I'm incredibly grateful I was able to work with Chad. I would recommend him to anyone seeking more…read morepeace, ease, and clarity on their path. A friend recommended Chad when I was looking for a coach to support envisioning the next chapter of my career. I'm so glad I took the leap, as this work has improved all areas of my life-- not just at work. He connects aspects of mindfulness, spirituality, and psychology in a way that deeply resonated with me. The work was challenging, refreshingly to the point, and very much worth the effort. I felt supported through it all. Chad is an incredibly intuitive and generous coach, and I wish everyone was able to experience this kind of coaching and support. Go for it!

Chads ability to listen, support, and guide on this journey is unparalleled…read more The love and care he poured into all of our prep and sessions were life changing. I have my life back and I am forever in his debt.

Figs has been an absolute lifesaver. From the very first session, his kindness and genuine empathy…read morecreated a space where we both felt heard, understood, and supported. He has an incredible ability to listen deeply while also offering thoughtful, practical guidance that actually helps you move forward. What stands out most is the balance he brings: he is warm and funny, yet also sharp and professional in how he approaches complex dynamics. His insights are consistently thoughtful and grounded, and he has a way of helping you see things more clearly without ever making you feel judged. Marriage therapy can feel vulnerable, but with Figs it feels constructive, safe, and helpful. And dare I say enjoyable. We've made real progress because of his guidance, and I'm incredibly grateful for the role he has played in helping strengthen our relationship. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with him is very fortunate.

Booked a consultation session with figs. Waited for half an hour. He didn't even show up. Later he…read morecanceled the appointment after the date.

I honestly can't recommend this organization more. About 15 years ago I was in distress and found a…read moretherapist through them who became the best therapist I've seen, and I've been in psychotherapy for over 30 years. When she became licensed, started her own practice and moved away, I lost access so stopped going to therapy for about a decade. After a recent year long search through my insurance w/0 luck, I decided to check back in w/ Marina counseling center, and after about a week I was matched up with a therapist who I am equally happy and doing great work with. They have a stellar vetting process for who they allow to work there, and their therapists also study under more experienced and educated therapists, so you get many checks and balances for your mental health. In all honesty, the therapists going for their degrees through Marina counseling center have far surpassed a number of "licensed" therapists that I was matched up with through my insurance, who I can only assume were licensed through degree mills. I would trust any therapist working here over anyone found in the wild, any day, and they also charge on a sliding scale, which is super helpful when you're paying out of pocket/on a fixed income.

After my phone call appointment, I was dismayed and disappointed to never receive a call back after…read more72+ hours. I decided to call back and see why I was being delayed after expressing urgency to be connected with a specialist. The lack of care was apparent right away. They stated the reason being they had no specialists available for me to be connected with. I would've appreciated a call back and a more hands-on approach to caring for their clients. I don't recommend

I was able to refer my friend's daughter to Laura, sure that she would be treated with respect,…read moreunderstanding, empathy, compassion, and would be taken seriously, not treated like "a kid." My confidence in Laura Goodspeed was well placed. Feedback indicates that Laura is extraordinarily perceptive, intelligent, knowledgeable and intuitive. The kind of therapist you can trust with your child's well-being, and yours.

Laura is a natural and a true gem. I found her at a time when I really needed support in processing…read morethrough a rough transition in my life and couldn't have found a better, more caring therapist to help see me through it! She is an intuitive and empathetic listener, offers stellar feedback and advice and really, really cares about her clients in a genuine and heartfelt way. Its not always easy finding a GOOD therapist, and especially one who is a good "fit," but everything felt really right with Laura and I was able to open up easily, feeling quite cared for and supported. If you're looking for a kind, compassionate therapist to help you through whatever is going on in your life, you should give Laura a try (and I think you'll be quite relieved to find such a gem in the psychotherapy world!)

I only went to one session and Amy wasn't right for me. I…read moreget that she was trying to be empathetic, but it came across as forced and fake. After I told her that I had a miscarriage, that my grandma died, that I had been sick for two years and that I had to terminate a wanted pregnancy, she said "that must have been so hard" with a pained expression on her face. Yes, obviously, it was really hard. That's why I went to therapy. That could have been an appropriate reaction if I was sobbing or in distress, but I wasn't... I was calm and collected, so her reaction was extremely jarring. It felt like she was putting on a show.

Amy and I collaborated to co-facilitate a grief ritual that incorporated yoga, music, expressive…read morearts, sound and ritual. Amy is a gifted space holder--tender, caring, warm, kind, and grounded--who knows how to create a safe container so that participants can explore their grief in a loving community she helps create. Amy is easy to communicate with and holds a lot of empathy and compassion for others. I highly recommend seeing her for individual or group work, as she will gently and lovingly hold space to allow whatever needs to emerge and transform.

Go elsewhere. This is the only bad review I have ever left on Yelp in my life- Im not a fan of the…read morewhole online social credit system. However, because of the nature of the work that Dana Iscoff is privy to, it would feel really irresponsible not to warn other parents. I will simply quote a quote of another review (that's right 3 of us saying this) that really nails our experience with Dana : 'The woman has no boundaries, is arrogant, obnoxious and narcissistic'. I will add sexist and absolutely disengaged. If you have any desire to co-parent amicably, that will not happen with Dana. If you have any desire to work with someone who cares at all about the children involved, do NOT work with Dana. She is self-involved, inconsistent, and seems most concerned with collecting financial retainers. Stay away. Her reviews speak for themselves- she has the lowest reviews of an Ma/MFT in San Francisco- in SAN FRANCISCO, therapist Mecca. Im only writing this because her first impression is pretty solid but it immediately devolves and I am hoping to spare other couples/parents- otherwise Id never bother with this.

