Working with Joyna over the past six months has been truly transformative. From day one, she…read moreprovided practical tools and thoughtful guidance - from resume and LinkedIn tips to book recommendations and even ideas for new career paths I'd never considered. When I shared obstacles (and I shared a lot), Joyna always had creative, realistic solutions. Through our sessions, I discovered my core values, built a career plan I feel confident about, and even found the motivation to start applying for jobs and volunteering again. I now have a LinkedIn profile I'm proud of and a renewed sense of hope about what's next. Highly recommend Joyna to anyone feeling stuck or ready for a meaningful career shift!

Joyna is an incredible human being--compassionate, caring, and genuinely supportive--and an AMAZING…read morecareer coach! I'm very career-focused, and she has been by my side through every twist and turn, especially since I went back to school and started a new career. Joyna has a unique ability to help you reflect on what truly matters in your life, and she's always there to guide you and help you figure out what's best for you. She empowers you to believe that nothing is impossible. I'm so grateful to have met her and cannot say enough wonderful things. You will not regret working with her!

We were in search of a therapist who is a wonderful listener and does not place blame on either of…read moreus. Karen is exactly this. She asks relevant questions related to our specific situations. She helps us understand what the other person may be feeling or perceiving, which then helps us come to a mutual understanding. I would (and already have!) referred others to her practice - she truly helped our relationship return to a very healthy place!

Karen is a great therapist and comes highly recommended. She is now offering video and phone…read moresessions too.

I worked with Kylie Hempy to put on a workshop for a group of women last spring and it was…read moreeverything I could have hoped for. Kylie is very professional and well versed in her field and has so much compassion and empathy for women on the journey of motherhood. She created a safe and welcoming space for women to open up and share their experiences. There were both tears and laughter and ultimately everyone in the group left with some tangible, useful tools to use in the everyday routine. More importantly, her session created a sense of solidarity among the group. I can't thank Kylie enough for spending time with us and sharing her expertise!

kaitlin Soule at Bay Area Modern Therapy has been an incredible resource for me and my family. She…read moreis very professional and I immediately felt comfortable with her, even being in a vulnerable place. With her knowledge and experience, I highly recommend Kaitlin Soule and Bay Area Modern Therapy. The office is also a warm and welcoming environment and I always recommend going in person if possible. I also highly recommend kaitlin's book, A Little Less of a Hot Mess!

Im writing this review because when I was looking for a therapist there were hardly any reviews at…read moreall on yelp. I get it, going to therapy is not something that we tend to broadcast. However, I have been so impressed with Adam's work that I'm willing to share. He is present, articulate and kind. He is able to facilitate conversations that need to happen (couples therapy) and give insight or feedback when needed. Working with him has helped us dig into the challenging work of growing and healing as individuals and as a family.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Adam as a therapist! My now-husband and I received…read morecouple's therapy from Adam for about a year during a crisis point in our relationship, and Adam's guidance was integral to working out our issues. When we first started meeting with Adam, we were trying to figure out whether, after five years as a couple, to stay together, move forward, and get married -- or whether to break up. Meeting with Adam regularly for about a year helped us identify the issues that kept surfacing and causing us pain and frustration, and then he helped us learn concrete ways to deal with those issues more productively. About a year after we started meeting with Adam, we got engaged, and have now been happily married for almost a year. The issues that plagued us regularly for the first five years of our relationship (differences regarding household chores, sex, communication, etc.!) have rarely come up since our experience receiving therapy from Adam. Before going to couple's therapy, my husband and I were concerned that turning to therapy was somehow evidence that our relationship had reached a serious low point. We only decided to go to therapy when it became clear that whatever we were trying to do to resolve our ongoing issues on our own was not working, and that we were only repeating well-worn patterns that were making both of us crazy. Deciding to receive couple's therapy from Adam was literally the best decision we ever made about our relationship! Adam is smart, creative, compassionate, wise, and has a good sense of humor. I have seen several therapists in the past, and Adam is definitely one of the very best!

I've been with Vicki for about 3 years now. I've suffered from severe PTSD and depression from…read morechildhood abuse! I was on the verge of suicidal and Vicki has brought me back to life with a promising future. This lady is kind and easy to work with and in the beginning you will not see immediate results but after a few months you will see the growth within yourself. Without her my 2 kids would not have a mother!

Vicki Van Winkle is a true healer specializing in trauma therapy. This lady gave me the skill-set…read moreto overcome panic attacks and enabled me to get my life back. I was stricken with panic attacks and couldn't drive; 3 visits with Vicki, and I am comfortable driving 80mph in east bay traffic! If you are looking to heal from trauma (and it's​ all trauma folks) or from terrible experiences that take your joy, look no farther then the excellent therapeutic​ caring services provided by this lady. You'll be amazed how things turn around. ;-)

This is a special place with warm, compassionate therapists. They are truly in this business out of…read moretheir deep love of helping others. They have such a depth in capacity for kindness and caring, plus a vast array of impressive skills and experience to adapt to each client's needs. What a wonderful place to seek out extra support in your life.

