I have been seeing Faride for almost 2 years (via zoom) and she is a wonderful and shrewd…read moretherapist! I went to her originally as a referral for couples counseling and learned communication skills I still use to this day via the Gottman method. I now see her on my own and it's been really helpful and beneficial to my life. She is awesome, flexible and makes you feel comfortable!

Very rude interactions before ever meeting with her. She shut me down multiple times in a very cold…read moreway for no apparent reason. I can't imagine her being a good therapist with the tone in her emails.

I've noticed there aren't a lot of reviews on doctors. While this is Yelp and seems to be focused…read moreon businesses rather than individuals, I felt it was important to speak up about some of the professionals I've come into contact with. Finding a good doctor, dentist, therapists, etc is difficult! The sites I've seen (not Yelp) don't all seem...honest. Yelp seems to be the more reliable site for reviews from real people with real experiences. I have known Nitza for at least 10 years. She has counseled me through some of the toughest experiences in my life. She is a wonderful therapist who genuinely cares for her patients. She is always available to either meet or talk on the phone. She is self-employed so you don't have to go through the answering service of a doctor's office. You actually get to speak directly to her! She's personable and easy to talk to. I've recommended her to family and friends and have only heard good things from them. She is very professional and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. She is sensitive to the average person's income regardless of her location in Del Mar. Nitza is a wealth of knowledge and has been a strong support in my life. I don't know what else to say other than I highly recommend her. If you are going through a difficult time in your life, she is a great person to talk to. She's become such a valuable and dear person in my life.

My husband and I did Garet's Imago "Getting the Love You Want" workshop a while back, and got…read moregreat value from it. Garet uses a combination of the Imago materials and her own processes and information, developed from her decades of experience, wisdom, and intuition, to facilitate the workshop. My marriage was deepened and enhanced, creating more understanding and joy, from the tools and processes we learned. I highly recommend this workshop, with Garet as the teacher.

Garet Bedrosian is a wonderful educator and therapist. She was my teacher in a year long Imago…read moreCouples therapy training. She continues to be my mentor and supervisor. Garet is consistently supportive, knowledgeable, creative and helpful. Most importantly she is sensitive to how people learn and intentionally creates a safe learning environment. Students are able to be vulnerable, take risks and incorporate new knowledge. Garet has many therapeutic interests and brings to each her talents and steady presence.

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.

Dr. Patel has truly changed my life. Because of the work we do together, I am happier and stronger…read morethan ever! With intense EMDR treatment and her relentless support, I have new found sense of self-worth and strength that I have never experienced before. The difference I see in myself and that other see in me is drastic - I am calmer and filled with more joy. I am forever grateful for her guidance that is showing me the way to self-love and happiness.

Gunjani Patel is an incredible therapist. I was struggling with the transition of a cross country…read moremove when I started looking for someone to work with. I chose her because of her east coast area code - I needed someone who was going to understand my energy! She has helped me grow and heal leaps and bounds in the 9 months I've been seeing her. She practices EMDR therapy, which I have done before, but the way she does it is much more effective than what I have experienced in the past. We also do EFT and visualization exercises that help me manage anxiety caused by negative thoughts and catastrophizing. She has given me so many tools for mindfulness, for keeping my emotions in check, and for being a mentally healthier and more self aware person. She helps me set goals and teaches me how to hold myself accountable. My life is exponentially better because of the work we do, and I am grateful every day for finding my way to her office. Even on the days when I struggle! I cannot recommend Gunjani enough.

