Jamie is as amazing a therapist as is a genuinely kind person to talk to…read more During your session she will engage you and will recall things that you have told her months earlier. She will reflect on what she has learned about you, and with insight and great skill, make sense of your troubles. She does it with such compassion and effortlessness that a seasoned grandmother of a big family could learn from it! She is quite versatile; Jamie's therapeutic methods are very powerful and healing but she can also give down-to-earth, practical advise for "real life" situations. If you had a particularly tricky problem she can even recommend you to specialists because she is connected with other therapists. Her manners are warm and friendly, you feel like you are in good hands during your session. I have tried to go to therapy before but often it felt like I was having my teeth pulled without anesthetics. In contrast, Jamie makes you feel like you are having tea with a friend who cares about you a lot! Her office is clean and neat and is in a good part of town. She is fairly flexible to make appointments and asks for a reasonable fee well worth spending. After every session I came away with sighs of relief; Jamie's therapy will enable you to heal yourself and feel good about life.

I am a clinical psychology graduate student and Dr. Epstein was my…read moreprofessor for a yearlong course in assessment. She is a knowledgeable practitioner and a skilled teacher. In an academic setting she is incredibly kind, approachable, and disarming. She taught my classmates and I how to conduct thorough interviews and interpret psychodiagnostic assessment measures to construct an integrative and holistic view of each client's presenting concerns. Dr. Epstein placed much emphasis on the therapeutic value of assessment feedback and taught sensitive and creative approaches to relating assessment findings to clients.

EMDR is life changing and Danielle is incredibly skilled at guiding you through the process. If…read moreyou're considering it, do it. If you've come as far as looking up practitioners, you are ready. And if you're looking for someone experienced, knowledgeable, professional and supportive, Danielle is the one. I have been in more traditional therapy for years and I still also highly recommend that route, but there is something incredibly remarkable about EMDR and the way you are able to access, relive, reprocess and move beyond past traumas that have impacted the way you think, act, move and literally every other aspect of your current life. I discovered/uncovered some trauma that I didn't realize I had and Danielle helped guide me through the entire process. EMDR can be extremely profound and thus also difficult and painful. To have someone that i felt was experienced enough and able to recognize how I was moving through each phase made me feel supported, reassured and very capable of diving into my past so that I can better dive into my future. I honestly feel like every single person could benefit from EMDR and cannot say enough positive things about it or Danielle.

While she's not an MD, all healthcare professionals should take "do not harm" very…read moreseriously-Danielle does not. She was at the end of our work together and quite cold. I felt like I was talking to someone with a loaded gun rather than a therapist. I couldn't reason with her and felt like I was being pelted with rocks and garbage. I made mistakes (I cancelled appointments and was late at times) but on our last phone call, she was downright mean and not a very good listener. She hung up on me! I was 100% wrong in her eyes. I made some mistakes-yes but she did not give me proper warning or an opportunity to correct them. She duped me over email! While I understand there are many good reviews and I went to her for almost a year. She will drop you if you cancel too many times and instead of simply having a conversation with you about it, she'll just do it. Not a great way to treat someone who is in "therapy"

Sefora, has an amazing knack for getting to the heart of a matter and reflecting it back at one so…read moreelegantly that it is impossible to ignore. She does so in the most disarming and nurturing way that leaves one able to look upon a complex that has one stuck and writhing, lovingly and with full acceptance. From there she holds out the invitation of engaging that mystery and staying with it to determine whether or not it can't be the piece that will lead to liberation. She encourages one to embrace the strange paradox's that actually encourage purposeful living, and help one navigate the often confusing landscape of the human psyche. An astute facilitator of helping people to reclaim a sense of empowerment and internal equilibrium, capable of wading through the most unpleasant of complexes to find the accord that can allow one to sit in their own power while facing shadows that may bedevil you. Interrupting the incessant critical voices that we have all internalized, to help one see themselves in their totality and pin point what is truly important in the arc of a life. The fact that she is present to allow a person's process to unfold on it's own without trying to interpret what it means in some psychotherapy model is her core strength, she has a knack for creating a space to let the material emerge and allow the client to come to their own answers. Combine a loving personality and a sense of compassion for every one she interacts with and you have one stellar human being! If there is any issue that is obsessing you or all the traditional methods for moving forward have failed than Sefora is the person to go to, in order to get things back on track. Even in the pits of despair, she can through acting as a creative catalyst pull one out from the ocean of darkness back into the light of day. Highly skilled and intuitive professional.

