This review is way overdue. I highly recommend Alex for couples counseling. He literally saved our…read morerelationship. Before we met Alex, we were 5 years into our relationship and starting to struggle with very difficult situations that were pulling us apart. These were made worse with our opposing introvert/extrovert needs. Neither of us had strong role models in our family for successful relationships, and we were at a turning point. We were very serious about who we chose to help us. All of the therapists we interviewed before Alex had somewhat of a cookie-cutting approach to couples therapy. We felt that we could've gotten some of their info from reading a book. However from the first time we spoke with Alex, it was easy for us to agree that he was the right therapist for us. Alex treated us as individual people and an individual couple. His approach is empathetic, thoughtful, and calm. He pays attention to every detail and is tactful in all of his communication. You will see this starting from his intake form. In our sessions, he gave equal time to both of us. We did many session exercises to become aware of our individual needs. Many of the revelations surprised us and without his help, I'm not sure we would have ever discovered on our own. And he was exceptionally skilled in guiding us through difficult discussions. We were able to share scary thoughts, sometimes laughter, and sometimes tears (mostly I cried) as we became closer and more connected to each other, in each session and afterwards. My partner and I also made notes after each session, because we're both nerdy...but more importantly because we knew the information we had learned was gold. After a few months of weekly sessions, Alex told us we had made enough progress that it wasn't necessary to see him weekly anymore. But to instead, use the information we learned and schedule sessions only as needed. Today (almost 2 years later), we haven't had another session and we continue to use the tools and techniques he taught us. We are so much happier from this entire experience. We can communicate better, disagree without fighting, fight without yelling, share our love for each other in ways that the other needs and understands, and receive it in return. If you're on the fence about couples counseling, don't be. With the right therapist like Alex, and a willingness to learn, you can re-understand how to love, connect, and communicate. He is a true professional. Thank you Alex.

I heard such great things about XY Counseling but when I reached out I was quoted $250 per session…read moreand it was NOT in-person. Who charges that much for a "digital" session? That is insane pricing. Therapy is supposed to be face to face so you can see people's body language and mannerisms and get to know one another. This isn't a new age "interview" with a potential company. Do better!!!

Sarah Hausman is a trusted colleague who provides excellent care for any client I have sent her…read moreway. She's warm, funny, and direct. She has a knack for working with couples who are searching for more connection in their relationships, and people who looking to lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I'd trust her with anyone near and dear to me, which is why there's Zero hesitation when referring others to her.

Sarah Hausman is a skilled and experienced therapist with a depth of knowledge, expertise, and…read morecompassion to offer any client. Sarah has a warm presence that creates safety, and a clear passion for helping her clients create peace in their lives. I would recommend her to anyone looking!

I'm privileged to be able to know and have worked with Sheira. I have witnessed first hand her…read moreexpertise and skill at couples counseling. She has an incredible ability to bring insight and clarity, while at the same time being real and very caring in her approach. It's been my experience that it is very rare to find someone who is so clearly so passionate about not only their field, but also so genuine in their desire to see their clients benefit from the work. You're lucky to have found her.

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.

The best couples counselor I've met or heard of. You will not find better…read more My partner and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Holly Brown, for a while. I've gone to four different couples counselors, they have always ended up taking one side or the other. I've always walked out of couples counseling feeling that I was losing part of myself to the process. And the culmination of all couples counseling in my past has only allowed me an easy, comfortable, and amicable dissolution of the said relationship. Holly is nothing like this. If you've had issues with couples counseling before I highly recommend you sit down with Holly. She never took a side. You will never never feel slighted (or if you do no more than your partner). She has the unique ability to afford you the opportunity to see it from your partners side in a way that I've never experienced. I had unrealistic expectations at one point and she had a one on one with me and set me straight. She didn't do it in a bad way but she let me know that I had to make a choice and she illustrated the consequences of the choice. I made the right choice. She made me want to be a better partner and I feel the same occurred with my partner. We were in an amazing relationship that I saw deteriorating. Holly took us down a path of hard work. Serious introspection and really diving deep on issues. She has given us the tools going forward to resolve most of these issues on our own. Along with that she has helped me resolve some of my personal issues. Pick Holly. You will be grateful.