I was seeking help from a very traumatic car accident and the loss of a loved one. Since my issues…read moreare stemming from the accident and that became apparent after my first session I was told that they would not be willing to support me if I ended up needing legal help. Apparently this is in the fine print of the agreement I signed at my first session. It is extremely hard for me to reach out to a therapist and begin therapy in the first place. I feel even more stressed and depressed after opening up to them and finding out at the end of my session and $150.00 later that they would recommend I find another therapist that would be more willing to help in a situation like mine. I have since spoken with a few therapists and I now ask ahead of time if this would be an issue. I have been told that it is highly unusual for a therapist to take this stand. Unfortunately I did really like Claudia and wish I could have kept working with her. I didn't know this was something I even needed to ask about. I was really very surprised when Claudia brought it up towards end of my very emotional session. I should have read all the fine print in their agreement before the session began but I had no idea this would something I needed to inquire about. I know now. I hope this review helps someone going through a similar situation. It is even more upsetting because when I made the appointment on our phone interview I told her what had happened and why I was seeking therapy. I could of course continue therapy but that they would not be willing to help if I needed them to share my records or speak with legal counsel. I am paying for this myself as they didn't take my insurance, I don't feel like this practice cared about me as a person and was just looking for more cut and dry clients. I am having a very rough time of it and disappointed I had this experience and even started with them.

I call Mary "The Wizard" because her support, insight, caring and calm demeanor truly made me feel…read moreas if she were walking with me through my emotional healing journey, helping me to simply be with myself in the moment (whatever it felt like) and to find my own answers and way through. By asking the right questions or offering appropriate insight and guidance, she helped me become aware of things that in hindsight seem like were right in front of my eyes - things I could sense but not name or see at the time - and offered ways that I could learn to help and trust myself with self-confidence and self-compassion. I can say with 100% certainty that I would not be the emotionally healthy person I am today without Mary.

From the owner: Therapy - Counseling - Coaching - Life can be quite challenging and frustrating at times. I offer…read moreguidance and emotional support to create awareness and the strength for you to find answers to your struggles. People who work with me report that I have a warm, intelligent and down to earth, positive style of relating. l listen well and I give feedback in a conversational way. In addition, I have several other ways of working that can potentially accelerate how quickly you achieve your goals. I welcome you to work with me in the comfortable space I provide.

Upon entering Mary's office, I am always warmly greeted and feel comfortable in her cozy and light…read morefilled room. Mary has a kind and grounded presence and an excellent ability to hold space for big emotions in the room. I love the approach she takes in calling one back to one's body to locate where an emotion or feeling is held, which I find extremely helpful in the process of releasing it. Her compassion paired with her wonderful sense of humor brings a lovely balance and lightness into her work. Mary is an excellent listener and provides clear and succinct reflection during our sessions. I have found her to be extremely helpful for couples sessions and my partner and I have benefited from her counsel. We have gained better listening and communication skills with each other which needless to say, helps our relationship hugely! Also, she accepts MediCal which made it possible for us to see her every week. Definitely highly recommend Mary!

I've been attending my sessions with Michael for the past 2 mths now. His work has really made a…read moredifference for my mind body and soul. Especially when I was in need for someone to vent out to. He's really good in observing all of my conversations. He's kind of like my own personal voice recorder. He really gives good advice. I feel like, every time I go to my sessions it helps me to heal and feel more complete within myself. Thanks Dr. Murphy you are the best!!

I took "Dreamwork and Unconscious" class with Michael, he is a great teacher, knowledgeable,…read morepatient and very willing to share. It was a wonderful experience, I use things I learned on a regular day basis.

She's a very biased, rude, and homophobic "counselor " She denied my son's sexuality and was…read moreextremely condescending to me, a person with a disability. Stay away from this quack!

Jennifer has never truly met me as I'm the step parent of a child who has been court ordered to see…read morea therapist by the false allegations of his mothers wants and not what the child actually needs. Jennifer has been so bias and favoring what the mom says, that the child who is her client is not being heard and actually being harmed more by her basic plan of action that took a year to receive. Jennifer then prohibits father to do the basic parental needs to support his son by telling him he is encouraging this behavior when the child is talking his own truth, but Jennifer and mom don't like it. When said child tells Jennifer that he was scared due to mom drinking wine while on a play date then getting behind the wheel to drive home with our son in the back seat, Jennifer then goes on to coach our son that having a drink is not illegal. How is this being a therapist to the child? How is this answering the clients concerns? Hands down the absolute worst therapist who should not be able to do therapy. Very Bias, Rude, Condescending, and Unprofessional.