Showed no interest in helping, actually made me feel silly, then walked me to the door to another…read moretherapist in the building.

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I've seen Richard individually, and I also attend a men's group that he leads. I can't say enough…read moreabout Richard's approach to his work. He has an insight and awareness that allows him to bring ideas to the table in a constructive way. He has helped me to see life with very clear eyes and helped foster a growth in me that has allowed me to follow my true path in life. I'm grateful for the time I've been able to work with Richard.

Jeni is the real deal. I've worked on some deep childhood trauma for decades via many other…read moremodalities, and Jeni expertly guided me to the next level of healing and peace. Wow. Just, wow. I saw her solid, five star reviews on Yelp, and thought, "Somatic Therapy?" and, "Via Skype???" Fear not. It works. Like magic. If you can find room in Jeni's booked schedule, just do it and you'll be soooooooo glad you did.

Jeni has helped me tremendously!! What I thought would be a few sessions of therapy has turned into…read morean awesome relationship of nearly 8 months now! She is very understanding, honest and approachable through all aspects of life and of getting to know oneself on a deeper level. The somatic portion she specializes in is life-changing. Her flexibility and accommodation through remote communication/skype is also one of many positives. You get all the benefits in the comfort of your own space. Highly recommend for your path to a healthier, clearer outlook on life!

I have been going to Soul Body Ojai for over a year now. I have had a massage there from Jenny…read morewhich was excellent and get Acupuncture from Tara on a monthly basis which I cannot live without! I also attend weekly kundalini yoga classes at Soul Body as well as some business meetings that are offered by the Owner Andrea. Soul Body is always clean! The energy there is so peaceful and the views are incredible! It is truly a piece of heaven!

From the owner: Practitioners at Soul Body Ojai offer acupuncture, massage, Reiki, emotional healing, energy…read morehealing, spiritual counseling, myofascial release, kundalini yoga classes, community gatherings, and other healing modalities.

A year ago, something happened that prompted me to seek a therapist. I didn't know how to even find…read moreone. I did a Google search and found a directory on a psychology website and compiled a list of four therapists who sounded promising. I sent them an email detailing my situation. Of the responses I received, I was overwhelmingly most excited about Ruth. Immediately, I liked her voice and her soft but not fake or patronizing demeanor. She offered a free phone consultation so that we could determine whether she was the right person to help me. Thank goodness she was! I visited Ruth once per week or twice per month for about six months. She put me at ease, was easy to work with and helped me enormously. Six months later, I am still seeing the benefits of our sessions. First, Ruth asked me to set goals for our sessions. She reminded me of these goals often to make sure that they were still relevant and that we were on track. Second, she took the time to learn enough about my background and history that she could make connections but not so much that we weren't still focused on the present. Third, she utilized a number of techniques, gave me homework and recommended books for further learning on my part. Overall, I found her to be very thoughtful and engaged. She responded often and kept detailed notes so that she was always on the same page as me. I also felt that she was very empathetic and understood me rather than analyzing me from afar. Although I have little experience with therapists, I venture to guess that she is in the top five percentile. There is nothing I would want to change and I can't recommend her highly enough.

Relaxed, engaging, and insightful, Ruth gave me the self-diagnostic tools that are the basis of my…read morerecovery. She helped me understand how I had gotten to where I was and how to navigate away from my old, unwanted behaviors. I recommend her highly.

The therapist needs a new attitude. Her website said she did hypnosis.. when I signed up for a…read morelesson, she was told I wanted hypnosis. I bought the most expensive appointment she offered. But when I went to the office instead of hypnotizing me, we chatted for 90 minutes. I kept thinking that she must be wanting to extend the session. but the session ended, and there is no hypnosis in it for me. The next day I emailed her to tell her how disappointed I was. Her response was defensive and arrogant. She actually said that I am not ready for her. This is a therapist to avoid

From the owner: I can help you learn ways to communicate to important people in your life, unravel current…read moreemotional issues, get the clarity. This gentle, non-judgmental compassionate process is outcome-oriented for you. Free up your ability to respond not just to others but to your own self. Experiences can be useful. You are not going crazy you are just waking up! Modalities: NLP, EMDR, Hypnosis, Somatic Experience, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Jungian Astrology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Deep Relaxation, Listening.

Kerry is a wonderful therapist. Kerry is warm, insightful and knowledgeable. I have referred many…read morepeople to her over the years and she is someone I trust to give quality care. She is trained in several modalities and she's someone I know just gets joy out of the work she does. Absolutely call Kerry if you are looking for therapy.

I had the amazing pleasure of working with Kerry Gough when I was completing my MFT Traineeship…read morehours at a residential eating disorder center. Kerry was promoted to program therapist during my time there. She is compassionate, passionate and is with her clients during the therapeutic process. She creates a safe environment for clients to express themselves and is great at holding space and making space for feelings. She can set and maintain boundaries while still be empathetic and caring. Kerry has a vast knowledge of the therapeutic process, is eclectic and chooses the best approach for each individual client. She has worked with many challenging clients and has guided them to a new level of insight.

Dr Milhado counseled me through a very dark time when I thought I was not going to make it out…read morealive. He guided me out of the darkness and helped me slay the demons along the way. Peter is intuitive & reassuring, a wise mentor & good friend.

Dr. Milhado is kind, charismatic, thoughtful, and a good listener. He has a monthly column in the…read moreOjai-Ventura View, if you want to know more about his professional viewpoint and experience.