This review is specifically for Jeanette Shepherd of Good Therapy. We see Jeanette at the Sorrento…read moreValley location. She has been providing therapy for a family member for over a year. She primarily does individual sessions, but we sometimes we have family sessions when there is an issue that needs family communication and support. Jeanette is warm, kind and comforting and creates a safe and welcoming environment. She has helpful insights and (actionable) suggestions. It is hard finding a good therapist and it took us several before finding one that was both a good match/fit and helpful. My only dream wish is that Good Therapy accepted insurance.

My sessions have been so helpful and given me so much insight. Angie always makes me feel so…read morecomfortable, asks such insightful questions and provides amazing support. I always look forward to our sessions!

Kara and her team offer experienced and caring therapists for children needing counseling and…read morecouples therapy. They will team you up with a therapist who will be matched to your individual needs. I cannot say enough about Grow THrough LIfe counseling. Thank you for the service you are providing

Kara and her therapist are amazing!! They really care about teens and their well being. They are…read morehighly professional and knowledgeable . They have so many offices giving you lots of options to find the right therapist for you.

Dr. Mebarek is a true gem. My husband and I first went to Dr. Mebarek for couples therapy and it…read morewas the best decision we ever made.... It saved our marriage. Her authenticity and ability to pinpoint our issues allowed us as a couple to grow and understand one another. She gave us the tools to effectively communicate, tools that we implement to this day. Dr. Mebarek creates a warm and safe atmosphere where she guides you to grow and be honest with yourself which makes the journey of therapy less daunting and very effective. Fast forward 8 years, my husband and I are in a much much better place and implement what we learned with Dr. Mebarek when life happens.

My wife and I decided some couples counseling might help to work through some basic disagreements…read morethat happen simply because we are so very different. We were looking for something short-term, sort of straight to the point. We were willing to of course work on ourselves as long as needed but we are also more action-oriented people and wanted someone who would be a sounding board and then suggest some paths we could take as a couple. Baya was recommended by friends of the family for couples work. She was really relaxed and responded with empathy but also a lot of tools which is what we were really looking for. She worked with us in response to our own goals as a couple, and didn't push her ideas on us, but more so recommended things we could try. We got what we needed and moved forward. We ended up moving out of San Diego, but if we still lived there, she's someone we would see again for a counseling refresher of sorts if needed.

Crystal Stone is just such a beautiful Soul. I started coming to her back in August (it's November…read morenow) when I was looking for some guidance in my life. You know those points in life where you just feel like you need some help?? I had a phone consultation with her and just everything that I was wanting to improve for myself she was knowledgeable about. I was looking to cultivate self love, self care, confidence, boundaries, reassurance in myself and in my work, etc and after talking with her I set up my first appt. When we first met, she did an assessment of all parts of myself and my life which I love because it showed me that she was going to show up for every part of me and help me show up for every part of me too. Every appointment I've been gifted with so much knowledge on how to have better boundaries, self forgiveness (this was an eye opener) how to have better relationship with myself and others, self care, self love, confidence, letting go, healing, emotional detoxing, and even info on my body (my cycle)! And There's still more learn! Every appointment with her never seems like long enough. I wish I could sit with her for hours. She has so much knowledge to share! She is so kind and gentle and just helps you feel so balanced. If you are seeking a better you, Crystal can most definitely help you achieve it! Thank you Crystal! XO

Crystal saved me! She helped me find my JOY!…read more When I first started seeing Crystal, I was broken, stressed and depressed with tears falling down my face. The first thing that really struck me about Crystal is that I instantly felt comfortable around her. She listened to me and helped me get my life back. She encouraged me to love myself and through several exercises, she helped me to develop a plan for self-care, setting boundaries and for turning dreams into a reality. Crystal is compassionate, wise, professional, caring, helpful and vulnerable. She is very well-read and she loves what she does. Because of these reasons she is dedicated to helping people turn their lives around. She is helped me get back on track personally and professionally. I am waking up early, going to the gym, cooking, traveling and enjoying all of the wonderful joys in my life with my lovely family. Thank you, Crystal! I am forever grateful for you!

Farnaz has been incredible. She helped my wife and me get back to a healthy place in our…read morerelationship, and her guidance has made a real difference. We'll definitely continue seeing her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for real support.

Farnaz is extremely talented at helping couples come together and communicate respectfully and with…read moreempathy and a totally new perspective. She helped us figure out how to communicate effectively and to see each other's perspective and is the most talented therapist I've ever seen. She's had experience in so many kinds of therapy and is able to understand why we interact the way we do and how the past and present impact it. If o could give her ten stars I would! She made miracles happen. Thank you Farnaz

When my husband and I recognized fundamental issues in our relationship, and after several years…read moreseeing the same marriage and family therapist, we decided to try a new route with Sarah, and that is the best decision we have ever made in regards to our relationship. Sarah is worth every penny! She immediately helped us to identify that our relationship was lacking empathy. And omg she hit the nail on the head in our very first session. We have been working with Sarah for 4 months now. She has helped us so much more in that time than our previous therapist did in years. Sarah gets to the point, and offers actual tools-- that make sense, and are realistic. In working with Sarah, we have been able to bring our marriage from the gutter to stability. And we plan to work with her indefinitely in order to take our relationship to a great place and keep it there, because we both know it is possible thanks to her help!

