Yes, make that decision…read more Yes, life is like a box of chocolates (thanks Forrest Gump) and you may have personally taken a bite out of a pretty bad one recently, but I am here to tell you that finding a good therapist does not have to be an obscure process. Life is hard enough, isn't it? Don't answer that; go talk to Becky. Let me simplify this by throwing you some key words. Who has time to read complete sentences, right? Holistic Approach Wellness Compassion Conflict Resolution Relationship Issues Depression Anxiety Becky has a great balance of active listening and consolidated process sprinkled with some real talk. She has a calm and confident demeanor and can easily break through the emotional walls and unveil hidden emotions. I've had the privilege of learning so much about myself for the last 4 years. I am incredibly happy to be where I am today and I cannot imagine my life without her assistance.

Atalie is a wonderful therapist! She's kind, genuine, compassionate and professional. I'm so glad…read moreshe's part of my journey to improving my life and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist!

Professional, well-run office with a calm atmosphere. The staff is courteous and efficient, and Dr…read moreBrown was attentive, clear, and respectful. Overall, a solid and patient-focused practice.

Very helpful office with wonderful staff. It was really easy to schedule an appointment.read more

I have been a colleague of Rebecca for over 15 years. She is an excellent therapist and does…read moreamazing work with couples. I refer to Rebecca constantly and have always heard excellent results from those clients. She is an extremely ethical therapist who approaches clients with empathy and genuine regard. She continues to be at the top of my list of couple's therapists!

I couldn't recommend Rebecca Kahane strongly enough. I grew up in a very dysfunctional home and…read morehad a very rough childhood, and from a very early age was put in front of one therapist after another who I either didn't connect to, or who couldn't seem to reach me. Thirteen years ago a dear friend recommended Rebecca, and I continue to feel so incredibly fortunate that she did. To this day, Rebecca is the only therapist I've seen since. When I had to move away from the El Segundo area, I continued to see Rebecca through phone sessions, and now we are fortunately in the "Age of Zoom" where our sessions continue remotely. I genuinely consider Rebecca to be a life-changer. It's not coincidental that I launched my career less than one year after my first meeting with her; looking back, there's no way I would have had the focus and the self-assuredness to move forward with realizing my dreams, let alone feel like I had a right to them. If you need help, and you've had the good fortune to stumble upon Rebecca's profile and are reading this, count your lucky stars and get in touch with her.

Dr. Krems and I first started working together when my former partnership was at a critical point…read moreand we weren't sure how to move forward. My former partner and I worked with her together as a group and then in individual sessions, and in both scenarios she was very fair, kind, did not invalidate either of us, but rather facilitated a conversation to see if what we desired in relationship could work with each other. Dr. Krems expertly and gently guided me through a very difficult individual session, where she pointed out that my partner strongly exhibited signs of having narcissistic personality disorder. After our conversation, the past seven years with my former partner finally made sense. I realized I was in a very bad situation and with her support, I was able to make what felt like an impossible decision to walk away from a man who was emotionally abusing me. One year later, my life is completely different now and I am so incredibly grateful. From time to time I will still work with her when life throws curveballs, but I'm now living a life I never could have, had I stayed in that partnership. If you're looking for an expert couples or individual therapist, look no further. Dr. Krems will be able to support you on your journey.

Ilene has been a miracle for my relationship. My partner found her on a search online smd I will…read moreforever be grateful. Not only is Ilene a wealth of knowledge, but a kind heart behind her expert words and a lifetime of experience. She has assisted my partner and I individually as well as together annd our growth and communication have thrived exponentially because of her help. 10/10 highly recommend Ilene for individual as well as for couples therapy!!!

