The kindest loveliest human being whom helped me navigate a terribly dark time in my life a few…read moreyears ago and to this day and for the rest of my life I will be grateful for how she handled me with compassion, grace and utmost professionalism. To this day the words she spoke ring in my head when I feel a bit off and it still helps in grounding me. Anyhow I hope she sees this as she made a lasting impact on me and I am forever grateful we crossed paths when I needed it most. Glad to see she is still practicing as I know she is saving lives as she did mine.

I found Dr Stephanie Baron on the EMDRIA website after learning about how EMDR therapy can be much…read moremore effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Initially, I had tried Better Help. Although the first Better Help therapist was really helpful in assisting me with my own self-care, she acknowledged that she was not EMDR-trained. So I switched over to a second therapist through Better Help who was considered an EMDR therapist. However, much to my dismay, the EMDR therapist through Better Help was not effective and not good at all, and wasted so much of my time. I found myself having to steer her back on track because she would always go on a tangent. The EMDR group webinars through Better Help (led by other EMDR therapists, and not the one who I had worked one-on-one with) were much more effective than my one-on-one sessions with the EMDR therapist who I was paired up with for individual sessions. So that's when I knew something was fundamentally wrong. I looked through the notes I had taken from those EMDR group webinars, searched the EMDRIA website and decided to find an in-person EMDR therapist near me. I found Dr Baron and wished I had found her and worked with her sooner. Although the memories of the trauma I experienced back in Nov 2019 can never truly go away, Dr Baron helped me with her tremendously effective EMDR sessions to help me to overcome my pain and so those memories don't dominate my thoughts on a daily basis. I will have to continue thinking of positive thoughts and things to make me happy to try to distract and navigate me away from the horrible memories I have from the trauma I experienced almost four years from a supposed longtime friend of the family who became unexpectedly inappropriate towards me. But I am really grateful for Dr Baron's high professionalism and remarkable guidance of her EMDR sessions which really have helped to diminish those awful memories. And for that, I am extremely grateful to her. She is a highly intelligent and smart lady who really tries to get to know you from your very first session with her. She wastes no time in leading her sessions. For every session you have, from the very first one to each subsequent session, she makes every minute count in getting right to therapy and helping you get the most out of your session. Overall, I recommend her to anyone in the West Los Angeles area who is looking for an EMDR therapist. Dr Baron is truly amazing :) ! However, for some reason, though, I'm starting to feel a resurfacing or re-emergence of my traumatic experience from four years ago. So I don't think my trauma has fully resolved. I'm not sure if it's just that EMDR therapy has not completely worked for me ever since I finished my sessions a few months ago. But I'll have to re-evaluate what I may need to do in order to not allow that traumatic experience from dominating my thoughts once again. Perhaps, compared to Dr Baron's other clients, I might need a different technique, or I may need repetition of therapy for a more extended period of time for those thoughts to be diminished even further.

Dr. Kashani is a warm compassionate therapist, she made me feel comfortable and really understood…read more She helped me through a really tough time but not only that I Was able to bring to the surface thoughts I felt like I suppressed for years. I am so grateful to have found her and I would recommend her for anyone looking for self improvement.

We've been seeing Dr. Lederer for over a year. It has been a challenging but eye-opening experience…read moreteaching us patience in each other but also with ourselves. Even though my wife and I have been together for almost a decade, there was a lot to learn about our process of communication and our patterns of thinking. It was scary to start, but she really helped us understand that what we go through are challenges that many do. Dr. Lederer never takes sides and had a very insightful and empathic way of helping us bring out and explain what we may not have the words to describe accurately to each other. Even though therapy can be difficult at times remembering, understanding and confronting issues, she has always created a safe space for us to open up even though at times we did not know how. We are glad that she has helped us understand that it's not just about focusing on what is wrong with the relationship, but always putting forward and not forgetting the positives as well. There is always on-going work to be done, but we are glad to have her guidance through it all.

