Enjoy the feedback I get from Laura, she takes the time to understand the situation and provides…read morestrategies to improve my outcomes.

We've had a wonderful experience working with Jeanette. She has been seeing our 10-year-old son,…read morewhile also providing parent coaching sessions for me and my wife, and the impact has been incredibly positive for our entire family. One of Jeanette's greatest strengths is her ability to create a safe, supportive space, especially for kids around our son's age. She quickly earned his trust, which is no small feat, and he feels comfortable opening up to her in a way that has truly helped his growth. In addition to her work with our son, Jeanette's parent coaching has been invaluable. She has helped us better understand our child and given us thoughtful, practical guidance on how to approach specific situations. She combines open, insightful discussions with meaningful education, equipping us with tools and perspectives that we continue to use every day. We're very grateful for Jeanette's care, professionalism, and dedication, and would highly recommend her to other families.

After four years of working together, the therapeutic relationship ended during a period of…read moresignificant distress for me. Attempts to address concerns did not lead to repair, and the focus shifted toward protecting the therapist's personal boundaries rather than supporting stabilization or closure. I left feeling blamed for my distress and unsupported at the end of care. This experience was destabilizing and painful, particularly given the length of the relationship. I encourage others with complex mental health needs to discuss in advance how conflict, boundaries, and termination are handled.

My husband and I were hoping to take advantage of our insurance covered therapy sessions before the…read moreend of the year to have a relationship tune up. I reached out to Coastal Counseling after reading the great reviews. It took days before hearing back from anyone and then after giving my information to the receptionist (?) they said they would reach out to the therapists to see who would want to take us on. Weeks go by and so I follow up and then the person asks me all the same questions again and then says the same exact thing...they'll reach out to the therapists. Another week goes by and then I get a text message asking if we could do an apt 2 hours before I told them my husband gets home from work. Which is not doable for us. Still waiting to hear back....guess I should look elsewhere. There services are probably great, if you can wait around long enough to actually get an appointment with someone.

I completed Dr. Wendy's Renaissance course and it was definitely a life changing experience for me…read more I had been working with her for 3 months individually and decided to attend her 5 day intensive course. I was at a crossroads in my life so to speak and Dr. Wendy, along with my fellow Renny's, helped me through it and along the way helped me realize that I was enough and deserved more and better. I highly recommend working with Dr. Wendy and if you are lucky enough to attend her Renaissance work shop I highly recommend it as well.

UNBELIEVABLY off-base. First time I met with her was with…read moremy sister, via web conference. Reason we were meeting was to resolve long-standing family issues. I'm the family scapegoat, purpose of family therapy - address elephant in the room. Why rules which applied to everyone else, did not apply to me. My (narcissist/golden child) sister insisted on meeting with her first, before we met together, the 3 of us. Unaware of what was said in that first meeting, was still hopeful Dr. Hill could help to bring awareness to my family about this toxic family dynamic, so that we could move on harmoniously, as a family. While family scapegoating abuse (FSA) is increasingly more common & gaining awareness, it's not fully understood by mainstream therapists. In this situation, counseling can do more harm than good. Especially for the person who's been systemically abused since childhood, not only by the mentally ill/narcissist parent who targeted her, but rest of the family who learned (consciously/subsconsciously) to treat her as the family trash can. That said, during our FIRST session, Dr. Hill said to me, "you DO know you are an alcoholic, right?" I was shocked. I am NOT an alcoholic. Not even CLOSE! And who the hell is SHE to tell ME I am an alcoholic? She didn't even KNOW me. I LITERALLY just met her. No words to describe how offensive this was. Even my sister agreed how bizarre and completely inappropriate this "diagnosis" was. It was just WRONG. I'll be filing a complaint with CA Board of Psychology. This person should NOT have a license. Talk about "doing more harm than good." FYI - not a wonder her therapist license was revoked (aka "voluntarily surrendered") for "unprofessional conduct" in 2007. So how is she still practicing? A loophole law, aka starting a "non-profit" as "ordained minister" several years later. Just exposing the obvious, so that others can make an informed decision. Proceed with caution. *IMPORTANT & RELEVANT- Maria M.'s review - posted only MINUTES after mine? Previously only 33 reviews. Ever posted. IMMEDIATELY after I post mine, Maria M. decides to post her review? What a strange "coincidence?" Again, encouraging everyone to decide for themselves what's going on here. But ... what are the odds?

I am most disheartened and disappointed with this therapist. Unfortunately I cannot give zero…read morestars. My son who is over 21 had some appointments with her and she began billing me. Although I explained I am not responsible for his medical bills, she has now sent me to collection! Very unprofessional and illegal. If we need to go to court on this, I will not hesitate. There are many fine therapists in the area, sadly she is not one of them. Considering other postings online, it appears this person is most interested in money and not the client.

VERY DISAPPOINTED. Provided our insurance information prior to appointment and made proper co-pay…read moreat the time of the appointment. We were shocked to get a bill for another $136. Turns out she is out of network and NEVER told us. Plus she just wasn't very good. Not nice, didn't even stand up when session was over and we were departing. Won't answer calls, return texts, or even emails. Very unprofessional. I wouldn't have written a review at all if she had just at least responded to a request to discuss.

