Dr. Panvini was recommended by a dear friend. The way she spoke about realization during sessions…read morehelped me understand- this was someone I wanted to work with. My partner and I have very busy lives and needed help working on our relationship. We had reached a stagnant point. Couples therapy is its own magical type of therapy and Dr. Panvini helps us have AHA moments since day 1. From inception, Loreli has been angel. She's the office manager that greets us with kindness and a beautiful smile and genuine "how are you". I feel blessed to have found this amazing practice and Dr. Panvini specifically.

So I've tried quite a few therapists and interventions and it wasn't until working with the…read morewonderful people at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates that I really felt that emotional healing was possible and that I could start to see the light at the end of the tunnel following decades long depression. Havening techniques and other techniques have helped me (someone who defaults to over-intellectualizing) get out of my head and into my body which I've found is imperative for healing emotional trauma. With all that said I'm really here to share my experience with the Neurofeedback training done with Rebecca Turner. Having done so much healing and reprocessing through talk therapy, I still felt that my thought patterns were like a hose turned all the way up, whipping around, unable to catch, and control, soaking everyone around me. The initial brain mapping (which is done first to know what areas of the brain to target for training) reflected with tangible data what I was experiencing inside. Ms. Turner described it to me like "your two hemispheres are yelling at each other" which turned out to be one of the most validating things my brain has ever heard about itself. The neurofeedback training process itself is not as complicated and/or intimidating as the name sounds. If one is doing eyes open training, you essentially attach some small sensors to your head using a conductive goop and watch a tv show while the screen brightens and dims in response to the information collected by the sensors and neurofeedback program. For "eyes closed" training, you listen to lyric-less music while the music adjusts the volume to help train your brain. And it all works. I feel good about myself. Shame is now a passing emotion instead of a state of being. Rumination is down ten-fold as my hemispheres aren't "yelling at each other". My thoughts and feelings don't control me as much and/or send my on a downward spiral. If you are someone who feels your emotions are often become too much for you to handle that even standard therapy couldn't alone help, might I suggest neurofeedback?

I've seen a few therapists in my life and, honestly, had been pretty disappointed with my…read moreexperiences. At one point, I started to feel like therapy just wasn't for me. But life circumstances eventually led me to Jacqui, and now I'm actually grateful for the hardships that brought me to her. She's different from any therapist I've ever worked with. Jacqui really helps you dig deeper and look at things in a more honest, meaningful way. She doesn't just tell you what you want to hear or coddle you, because that wouldn't actually help you grow. Instead, she challenges you in a supportive and thoughtful way that pushes you to understand yourself better. I had never heard of ART before and was honestly skeptical, but I was desperate and willing to try anything. Hands down, it's one of the most valuable techniques she has in her vast arsenal of tools to help her patients. Her guidance on how to manage my anxiety in between sessions is something I will carry with me for life. Working with her has been a truly valuable experience, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found her.If you're struggling with something, I really encourage you to reach out and see her. It will change your life. It certainly changed mine.

I came to Jacqui to heal my trauma, and I'm now more traumatized when leaving at the 2nd ART…read moresession due to a racist comment by Jacqui. The first ART session with Jacqui was about 2 hours, and no specific issues occurred. The 2nd session was a week later. About 30 minutes in, she noticed the ART didn't work as she expected, and her comment about the failure was due to my "language barrier," which I strongly disagree with. Even English is not my first language, I passed 2 most difficult bar exams in the States, and I've been practicing law for the past 12 years in California. Jacqui's instructions are nothing compared to the judges' instructions I have to follow for my work. Jacqui's instruction was basically "imagine your emotions being washed away by a waterfall," something simple and similar to this. However, she told me not only once during this session that the failure is because of the language barrier. She made me feel absolutely terrible, and I had to cut short the session. Eventually, Jacqui admitted that ART doesn't work for everyone but emphasized again my language barrier. We are all vulnerable already when seeking help from a therapist. Now Jacqui makes me feel even worse as this ART doesn't work mainly because of my "language barrier." If Jacqui evaluated that my language barrier is a concern or issue for this ART, she should've noticed it at the first consultation and stopped it, rather than continuing scheduling and charging me $180 per hour for the following sessions.

I had a good experience with my first session of marriage counsiling with Amy today. I thought she…read morewas very funny and allows me to speak my mind, which helps with processing my feeling more clearly.

