Lindsay is a very compassionate, ethical, energetic therapist. Any client is fortunate to work with…read moreher

Lindsay is a compassionate and dedicated therapist. Her clients are very lucky to have her!read more

Back in 2019, her treatments saved my life. Unknowingly, I was living in a water damaged building…read morewith toxic black mold and I acquired a biotoxin induced brain injury. I was extremely sick and my brain was in constant fight/flight unable to sleep , eat, or function. Her qEEG Neurofeedback sessions slowly quieted down my brain's response to these toxins and as soon as we were able to confirm a toxic mold issue in our apartment complex which made every tenant sick at that time, we also moved. Candia's treatments helped me slowly regain my brain function and I was able to return to work. I'm forever grateful for her slow, gentle, and careful approach in treating a highly sensitive patient.

After years and numerous attempts at rehab we found Dr. Candia Smith. After 7 months of treatment…read morewith Dr. Smith I have maintained my sobriety. I am no longer hypertensive and slowly decreasing my Prozac. My wife, children and grandchildren are back in my life and they love the new me. Dr. Smith is our miracle worker.

What was the problem you were having before you reached out to me?…read moreBefore meeting Leslie, I had never done therapy before. It has always been something I wanted to do and something I was interested in but never found the time or courage to follow through with. Growing up, therapy wasn't always something that was positively stigmatized, so it was easy to find excuses to not go. There were things I needed help working through, however, and I knew I wouldn't be able to continue to take it on myself. I found me asking myself the same questions in different ways and always coming to the same conclusions. I'm not saying that I was tormented by these questions/answers but I knew that I needed a fresh, new and professional angle. I wasn't going to be able to dig as deep without having the proper tools to dig. Leslie came in as a kind and understanding voice--asking me questions I have never been asked and exploring my feelings in a way I've never thought to explore them. I'm an introspective person by nature but I would never stop to think of how certain situations made me feel and how it looked to explore those feelings. Each session was quite an interesting and eye-opening exercise. Leslie was always respectful enough to give me time to think about my responses and never seemed to pry or dig too deeply if I wasn't comfortable but she masterfully worded questions in a way that disarmed me and allowed me to share openly and freely. She created a very comfortable environment for being open. I knew that therapy was working for me when I started to openly share my feelings in normal conversation with friends and family. I found myself thinking more deeply about how I was affected by something or taking a particular situation and viewing all of the angles and how I felt about potential outcomes. When speaking with friends, I found myself being more understanding and sensitive--asking them questions about how they felt. It was all kind of "weird" but I knew it was very helpful. Unfortunately, I do not see Leslie anymore but ever since our final session, I feel mentally reborn. The lens I now look through my own feelings with is less judgmental and more understanding. It's okay to feel. It's ok to emote. The mental clarity I have now is far better than it was before she and I sat down for the first time. I am grateful for her service and would highly recommend Leslie to anyone seeking understanding, mental health and a kind ear.

Wow, I am fortunate to have Dr. Hemedes in my life as both a colleague and a friend. I admire her…read moredrive, intellect, patience, and sense of humor. You can just tell that all of those qualities naturally exist for her. Dr. Hemedes keeps it real in the most gentle and tactful way that makes you feel seen and appreciated. She is the advocate you want in your corner. She is that friend where you pick right back up where you left off if time has passed between connecting. She is dynamic in her clinical approaches, which makes her ability to work with diverse populations admirable. Trust me, one consultation with her and you will see what I mean by all of this!

I saw Gerry about 9 years ago since I had a series of great experience seeing a famous…read morehypnotherapist in Chicago who resolved my sleep disorder, which I've heard is not easy to resolve. He told me that I was a great patient for hypnotherapy.. having a serious issue resolved in the most part in one session. I continued to see him and needed to listen to his recordings while I fell asleep. I am a total believe in hypnotherapy so I looked for someone in the east bay and Gerry was one of several practitioners I tried. Unfortunately, her session did nothing for any of the issues I came in for. I'm glad that others I belng helped by Gerry.. goes to show that people will be helped by different hypnotherapists. She could have also improved on her techniques : )

Gerri is amazing and has truly changed my life. She has helped me overcome smoking, weight and food…read moreissues, with my motivation/determination, and coping with my dads death. I can not recommend Gerri enough. I refer all my friends to her. She is very compassionate and professional. Her voice is very soothing and makes you feel very comfortable. You will not regret seeing Gerri for anything you are having issues with or if you just need that extra push to reach your goals.