Julie has been an integral part of my journey. She's helped me see things from new perspectives…read morethat have helped me to grow, evolve, and approach life's challenges in a healthier way. I truly value how she balances empathy and understanding with thoughtful challenges that encourage personal development. Julie's warm, caring personality and sense of humor makes sessions feel approachable and enjoyable. I also appreciate how she shares her own experiences, as it encourages open conversation and gives me alternative ways to think about things. My time with Julie has made a meaningful difference, and I strongly recommend working with her. Thanks Julie!

Jennifer from Healing Hearts has been working with my teenage son. He is doing EMDR and is slowly…read moremaking progress. He took to Jennifer immediately- she has very kind grounded energy and she also takes insurance. The office is peaceful and a well decorated space. Nolan wanted to see someone in person and needed a skilled practitioner so we have been very happy with her and Nolan likes to take his dog with him...she is also feeling better lol. We highly recommend this practice and Jennifer!

The bouquet we ordered was beautiful but what was delivered was not. They spoiled a special…read moreoccasion and offered 10% off as a compensation which entirely miss s the point.

Oh my Lord! This lady is amazing! EFT is amazing. If you've tried other counseling and it's failed,…read morecall Michelle. If you've tried traditional one on one counseling or group counseling and it's helped you work through a lot of stuff past and present, call Michelle. I don't mean to sound like a cliche, broken record, but EFT will help you work through your "stuff" so quickly, it's unbelievable. One session will leave you feeling like a different person. Multiple sessions will change your perspective forever. How does it work? Well, for me, I think of an issue I'm having (yesterday I worked through the fear of recording my music) and Michelle will help you to change the energy of the fear/issue from negative to neutral to positive. I'm now stoked about recording today. Phew! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about her. Definitely feel free to contact her. Best of luck!

I've been seeing Davida Shreiber for well over a year-and-a-half now and she has helped me…read moretremendously in dealing with many of life's challenges. She is a GREAT listener and incredibly insightful! Davida is smart, genuine, and so easy to talk to. She immediately puts you at ease - like you've known her for years! Davida exudes the purest form of nonjudgemental guidance in her approach to psychotherapy. She doesn't just dwell on her client's past wounds, but helps them address present day situation(s) which are causing pain/discomfort via goal-oriented and compassionate therapy techniques. It is also noteworthy that during the Covid pandemic, Davida has made it incredibly easy to continue seeing her safely by offering tele-therapy sessions. Davida is a wonderful therapist (one of the BEST) and I highly recommend her!!!

Excellent therapist!! Davida is smart, caring, and genuine. Within the first meeting, I felt…read morecomfortable and in good, capable hands. She is authentic in her approach, very down to earth and a real person. She helped me with issues of anxiety, family relationships and work related stress. Davida taught me techniques and strategies I could use so that my thinking was more balanced which really helped improved my mood and reduced anxiety.   Another plus to meeting with Davida is that she offers a ton of community resource information. She referred me to a couple of other professionals who were great. Also, she is super well read and suggested multiple books that were informative and helpful.   I have referred Davida to several other people who have had equally positive experiences! Thank you Davida for guiding me toward greater happiness.

I took Carol's class and found it extremely informative and helpful! I would highly recommend this…read moreclass if you are thinking about having an unmedicated birth, either at the hospital or a home birth. Carol explained things in a very easy way to understand and made it feel like anyone could learn Hypnobirthing techniques!

I've attended many natural home births, but hypnobirthing is something else. I actually didn't know…read morethat... when I enrolled in Carol's hypnobirthing course, I thought it would be a refresh of techniques I already knew. Wrong! Hypnobirthing is a different birthing technique entirely. I feel so confident and prepared alter taking her 5 week course and Greg feels the same way. Whether you're birthing at home or in a hospital, take Carol's hypnobirthing course just to gain the knowledge and confidence this ain't no Lamaze class.

I was recommended to Christina from a friend and I am thankful that I found her. She has been an…read moreincredible resource for me over the past year; helping provide me with calmness and clarity. She has helped me through martial strife and every day anxieties by always listening without judgement. I appreciate her professionalism, empathy, and constant flexibility. I love how she is always available for me even through phone and video communication, which has helped immensely during this time of social distancing amidst COVID-19.

Christina helped our marriage immensely because we didn't know how to fight fair and we were always…read moreplaying the blame game. We also learned self-responsibility and how to listen more effectively, therefore feeding back to each other what we heard for more understanding. Ultimately, the experience with Christina has breathed new life into our marriage. Thank you for helping us, we are so grateful.

Whether you're carrying stress, seeking balance, or simply looking for a meaningful yoga practice,…read moreBrea meets you exactly where you are with kindness, grace, and healing energy. She is thoughtful, nurturing, accepting, and deeply compassionate. Her calming presence creates a space where everyone feels welcome and supported. Every session with Brea feels like a gift of healing. She has an intuitive ability to help reset the nervous system, and I always leave feeling more grounded, relaxed and peaceful. I have also hired Brea to lead our book club in a full moon ceremony and the entire group loved our special evening. If you're looking for someone who genuinely promotes healing, peace, and well-being, I cannot recommend Brea highly enough.

Brea has an incredible gift. I have participated both in her full moon group sessions and in reiki…read morehealing. Both have been exceptional, especially when compared with other practitioners with whom I've worked in the past. I left each session with clear direction and a sense of purpose that have the potential to be life-changing. Her space is lovely and conducive to a quality experience.