I found Alison after looking for a relationship / dating coach after being out of the game for 12+…read moreyears and having some pretty bad experiences. Alison has a direct communication style which Im a big fan of, and made a lot of really good points that still stick with me today. I find most therapy sessions to be hit or miss but I felt all of my 1:1s with Alison I left with something to mull over and a new perspective on something I was thinking through. Shes well versed in Bay Area dating dynamics and id highly recommend for other busy professionals looking for feedback

Alison has a great understanding of relationships, human sexuality and interpersonal dynamics…read morebetween partners. She also understands current dating trends as well. Easy to talk to, and non-judgmental, I recommend Alison highly.

Anya is amazing! She listens and provides so much support and thoughtful expertise. We worked with…read moreher for a year and she was able to help us deepen our relationship and become better partners for each other. She creates a space where it is easy to talk about things that aren't necessarily easy to talk about. Thank you Anya!

Did not have a good experience as she was unable to meet with us for several weeks halfway through…read moreand my husband and I paid her over $1,000 for the few sessions we did meet....we did not get the results she mentioned we would achieve.

My husband and I started working with Gal for couples therapy a month ago. We've already…read moreaccomplished more in one month with Gal than 1.5 years with another couples therapist we worked with many years ago. Gal is incredibly skilled at quickly getting to the heart of the core issues that are at play in the relationship and in each individual person. Once he identifies the underlying issue, he uses targeted somatic exercises to work with these issues in an incredibly focused and effective way. My husband and I are both scientists by training. Over the past 5-10 years I have been doing a lot of healing work that is working at deeper and deeper layers. I wanted to be able to connect with my husband in these deeper ways, but I was concerned about alienating him if we want to a therapist that seemed to "out there". Gal has been perfect for us, in that he is able to tailor his approach to connect with each person in a way that works for them. Gal is smart, articulate, and can meet you at the "head" level to clearly talk through issues and frameworks. Then he is able to go into the level of the heart, body, and spiritual realm, in a way that works for each person. My husband, the scientist who doesn't think of himself as an emotional person, connected with Gal right away. Gal earned his trust, and soon my husband was accessing parts of himself he hadn't accessed before. By the end of the second session, my husband said "you got me, I'm a believer", referring to the impact of somatic work. Gal uses simple somatic exercises in a targeted way to get right to the heart of your issues. He quickly identified the key issues in our relationship, and for each of us individual. We start each session talking, and then often move into simple somatic exercises - things like "stand facing each other hand to hand; one person push forward and say 'yes', which the other person pushes back and says 'no'". Starting from a simple exercise like this, Gal will attune to your emotional reactions and the dynamic between the two of you. He will adjust the exercise to work with and heal the dynamics. All of the exercises sound simple on paper, but the power is in how Gal uses them to attune to what is happening underneath the words in the core dynamic between you. Gal also uses parts of each session to work individually with each person, with the other person observing and lightly participating. This includes somatic exercises like the one above, and also includes bodywork on the table. There is something really beautiful and powerful about seeing your partner's vulnerabilities compassionately met and worked with be a skilled, deeply compassionate, and deeply present healer. It is beautiful to witness and be witnessed in your individual healing, as well as in your healing in relationship. I have trauma in my background, and Gal is deeply skilled at working with trauma. I trust him completely. Gal is the real deal. He has clearly done deep emotional, relational, and spiritual work himself, and he is deeply attuned to subtle dynamics in each person and between people. He is able to artfully intervene in ways that leave each person feeling seen and supported; and after he helps each person lower their defenses, he brings in the other to connect with them from a place of pure, simple love. I cannot thank Gal enough for the work we have done in such a short time. So far we have done two intensive in-person 4-hour sessions (!). Now we are moving to 2-hour sessions. We are getting so much done in each session that I'm guessing we won't need to meet for that long. I feel a level of hope and excitement for the growth of our marriage that I haven't felt in a long time. Thank you, Gal!

