The owner, Leah Elvitsky, is an amazing therapist with a clinical skillset that is unmatched. She…read morehas the ability to guide her clients through their presenting problems in a way that cannot be taught. Her ability to support her clients is only matched by her ability to support her team of therapists. Therapy by Choice is reputable, professional and safe. If you're looking to get support for individual or couple's therapy, this is the place to go. Thank me later

My therapist was Irena and she was wonderful. Irena has a lovely smile and beautiful laugh, all of…read morewhich made me feel very safe and welcome. She did a wonderful job and was sure to help me with any issues of mine. I would recommend Irena to anyone that has love/relationship "issues" or seeks "mindset changes".

Very knowledgeable, which accounts for two stars, but never takes notes and did not provide much…read morefeedback, especially with complicated relationship/life problems. Felt she really did not understand the strong biological mother/child bond. Continually insisted I must let adult child fail, rather than help me find solutions to better support HF autistic get through life. Very flat, stoic personality. Literally just sits in her cozy chair petting her dog in her lap through each entire 50 mi session. Likely why patient notes not taken since dog is being attended to constantly and moved around on her lap to make him comfortable. Felt focus was on dog, not helping me. Teen son did not fit with her. Dog was benefitting more from sessions than I was, so finally quit.

I have been a client of Susan Issacs for a few years now and I can't say enough positive things…read moreabout her. I highly recommend her to everyone. I plan to continue seeing her very long-term...I actually adore and respect her so much that I wish I wasn't her client so that I could be personal friends with her. She is absolutely the best therapist I have ever seen. So very understanding, compassionate (never ever harsh), easy to work with, intuitive, very insiteful, offers wonderful suggestions and ideas, and very easy to make/cancel/reschedule appointments with. Can't sing her praises loud enough.

I was referred to Jill through my company's EAP mental health program. The program allowed three…read morefree visits to an EAP-approved provider, and Jill was selected based on her location. My three visits are now up and I am so sad to find that she is an out-of-network provider, and I need to find a new provider for insurance purposes. Jill is amazing. She is warm, kind, caring, sympathetic, and trustworthy all while maintaining a very professional and reasonable demeanor. I felt no hesitation in opening up to her and feeling like this was a person who could help me by listening and offering sound advice. I haven't been to other therapists before so I can't compare her to others, but I believe my positive experience with Jill definitely has to do with both her wonderful personality and her gentle style. I feel that I wouldn't have responded quite as well if she had a more stern or blunt personality. If it weren't for the insurance issues, I'd happily continue seeing Jill. I can only hope that she is able to help others in need as much as she helped me. Thank you, Jill!

This is my same review for Jill at her Redwood City Location:…read moreJill is a wonderful person. A measure of a good therapist is who the person is and how hard the therapist has worked on her own mental health. Jill has worked on herself and it shows in her maturity and ability to give good counsel--she still quite young (I'm going to guess in her thirties). I see Jill as someone I aspire to be like. She's got great integrity and cares about the people she counsels. She has a high level of emotional intelligence and also has great people skills. There is a softness to Jill that is comforting. She's a genuine person on a deep level. I learn about life from her with each conversation. One of her loves is working with women who are discovering themselves. She is also very skilled with children and adolescents. Her focus is more on individual therapy. I have to give her five stars for her level of professionalism and excellence as a professional.

I recently contacted Dr. Dufford to help me after receiving a recent diagnoses of PTSD, it's…read moreunfortunately had been many years since I'd seen Dr. Dufford as a patient. Dr. Dufford returned my call promptly and he was very kind and understanding to my situation as usual. Sadly, Dr. Dufford was not able to fit me in as a returning patient at the time that I called, Dr. Dufford instead gave me a referral to two other Psychologists that specialize in treating the Complex PTSD that I suffer from and was recently diagnosed with. Dr. Michelle Chabbot was the Psychologist that I first reached out to following the multiple traumatic events that led to my Complex PTSD diagnoses and that caused my PTSD Panic Attack. I study Psychology myself, and I was very shaken when I contacted Dr. Chabbot, as I'd never experienced at PTSD Panic Attack before, and I never even knew that someone could suffer from something as terrible as a PTSD Panic Attack. Dr. Chabbot answered the phone immediately, and she was kind and caring enough to take the time to help me immediately. She even answered some emergency questions that I had regarding my recent Complex PTSD diagnoses and the PTSD Panic Attack that I suffered. Dr. Chabbot did all of this for me during her time off on the weekend, when she was out of town on vacation. Talking with Dr. Chabbot, meant so very much to me. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Chabbot and I immediately knew that I was in good hands with regards to finding help to treat my Complex PTSD Disability. I'll be continuing my treatment with Dr. Chabbot moving forward, and I'll be sure to update my review along the way as well. I can tell Dr. Chabbot is an extremely gifted and knowledgeable Psychologist, and she is exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted in the area of PTSD especially. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Chabbot/Dr. Dufford, if you are ever in need. I also urge anyone reading this to reach out to Dr. Dufford/Dr. Chabbot if you are in any need of mental healthcare. It's vital to seek the aid of a Psychologist if you've ever experienced going through a traumatic life event (such as a car accident, workplace discrimination, domestic violence, Ableist bullying, really anything that happens that is traumatic in life, can potentially lead to PTSD I'm told. On top of this, in my own personal experience, PTSD appears to me to be a self fueling condition/ mental illness/disability, meaning that PTSD can worsen over time, if left untreated. What this means is that, it's vital to seek the help of a qualified mental healthcare professional immediately following a traumatic life event. If one doesn't immediately get the treatment that one needs, ones PTSD could quickly worsen, that and one could easily develop "layers" of PTSD, from multiple traumatic events as well. In addition to this, PTSD can also VERY QUICKLY develop into a life threatening condition/mental illness/disability, so please don't ever hesitate to get seek immediate help. Even if you just suspect you might need help, then immediately seek out that help as your mental health can quickly worsen, leaving you in a life threatening situation.

