I cannot recommend this facility enough. I came here from Birmingham, AL and found a home straight…read moreaway with the staff and clients at MHC. The way they care about lasting change is second to none. People are all so kind and you can tell just by walking in on the first day. The best decision I made in my life was coming here. They have activities every day outside of the center, and if none of those entice you, it's a couple blocks from the beach and there's always people who want to go hang out there or you can suggest an activity. They also have extensive opportunities for different kinds of treatment that I would never have had access to without it such as brain mapping, a nutritionist, neurofeedback, etc. I found the staff to be super receptive to any ideas we came up with to improve the program, even taking in weekly suggestions. They have always been there for a listening ear or a solution depending on what you need. They fix anything they can quickly and efficiently. I credit my complete turn around to this facility. Looking at myself from even 5 months ago to now is night and day. They helped me see myself in a whole new light. I am forever grateful to everyone who helped me along my journey at MHC. It's not just your individual therapist, it's all of them. It's the facilitators who become like friends and the clients who turn into life-long friendships. If you're considering MHC, just give them a call. It was a call that changed the trajectory of my life, and maybe yours or a loved one too.

All things considered, my experience here in the LaJolla house was a positive one. While there were…read moresome rules that I didn't agree with at all (I thought the program director lacked any kind of empathy and was quite stubborn), for the most part, I benefitted greatly from my time here and grew as a person. The therapy groups were thought provoking and the therapy sessions were helpful. The medication management was useful and finally got my insomnia under control. My case manager (Michael) was excellent and I always felt comfortable bringing any concerns to him. My therapist (Morgan) was caring and compassionate. The clinical director (Tony) was very kind and compassionate. Megan in admissions was very helpful.

I've known Marni as a colleague and collaborator for about 4 years, now. What strikes me the most…read moreabout her is her commitment to mindfulness and gratitude. These are principles that she not only encourages in her clients as a way to heal, but they are principles that she also practices in her own life. She is gentle, supportive, and authentic. When working with Marni professionally, I've seen her treat people with respect and kindness, work hard to make others feel seen and heard, and challenge people to make positive changes in their lives. I count myself lucky to have her as a colleague, and I have every confidence that she is a fantastic therapist.

If you are seeking a life filled with happiness, mindfulness, and gratitude, Marni is for you. She…read moreis inspirational, healing, and brilliant. Her wise insights have helped me accomplish my personal goals, and deal with difficult situations. I highly recommend Marni to anyone who wants to talk, grow, and understand their lives better. She is simply THE BEST.

Someone very close to me has a chemical dependency problem and went through ABC sober living"s…read moreprogram and the change in my friends life is absolutely amazing. From a hopeless individual to a year later starting a career, not to mention the happiness I see is miraculous!! Its good to know that they're are places like ABC out there that help people turn their lives around. Chaz Akers

Good location and at one point was probably the pinnacle of sober livings until other people with a…read morevision of excellence came into the picture with a true vision of love and tolerance. I believe there are way better sober livings out there and not too far away

Julie is amazing and anyone living in the area is extremely blessed! I have a friend who drove over…read morean hour to get to his sessions weekly and I actually was able to meet her over the phone for a few sessions to work out a little blip in my own life. She has wonderful perspective and insight. she is a soft place to fall when you need it most. She is an expert in many areas and very skilled in what she does and yet she is one of the most down to earth and comfortable people to talk to. I was impressed with her professionalism and yet felt valued as a client. She makes you feel as if you are her number one priority when you are talking to her and as if she truly understands you. She shared a few key things that resonates with me still and gave me my AHA moments to move on. She always responds and returns calls or emails promptly and THAT was huge for me! Ten stars!!! If I could!

Julie is a terrific counselor. She was recommended by a friend of mine and I have seen her off and…read moreon for about 4 years. New problems, new solutions. She is so great at getting to constructive solutions! I have recommended her to two other friends and they both saw her and were very pleased with their new found ability to cope. Julie uses some interesting methods that seem to work. I have a new relationship issue to work through and I am going back soon. Call her.