I initially met Dr. Lederer before my husband and I were married. A good friend recommended her to…read moreus for pre-marital counseling and I had a lovely phone conversation with her while I was comparing therapists. She stood out to me as a wonderfully steady and calming person just from a single phone call, and I immediately had a great impression of her. We ultimately made the decision to forego pre-marital counseling due to time and cost restraints. Fast forward a few years post-marriage, and my husband and I faced a really tough point in our marriage. We had never done couples therapy before, but we realized that without help our future was uncertain at best. I remembered Dr. Lederer, called her, and pretty soon we were sitting in her office every week for the next year. We owe a lot to Dr. Lederer's sensitive and impartial guidance as we faced some scary issues together and learned how to communicate with each other more effectively. Her office became our safe space to really talk to each other and voice our thoughts and feelings openly. Dr. Lederer was there to guide us when we weren't truly hearing each other and provided us the tools to communicate better in and out of sessions. Dr. Lederer helped us during a critical time of rebuilding our trust in each other and in our relationship, and I look back on that time period now and find that I am grateful for it, despite how hard and often heartbreaking it was. We came out a stronger couple, a more cohesive unit, more able to speak and express our feelings to each other, and definitely a couple better equipped to weather the tough storms. The great thing too is knowing that if we are ever up against another seemingly insurmountable challenge, Dr. Lederer will be there as a resource to guide and help us through it all again.

I have collaborated with Laudan Gish for several years now on clients and cases. She always works…read morewith the utmost professionalism and works in the best interest of the clients. Her work as a psychotherapist has really impacted many of her clients in creating a positive change. She is very willing to collaborate with any other professional in the team, has a quick response time, and will provide other resources when needed. I highly recommend Laudan for her psychotherapy services.

Laudan is a compassionate and knowledgeable clinician and has been wonderful to work with as a…read moreprofessional colleague. She has both an energetic and warm approach to her work. She is truly gifted at supporting individuals in realizing their strengths and working towards positive change.

Oh man, where do I even begin. Two and a half years ago, I went through a break up that almost…read moredestroyed me. I was so hesitant to see a therapist because the last two were awful and turned me off from therapy completely, but I was also really struggling. My co-worker recommended Rachel to me and from there my life has changed in ways I didn't think was possible. Rachel has not only helped me heal through the trauma of the break up that sent me to her, but she also helped me heal/ recover from: the damage of narcissistic and emotional abuse my ex and his family put me through; the trauma of infidelity; the core wounds and limited beliefs formed in childhood; codependency; low self esteem; people pleasing; self- blame; a deep feeling/belief of shame I had about myself; toxic relationships/friendships/family members; childhood emotional neglect and abuse; my fear of abandonment; beliefs of not being (fill in the blank) enough; and so, so, so much more! Rachel is the most compassionate, amazing woman I have ever met. I am always bragging about how incredible of a therapist she is and I have recommended her to so many of my friends, random strangers, and even my most recent ex-boyfriend (not the one from the break up that sent me to therapy) to her because she's just THAT incredible. She knows how to make you feel comfortable, safe, and supported in whatever you are or are not going through. Her words are kind, comforting, empathetic, and I am always referring back to the notes I take in my therapy sessions with her if I'm having a hard time. Before Rachel, I was a very insecure girl who had no idea who she was, what she wanted, how to handle big emotions, and relied on very abusive men to validate and define her worth. Now, after two and a half years of seeing her once a week, I am a healed, confident, boundary badass of a woman who feels her emotions instead of judges them and will never settle for less than what she wants and deserves. Yes, I still have my bad days (I mean, who doesn't?), but Rachel has helped me find the confidence within myself to make them feel less threatening. And isn't that all we want out of this crazy, little thing we call life? I would not have come this far in all areas of my life if it wasn't for Rachel. I look forward to every session with her, and I cannot recommend her enough. If you've been looking for a new therapist, or have never seen a therapist before and feel a little scared or nervous about seeing one-- take my review as a sign that Rachel's a step towards the right direction and make the appointment. You won't regret it and you'll become a better person because of it, I promise.

I'm in my 30s and have been in therapy off and on since childhood. Rachel is by far the best…read moreexperience I've had with therapy and she has helped me SO much in the 2+ years I've been seeing her. She is professional, incredibly knowledgeable about her field and truly cares about helping people. She is always there to help, even outside of our sessions. She goes above and beyond. I could not recommend her more. I would be a different person if I hadn't found her.

