I can't say enough wonderful things about Sheira. She is one of the kindest people you will ever…read moremeet while also being very professional. She listens carefully and makes sure she understands while providing thoughtful feedback. For someone dealing with stress, body image issues, anxiety, etc having someone like Sheira on your team is an amazing asset.

This is a long overdue review. My rating is not a reflection of general counseling method, but…read morerather of ethics. In my case, there was a severe breach/violation of trust and mishandling of sensitive information. Simply put, she made a diagnosis which she was unqualified to make (and inevitably completely wrong about). She communicated this diagnosis to someone other than myself - where it became something used against me. In both cases, a boundary was crossed which should not have been.

Marenka is a very skilled professional. I grew a lot in the last year working with her. I feel more…read morehealed , and in my power with better boundaries now. I recommend her for sure

I had a good first year with Marenka before things went harmfully haywire. One year into our…read moretherapeutic relationship, I experienced an agonizing breakup that intensified my emotional reactivity. During this and another crisis, Marenka responded to me in ways that were unprofessional and immensely damaging to my wellbeing. In response to my hyper-verbal grieving, Marenka attempted to slow me down by "coming in hot" and "getting experimental" (her words). She dismissed my repeated requests to revisit insights I'd begun processing in a previous session, telling me she didn't believe I really wanted to discuss it due to my ADHD-fueled processing style (jumping from one concern to the next). Though I assured her I was serious about it (this being the third time I'd brought it up), she continued to refuse. When I responded angrily to this dismissal, she asked me if I had spoken to my ex in the same way. This sent me out of her office. We eventually recovered from this rupture, and Marenka encouraged me to continue providing feedback about my experience of our sessions and therapeutic relationship. A few months later, I was in a work-related quagmire that stirred up some nasty toxic stress for me. I was experiencing a sharp uptick in CPTSD symptoms and needed acute support. I asked for Marenka's help figuring out how to navigate triggering communications with my coworkers, and I shared that I'd begun experiencing suicidal ideations again. Marenka never asked questions about my ideations and said, while shrugging, that she wondered who could help me with the work comms. Marenka's harmful response to my ADHD overstimulation and difficulties regulating my attention and emotions became even more aggressive during this time. While I rapidly cycled through chaotic verbal processing about my work stress, Marenka became irritated and yelled at me: "what is so hard about slowing down?!" I felt as though my ADHD got in her way, which is a shitty way to feel when I go to therapy to, in part, figure out how to manage my ADHD symptoms. During another session around this time, I tried to share an insight with Marenka that I thought was important. She cut me off mid-illustration to let me know, exasperatedly, that I didn't need to rehash "the whole thing." Marenka became defensive and dismissive when I shared my concerns about these issues. Rather than respond to my feedback, she announced that we should terminate therapy altogether. When I asked her to respond to my feedback, she said she would only do so if I proved to her that I cared for her well-being. In addition to centering herself in her work as a therapist, Marenka seems unaware of the power imbalance between therapists and their patients/clients. She also does not take seriously the social contexts that condition mental illness and wellness. Throughout our sessions, she consistently disavowed the socio-political container in which relationships occur, insisting, time and time again, that my male partner's shirking of domestic labor was not a gendered issue. Finally, despite my requests (from jump) to work though racialized trauma that contributes to my chronic pain and emotional dysregulation, Marenka alleged, at the end of our time together, that she was unaware of this dimension of my experience and of my desire to center it in therapy. I would NOT recommend Marenka to BIPOC or ND folks.