This is a review for the in-person Love Workshop that my husband and I took over the weekend. Even…read morewith all the five-star reviews, I was still a little apprehensive about whether we could last two full days talking about our relationship. I can tell you now that when it wrapped up, we were actually bummed it was over. We were fully engaged in every exercise and with each other the entire time -- and honestly wanted more. That said, it wasn't easy. Over the two days, we went through a real rollercoaster of emotions. We brought up some of our most "stuck" issues and had to sit in discomfort at times. There were vulnerable moments and hard conversations. But that's exactly what made it so powerful. The structure and facilitation created a space that felt safe enough to go there. Gal and Liron are an amazing couple and wonderful teachers. They brought their own real-life stories and struggles into the teaching, which made everything feel authentic and relatable. The way they designed and led the course made complex emotional dynamics feel simple and inviting to engage with. I was also worried that even if I stayed engaged, my husband might get tired or check out -- it's about nine hours each day after all. I'm happy to share that I was wrong. We both fully participated until the very last minute and walked away feeling inspired and closer than ever. We are especially thankful that we now have a much better mutual understanding of our triggers and why we may have sensitivities in certain areas -- many of which have more to do with our childhood experiences than with each other. It felt like we got to know each other as our 12-year-old selves... and fell in love with them too. We've been married 18 years and are looking forward to 40 more together. There were about 15 couples in the workshop, ranging from under five years to over 30+ years of marriage. It was incredibly helpful to hear their comments and questions throughout the weekend. I highly recommend this workshop for any couple -- whether you're feeling stuck or simply want to take your relationship to the next level. It truly meets you wherever you are, as long as you're both open and committed. They absolutely deliver on their promise, and we feel equipped with new tools to connect -- even around the most difficult issues. We're so grateful we said yes

I loved how Nicole approached working with me not only from listening open-mindedly, but also from…read morean astrological and enneagram perspective. It felt like I was being seen from a more whole, expansive view, which gave us many more angles to find clarity and actionable steps.

Working with Nicole was one of the best investments I've made in myself. She helped me create…read moremeaningful change across multiple areas of my life -- both personal and professional -- in a way that felt structured and achievable. She has a gift for listening without judgment and then translating insights into practical next steps. I appreciated how available and responsive she was, and how focused she stayed on helping me make measurable progress toward my goals. I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance and would absolutely recommend her to anyone ready to grow with intention.

I am not a big believer in therapy. Not sure why. When I sat down with Karlianne, I was naturally…read moredefensive and guarded. Karlianne was successful in helping break my predetermined perception of therapy and therapist in general. The session was far more than I could've imagined, I felt comfortable before I could even realize it. The session didn't feel forced and Karlianne helped me uncover issues that I'd been harboring without my knowledge since my youth. By sessions end, I felt lighter and also felt a sense of relief. I'm glad Karlianne Rubecic was my first interaction with a therapist and I hope to continue with her as my therapist.

From the owner: My name is Karlianne, but you can call me Karlie. I believe that authenticity is a prerequisite for…read moregrowth and healing, and as such, I invite you bring your full, unfiltered self into our sessions. As a clinician, I pride myself in fostering a nonjudgmental, sex-positive, and humor-friendly space to explore anything and everything holding you back from your potential. Together, we can co-create a therapeutic relationship foundational to your personal growth and emotional development to overcome obstacles, heal from trauma, and forge a path that's uniquely yours. ​ ​ I am well-equipped with skills and experience to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, and relational conflicts of all kinds. I specialize in women's issues, identity development, and multicultural counseling, with a particular interest in sex therapy. I work with young adults, couples, adolescents, families, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Supervised By Cathy Chambliss, LMFT License #MFC39875 (310) 303-9132

SFSI is awesome. No no, it's rad. No no wait, dare I say, it's totally tubular…read more Polly's review pretty much sums it up. Free, accurate, honest sex education. The training class is amazing. Everyone gets their mind blown with one subject or another. There's a fall session and a spring session. Dates and applications can be found on the website which is, once again, http://www.sfsi.org The truly truly truly outrageousness of SFSI is that they not only answer questions about sex from people in the Bay Area, but they get e-mails from places like Northern Africa and China where the people do not have access to "proper" sex education. SFSI: saving the world, one orgasm at a time.

