Seeking a quality therapist can bring up some nervousness as one hopes to find someone who will…read moredeeply and thoroughly understand them, and one who we feel comfortable opening up to and being vulnerable. As a therapist myself, I was in search of a professional to help me see the things I couldn't see for myself. A professional to ask the "appropriate" questions to surface the real issues that I had longed to release. I also desired to work with someone balanced - meaning not just strictly scientific in their approach but spiritual as well. I was only able to see Aileen for a brief 2 months or so, but as my intention was set to "be well", and Aileen understanding the short duration we would have together she provided the necessary work for me to release attachments to the past, fears and also helped me to find my voice, step up and step out into the world to fulfill my purpose in life. I appreciate Aileen for the quality of work she provided for me and the variety of techniques she used. It wasn't always just sitting on the couch and talking but there was interactive work involved. I appreciate having something to take home and work on from one session to the next and Aileen offered a variety of practices, meditations, visualizations and other suggestions that I could pick and choose from... or not, if I so chose. I recommend her services to anyone seeking an understanding and effective therapist. One who holds a space of love, openness, and yet directive. I also encourage anyone to join her Meditation Monday class as I also found new insights into freeing my "Self", new friends and community there as well. Aileen is a 10+ and I am forever grateful for the freedom I experience in the present. Thank you, Aileen Nealie :) Cheers, Howard

I have been seeing Aileen for almost 2 years now. She has helped me through an extremely…read morechallenging part of my life, and did so with compassion and understanding. She took the time to get to know me and built a therapeutic and ETHICAL relationship based on trust and respect. Before becoming Aileen's patient, I was seeing a very dysfunctional and abusive therapist and was extremely anxious, depressed, and lost due to huge boundaries violations. At the very first session I felt a real connection with her. She was so genuine and I felt that she really cared about me. She did not judge the mess my life was in, but rather gave wonderful perspective to me about the choices I was making. Aileen, thank you for being such an important part of my life. Thank you for developing a therapeutically healthy and ethical relationship with me. You are truly healing one soul at a time! Love, S.

I had a very rough year and felt like I should go and see a therapist. It's was the best decision…read moreever. Linda is not only a great therapist, but she's funny and I felt like she gets me, she'll put me on my spot if I said something stupid lol and made sense of everything. She has made me realize how thankful I should be for not having certain people in my life and that some things are unforgivable! She keeps it real and she's just amazing!!! I'm gonna miss her... M

I have been to three therapists in my life, and Linda is the absolute best! She has a way of gently…read moreguiding you, to look at your behaviors and how you can make changes to improve your life. She is warm and caring, and an excellent listener. You never feel a doctor/patient dynamic, just one person helping another. On my first visit, I felt like I had known her my whole life. She helped my adult son and I find the path back to our former close relationship, and I am forever grateful. I know we will have bumps in the road, but I now have the tools to fix it.

Read this before you waste your time. After speaking to some close friends about this horrible…read moreexperience, that I paid for, one friend coined it best. "Wow, you went there to find hope and support, and you got stabbed in the back". Michael starts asking my wife and I the typical questions. Then he segwayed to questions that had to do with physical abuse. After we both answered no, nothing like that had ever occurred, he stayed on it, clearly with an agenda. I was thinking this is odd, very unprofessional that he continues on this line of reasoning after we said no. Then he asks me specifically, "do you ever imagine hitting your wife"? This was very bizarre to me, why would he be asking me that specific question...and it only gets worse from here. After I answered no, I've never even thought of hitting my wife, he starts to ask questions about tough times in my life. Just as I was finished explaining, he asks my wife, "Is he always this wound up." Wound up I thought, he was just asking me about the stressful situations in my life, is it not common to be wound up when you're talking about stressful situations? This guy is a professional I thought? After he asked my wife the question about me being wound up, he turns to me and says, "I imagine you're opposed to medication". At that point I was really confused. Now he's talking about me taking medication??! He hardly knows me I thought. I said not really, I've never thought about it. He says looking at my wife, "well there is a chance if you don't get this under control he could hit you in the future". WHAT? I thought I misheard....and get what under control, how you perceive me to be explaining a stressful story about my life? This again is after my wife and I both answered explicitly there has never even been a thought of physical anything? I swear on all that is good that's what he said. At that point I had enough, I was not happy. I told him HE, might hit HIS wife, then I said, you don't have a wedding ring on that finger? You're a marriage therapist and you're not even married? He said this isn't about me and was VERY agitated. This was all to much. I stood up and walked out of his office as I spewed a few expletives at him. He license should be pulled.