I found Marni.... mmmmmmmmm 8 years ago in her Oakland place of business, before the pandemic and…read moreshe transitioned to KAP. I am the type that cycles in and out of therapy during transition periods in my life. In addition to being a travel nurse, I move around a lot and have been with many therapists because of the licensing laws. All of that to say, Marni is the best of the best. Marni was present for two large transitions in my life where we did traditional talk therapy and KAP for the second. I found KAP therapy, conceptually, incredibly effective-if you give yourself to it. It brought up things that I didn't even realize I was upset about from childhood. Made connections for me that only 10 years of talk therapy could do in a single session. The medicine itself is incredibly intuitive, yet you still feel like you have a bit of direction in terms of what part of your psyche you want to deep dive. Marni, herself, I can't say enough amazing things about. SHE WAS BORN FOR THIS JOB! Truly all that is a healer-patient, kind, empathetic, soothing is Marni.

Working with Marni has truly been a transformative experience. Marni is a professional guide for…read morethose seeking self-awareness and improvement in their lives. She has a spiritual and empathetic presence, which for me fosters a reflective environment to explore my life situations. There is no "teacher-student" dynamic here. Instead, Marni provides subtle nudges in this direction or that, but you are the one who ultimately takes the steps toward deeper self-understanding. This does, however, require you to lean into the experience and approach it with respect. Whenever you do uncover a realization, her compassion shines through as she celebrates with you each step of the way. Equally important to me is the reserve of resources and tools that Marni provides, from community links to guides to book referrals to videos. It's not just theory. These are concrete and practical actions that I use in my day-to-day life, the results of which reflect themselves on a regular (if not daily) basis.

I found Rose after stumbling upon her PsychologyToday page and website. Just reading her words on…read moreher sites touched my heart and soul. It hit my core. As a therapist in training, I was so curious about her and her journey that I gave her a call. That was a life-changing decision because now she's my mentor! She roots me on, sees my power and strength, and challenges me in the most loving way possible. She has guided me in understanding and empowering me to channel my most authentic self and as an Asian-American womxn in this white, patriarchal society. Her teachings stem not only from her inner wisdom but also from her personal experience and actions. She definitely practices what she preaches. She is living proof of inner strength, power, and love. Her heart and soul is so real, genuine, authentic, that I can feel my own heart and soul wanting to break through all its layers just so it can be with her. She truly brings the best out of me. She is an incredible role model to me, one that I wish all young Asian-American girls can experience. When I spend time with her, I leave feeling an energetic shift, like something inside of me is either rising to the surface, being healed, being seen, or being loved. Rose is a beautiful human being and a powerful healer. Words in this review cannot capture her impact on my life. You'll just have to experience her for yourself! ;)

I recently did EMDR therapy with Rosanna to help me recover from a work-related trauma. Rosanna is…read morevery empathetic and really helped me come through the process with a lot more self-empathy and compassion. Over a period of 2 months, I gradually went from being stuck in a burnout state to a new happier equilibrium in life, with refreshed perspectives on the past and future. In addition, she's very perceptive and her observations helped me gain more self-awareness, especially on how I generate and burn energy. I am very grateful to have worked with her through a difficult period of my life and would highly recommend her!

Suzanne was a profound investment in our marriage…read more My husband and I interviewed a few couples therapists shortly after we were married for maintenance work, but as soon as we had our intro call with Suzanne we knew we had found our therapist. She has this incredible ability to s-l-o-w arguments down, identify the cycle, and bring to the surface the vulnerability that belies a given heated situation. We both feel we understand each other so much better, and over a period of months the arguments we once had deescalated into just blips, then conversations, and now we have graduated and remain super happily married. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

Suzanne is an exceptional therapist. Nothing but good things to say. Highly recommend to anyone…read morelooking for an individual psychotherapist or couples counselor.

Nova has been one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. She is compassionate and…read morenon-judgmental, and provides a really safe environment in which to share and grow. She helped me through some of the most difficult life transitions I could imagine, and I am so grateful for her support especially during those times. I really can't recommend her enough!