Sarah, You truly help me get through one of the darkest chapters in my life. The tools and wisdom…read moreyou shared with me helped me mature in ways no one else had. Holding myself accountable and not projecting my issues on others is one of my greatest flexes in life. And yes, I did the work, but you challenged me. Friends and family members along the way have benefited from the knowledge I gained from the time I was blessed to have spent with you. I look forward to reading your book. Thank you for being such an amazing soul

Where could I even begin. I'm met Dr. Romero after giving up all hope in my own strength and the…read moreunderstanding of my pain and suffering. I'm a Marine Combat Vet and I'm not detailing the war or the fight we fight inside ourselves daily. I didnt have to with Dr. Romero either, She was able to see that what I had dealt with needed to be help in order for me to heal. (not saying we didn't open deep wounds and oh man she found them) I learned, every time we were able to meet I could feel something. Which feeling dead inside was what I was used to feeling till one day she took me to healing waters...she showed me paths of continual recovery from my pain which I still use till this day. Thank you Rita

I highly endorse Dr. Romero. She is extremely qualified and professional and has been very…read moresupportive in a variety of therapeutic areas including relationships, neuro-cognitive challenges , co-parenting, career issues, Ptsd, and anxiety. Unlike some professionals who tend to get "burned out" when they have successful and busy practices, Dr. Romero is ALWAYS present and engaged when I see her. She is also very knowledgable about new trends. Most specifically, she recommended a device called Alpha Stim for neuro-cognitive challenges I had. It's has helped immensely. She is also extremely knowledgeable with the language and process of 12 step recovery which is rare and a huge benefit. I highly recommend Dr. Romero.

I walked into a 730 evaluation at a complete disadvantage, but Dr. Doyne was able to see through…read morethe false accusations and obvious coaching. I do wish he had been less lenient with my ex regarding the dishonesty, but I *hesitantly* can see why he reached the recommendations he did. Overall, I appreciate his fairness and professionalism.

I have an almost 40 year old daughter who I have not seen since she was 15. I never broke a law,…read more in fact I had a background in Law Enforcement and my x wife had a restraining order placed against her for violence committed against my daughter. It was messy. A ruling my a commissioner put me in his office for conjoint therapy after eating $3000.00 and not having one session with my daughter I was able to have him removed but it was a real task. He never produced any report to the court just wanting more time without explanation even an explanation offered to be sealed. Calling his man Dr. to me seems odd he is not an MD. Ask him about Zoe the Katz a part of his CV history he may not be so proud of that. I would avoid him at all costs, its been years since I had even seen his name but for some reason something about him showed up. I pray you have success in raising your children in a peaceful environment I was not able to fight the parental alienation that took place. Stephen Doyne "Piled High and Deep" was no help, he just took the money.

My wife and I hired Kate Eldean, MA, MFT, (see staff at Healthy Within Inc) for couples/marriage…read morecounseling. After many months of meeting with Kate, it was apparent she was in over her head. I was also advised by other counseling professionals that Kate was not competent to counsel marrieds. That insight came too late. After spending thousands of dollars on Kate's services, she abruptly ended the counseling relationship without explanation. I can only speculate why, and I'm choosing not to do that in this forum. What I wish to share here are two things. First, Kate broke confidentiality without grounds and it is ultimately contributing to my divorce. I contacted Kate directly, and through third parties, to confront the breach of confidentiality, but she refused to speak about it. It's interesting that she apparently speaks to others about confronting problems in their life(s), but then, when she is presented with a problem of her own, she was completely unequipped. Second and final thought, choose your marriage counseling wisely. Do not ask your marriage counselor if they believe they are capable. Kate was motivated by greed and billable hours and I trusted her. That said, I understand how desperate/starving counselors don't want to turn away business. Get references and ask their associates if they would recommend a loved one. I use to at least thing Kate could be a good women's counselor, but I have a hard time coming to that conclusion anymore with the breach of confidentiality and her seemingly inability to deal with conflict. After attempting to simply speak with Kate for over 2 months, I decided to write this review to warn others. http://kateeldean.com/

From the owner: Healthy Within is a leading integrative brain mapping and neurofeedback clinic in San Diego,…read morefounded by psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Divya Kakaiya. Our neurofeedback clinic provides therapy for ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, concussions, seizures, autism, Fibromyalgia, TBI, migraines, & more. Our neurofeedback experts use advanced brain mapping and neurofeedback therapy to support the brain's natural ability to heal and restore balance. Please note, we do not accept insurance.