We had a great experience with Madison ("Maddie") Kingsbury, LMFT, at BrightMind Therapy. Maddie is…read morewarm, approachable, and very easy for kids to connect with. My daughter always felt comfortable with her and genuinely enjoyed going to her sessions, which says a lot. BrightMind Therapy is also a lovely space, conveniently located in Pacific Beach with easy street parking and a garage. The office is cozy, cutely decorated, and clearly designed to help clients feel at ease. Little touches like tea and water in the break room don't go unnoticed. I'd absolutely recommend Maddie and BrightMind Therapy to anyone looking for a welcoming, supportive therapy environment.

Highly recommend Madison Kingsbury. Great support and care in everything she does. Works well with…read moreteens!

come on folks, from time to time EVERYONE could use a therapist. that's just the way it is. even if…read moreyou would rather not admit it, believe me, ya could. it was definitely hard for me to admit it, and even harder to go, but I got lucky with Dr Kurland. She didn't advertise that she would slide her fee but for me she did so without hesitation. I saw her every week for a year and she literally changed my life. completely non-judgemental, non-discriminating, and not the kind of therapist that tells you what to do (I have a mom, thanks), just helps you to understand and work through your issues. she also didn't try to create more problems that would keep me seeing her, but instead the end of our relationship happened organically. we just had nothing more to say to each other. I sincerely believe we became friends and I will always remember her fondly with gratitude.

Mash emailed me a few weeks ago asking if I'd wanted to set up a Confidence Coaching session with…read moreher. Of course, I agreed! During the session the following weekend, Mash tactfully created structure in terms of having me list 3-4 topics to discuss, as well as provided the freedom for me to talk about each topic for however long I'd wished within the 45 min we had. For each topic, Mash gave me insightful suggestions that to this day has helped me create more happiness and balance in my life. Again, excellent coaching skills! I'd highly recommend Mash as a Confidence Coach!

A very positive and constructive workshop. Learned several ways to make progress and deal with…read moreimposter syndromes. Enjoyed making friends through interactions. Thank you so much!

Ashley is amazing. If you are looking for someone who truly cares about people and has a heart full…read moreof empathy, and is also intelligent and knowledgeable in her field, look no further. Ashley helped me get through an incredibly tough bout of postpartum depression. She not only made the process seamless, but I actually looked forward to it every week. It felt like chatting with a friend, and I loved that she was also a mom and able to provide real life examples of what I was going through. I truly believe I wouldn't be the Mom I am today without the help of Ashley and her wonderful care.

From the owner: I am a Perinatal Certified Mental Health therapist, mother of two, author, speaker, and volunteer…read morefor the last 8 years with Postpartum Support International, helping to connect new parents to resources and offer trainings in the community about perinatal mental health. I offer individual and couples therapy for infertility, perinatal grief and loss, the adjustment to parenthood, and healing from trauma. Additionally, I’ll be facilitating a perinatal support group at Kate Sessions park in Pacific Beach for parents in the neighborhood near my office!

I have been seeing Allen for about 6 months now. Allen is my first therapist so I do not have a lot…read moreof experience with therapy. I can say I am very happy with Allen's approach to my mental healing. We do talk therapy for current issues life brings, then do EMDR and hypnotherapy for some childhood PTSD. Allen's approach is very organic and non-judgemental. It has been a long road to recovery, but for the first time in close to a decade of dealing with depression and anxiety I can see that light shimmering in the distance.

Dr. Sidwell is amazing! It's really hard to find therapist and psychiatrists that you vibe with in…read moregeneral, but I was looking for someone for EMDR, which is obviously extra sensitive bc you're usually dealing with trauma. Dr. Sidwell made me feel super comfortable from the beginning and has helped me work through a LOT of traumas and even been able to delve into some things I didn't even realise were affecting me. He never made me feel judged and truly listened to my experiences before starting the work each session. Also just a really authentic, genuine, nice person. Would very highly recommend!