In my five and a half years under Dr. Amy Keller's guidance, life has granted many milestones,…read moremisfortunes and memories. In this time, DAK has provided real time insights by making herself available and generously extending sessions. It's refreshing to have tactics and coping mechanisms in real time rather than someone just nodding to a defacto recap of life's events. With DAK, darkness and depression are just the express lane to the light. She sits in the passengers' seat, aptly reframing life's turmoils and obstacles into opportunities to face your most deeply rooted fears. She provided a safe space, as there is no such thing as shame in her sessions. There are only openness and bravery. DAK talks the talk but more importantly she walks the walk. Not only is Dr. Amy Keller an amazing therapist, she's also an amazing human. If you have courage in your heart, Dr. Amy Keller will help you find it and utilize it.

Dr. Calvin Yang, first and foremost, is a consummate professional and a caring soul. He truly cares…read morefor how you are progressing and allows for adjustable methods in your healing. Dr. Yang never forces a treatment and will work with you to find the best path to living your best life. Punctual and accessible, Dr. Yang ensures that the environment where you meet is calming and discrete. I especially appreciate that he allows for a dual session with my partner and values both of our inputs. I can not recommend Dr. Yang enough!

If I could give this place 200,000,000,000 stars I would. He actually cares about his patients and…read moreis extremely knowledgeable (MD and PhD in Neuroscience). Yes, he has a great location, lots of parking ($5) and an office with impressive abstract paintings. What really sets him apart is THAT HE TRULY CARES AND CONSULTS WITH THE CLIENT 100%. Unlike my previous psychiatrists who would meet me for 15 minutes to glance at my chart and give me medication to try, Dr. Yang looked at everything, and I mean everything. He requested all past medical records to make a decision on which medications to suggest. He took into consideration my body's reactions to previous treatments and external factors. Had it not been for him I probably would not be alive. He met with me every two weeks for an hour, we would converse for 30 minutes, and go over medication and literature for the other half hour. He has completely honest about the pros and cons of each prescription, and if I was willing to try it. He never sugar coated anything, and I think that helped a lot. He also had a good idea on how my body would react, and he was always right. I am glad my friends helped me pay my initial consultation, and for Dr.Yang who did not turn me away but provided a payment plan for me after evaluation. Now I am enjoying my 30's and planning for the future. I did not think I would make it to see my 30th birthday before coming to Clarity Mental Health. This place goes beyond the call of duty for their patients. I always felt understood and respected on all levels. His office has a different entrance and exit for privacy and he never runs late, they answer all phone calls and I never had any problems with my pharmacy or paperwork. Extremely professional and trustworthy. Thanks to Dr.Yang, I am thriving and enjoying life today.

I discovered Andrea online because she took my insurance (Optum). she helped guide me during a…read moreperiod of rediscovery and changes in my life. I was able to find a new acceptance of my situation, and I'm ina good place now. I appreciated her patience and empathy. she is knowledgeable and helped me navigate personal things I didn't know how to handle.

Ms. Guido is a former colleague of mine while we both worked at an outpatient family clinic in LA…read moreCounty. She was seen as a seasoned clinician by other therapists, and had a wealth of knowledge, clinical experience, training, and professionalism when assisting clients, colleagues, paraprofessionals, and other members in the community. She was observed to provide high quality of care to children, adolescents, young adults, neurodivergent children, and their families. Her approach is compassionate, empathetic, and client-focused. Some of the trainings and clinical work we did at the outpatient clinic were Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Crisis-Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), An Individualized Mental Health Intervention for Children with ASD (AIM HI), and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P).

It's impossible to put into words how grateful I am for this program and this location! As a…read moreparent, I felt confident in ROWI's approach to my child's care from day one. My child LOVED their care team. The staff is inclusive, kind, professional and empathetic. I have so much respect for them and for the work they are doing with teens. It was a godsend during a terrible time in our lives. I will be endlessly grateful for ROWI.

ROWI was the greatest discovery of a program I have ever encountered. I am in the mental health…read morefield and searched for a very long time for a comprehensive intensive services program for my tween and from the very first phone call as I was in complete crisis the staff receptionist met with me immediately I called on a Friday my child was enrolled Monday all insurance was approved quickly they had a dedicated staff with a personal therapist for my child a family therapist an in office psychiatrist an educational liaison daily catered lunches yoga, art therapy, music therapy, tai chi three different types of therapies weekly an incredible amount of support not just for my child but for the entire family with parent support groups led by a highly empathetic highly trained therapist and alumni dinners and socials upon graduation. My daughter has completely changed for the better and was very sad to leave but enjoyed the entire program and every single member of the staff. Love this community!