I first went to Sefora last fall for one of her free introductory sessions with no real intention…read moreof continuing, but by the end of the first session, I had signed on to work with her. I was/am very impressed by her kind presence and her ability to utilize various techniques/therapies based on what is needed in the moment. I highly recommend Sefora as a counselor/life coach and feel blessed to have her in my life.

Dear Yelp World,…read more Mey is not my first go-around with therapists and I had a reasonable foundation for processing trauma before visiting her - so my expectations were fairly specific. If you are looking for a therapist who doesn't just talk about healing but actually helps your brain and body rewire itself, look no further. Working with Mey has been a transformative experience. She understands that's therapy is not magic. It is hard work. Some days I leave feeling lighter/clearer; other days I leave feeling as though I've spent three rounds at war with my past. The difference is that, over time, I realized I was no longer fighting alone and finally had someone in my corner who would help clear the illusions and understand the truth, and simultaneously, heal. My childhood was a collection of nightmares in a haunted house on "Kildare Lane." No Joke. How fortunate I was to find Mey, who offered to guide me through it all and help me unite with my inner child. Next, I've lived for years with my nervous system stuck in in survival mode - fight/flight/freeze. Mey's expertise in modalities like EMDR, LENS and Lifespan Integration has completely changed the game for me. Mey has a great balance of scientific knowledge, intuition, combined with an ability to provide real compassion to every session. I feel heard, supported, and most importantly, I feel safe expressing things I would otherwise keep secret as much of the trauma I experienced is rather inhumane and overwhelming. There's is no judgement or embarrassment attached to putting my suffering into words. Many therapists are highly good and capable of working within clinical frameworks. But it takes something more to become a true healer - it takes someone who understands that the wounds of childhood can linger across a lifetime, combined with a deep understanding that the human condition can sometimes be a catastrophe. Mey gets it. After one year, what has become very clear to me, is that there were many sessions I walked in convinced I had everything figured out, only to leave realizing I'd been believing an engineered story of false truths and confidence, not competence - for half a century. The changes over the past year have been profound. I think more clearly. I react with greater intention; my blood pressure has decreased along with my chronic neck pain. Who knew? In fact, I have explored the idea of inviting conflict and disagreement into my life just so I can appreciate how well I cope with it. If you do the work, show up honestly, expose yourself, and are willing to face the difficult places most people spend their lives avoiding, May will dive right into the shadow darkness and guide you to something irreplaceable - peace. Then she will reward you with something truly special - her smile. It is something to behold. Just notice....

I had some pretty awful things happen in my life and Mey compassionately helped guide me to a…read morebetter outlook. She was aways present in our sessions and I never felt as if she was watching the clock. I give her great credit for helping me through a very dark time in my life...twice. If she's accepting new clients and you need help I can't recommend her enough.

Marenka is a very skilled professional. I grew a lot in the last year working with her. I feel more…read morehealed , and in my power with better boundaries now. I recommend her for sure

I had a good first year with Marenka before things went harmfully haywire. One year into our…read moretherapeutic relationship, I experienced an agonizing breakup that intensified my emotional reactivity. During this and another crisis, Marenka responded to me in ways that were unprofessional and immensely damaging to my wellbeing. In response to my hyper-verbal grieving, Marenka attempted to slow me down by "coming in hot" and "getting experimental" (her words). She dismissed my repeated requests to revisit insights I'd begun processing in a previous session, telling me she didn't believe I really wanted to discuss it due to my ADHD-fueled processing style (jumping from one concern to the next). Though I assured her I was serious about it (this being the third time I'd brought it up), she continued to refuse. When I responded angrily to this dismissal, she asked me if I had spoken to my ex in the same way. This sent me out of her office. We eventually recovered from this rupture, and Marenka encouraged me to continue providing feedback about my experience of our sessions and therapeutic relationship. A few months later, I was in a work-related quagmire that stirred up some nasty toxic stress for me. I was experiencing a sharp uptick in CPTSD symptoms and needed acute support. I asked for Marenka's help figuring out how to navigate triggering communications with my coworkers, and I shared that I'd begun experiencing suicidal ideations again. Marenka never asked questions about my ideations and said, while shrugging, that she wondered who could help me with the work comms. Marenka's harmful response to my ADHD overstimulation and difficulties regulating my attention and emotions became even more aggressive during this time. While I rapidly cycled through chaotic verbal processing about my work stress, Marenka became irritated and yelled at me: "what is so hard about slowing down?!" I felt as though my ADHD got in her way, which is a shitty way to feel when I go to therapy to, in part, figure out how to manage my ADHD symptoms. During another session around this time, I tried to share an insight with Marenka that I thought was important. She cut me off mid-illustration to let me know, exasperatedly, that I didn't need to rehash "the whole thing." Marenka became defensive and dismissive when I shared my concerns about these issues. Rather than respond to my feedback, she announced that we should terminate therapy altogether. When I asked her to respond to my feedback, she said she would only do so if I proved to her that I cared for her well-being. In addition to centering herself in her work as a therapist, Marenka seems unaware of the power imbalance between therapists and their patients/clients. She also does not take seriously the social contexts that condition mental illness and wellness. Throughout our sessions, she consistently disavowed the socio-political container in which relationships occur, insisting, time and time again, that my male partner's shirking of domestic labor was not a gendered issue. Finally, despite my requests (from jump) to work though racialized trauma that contributes to my chronic pain and emotional dysregulation, Marenka alleged, at the end of our time together, that she was unaware of this dimension of my experience and of my desire to center it in therapy. I would NOT recommend Marenka to BIPOC or ND folks.

