As someone who has been hurt before by a close mentor (a mentor through church at that), and a bad…read moreexperience through a therapist scheduled through insurance I had become very hesitant with therapy in general. I had become very guarded to say the least. However after the past few years I had hit a breaking point, and I knew I needed help beyond what I could handle on my own. I reached out to a close and trusted friend for a recommendation of a trusted therapist. She recommended Amanda with Ponderosa Therapy. I am so glad I didn't let my past experiences keep me from trusting again. Amanda has been the best example of what therapy should bring someone. I have experienced nothing but kindness, honesty, tools and techniques for hard times and most importantly a safe place for me to vent. Amanda has a beautiful presence, she is very calming and makes it easy to unwind. I couldn't recommend her enough. I have prayed for someone just like her, I'm so glad I followed through with reaching out to her. Hope this helps someone out

I have been seeing Amanda for a few years now and she is amazing. One of the kindest souls I have…read moreever known. I honestly don't know where I would be without her. Ponderosa therapy is great because they offer virtual appointments and everything is super convenient! So you don't have to worry about not receiving care during these difficult times. You can fill out your intake for any paperwork that is needed and payments online. It is really hard to click with a therapist but Amanda makes that easy. And this is coming from someone who has shopper around quite a bit.

When my wife's breast cancer treatment involved surgery in November 2025, we searched for a…read moresurgical oncologist with a good reputation and a history that excels in several ways. We found just such a specialist: Dr Sarah Blair at UCSD. We read about Dr Blair's work as a medical scientist with numerous research articles published. This was encouraging. We also learned that she is a professor of surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine. And we learned first hand that Dr Blair is a kind and caring clinician. A study of her reviews online demonstrates that her patients love her and trust her with their health. Dr Blair is everything we hoped for, and her surgical skill is extraordinary; my wife recovered from bilateral lumpectomy with slight, only minimal scarring. Facing breast cancer surgery is incredibly stressful. The time Dr Blair took to explain everything in detail and to consult with us about my wife's concerns is beyond what we expected. We also want to thank Dr Blair's nurse, Carmelita. Carmelita followed through on details and followed up with us on so many things that could have easily fallen through the cracks. With Carmelita's assistance, everything for my wife's surgery went well and the outcome is excellent. We are grateful to have discovered Dr Blair, and we hope that anyone in similar circumstances is fortunate enough to consult with her too.

Seven years later, my son is thriving. Honor roll, lots of friends, zero behavior problems, makes…read moregreat decisions on his own. Just a kid becoming their own person. The key to that success was diligent unwinding of Jen McMains diagnoses and the after effects it had on my son. To be concise, he believed he was "less than" and not capable of success because of her influence not just on him but his mother. When we entered her care, we were seeking proactive palliative support. What we received were problems which took years to unwind. Recently, I spoke with his mother (we get along great BTW) and him, on separate occasions, about getting some sort of trauma therapy related to this care and his subsequent experience at his school (teachers treated him harshly because they thought he could not reason like a "normal child"). I was on the fence about it but wanted to begin a dialogue. His mother was apprehensive about finding a "good" therapist, and my son was adamantly against it - saying I could be his therapist. I told him we could do better than my homegrown CBT, but I respect his decision and understood his fear of therapists. This is actually the point: it's not simply that this practitioner was inartful and rebuked by subsequent second opinions but my son is now actively against engaging with the profession, in general. A bias that may ending up yielding more harm in the future because of his negative bias towards therapy that could help him but he avoids it because his first experience was soooooo negative and changed his life for the worse for a number of years, according to his own reckoning. McMains is long gone actively from our lives but I still have to contend with the lingering and growing resentment of my son (now a preteen) against his mother for the initiating of an arc of his despair which began with seeing this therapist. It's not fair to mom, but it is a reality. I told his mom this was happening a while ago and they talk, but he's not changing his opinion of her. He sounds like an adult talking about an ex when he talks about his mom - very pragmatic and "over it". There were no winners here. While I was "right", I wish I wasn't. I would trade a decade of my life to have never walked through her door. That's how many stars I give her.

Genesis 12:3 I…read morewill bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." The above is God's promise to me from 2004. This lives today. Jen, you really blew it! After having appointment for family therapy set, I sent her an email about what I wanted to discuss. Here is her reply. My wife has since been seeing this woman as a therapist, beginning June 2, 2018, and confessed this therapist has been helping her in a campaign against me, using my medical conditions as the target, has since been trying to get me deemed an unfit parent to my five year old, by encouraging my wife to commit ongoing psychological warfare in the attempt to get me to explode. I would not write this damning review if I did not have the documented evidence, such as this along with dated receipts for services for my wife: On May 20, 2018, at 11:37 AM, Jennifer McMains jenmcmains@gmail.com wrote: I won't be party to the kind of manipulation you have planned. I will do individual counseling with your wife if she wishes. On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 10:24 AM, me oh come on please. I am TRYING to get her to HEAR me and I CANNOT do this without a counsellor! I have been trying to five years! Thanks, mj On May 20, 2018, at 12:27 AM, Jennifer Mcmains jenmcmains@gmail.com wrote: I have canceled the first session since it is clear you are not interested in marriage counseling. If your wife should wish to consult for some individual counseling, please have her contact me. Jennifer McMains, LMFT Sent from my iPhone === Your practice is over. ===

The best shop in town. Low overhead, no advertising, keeps prices low. Great selection. Great…read moreemployees. Everyone is friendly. If you haven't been here yet you are sleeping on it.