How do I start a review that encapsulates the joy, appreciation, and profundity of mental health…read moreand sobriety? When a loved one was admitted to Gooden Center, the entire family was scared, uncertain, and worried about the quality of care and whether we could trust in their promise of wellness. After 30 days at Gooden, we couldn't be more thankful for the results we saw!! We were so appreciative of the entire staff (who are truly REMARKABLE!!) that we opted for an additional 60 days of care in the PHP and IOP programs. The entire family cannot express how blown away by the care and concern for our loved one. Special thanks to Eddie (an amazing therapist in the PHP program), Candace (a case worker who is an angel on earth!), and Paul (who facilitated our first family therapy session and helped us communicate better). I wish I could say it a thousand times over, but for now, these four small words must suffice: THANK YOU GOODEN CENTER.

I attended the follow up IOP groups at the Green St. facility in Pasadena 3 days a week after I got…read moreout of AA. I have to say that I really enjoyed the support & non judgmental attitude of everybody there (counselors & attendees). If I had to do it over again, the Gooden Center is where I would go hands down without a doubt. Thank you everyone at the Gooden Center, you all helped change my life for the better.

Casa gave me the strongest foundation I could have ever asked for. This place saved my life…read more Walking back into Casa grounds makes me feel like I'm walking home again. Being there is like being hooked to an oxygen tank and can breath again. I could never say a bad thing about this place. The friends I've made while there are still my friends today. The staff & all the women there genuinely care about you, love you & teach you how to be a lady. Casa loved me & continues to love me until I can one day love myself. The women's meeting on Thursday night is by far the most energetic, meaningful, hopeful & strengthening meeting I have ever went to. The solution is conveyed there. I learned more about myself at Casa then I ever have anywhere else. Casa will always be home. Once a Casa girl always a Casa girl.

I would not pick this treatment center. I was told to show up 14 hours with no alcohol and passed…read moreall tests but did not meet their standards. They packed my stuff set on porch and threw me out on the street. I have been sober years now and work in treatment we only kick people out for using or drinking. I would like Casa or the manager to explain exactly what or if DEI was involved. Why was my bed given away after it was placed on hold for me? I had good insurance Kaiser full coverage what was the problem, sent for medical records stat. Trying not to seek revenge but not to let this happen to another woman. I had been there earlier, and they told me to come back when I was ready, I had to get home to my son and then they reported me for child abuse also.

Finding a therapist you can truly trust isn't easy. We are so lucky to have found Joanne, she is…read moreamazing! We started seeing her before we got married, and she's been amazing at helping us communicate better and navigate challenges together. She also helped us gain a clearer understanding of our backgrounds and why we do what we do, and she's genuinely committed to helping us grow. Even now, she checks in from time to time, which we really appreciate. She's caring, practical, and real. We still go back for sessions when we need to work on things, and every time we leave feeling stronger as a couple. Highly recommend her!