Natasa is a real, down to earth, dependable, honest, and deeply caring therapist. You can expect…read moretactful and direct feedback, many skills to walk away with and live your best life, and an incredibly intuitive guide to bear witness in your journey. She offers EMDR which is SO dang EFFECTIVE!! Don't hesitate, pick up the phone and call her - she's fantastic!

Natasa's approach and her whole demeanor is pure gold. In this season of life when our world is in…read moredisarray and the stress of life really took hold, I chose to prioritize my mental health and sought treatment from Natasa. She is truly gifted in what she does. With her guidance and expertise in EMDR, I was able to find my way out of grief and anxiety. I am so thankful for that and could not recommend her therapy enough. She offers treatment remotely, which is a huge plus, and with each session she finds a way to offer a healing perspective. If you are seeking support, now is the time to reach out.

I found Marni.... mmmmmmmmm 8 years ago in her Oakland place of business, before the pandemic and…read moreshe transitioned to KAP. I am the type that cycles in and out of therapy during transition periods in my life. In addition to being a travel nurse, I move around a lot and have been with many therapists because of the licensing laws. All of that to say, Marni is the best of the best. Marni was present for two large transitions in my life where we did traditional talk therapy and KAP for the second. I found KAP therapy, conceptually, incredibly effective-if you give yourself to it. It brought up things that I didn't even realize I was upset about from childhood. Made connections for me that only 10 years of talk therapy could do in a single session. The medicine itself is incredibly intuitive, yet you still feel like you have a bit of direction in terms of what part of your psyche you want to deep dive. Marni, herself, I can't say enough amazing things about. SHE WAS BORN FOR THIS JOB! Truly all that is a healer-patient, kind, empathetic, soothing is Marni.

Working with Marni has truly been a transformative experience. Marni is a professional guide for…read morethose seeking self-awareness and improvement in their lives. She has a spiritual and empathetic presence, which for me fosters a reflective environment to explore my life situations. There is no "teacher-student" dynamic here. Instead, Marni provides subtle nudges in this direction or that, but you are the one who ultimately takes the steps toward deeper self-understanding. This does, however, require you to lean into the experience and approach it with respect. Whenever you do uncover a realization, her compassion shines through as she celebrates with you each step of the way. Equally important to me is the reserve of resources and tools that Marni provides, from community links to guides to book referrals to videos. It's not just theory. These are concrete and practical actions that I use in my day-to-day life, the results of which reflect themselves on a regular (if not daily) basis.

I've had the incredible fortune of being a client of Sara's for 4 years, which spanned the entirety…read moreof the pandemic and multiple chapters full of huge change in my life. There was death and birth, love newly blossoming and relationships ending, major professional changes, big moves... you name it! Sara supported me through all of it with such solidity, soulfulness, insight and care. I truly cannot imagine being where I am today if not for having her in my corner. She continually saw the best in me even while holding me in the darkest places, knew my strengths even when I felt weak, called me in when I needed it and helped me find and stay on the path to my highest good. She's an excellent, skilled practitioner to be sure. Her somatic and trauma-informed toolkit brings about meaningful and lasting change. Yet it's her heart and loving, steady presence that I'm most grateful for. I got to experience secure attachment with Sara and develop a set of relational skills that I will continue to carry with me and refine for the rest of my life. And I will also feel immensely grateful to her for the rest of my life as well. Thank you, Sara

Sara is a wonderful Psycho-therapist. She's warm, personable, and skillful. I feel cared about,…read moreseen, and understood. She has helped me grow and heal, and every session has been deep and transformative. If you are looking for a fantastic therapist, she's the real deal!