I was a patient of Dr. Dicken's on and off (mostly on) for about 3 years (2016-2019), and I also…read morecompleted her four-week mindfulness and surfing workshop, Saltwater Sessions. I consider myself fairly particular about whom I work with in any setting, but especially so in therapy, and I have no reservations about recommending Dr. Dicken wholeheartedly to anyone in search of counseling on the Westside, or even remotely. In addition to her strong fundamentals - pattern recognition, ability to link the past to the present, clear memory for people and events - Dr. Dicken brings both a calming warmth and a wry sense of humor to her work. She also possesses a broad range of intellectual reference points, which makes her a more universally accessible therapist. I appreciated how we were able to build a strong relationship - complete with conversational shorthand, vulnerable and honest communication in both directions, and the occasional (or even frequent) jokes. While working with Dr. Dicken, I made significant strides in several key relationships with both friends and family, as well as in my professional life. Obviously these changes were not her doing, but having her there to work through obstacles and concretize action plans was a significant help. I ended my engagement with her in December of 2019 because I felt confident that I could succeed in my short- and medium-term goals without additional therapy, thanks in large part to the work we did together and the tools I developed in those sessions. Finding a therapist is a very personal process, but I believe Dr. Dicken has a broad appeal and is well worth consideration for anyone in search of a down-to-earth and thoughtful counselor.

Like many, I sought therapy during a difficult period in my life, and Lena has been an incredible…read moresource of positivity, clarity, and self-love. Lena is someone I can count on for honesty, support, and occasionally share a laugh with. She has incredible life experience and perspective and wonderful values. She also guided me in meditation, which was a great tool in our work together, and even recommended great reading to me. I could not recommend her more highly.

I am so grateful and thankful for the support with Emily since 2021. I am trained in Somatic…read morePsychology myself. Emily is skilled, experienced, and has offered a deeper layer of healing for my nervous system health, my childhood trauma healing, and the inner child work that organically comes up. I am thriving daily in life because of her love and support. Emily creates a safe space to be embodied and grounded. I highly recommend her for anyone healing deeper issues and getting a higher level of emotional support and spiritual support with professionalism and heart lead guidance.

Emily is a healer with a remarkable ability to help you find your way through trauma and anxiety…read more She is so sensitive, observant, and insightful. Very highly recommended.

I well preface this by saying I only called Dr. Aldahwi to inquire about her services and ask some…read morequestions regarding her practice and couples therapy but she exceeded my expectations in just a simple phone call. Not only did she address my basic questions that we all have when looking at therapy options for the first time but she actually took time to talk to me and listen to me probably more than she should have about my issues in my relationship. She even asked questions. I felt heard and engaged with and for as brief as it was, it was like a breath of fresh air. I don't usually write reviews, but for someone who took time to listen when they had really no obligation to, I just had to. Highly recommend considering if you are looking at options. Hopefully maybe soon my partner and I can book a session.

Dr Aldahwi is truly an amazing person. I called her to get info about becoming a client of hers and…read moreshe genuinely spent time and gave great advice about my situation all without being a client yet. I'm very well versed with psychology and her answers were congruent and aligned with proper psychotherapy. Truly a hidden gem. Thank you.

The facility itself is very cute, for lack of a better word. It's unassuming from the outside, but…read morelooks almost like an old Spanish-colonial style house in the main house with a kitchen area for patients and a koi pond in the outside sitting area. In terms of care, I really enjoyed being a patient here. This was my first experience as a patient in PHP/IOP. I was a patient for three months, dealing with mental disorder that impaired my functioning in work, school, social life, and self-care. You are assigned an individual therapist to meet with weekly and/or a case manager. You can request to switch individual therapists if you don't feel a good enough rapport between yourself and your assigned therapist. The group therapy schedule is pretty static week to week, but there is almost always a choice between two groups, so you have some ability to "customize" your schedule. I didn't enjoy all facilitators, but I enjoyed most and learned a lot about how to manage and process my emotions/thoughts/behaviors/traumas. The psychiatric team put me on the first medication combination in my life that really worked for my specific set of symptoms. They are courteous and attentive. They remember even non-clinical details about me when we meet weekly. Mission Harbor is also much more affordable (in my opinion) than other centers offering similar care. I paid my insurance's deductible--with which Mission Harbor provided flexibility due to my personal financial hardship--and the team was diligent with handling my disability insurance claim in a timely manner. I would recommend Mission Harbor to anyone looking to seriously challenge their mental disorders and carve a path to a better way of living and thinking! I would even readmit if I felt I needed the care and support again.

I have worked with many organizations in the behavioral health space and Mission Harbor continues…read moreto impress me. Their commitment to serving their clients is apparent in all aspects of their program. They are transparent, honest and I would recommend their program to anyone who is considering treatment.