BEWARE. BREACHED HER DUTY AND ACTED INAPPROPRIATELY AND UNPROFESSIONALLY. ABSOLUTELY TRUE AND…read moreFAIR ACCOUNT. I had written a review over a year ago and noticed that somehow it was removed. Note that I make every effort to be fair, truthful and detailed in my accounts and reviews as you can see from my other submissions. I also usually maintain documentation; records, emails and messages to substantiate my claims. About two years ago my fiancé and I engaged Ms Koegl's professional services, primarily to prepare us for marriage (communication skills, conflict resolution skills, adaptation, etc) and to help us best cooperatively manage my fiancés Borderline Personality Disorder or "BPD" which was a challenge in itself. I also desired to work on ways to improve myself and be a better partner to my future wife. I was very willing to accept that I had my own work to do. After all, I had been the one to propose to my fiancé that we seek support for our relationship. After the first session which was largely informative and directional, some of the deeper issues and emotions relating to how the BPD was affecting my fiancé and relationship came to surface. It was quite emotional at times but we trusted Joanne to provide us with understanding and guidance on our issues, to share how best to take care of ourselves and each other, and to work through the occasional episodes that could occur. BPD can be a serous condition and is largely rooted in trauma and fear of abandonment so we were taking this very seriously. At a certain point it became apparent that providing my fiancé private sessions with Joanne might be helpful. I was paying all such costs (joint and individual) and it was not cheap but I was determined to provide our relationship and my fiancé with all the support we needed. After a few months or visiting Joanne, and unbeknownst to me, my fiancé informed me that Joanne had started to suggest that my fiancé end the relationship, that I was a narcissist and that she should essentially 'run'. My fiancé told me that at first she was alarmed by this and actually started to consider if it was true, if I was not who she thought I was. After all, why Joanne would suggest such a thing, behind my back and so secretly. But as we began to talk things out privately my fiancé was able to overcome her alarm and feel grounded with me again. Eventually she expressed every confidence in me again and even stated that she did not believe in her heart that such warnings were justified or true. She felt bad for me knowing that I had selected and trusted Joanne. Joanne NEVER told me she was telling my fiancé such things. Quite the opposite, Joanne and I met privately several times and she led me to believe that she was committed to helping us improve our relationship. All the while, she was advising my fiancé to leave me. My fiancé shared with me the email messages that proved this. Joanne had breached her duty to us, and had betrayed our trust. If Joanne for some reason felt the relationship was doomed, unhealthy or not something she could provide support for, she should have informed me first and then suggested we find another form of support. Never should she have leading me to believe she was helping us reach our goals while behind my back, speaking so negatively of me and undermining the very efforts we were making to be responsible and prepare ourselves for marriage. I see it as a betrayal, a breach of duty, grossly unprofessional and duplicitous. When I subsequently confronted Joanne on the matter, she admitted to such actions. She said she was wrong and regretted her actions and that she misjudged me and that later she realized I was a good man and genuinely trying to do the right thing for my relationship. What a bizarre and troubling thing that was for me to hear. There were sessions that were more intense and emotional than others, but that is where Joanne should have been patient, not judged, and simply seen that as part of the process of uncovering and working with deep feelings, not to turn on me. A therapist has a duty to not rush to judgement after one or two sessions but to allow their clients time to cycle through the levels of emotions, beliefs, history, etc. before an overall assessment can be fairly made. My fiancé and I stopped seeing Joanne and thousands of dollars later, and much disappointment and wasted time and energy, I was left only with the opportunity of sharing with others our story. I see that she has some good reviews and some very poor reviews. Im not here to comment on the experiences of others, but in our case, I deeply regret the trust I placed initially in hiring Joanne to help us. God Bless and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

This is not a review of a counseling session, but a half hour conversation I had with Elvina over…read morethe phone. I'm currently a graduate student enrolled in a counseling course, and conducting interviews of various local counseling professionals in the Bay Area. Elvina promptly responded to my request for an interview (without incentive) on a Saturday afternoon, and was very engaged throughout our conversation. She was honest, supportive, and very helpful. Her education and experience were formative in our dialogue, and I got a real sense that her care was genuine.

This review is almost 2 years overdue. I've been reluctant and am finally doing it now…read more Background: in Oct 2020 my fiancé Johnny and I came to Elvina for help. We met 7 years prior. After the first 6 months, Johnny didn't want to be physical with me, citing trauma from losing money in stocks. I couldn't leave him during this low point of his life so we stayed together. We weathered ups and downs and built a strong companionship. In late 2020 after being on breaks I finally resolved to leave him. He talked me into getting counseling as the last resort. This was how we started seeing Elvina. Elvina went over why we were there. My main issue was the lack of intimacy and Johnny's was the way we fight. We saw Elvina regularly for over a month. We talked about Johnny's concerns, conflict resolutions, even the details of his business. It was all about Johnny but Elvina forgot my main concern - the no-sex was NEVER mentioned. After a while, I gave up. It was difficult enough for me to bring it up at all (cultural taboo) and now it was further invalidated - is it even a big deal? Am I making a big deal out of nothing? I stopped seeing Elvina, feeling so embarrassed that I couldn't even tell her why I stopped. Life went on and we just had a baby (through IVF). Things are not better - Johnny got into stocks again and stopped bed sharing with me, citing he had to trade. Through my pregnancy (and all its hormonal heights), I was mostly alone at night. Then the market crashed and Johnny lost it all again. He now invests heavily in his business (borrow money to do so) and we fight constantly, me being weary and skeptical, and he thinks I'm being negative. Affection is so foreign and seem impossible in my future. Thinking back on Oct 2020 I wish I had more courage. I was so close to addressing my concern. Johnny would not address my concern. No one would. I wish there was professional help, the help I sought for. I wish there is some understanding of why he's this way. I have no confidence I will ever know, or that any professionals can help. Of course, life is not black and white. Johnny has a good heart. We get along well mostly. We also bonded over our son. But there is no intimacy. And there is always stress over his finance. I wish we could have talked about these in therapy. I write this because hopefully therapists would realize the importance of not dismissing their patient's chief complaint. I came to her seeking help at a pivotal point in my life and it was dismissed. I can't help but feel a deep sense of resentment towards it every time I am confronted with the reality of my circumstance.