Thanks to Yelp - I found Judy and went to her for ear coning. The service was fantastic - but the…read moreoffice itself needs some work. A lot of clutter & didn't have a very clean / peaceful feel to it. Which is fine for getting ear coning, but I wouldn't feel relaxed if I was there for a massage or reiki. Judy is extremely knowledgeable though & def. a hidden gem.

Wonderful woman. If you need counseling I highly recommend her. She is the most selfless caring…read morewoman. Instantly hit it off with her. I hate doctors and going to counseling but with her I don't feel an aversion to come to my appointments. She is wise and has a plethora of experience and knowledge. If there was more than 5 stars I would give it.

Absolutely amazing! I've been seeing her for about 3 years now and she has helped me with self…read moreharm, OCD and PTSD. She really listens to me and gives very helpful advice. Highly recommend!

I will not be bringing my dogs here for grooming again. If the groomer is unwilling to work with…read morelonger-haired dogs, that should be communicated upfront so customers can make other arrangements. When I called to schedule an appointment for my mini Sheepadoodle, I was questioned about why it had been five months since her last visit. She is still a puppy, I prefer to keep her coat longer, and I regularly bathe and groom her myself. I also clearly stated that she was not matted. However, upon arrival, the groomer immediately began checking her over as if expecting to find matting. She did not I then explained that I wanted her to maintain a sheepdog look while having her coat shortened slightly for the warmer weather. When I picked up my dog, she had been completely shaved down and nothing like what I had asked for. Even more upsetting, she appeared frightened and anxious. I have never seen her react this way after a grooming appointment. She stayed glued to my side the entire evening, which is very unlike her. The groomer chose the quickest option without regard for my instructions or my dog's comfort. I expected professionalism and care, and unfortunately received neither.

I will never take my dogs there again for grooming. They should…read morenot groom long haired dogs if it annoys them! When I made the appointment for my dog, the first thing she was concerned about was that my dog hadn't been there in 5 months!! Well I am shopping around for the best groomer as my dog just turned a year and I groom my dog daily!!! I assured her my dog was not matted. When I take my dog in, the grumpy groomers face drops and the first thing she does is feel all underneath my dog looking for mats!! she found none!! After my dog and I were so rudely greeted, I should have left! However, I explain what I want and it's not what I got. My dogs hair was completely SHAVED OFF!! Lazy groomer!! My two doodles will be going elsewhere. Just tell your costumers you will only shave doodles because it's easier for the grumpy, rude groomer!

WARNING: THIS AWESOME REVIEW IS FROM A WISE MINDED AND SPIRITUAL (NON IDIOTIC INDIVIDUAL)…read more [PART ONE] Wendy Chaffin, (NOT A very GOOD spiritual source) for my likes. Showed a so called promising source of Communication and planning. when I arrived at HER HOME SHE showed a strange demeanor, bad attitude, and ridiculous (freak-out) paranoia behavior. All because I have a vehicle parked away from HER house and NOT in front of her HOUSE. (What a Weirdo!) I NEVER park or have a vehicle parked in front of a house when I don't really know the person. No one ever parks in front of my house if they don't know me. It's a respect thing. BE AN ADULT and have a HEART to HEART conversation outside YOUR stupid HOUSE so you can break the ICE and build some mutual trust. [PART TWO] I'M a very spiritual person, very welcoming, AND I provide HOME HEALTH CARE and LICENSED FACILITY CARE in the community for OUR SENIORS who NEED IT! I'm also a Religious prior serviceman and patriot of my county! And I have been contacted by a Loving, assertive, wonderful, beautiful lady who's NOW in spirit since after her Memorial day! So I only came to you through appointment to seek some Spiritual guidance. [PART FINAL] P.S. YOU live in my city which I have lived in AND OUT for 28 years! You own a business here? In your home? Next time JUST request a form online to take information from me for a background check if you're that paranoid. There's ALSO a Sheriff station, A sharp Medical Center, and I can even get some Full time Care Giver's, Nurses, C.N.A.'s, AND some E.M.T'S. I mean maybe I'll get you some of my U.S. ARMY Reserved Soldiers OFF duty to check on you next time! if you need SOME assistance. WE GOT you!!! And don't ever shake my hand again..... until you learn how to treat ALL OF your potential Clients with the same damn respect. OTHERWISE...have a good day and God Bless. YOU didn't fail me or my spirit. BUT you failed to meet a wonderful spirit that is very friendly and very strong. HERE she is again.

I have been looking for a Spiritual Counselor to help me understand myself more and the things…read morearound me. Then I found Wendy I've been going to her for a couple months now and with her guidance I have learned so much. I was also looking for someone who can do Reiki as well. She also was able to help me with that. I have gone to a few people to guide me, but it just wasn't for me and thats ok. Then, when I found Wendy, I thought to myself everybody needs a Wendy . She's a wonderful human being, I wouldn't have chosen any other person and I am so glad I did .

Darla is the best! I've had colonics for 3+ years with different colon therapist and she's truly…read moregifted. She's gentle, patient , and she's so connected to the divine that she'll know exactly what you need, when you need it. She's one of a kind. So happy I found her and she's in beautiful San Diego!

Upon initial contact, Darla was great at asking me what was going on and her recommendations. Darla…read morewas very friendly, communicative, and patient. After a week or so I finally scheduled my first hydrotherapy appointment via text. I asked for the day and she told me the time of 1pm. I confirmed with her the time worked for me. I arrived for my appointment only to find out Darla had just left. The other employee, I didn't catch her name, attempted to reach out to Darla via call and text. I also tried texting with no response. 4 hours later and still no response. It took a lot for me to rearrange my schedule to come in at a time she proposed only to be completely blown off. Things happen but this was not very professional and I expected more from her after the conversation she and I had previously.