I absolutely love Nova! She is, without a doubt, the best therapist I have ever worked with. Her…read morewarmth and compassion make it so easy to open up, and I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, calmer, and more hopeful. When I started working with Nova I was new to therapy (and nervous about it) and she made me feel so safe and supported. She has supported me through some really difficult life transitions and helped me navigate the emotional challenges of living with a chronic illness. Nova is incredibly wise, insightful, and truly cares. She also provides extremely valuable resources. I have learned so much from her. I feel so lucky to have Nova in my life and working with her has been such a gift -- she's helped me grow in ways I never imagined. She is not only your therapist, she is your biggest advocate and best friend. I can't recommend her highly enough, I would rate her a 10 out of 5 stars if I could!!

Dear Yelp World,…read more Mey is not my first go-around with therapists and I had a reasonable foundation for processing trauma before visiting her - so my expectations were fairly specific. If you are looking for a therapist who doesn't just talk about healing but actually helps your brain and body rewire itself, look no further. Working with Mey has been a transformative experience. She understands that's therapy is not magic. It is hard work. Some days I leave feeling lighter/clearer; other days I leave feeling as though I've spent three rounds at war with my past. The difference is that, over time, I realized I was no longer fighting alone and finally had someone in my corner who would help clear the illusions and understand the truth, and simultaneously, heal. My childhood was a collection of nightmares in a haunted house on "Kildare Lane." No Joke. How fortunate I was to find Mey, who offered to guide me through it all and help me unite with my inner child. Next, I've lived for years with my nervous system stuck in in survival mode - fight/flight/freeze. Mey's expertise in modalities like EMDR, LENS and Lifespan Integration has completely changed the game for me. Mey has a great balance of scientific knowledge, intuition, combined with an ability to provide real compassion to every session. I feel heard, supported, and most importantly, I feel safe expressing things I would otherwise keep secret as much of the trauma I experienced is rather inhumane and overwhelming. There's is no judgement or embarrassment attached to putting my suffering into words. Many therapists are highly good and capable of working within clinical frameworks. But it takes something more to become a true healer - it takes someone who understands that the wounds of childhood can linger across a lifetime, combined with a deep understanding that the human condition can sometimes be a catastrophe. Mey gets it. After one year, what has become very clear to me, is that there were many sessions I walked in convinced I had everything figured out, only to leave realizing I'd been believing an engineered story of false truths and confidence, not competence - for half a century. The changes over the past year have been profound. I think more clearly. I react with greater intention; my blood pressure has decreased along with my chronic neck pain. Who knew? In fact, I have explored the idea of inviting conflict and disagreement into my life just so I can appreciate how well I cope with it. If you do the work, show up honestly, expose yourself, and are willing to face the difficult places most people spend their lives avoiding, May will dive right into the shadow darkness and guide you to something irreplaceable - peace. Then she will reward you with something truly special - her smile. It is something to behold. Just notice....

I had some pretty awful things happen in my life and Mey compassionately helped guide me to a…read morebetter outlook. She was aways present in our sessions and I never felt as if she was watching the clock. I give her great credit for helping me through a very dark time in my life...twice. If she's accepting new clients and you need help I can't recommend her enough.

My personal experience of Dr. Hess is that she is an excellent psychologist and is tremendously…read moreexperienced. She is a seasoned veteran who thinks deeply about the issues presented to her, and provides help that is nuanced, kind, and illuminating. It can be difficult to find a psychologist who is as experienced, skilled, and sharp as Dr. Hess, so if you have the opportunity to work with her I strongly recommend doing so. (It appears to me that another review here might be in error, and I wonder if they mistakenly reviewed the wrong person...)

Update/response to Judye's response: The fact that she tries to defend herself (nearly a year…read morelater...) is absolutely disgusting. Confidentiality still needs to be maintained at all times despite the relationship. Judging from someone who's been in practice for over 40 years with 2 yelp reviews, that says a lot. I repeat, avoid at all costs. She is a despicable person and completely ruined my relationships within my family due to her divulging a significant family trauma to me. And she reviews to other "other reviews", as in your only other review in 40 years? Hmmm...