Dr. Anne is very professional and experienced. I personally…read morefeel lots of improvements since I saw her the first time. She is kind, a good listeners, non judgmental, motherly, and patience. What I really like is she is not reluctant to point out what you shouldn't do in a really kind way. She asks powerful questions that help you to know who you are and what you want. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

Dr. Anne Retzlaff is the BEST PSYCHOLOGIST EVER. I would highly recommend her help. Initially after…read moremeeting Dr. Anne I thought about us working together would definitely not work due to our visual differences but I took a leap of Faith and, that was the best leap ever. You won't be disappointed in choosing her to help you sort out your mental health concerns & needs. Her caring and kind spirit makes all things come together for the greater good. She is very knowledgeable, helpful and professional but also shares her warmth so you will feel extra relaxed and easy to release your concerns for yourself.

I love Sarah! She does incredible work and I cannot recommend her enough. Her Jungian perspective…read moreis so helpful and non-judgmental. The expressive arts experience and creativity inspires and makes therapy about a lot more than staring at a problem.

Just wanted to give Sarah a quick shoutout here. Been seeing her for almost a full year now. She…read moretruly "gets it" and works with you no matter what level you're at. She adjusts her approach to fit YOUR pace and goals, not the other way around I've never stick with therapy before...always been on and off depending on circumstances. But I had an extremely random life issue pop up, so I sought out help asap. Sarah was the only therapist that was taking new patients in the timespan I needed, so I really didn't have any expectations...I just knew I needed help immediately! It turned out to be serendipitous b/c we clicked right off the bat and I'm so thankful things worked out the way they did. She wants to make sure I feel "seen" and validated, and she chooses her words very carefully and makes sure to frame her communication in a way that lets you know she was intently listening to you and understands you.

Dr. Goldberg-Boltz is a caring and really talented therapist. She has the ability to find new and…read moredifferent ways of exploring issues with you that really drives the process forward, leading to greater awareness and greater insights. Working with her has been an unbelievably positive experience and I feel so grateful to have found her and to work with her.

If you are reading this, you might be where I was about a year ago -- looking to find just the…read moreright person to help you with whatever it may be that is an issue in your life. For me, I felt I was in need of a hard mental reboot and I also really wanted to find someone to talk with regarding my lifelong MTF crossdressing issues. When I happened to choose Dr. Goldberg-Boltz, little did I know at the time, I was hitting the jackpot! I have found her to be very supportive, non-judgmental, caring, compassionate, very very smart and extremely tuned into me and my issues. I have had therapy with others in the past and the treatment I received from them paled in comparison to what I get from Dr. GB. If you are wresting with any issues, especially cross dressing or gender issues, I cannot recommend Dr. Goldberg-Boltz enough.

Julie is nothing short of amazing! She really helped me through a rough patch I was going through…read more I really thought it would take longer for me to find some clarity, but for me personally, I feel like she helped me make so much progress in such little time. I believe this is due to all of the techniques she provided me with that I still use to this day. I didn't only go in and vent to her, but she gave me something each session to use until I met with her again. That is really vital in making progress with things. It makes it feel like your therapy is really lasting until the next session.... that it does not end when you walk out of the door. She exudes warmth and kindness, and I became comfortable with her almost instantly. For me, she had that vibe of a friend you have known your whole life. She has so much wisdom to offer. Another thing I loved, was that she did not simply just sit there and listen, then give me all of the answers to my problems in a straight forward way... what she did was make me find the answers myself, which is really powerful! It really helps you see that the solution to a lot of issues are really within you, if you know where to look. She gave me a confidence I thought I had long lost. I cannot thank Julie enough for what she has done for me. I had been to a therapist or two long ago, and I honestly can't remember a thing about them or what, if anything, they taught me. I know that I will forever remember and be grateful for Julie! If I lose my way again, I will definitely be seeing her :)

I've been seeing Julie for almost ten years. She provides a warm, loving environment that has…read moreallowed me space to delve into areas of hurt. She's supported me through some of the biggest joys and losses of my life. She is an amazing therapist and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking support.