I run a wellness space nearby to Alameda, and it has been my joy and honor to collaborate with…read moreHolly Brown the last three months on some couples therapy experiential exercises for a "yoga for couples" workshop. As a collaborator, she is a compassionate and thoughtful woman, who is able to quickly adjust course if things aren't flowing- she does all this with goodwill and grace. Her exercises for the workshop based in EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, were a big highlight of the event. People really enjoyed the work, felt much deeper intimacy with their partners afterward, and one client even said had "a profound experience". Holly is a great teammate to have on your team: whether you're looking for a great specialist couples and family therapist to refer to, or a couple yourself who is looking for someone to be able to connect with both members of the couple in order to help them connect with each other. I highly recommend!

It's common to refer to certain experiences as equivalent to years of therapy. In this case a…read moresingle therapy session with Dr. Adam Cohen was the equivalent to years of therapy. I would call myself a 'transformational junkie.' I have gone through years of psychotherapy as well as coaching, authentic relating and even shamanic work on my journey to wholeness. I can say without a doubt that Adam gets it. In a remarkably short time and which great kindness and generosity he guided me to the point where I was still operating from misunderstood feelings and beliefs. He helped me to name them and then helped me to have a more positive view of them. The end result is that in about an hour I walked out of his office truly different than when I walked in. With a greater ability to love myself and put my attention on loving others. His presence, insight and compassion is masterful. I am still reaping the rewards and insights from my session with him.

Adam is incredible: he listens & asks questions & hones in on what is happening better than anyone…read moreelse I know... And also gives you tools so that you can learn to take better care of yourself! I know him through my social circles and therefore can't officially get therapy from him (he just chats with me as a friend instead), but I wish I could! Strongly recommend him for all the usual topics (relationships, depression, confidence, etc) and also for anything revolving race or trauma.

I saw Leonard for a year around 2013 and then again in 2023 for another year and a half. In both…read moreinstances I was seeking support for navigating some significant life transitions. The guidance and perspective Leonard shared was thoughtful and practical. He challenged me to think about things in new and sometimes uncomfortable ways, which in 2013 I wasn't as ready to hear. He always approached our conversations from a place of care and compassion. Through our work together, I gained a valuable set of tools and strategies that I use everyday to navigate life's many ups and downs. It was difficult work but I am ultimately a more grounded and caring person thanks to Leonard's help. Highly recommended.

This guy questioned me about my rapes like you'd expect from a GOP congressman, which he jumped…read moreright into after arguing with my about things I have trouble doing, so I was already off guard. (He said the things I've been struggling with for years are "just a matter of choice." If it was that easy, I wouldn't be seeking professional help!) It was insanely triggering. Considering he knew I have PTSD, he should have at least approached the subject more carefully. He said, "you don't seem to have a lot of emotions over this." (wtf) I cried and binge drank for a few days and it took months for me to be ready to try another therapist. DON'T LET THIS GUY'S EDUCATION IN ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES ALLURE YOU. HE'S A CREEP! Beyond unprofessional. I can't imagine this guy actually helping anyone at all. He lacks tact and empathy.

Katherine had a magical approach on helping my husband and I deal with struggles of being a parent…read moreand maintaining a marriage. I'm thankful we found her and went to her because she taught us how to communicate in an effective way and showed us how to self reflect in a nurturing way. Thank you Katherine!! I highly recommend her to couples who need a safe place to process and fall deeper in love.

Katherine is a wonderul therapist and guide. She has an array of tools that she brings to help…read moreguide and support the therapeutic process. I have really appreciated the gestalt emphasis of role play, to help work through and support difficult 'parts' or ourselves. I also appreciate that Katherine often builds on past sessions, and does not just reflect back what I am saying in the moment, but actively investigates my experiences with me. Sometimes Katherine is also challenging and I have so far found this helpful and insightful. I am growing under her care. I feel very supported and well guided by Katherine and do not hesitate to recommend her wholeheartedly.