I've never called SFSI for advice but I did take their training eons ago and do have regular…read morecontact with many of their volunteers. This is one of the few places that will really answer your questions about sex. Need to know if you're normal? Call SFSI and they'll assure you that you are. Want to become a sex educator? Sign up for a training and find out if you really have what it takes!

Where do I even start? First of all, I've had many therapists over the years, I have a lot of…read moreexperience with talking to professionals about my many many many issues, and none of them come close to Nicolle Zapien. Listen, if you're looking for a good therapist in San Francisco, I promise you can't do better than her. Period. End of story. She is both highly intelligent and emotionally intuitive, which basically means that she is ridiculously good at connecting all the dots you lay out for her. She's like the Sherlock of psychology. Things just click into place so quickly. You explain your problem, tell her a bit about where you're coming from, and she will get you like no therapist has ever gotten you before. At least, that's how I felt after every conversation with her. I felt seen, validated, justified, understood, and hopeful after our sessions. I not only started to see the path forward, I felt like I understood myself better, and as a result, could be much more compassionate towards myself. I know all too well how stupidly hard it is to find a good therapist, and how rarely people review their therapists, that's why I felt I had to write this review. So here are the key reasons I think Nicolle should be your next therapist: 1. You don't have to explain anything to her excessively. She is intelligent enough to read between the lines and see the patterns. 2. She is able to synthesize information in such a way that she can form an accurate psychological picture of you in her mind. She applies this information to various issues and sees the common thread. 3. She gives clear insights into your behavior and feelings, making you feel like you are getting to know yourself better. 4. She is very professional. I've had therapists in the past that looooved to talk about themselves and their personal lives during our sessions. Nicolle keeps it 100. 5. She asks lots of good questions. I HATE when therapists have me floundering through a 50 minute session on my own. I need direction. Guidance. I need someone to guide me with focused questions. 6. Maybe this is a California specific problem, but some of the people I've worked with in Cali like to tackle psychological problems with yoga, crystals, magic spirits, and the like. I was extremely relieved that Nicolle spent exactly zero time talking about auras or reincarnation. K, that's it from me. Best of luck y'all.

Nicolle Zapien has worked great for my wife and I. She is gently but directly able to help us…read moreprioritize issues. I am amazed at her insights and communication skills and knowledge of her field. She is non-judgmental and has a broad and convenient office schedule. She is available and returns my calls, letters and texts- very responsive. I am delighted the results I have witnessed.

While they indicate they have physical locations, they only offer telehealth. Feels a little…read morescammy given that they have these locations and use stock photos all over yelp

From the owner: At Helyx Health San Francisco, we offer personalized mental health care for conditions like…read moreanxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep issues. Located in the Financial District, our clinic provides accessible, compassionate treatment with evidence-based therapy and medication management for individuals seeking support in the city.

I have been going to JoJo's workshops and seminars for three years so far. He is such a…read morewarm-hearted, kind, sweet, intelligent man and I always benefit so much from working with him. JoJo's classes are really fun, educational and inspiring. I can count on walking away from them with lots of practical skills to add to my tool box. He has taught me awesome communication skills, therapeutic and sensuous massage techniques and many exercises to enhance relationship bonding. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to learn from this incredible man. Thank you JoJo!

JoJo is a clever and a good man with understanding and skills in physical and confidence-building…read moretherapy. He makes it fun too. His experience gives him a deep knowledge that puts him beyond being a massage/sexiological therapist, and more physical and tactile than a psychological talk therapist. A great combination.

I saw Greg years ago through Apple Family Works. I didn't know how to handle a difficult…read moresituation, and he gave me concrete, practical steps to put a lid on the conflict. It has been years, but the skills he taught me still serve me well.

From the owner: I provide psychotherapy for anxiety, trauma, and sex therapy for men…read more I utilize research-based treatment options including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).