her enough for her compassion, wisdom, and thoughtful coaching.

From the owner: Psychotherapy ~ Divorce Mediation of Parenting Plans ~ Divorce Coaching/Consultation…read moreCollaborative Divorce Coaching

I could use a lot of words but here's the short version: I don't give trust lightly. I…read moreunreservedly trust Dr. Barta with my life. She was instrumental in me having, at 56-years old and for the first time, a life worth living. It's been almost two years since I began seeing her (we stopped last year) and I am happier than I was capable of imagining a person could be two years ago.

Around October, we had a neuropsychological evaluation done by Dr. Julie. Although she was very…read morebusy, she set aside time on the weekend to help us. That for us for already a good sign. Our son, who has found it difficult to communicate in general, opened up to Dr.Julie very easily. The result of the evaluation not only helped us make the appropriate educational decisions for our son, but also finally got to the bottom of what our son needed. We had consulted with many professionals about our son's fatigue (even his psychiatrist and doctor could not figure out why he was always so exhausted), but Dr. Julie was the ONLY one who recommended a sleep study. In fact, it was this sleep study that revealed he had sleep apnea, which only worsened his sensory issues, fatigue and ADHD related symptoms. A CPAP mask should help alleviate his fatigue, which is such a relief! Dr. Julie is not only highly competent, but she is also kind, compassionate and thorough. We are grateful for Dr. Julie's help!

Heather is a wonderful person and practitioner. She is kind, smart and very skilled. I Highly…read morerecommend her!

Heather Talbot is the most effective counselor I've ever worked with. The results I experienced…read morewere immediate and have proven to be long-lasting. After decades of counseling, family therapy, energy work, etc., finding this amazing woman has been a godsend for both me and other family members looking for a solid breakthrough from old patterns and lingering issues. At first, Heather looked almost "too young" and "too pretty" to be effective ( as I am many decades older than she) but she is incredibly wise beyond her years, an amazing therapist with deep insight. She gets to the heart of the matter and has seen me through and beyond heartache and pain, into greater connection with myself and my family.' Heather has helped me craft letters and form conversations that help me communicate my truth to people I love and this has helped transform several of my family relationships in such positive ways. I especially love her use of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and find it to be a highly meaningful and effective modality. Heather has helped both me and my daughter heal ancient trauma, negative patterns and issues we'd not gotten past with previous therapists. I am happy to sing her praises and to highly recommend her services.

I first met Heather through a Meetup that she started for sensitive and strong women. I got to know…read moreher better as a facilitator for a small group of women business owners and I gotta say-Heather is an amazing, deep, intuitive and caring guide. When I came into her office, next to Screen Door on E Burnside, I was struck by the beauty, coziness and simplicity of it. I was also pleasantly surprised by how relatively quiet it was there. What I really loved about working with Heather is her attentiveness, compassion, ease of flow and versatility. I was able to go to a deep place and clear out a lot of pain that I didn't realize I was still carrying. Heather was able to guide me through an imaginative process that gave me some real insight into some of my recent struggles and I felt the emotional burden lifted as a result! I am also truly impressed that Heather shifted her career focus from psychology to coaching as a deep expression of her values around fully embodied expression and exuberance for life. I loved laughing with her and experience her expert guidance so that I felt truly cared for in our work together. As a coach Heather really shines and I would highly recommend her for someone who is spiritually aware and awake, open-minded and willing to do the inner work to get to their reward. Big Thanks to Heather and blessings to all on your healing journeys!

I saw Heather for grief counseling when I lost a family member…read more She is a very caring, patient, wonderful person and an excellent therapist. If there were more people like her this world would be a much better place! I heartily recommend her.

