Valerie tried to charge me a cancellation fee that was higher than the rate she bills my insurance…read morefor. When I questioned her about this, she attempted to mislead me telling me that the insurance company was reporting the wrong number on my statements. A quick call to the insurance company proved this was false. When I presented her with that information and asked why she was charging a higher amount, she recommended we not work together any longer. Even after all of this, she also still billed my insurance for the cancelled appointment. I reported this to the insurance company (that I did not speak to her on that day) and they have tried to contact her via phone and email, but have been unsuccessful. If I had not looked into this, she would have been fraudulently making ~3X her normal pay just because I cancelled too late. I understand why therapists need to charge fees for a late cancellation, as it represents lost wages for them. However, I believe it's unethical to charge more money than she would have made if I had attended. I have been wrestling internally with posting this review as I want to believe she did not have bad intentions, but in the face of her misleading me and avoiding calls from the insurance company, I feel an obligation to let future clients of hers know what happened. I am giving 2 stars because during the 4 months we spoke, she was not an awful therapist. She came off a little more like a life coach at times, where she was directly telling me to/not to do things rather than asking me questions to help me come to my own conclusions. It's not really my preferred style of therapy, but some people might find it helpful.

Valerie is amazing and understanding she is better than all therapists I have seen over the years…read more She also was very accommodating to my schedule and there for me above and beyond. Great person all around then great to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone!

Krista Regedanz and her team of therapists offer the highest quality care. I regularly refer…read moreclients to Krista and Palo Alto Smart Therapy. If you want deep healing and transformation, Palo Alto Smart Therapy is the place to be!

Working with Krista was absolutely amazing! She was able to make a huge difference with my PTSD…read more The techniques she uses are not available thru the VA Healthcare system. I can highly recommend her! It is difficult writing about something so personal, and most Veterans are suffering in silence. That is just how we were taught... got a problem, don't talk about it. I had been living with my issues since 2002, but after 16 years, I finally found someone able to help me. If you know of any veterans suffering from their PTSD, Krista is definitely worth visiting. Don't put it off, it won't go away on it's own.

We began working with Martha because our son was having significant mental health issues…read more Particularly, severe depression and it was very difficult to navigate that and keep our bearings about us. Martha was a life saver for us. She was such an expert in how to handle all varieties of tough situations with our son. She worked with us proactively to prepare for various twists and turns. And she simply kept us moving forward and productive when at times that was really really difficult. I can't say enough for how much we needed her help and how much she delivered. I am so grateful to her.

Martha is wonderful. Intuitive, direct, kind and professional…read more Highly recommend

I recently attended Arda Ozdemir's Emotional Mastery workshop and found it to be a very powerful…read moreexperience. Arda offers a clear and grounded approach to noticing our triggers, understanding our emotional patterns, and releasing unprocessed fears that create drama in our lives. What I appreciated most was how practical and honest the work is -- it invites real awareness and responsibility for our inner state. I left with a deeper understanding of my emotions and tools that I can apply in everyday life. Highly recommend Rise2Realize method for happy life

I participated in a seven week workshop and found it very useful. It was well-structured and quite…read moreinspiring. I absolutely recommend Arda's workshops to anyone who wants to understand themselves better, grow and evolve. It's

Working with Emel has been one of the biggest breakthroughs in my healing journey. As soon as I…read moreread her website I knew that Emel understood many of my struggles at a deep level and that somatic healing work with her was what I needed. Seriously - just read her website and you'll understand, she gets it and has a uniquely effective approach! I have worked with so many practitioners on physical, mental, energetic, and nervous system healing, but I needed her somatic healing approach to connect the pieces and dive deeper to truly understand and break free from the pain, trauma, and patterns I was stuck in. Emel truly cares, is extremely empathetic, and works hard to understand the full picture and the root cause of issues. She made it easy to open up to her and to myself, allowing me to better understand myself, my patterns, and my triggers/reactions. Each session varies depending on my needs or desired focus, ranging from somatic healing, energy flow, and visualization work to more traditional talk therapy. The results of working with Emel were immediate and ongoing: relief from physical pain caused by stuck energy, emotions, or tension, as well as minimization of triggers, anxiety, depression, and other patterns I was stuck in. I cannot recommend working with Emel enough, regardless of what you are going through! Thank you Emel!

You know when people say that things happen for a reason? I definitely feel that meeting Emel was…read moresomething meant to happen at the right time. My partner and I were in search of a therapist and we met with several before making a choice. However, after the initial consultation, we did not need to interview with anyone else. My partner and I both felt that she was a perfect fit. Through several somatic techniques and practices, lifestyle changes were implemented in a positive way. We saw a change in our communication with each other and also with other people. I now regularly practice P.O.W.E.R (if you don't know this acronym...book your appointment with Emel) and mindfulness in all avenues of my life. Thank you Emel I will surely book again if your services are needed. :)

Dr. Cindy was a beacon of hope during a challenging time. The job I had loved was abruptly gone and…read morehaving been a workaholic, I was struggling to figure out who I was, as well as commit and be successful at another job. She suggested programs including Positive Intelligence and BeYou. Those programs combined with 1x1 sessions with Dr. Cindy, literally changed my life. It was well worth the money (even while unemployed and not sure when I'd have an income again!) because it gave me insights, tools to change, and re-ignited other areas of passion in my life. I have hope and confidence again, which is priceless, so I am beyond grateful that I went to Dr. Cindy!