Michael Bailey is one of the most intelligent, kind, and decent persons that I have ever met. I…read moretrust him implicitly and you can too! He has helped me through some really tough times and he has truly helped me make some wonderful changes in my life. I would give him my highest recommendation. Michael is an very nice and friendly person. He is a professional in every way and he also has a gentle bed side manner. He will help you to understand the problems that you are facing in order to help you begin making the necessary changes that will lead you to a much better life. If you want someone who will be honest with you and truly help you make a difference in your life, then you should go spend a few sessions with this man. As the Serenity Prayer says, "God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference." Michael has really helped me to determine what I can change in my life and helped me learn how to make those changes. He has an in-depth knowledge of the issues facing relationships today and he can truly help you learn how to make positive changes that will really make a difference in your life.

I was having a lot of anxiety due to the pandemic and all the uncertainty related to it. I was…read moreextremely depressed due family and work related issues. She was able to create personalized plan to help me overcome my anxiety and depression. She was very personable, kind, caring and attentive. She was very flexible with my ever-changing schedule and was willing to accommodate me whenever my scheduled allowed. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking personalized therapy.

Shushan,Thank you for everything you did for me. Your compassionate approach to therapy is…read morewonderful. I felt I was in good hands from the minute I met you. Thank you again.

Marina Edelman truly helped save my marriage in a surprisingly short amount of time. She has an…read moreexceptional ability to get straight to the crux of the matter while making both people feel heard and understood. Her insight is sharp, direct, and incredibly effective. With her guidance, my husband and I are learning so much and growing together in ways that would not have been possible otherwise. I'm deeply grateful for her help and highly recommend her.

I cannot overstate the impact Marina has had on my life. Over the years, she has supported me…read morethrough profound grief, major life transitions, and the ongoing realities of raising a child with special needs. What sets Marina apart is that she doesn't just listen with deep compassion--she provides real, practical tools that help you navigate life and solve problems in meaningful, lasting ways. Her guidance is thoughtful, grounded, and immediately usable. I leave sessions not only feeling heard and supported, but equipped with strategies I can apply in my day-to-day life. Marina has a rare ability to balance empathy with clarity, and I always feel respected and never judged. Working with Marina has been truly life-changing, and I am deeply grateful for her support--and for the care and skill she brings to this work.

Angela is an extraordinary therapist who deepens with her clients in ways that create…read moretransformative change. She is an excellent leader and supervisor of her associates who consistently provides exemplary guidance on quality of care and safety.

Angela helped me through MANY years of PTSD relating to my fathers death. She was referred to me by…read morea previous boyfriend who was going through his own PTSD with his mothers death. She is 60 miles away from me now and still worth the drive. She is not only compassionate but gives you the tools to actively work through whatever your issues may be. She and her help are worth her weight in gold.

Thriveworks therapists are great people. Unfortunately they work for an unprofessional and quite…read morehonestly scammy organization. Their billing department Billed my insurance in full for 8 months of services but also billed my credit card for the full amount. I have been calling them for 5 months to address the issue with no progress. They acknowledge they have overcharged but since the billing department is in another country they cannot contact the people who can fix it and refuse to give me a contact number so I can reach out to the appropriate folks in the corporate office. Their lack of response is disrespectful and after looking at many websites it turns out that I am not the only one experiencing this issue. Stay away from Thriveworks and find a more professional organization. Edit to Respond to Thriveworks- I have spent the last 5 months messaging Thriveworks Support and Billing. You always say you will help but you never do anything. Your entire Support/Billing system is a scam. Its run out of another country and no one there has any power to do anything. You are Thieves!

From the owner: At Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA, you can get therapy online & in person. We offer individual…read moretherapy (for kids, teens, & adults), couples & marriage counseling, psychiatry by video, and more—and we accept most insurances. Choose your ideal provider and start therapy within 3-5 days. Our licensed clinicians & psychiatric providers create personalized treatment plans for challenges like anxiety and depression. Our support team is available with extended hours to help book an appointment, or you can book online. Established in 2008, Thriveworks is a leading mental health provider working to make therapy better for everyone. We provide best-practice care & foster a supportive environment our clinicians can thrive in.

I don't usually write reviews, but Wildwood Recovery absolutely deserves this. Walking through…read moretheir doors was one of the hardest things I've ever done -- and one of the best decisions of my life. I came in struggling with alcohol and feeling completely lost. Today, I'm sober, clear-headed, and genuinely excited about my future, and I owe so much of that to the staff here. From day one, the team at Wildwood made me feel seen and supported. They don't treat you like a number or a diagnosis -- they treat you like a person. The counselors are compassionate, knowledgeable, and real. They don't sugarcoat things, but they also don't judge you. They helped me understand my addiction, rebuild my confidence, and create a plan that actually works in the real world. The groups were powerful, the environment was peaceful, and the whole facility felt like a place where healing is actually possible. I learned tools here that I will use for the rest of my life, and I left with a level of hope I haven't felt in years. If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism, I can't recommend Wildwood Recovery enough. They changed my life -- truly -- and I'll always be grateful.

This place changed my life. I could never express enough gratitude. The staff was beyond amazing…read moreand helpful. They truly care for you here. I was broken and now I am found.