I've known Chiara for years and have worked alongside her, and I can't recommend her enough for…read morepeople who are looking for a therapist with a sharp mind and open heart. Two words that come to mind when I think of Chiara are empowerment and depth. Chiara is a gentle person with a fierce spirit who is well-equipped to help others harmonize their yin and yang. She is unafraid to explore the darkness as much as celebrate the light. Her firm belief in the value of everything we hold within, however challenging, means that all parts of you will be respected in your work with her. Because she honors each person for who they are, therapy with her is a collaborative experience that allows you to exercise your own power and wisdom. As an artist herself, Chiara really gets the creative process, whether you're cultivating changes in your life on the outside or creating new spaces and growing inside. Therapy, like art, can be a transformative experience, and Chiara is an excellent guide and support through this process. Most of all, I feel seen and accepted when I'm with Chiara. I know I can be myself with her, which is an incredible gift. If you're ready to start opening up to what is within you, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chiara!

I was having a hard time last year when I came across Humanitas Counseling. I was giving & doing…read morefor everyone, @ home & work, so I was feeling generally dissatisfied & tired a lot. I felt like I needed an objective sounding board & a quiet, safe place to be. When I Googled counselors, I found Rachel Ann. I knew @ my first appointment I had made the right decision. I felt very welcome & comfortable in the environment. Rachel Ann was so encouraging & non-judgmental. I already felt better just after the first session. I would encourage anyone who feels the need for a supportive & non-judgmental ear to schedule an appointment. Sessions w/ Rachel Ann really helped me see things more clearly & feel loads better. I feel greater satisfaction w/ my job, experience less frustration w/ my family, & have more energy for myself. What a great experience!

I was always very skeptical about therapy and didn't know what to expect. Ginni made me feel very…read morecomfortable and made it very easy for me to open up and share my emotions with her. She worked with me with several sessions through personal and business obstacles. She helped me putting things/life in perspective and gave me tools to manage my needs. She is truly amazing, she not only helped my mental health, she also is an amazing life coach to me! Love how calming and comforting she is. I highly recommend her to anyone!

I've been working with Gini in Studio City for a few months now, and after three sessions (with a…read morefourth already booked), I'm genuinely amazed at how much she's helped me. I'm a skeptical, non-spiritual, and often negative guy who never thought therapy would work for someone like me. My wife, who's way more open-minded, and her close friend, who also sees Gini, kept raving about her. After trying a couple of other therapists who didn't connect, I decided to give Gini a chance. It's been one of the best decisions I've made. Gini's approach is unlike any other. She digs deep into my past, especially my childhood, to uncover why I think and act the way I do. For someone like me, who needs clear, logical explanations to process emotions and build better habits, her method is a perfect fit. She has this knack for helping me step back and see my life from an outsider's perspective, which has been incredibly eye-opening. It's like she's handed me a roadmap to understand my behaviors, my negativity, and even my frustrations in a way that makes sense. For example, she's helped me connect certain patterns in my reactions to things that happened when I was a kid, which I'd never considered before. This logical, almost detective-like approach makes it easier for me to tackle tough emotions without feeling overwhelmed. What makes her stand out even more is how she tailors her questions and insights to fit my mindset. She doesn't push vague or fluffy ideas--she meets me where I am, using reasoning that clicks with my rational side. Even when I'm stuck in my negative thoughts, she has a way of guiding me through them that feels supportive and clear. We've still got a lot of work to do, but I feel like Gini and I are completely in sync, and that gives me real hope for where this journey is headed. Gini is warm, humble, and her Austrian roots make her so relatable and grounded. Her past experience with natural vitamin remedies brings an extra layer of practical wisdom to her sessions, which I really appreciate. She's been super understanding with my hectic schedule, but it's her ability to connect with a skeptic like me that makes her exceptional. If you're someone who needs a logical, deep, and thoughtful approach to understand yourself and make changes, Gini is the therapist for you. I can't recommend her enough and am excited to keep working with her!