Dr Dufford is one of the best therapists out there. He makes time for you and is super supportive!…read moreI have been seeing him for a long time off and on through my life. He instills in his practice a sense of calm and you will feel heard by him. He offers insight and guidance as needed. Have to admit that he has been present for some of my darkest times and I am grateful for his help and support. I would strongly recommend him to anyone. He is that guy who steps up to the plate...one of the good ones!

I've had the pleasure of attending several workshops over the past few years, co-led by Lisa Smith…read moreand Grace Kendrick. They have been warm and inviting havens where, through a combination of gentle yoga and shaman drumming and related activities, participants have been given a safe place to de stress and open themselves up for spiritual guidance and the surfacing of subconscious messages. Truly healing and calming. If you ever crave a break from the hurly burly of Silicon Valley, I'd strongly recommend looking for the next workshop online and giving yourself a special treat!

Since closing escrow on my home, I have been so agitated/angry at the state of the house and…read moredecisions made by prior owners. Even though I knew I'd be here a long time, there was this huge 'buyer's remorse' I was unable to shake which was overpowering my sense of pride at being able to buy my own home as well as my excitement at what was possible after renovation. After clearing the negative energy and refilling my home with the blessings ceremony, I feel sooo much better, much more peaceful, and the agitation is gone. I'm able to be more accepting that in time it will become my own as I transform it into the beautiful space and mood I desire. A girlfriend who'd been over once briefly came by the day after my ceremony and noticed big difference ~ she said it was a different home. Such a huge difference my dear ~ thank you for the major shift and helping propel me on my way! I love love love my handmade card ~ a work of art and a beautiful way to capture the memory. I so appreciate your attention to detail and what's meaningful Happy Happy ~ thank you Lisa!!!

I can't say enough good things about Melissa. She is an amazing therapist. I've dabbled in therapy…read morein the past, and after a bout of postpartum anxiety and depression, I knew it was time to take therapy more seriously and address some stuff I had been putting on the backburner. Melissa is compassionate and knowledgeable, and we connected immediately. I've been seeing her for many months now and I benefit from every session. My confidence as a mother has grown as well as my self-compassion. Thank you Melissa!

I have known and worked with Melissa since 2013. We were colleagues together at a non-profit that…read moreplaced us in schools for our internships. Melissa is an excellent listener. She is intelligent, insightful and fair. She is straightforward with her therapy and can gently confront and guide her clients in session. I feel that anyone who is fortunate enough to find and work with Melissa will have a positive experience and will benefit greatly. I highly recommend Melissa for therapy work.

Working with Marina has been terrifically helpful. She has helped me develop so many new skills in…read morequite a few areas: depression management, anxiety management, communication skills, setting boundaries, and more. I would happily recommend her to anyone!

I am very grateful to Marina for her help and support. I started my therapy in 2017 and during this…read moretime Marina helped me overcome severe depression, and taught me techniques for working with anxiety and panic attacks. Marina has techniques that helped me cope with the post-traumatic disorder. I highly recommend Marina as a highly effective specialist. Marina is very tactful and empathetic. She is attentive and creates an atmosphere of complete trust and understanding. She literally saved my life.

There are certain people in life who have a natural ability to bring comfort, clarity, and…read moreunderstanding to those around them--Hannah is one of them. She has an incredible gift for seeing people as they truly are, offering not just empathy, but real insight and support when it's needed most. I have not been a client of Hannah's, but on a personal level, Hannah has helped me through challenges in ways that few could. She has a way of making even the most complex emotions feel manageable, offering wisdom and perspective without judgment. Her kindness isn't just surface-level--it's deeply rooted in who she is, shaped by her own life experiences and a genuine desire to help others find peace and strength within themselves. For anyone looking for a therapist who truly listens, who creates a space where you can be open and understood, and who brings both warmth and depth to every conversation, I can't imagine a better choice than Hannah.

I've known Hannah for less than a year but I feel like I've known her much much longer. She is…read moreextremely kind and nurturing. She has so much knowledge and also listens very well! Right when I met her I felt comfortable in her presence.