I've been a client of Sanctuary by the Sea for over a year and a half, and I highly recommend the…read moreservice to anyone interested in adding help and support to their life. For me, it's been a worthwhile investment. I'd seen other therapists in years prior, and while I appreciated how valuable the process could be, I never truly felt that I could be my authentic self in session. And when you can't be wholly honest and comfortable with a therapist, it's not going to work out. That changed when I started working with Crystal. My life has changed greatly and positively in the past 18 months. Our therapeutic relationship has played a big role in my growth. Crystal has a lot to offer beyond her educational, training and service experience. Of course credentials are important, but for me the most significant quality I was seeking out was someone with whom I felt comfortable and ... real, for lack of a better word. She is one of the most empathic, warm and accepting people I know, and her ability to support you just as you are, in whatever stage of life you find yourself, is really powerful. My perspective on life - and on myself - changed when I realized that I had guidance from someone who did not judge me or require me to be anything other than who I am. Likewise, I've learned of the importance of human connection and love. My relationships have improved because of this. Not because of any sweeping changes I made, but because I learned how to communicate better. And it's gone a long way. Crystal's specialties are working with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety and LGBT identity, among others, and I can attest to how helpful her approaches have been. We tried a few different modalities and settled on the ones that work for how I think. Therapy is like having a coach help navigate through life, both the stresses and the successes. I believe it's something than can help anyone, and it's not just for 'crazy people' ... though I admit I held that belief for years before I realized that I was wrong. I very highly recommend Sanctuary by the Sea for therapy and counseling. You'll be working with someone who has found her purpose in life, and that's a cool thing to be a part of and to benefit from. I undoubtedly have. I hope you do too.

I have been seeing Crystal for almost a year now. She is compassionate as can be and so…read moreintelligent. She has so much knowledge about different approaches to therapy and is constantly learning new approaches as well as reading up on new studies that help benefit our sessions. I've learned so much from her which helps me to have compassion for myself so that I can continue to grow. She also has a great personality and is so caring and funny and sensitive to my feelings. She is easy to open up to because she never judges me. She makes therapy exciting instead of something to fear. We have a lot of sessions on the beach, at parks, and in coffee shops which calms me down and helps me open up. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking a new therapist. She is so relatable and down-to-earth. You won't regret it!

I've known Judie for a couple of years now & she is very good at what she does. From her…read moremeditative hypnosis to healing with crystals she is magical in her own. Accomplished & acclaimed she has studied along side some of the most inspirational people in the world. She will help you to fill up your spirit, mind & body with good energy & knowledge. If you're looking for an enlightened souls to help you along or own journey to overcome fears, habits and negative thinking I would recommend her program. Thank you Dr.Judie .

When I met Judie and gave her services a try, I had been facing overwhelming family situation after…read morehad moved in to help care for an elderly family member. I was struggling everyday and had developed a few tics due to the tension and stress. I know I am I'm a survivor. The hypnotherapy I have worked as well as the other modalities of CBT, NLP, EFT and EMDR along with talk therapy for my emotional, mental, physical and sexual abuse have all decreased in intensify significantly! I am much happier today and am able to release and let go of some much that I've allowed to hold e back so many years. Judie has been of true support and her caring and concern makes her a significant person of importance to me. I've traveled through many dark and scary places to find myself. I'm now stronger in standing up for myself and I have found my voice. Thanks Judie!!

Kelly is an incredibly insightful, honest professional, and has amazing guidance skills and…read moreknowledge. She spent countless hours with me, not only meeting in her office, but also on the telephone when I wasn't able to make it to her office, or when I was scared and confused about the horror my children and I were experiencing at the time. Kelly gave me the map and the strength to stand up for myself and practice asserting healthy boundaries. She truly helped me become a better and stronger person, and for that, I will always be grateful. Kelly Sullivan, MFT is a true life guide and for anyone that wants or needs to find their way in this world, I highly recommend seeking her assistance. She is certainly deserving of a full 5 Star review. And, if my children had their own Yelp account, I'm positive they would each give her 5 Stars, too! Both my son and my daughter adore her!

I had the pleasure of first working with Kelly Sullivan in 2007/2008 at the lowest point in my…read morelife. She was incredibly kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. She encouraged me to make certain changes in my life and move forward. I took her advice and my life continued to improve. I had seen other therapists before, but I felt none of them truly had by best interests at heart or truly understood me. Kelly did. I began working with Kelly again at the end of 2011, and I still see her today. She has helped me in so many positive ways, and for the first time in my life, I feel that I am now on the right path. I cannot say enough good things about her. She is wonderful. If you are will to do the work Kelly is up for the task. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to make real changes in their life. Therese W.