I met Cynthia months ago and she has been able to help me relieve a lot of my day-to-day stressors…read moreand negative thoughts. I have been able to achieve a clear head to allow myself to make better decisions whether it's in my business or personal life. Through her one on one approach, I've been able to get out of my comfort zone and it has been well worth it. I recommend Cynthia for anyone who is looking for a clear head when going through their day-to-day routine.

Dr. Greenberg is an astute, caring, warm, and highly skilled therapist who works effectively with…read morecouples and individuals. I have known her since 1994 and we have worked separately and in tandem with patients in which I was treating the individual and she saw the couple. In addition, Dr. Greenberg is very talented in helping people navigate any parenting difficulties. I know her work intimately since we have participated in professional consultation groups together over the years. She is one of my main referral resources when any of my clients need couple's therapy. I know when I send clients to her that they will receive the best care, and I highly recommend her for those with any relationship issues. Judy H.Smith, Ph.D.

It was a huge decision for me to enter therapy. I'd had several (brief) prior experiences with…read moreother therapists and was openly jaded and hesitant to give it another try. I was at the end of my emotional rope though -- dealing with major depression, loss, anxiety, burnout, and an array of issues from childhood that were apparently still waiting for me. In short order, I found Dr. Greenberg to be noticeably different from the other therapists I'd dealt with. She is engaged, tuned in, and an extremely astute listener who seems to truly care that she is helping. She is not at all shy about providing open, honest feedback that addresses directly the issue(s) at hand, and she is clearly both intelligent and well trained. I've seen her now for well over a year, in both individual and group formats, and have always found her to be incredibly objective, supportive, sensitive, kind, compassionate and very easy to open up to -- which is an invaluable credential for some of us. I genuinely believe she takes great pride in her work and seeing her patients progress. I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Greenberg.

Christina Grant is a brilliant astrologer and profoundly intuitive and compassionate healer. Her…read moreability to comb the depths and illuminate new healing soul pathways is uniquely potent. She is knowledgable and wise. I recommend her highly as a practitioner of healing therapy and an astrologer.

I have had several sessions with Dr. Grant in the lest few years, since 2011. A friend recommended…read moreher during a particularly difficult time in my life and I immediately fell in love. My very first session with Dr. Grant was over the phone and I was taken aback by her level of knowledge and intuition. She was the first truly spiritually intellectual conversation that I have had in years and that phone conversation was what made me realize this. I take away something special from every session I have with Dr. Grant and always receive clarity and direction. I refer to her as my spiritual adviser to my friends and I consider her and amazing gift in my life. I had my first session with her in person this last week and found her energy just as warm, kind, true, and healing as I had felt her to be. When I have a session with her, depending on my needs, she will listen; understand; explore, explain and advise; read my chart with great thoroughness; and even do chakra and healing work if it is needed. Oh! I also bought a session from her for my father as a birthday gift one year and he was thoroughly impressed and happy with it. THANK YOU Dr. Grant!!

Maor is extraordinary at what he does, through guided work a lot of my past was transformed for the…read morebetter. For those looking for a provider that is attuned, thoughtful, and pragmatic then the Feeling Good Institute is the right place for you.

The therapists consistently failed to manage session time. Stacy Clark in particular often would go…read moreover the allotted period despite multiple reminders that I did not consent to pay for extra time and had other appointments. They would extend sessions under the pretext of "needing more time to reflect and appreciate the moment," which felt unprofessional and disrespectful of boundaries. The billing practices feel predatory, in addition to consistently billing more than what we've agreed upon to, Kevin attempted to have me pay for a series of non-refundable sessions. I've never encountered a therapist who pressured a client into paying thousands of dollars upfront when we don't even know if it's a good fit to work together yet. They are scam artists preying on emotionally vulnerable people, pure and simple. Additionally, this was the only therapy experience I've had where the therapist dominated the conversation, talking about 75% of the time or more. Sessions often felt more like listening to the therapist's reflections and stories than being guided through my own process. There was also pressure to give perfect ratings in surveys and to avoid providing honest feedback, I'm not sure if they are evaluated by their practice from these scores directly. This made it difficult to share genuine concerns or trust that feedback would be received constructively. Lastly, Stacy Clark and Kevin Cornelius did not have the skill or emotional presence to hold difficult emotions. They will simply take a long time to repeat back what you've told them rather than understand and dig deeper on the why and how the behaviors arose. Overall, I would not recommend this practice to anyone seeking a professional, client-centered, and time-respectful therapeutic experience.

We started taking our elementary school son to Palo Alto Therapy after he started exhibiting issues…read moreat school due some stress he was experiencing outside the classroom. We couldn't be happier with the care he has been receiving. He was initially really worried about going to therapy but now he looks forward to having a safe space (that doesn't involve his parents *smirk*) to unload his feelings. From a parental perspective, we've been pleased we the progress we've seen in how he is communicating his emotions so we can better help him work through how he is feeling. Thank you Palo Alto Therapy!

Very impressed with our family's progress with Palo Alto Therapy. Appointments were accessible and…read morethe professionalism exceptional. Worked with LCSW Josh Optawosky who quickly helped navigate to solutions. He was kind and compassionate. Another highlight is the billing department. You can read about many other practices who are "about the money" and talk money before help. PA Therapy was very timely with billing and when the insurance had a misstep, PA Therapy offered to wait a week to resubmit. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful - a total win when your focus is on mental health:) Very Pleased!