Make sure you are sending in a certified return receipt letter when canceling ANY appointment. I…read morewas charged $280.00 for 2 missed appointments. The first one I called - but not within 24 hours. Counseling over an unexpected family emergency! (Nice practice). Then I called and left a message to cancel a string of appointments and the counselor "claimed" she didn't get the message! I will be filing a complaint with Kaiser (my insurance company) RIDICULOUS! I understand they are a business, but when they don't take appropriate steps to ensure they notate cancelled appointment just to earn a buck!!!!! SHAME ON THEM!!! On top of the that, they charged me personally more than they charge my insurance for a visit?

This lady is very professional, friendly and kind. Her receptionist broke records to get our case…read moredone in a very timely manner. I want to thank your entire office for being a huge help

Dr. Benham is a very warm, cordial person; in addition, she really knows her stuff! (Before I…read moreretired, I was a Mental Health Clinician -- as a result, I am super-picky!) She is kind, considerate and professional to the nth degree! She works me in if I am wanting an un-scheduled appointment; in addition, she has always been very under-standing if I need to cancel the same day. She understands how to be supportive. She understands CBT and uses EMDR appropriately and well. At the risk of being thought "gee-whiz", I can quite honestly say that she is the clinician for whom I have been searching for several years!

Dr. Tara May is a skilled and compassionate psychologist and therapist. Dr. Tara May has extensive…read moreexperience working with people who experienced trauma and loss, and she helped many couples and individuals heal and have fulfilling lives.

From the owner: Do you feel held back by worry, fear, or past trauma? Are you struggling to break free from…read morenegative patterns in your relationships? The past few years have been challenging for many of us, but we believe that everyone has the potential for growth and positive change. Blue Leaf therapists use evidence-based strategies such as EMDR to help you overcome obstacles and live your best life. Take the brave first step towards a brighter future and contact us today. At Blue Leaf, we offer specialized psychotherapy services for adults, couples, and families who are 18 years old and above. Our experienced therapists provide compassionate care and evidence-based treatments to help clients work through a variety of life circumstances, challenges, and problems. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. Our focus is on helping you heal, grow, and thrive through client-centered psychotherapy. We aim to provide relief from symptoms, improved self-confidence, and freedom from past traumas. Whether you choose in-person or telehealth services, our goal is to support you in becoming the best version of yourself.

I had been looking for an EMDR therapist for some time and finally came across this company. When I…read morewas making my appointment I was told that if I wanted a female therapist I would have to wait much longer to see one. I honestly couldn't wait as I was dealing with the loss of my son and needed help badly, I just needed someone who could help me. Here we are over six months into my therapy and so much has changed. When I originally came in I had a list of things that I felt I needed addressed, and then we finished the first target of therapy. Something happened that I wasn't expecting. So many layers of my onion brain were slowly being peeled back and unfolding. I could not have made it this far without the help of my therapist James Truesdell. He has a soft, patient tone that is so comforting and easy during your healing process. He made me feel safe every time and was always concerned about my overall well being. I would see him time and time again, highly recommend.

don't let my rating fool you into thinking this is a bad place. I've been seen there for around 4…read moremonths at the time of this writing and this was in regards to medication management. my service provider has been very helpful, extremely knowledgeable as well as clear and concise in our dealings. why the low rating? it's all in regards to billing and payment. during the initial paperwork for intake I read the whole thing through and found that it stated they'd be keeping a credit/debit card on file and would bill services immediately, without any contact or providing a receipt. I get that no one wants to be left swinging in the breeze without payment but, this has bothered me every time it's come up. I've elected to pay cash with this business and they don't seem to have an immediate problem with that but, here it comes.... when they call to say your bill come to "insert amount here" and can we please have a card number to get it taken care of. I decline and say I'll bring cash over. then I get asked, "will that be today or at your next appointment?" and followed up with I'll add a note to your account. also, my insurance tends to take a few weeks to get the bill through the system and let the provider know what they can charge. this place has collected from me before that process has been completed. all of this just seems odd to me. if it weren't for the incredible interactions with my service provider I'd be going elsewhere because of the billing.