I worked with Dianafor four years on almost a consistent weekly basis. She was extremely…read moreinsightful, caring and took the time to really listen and offered meaningul and empathetic feedback. There were moments of almost l" tough love" but she called me out on a lot of really important issues and made me aware of not only what was driving me psychologically but how to recognize red flags with other people and most importantly, how to communicate effectively with others. She's an excellent therapist and I highly recommend her to anyone who really wants to work on their deep seated issues and communication skills.

I worked with my therapist Jessica Daniel for almost 3 years via The Connective. I am deeply…read moreappreciative of the work that I was able to do with Jessica over this time, and I believe it has helped me immeasurably to get to a positive place in my life today. Jessica's style was perfect for me. Her attentive listener, thoughtful and knowledgeable feedback, insightful suggestions and sharing of resources, and her gentle but focused encouragement, all contributed to my progress as I climbed out of a deep hole which had previously seemed inescapable. I have a revitalized passion for life and I owe much of it to the work I did with Jessica., who always kept my long term goals in mind and took every effort to provide a warm space to work in. I am so thankful for Jessica's approach, the space and support provided, and her holistic sense of what I needed in a given session. The knowledge and habits I have developed as a result of Jessica's care and support have made a huge difference in my life. Coming to the Connective was a wonderful development for me and I am forever appreciative of my time with Jessica. I feel ready to continue my journey and excited to continue my progress with the insights I have gleaned about myself, my relationships with others, and my outlook on life. As insurance did not cover our sessions, I paid totally out of pocket. That is the only reason why I am withdrawing from therapy; the sessions were worth the price, but my financial realities mean I need to take a break from The Connective. The fact that I stayed with the Connective for so long evidences that I found the experience truly helpful and rewarding. I would not hesitate to recommend this organization in general and Jessica in particular. Thank you!

omg madison was the nicest person ever!!!!! she gave me the best tip to help me sleep better!!!!!read more

I reached out to Life Remade based on the Yelp reviews. I had been struggling with major life…read moreevents - death, loss of a friend, illness, lack of clarity on where I want to go or do in my life. One day, I reached out and was connected with Tess Zeito. Our first call was serendipitous - I knew at the end of the 30 minutes that we were meant to work together and meet. I started with the 8 weeks plan with the option to extend. I am finishing up my 8 weeks and I put in the work and stayed committed to working with Tess every week. I feel transformed, empowered and have so much clarity. I trusted the process and now am going to extend my time with Tess as there is more ground to cover, especially around professional development. I am so glad Tess is my life coach. She helped me transform and get out of a fear loop that was holding me back. I am beyond grateful to Tess. Thank you.

Leah is one of a kind! She is a true testament of an amazing life coach and it shows in her…read moreapproaches to help me with skills that I can keep developing for the rest of my life. She provides great tools and insight in all facets of my life in such a short amount of time (6 months). Before meeting Leah, I was lost and confused with my career, love life, and self worth. She helped nourish a certain part of me that I was always reluctant to feel and had a hard time in trusting in myself. She also empowered me to make the necessary changes and gave me the right tools to tackle all that problems that hindered my personal growth. She is extremely intuitive and empathetic in her methods of coaching and it made our sessions highly productive. I cannot thank her enough for the development and progress that I have made for the last six months. I highly recommend her to anyone that is having problems in any aspects of their life and are willing to change for the better. She has been a true blessing to my life and I am forever grateful for her.

I want to leave a review about the system here for the future, so they can be more careful when…read moreaccepting patients. I came here because I needed help with my mental health after my husband's accidental passing. I've attended about 5-6 sessions, and my story is deeply traumatic. Every session has been incredibly difficult for me. I struggle to talk about what happened, but I do it because I believe the therapy will help. I cry in almost every session. Eventually, I was diagnosed with PTSD. Then, out of nowhere, I received a letter saying they needed to stop my sessions. Later, they called and told me it was due to my health insurance, and my psychologist wasn't in-network. They offered to transfer me to another psychologist within the network or let me continue with the same one if I paid the full price out of pocket. Do you think it's easy for me to start over and retell the story of how I found my husband after he passed? Don't you think that will just retraumatize me? Are you here to help me or hurt me more? Losing someone I love has already been unbearable. Now I have to deal with this too?

This is a great company who only hires experienced therapists who specialize in different proven…read moremethods. Also, what's great is they have 40+ therapists to choose from so you can be paired with the right therapist for you.

It's been 11 years since the last time I wrote a review. What could possibly inspire me to want to…read morewrite a review after such a long hiatus? One word: therapy. I still remember the day I reached out to Esther requesting for her psychotherapy service. I had just ordered all these self-help books via Amazon that were piling up on my nightstand, but my mind was all over the place and I couldn't find a way to focus on where to begin. If you googled the phrase "woe is me", the top result would probably be a photo of me. I needed someone to help navigate me through my anxious thoughts, someone to provide me with the right tools that would let me better articulate my feelings, someone to boost my confidence, but most importantly someone to just help me get a grip on my entire mental wellbeing. Fortunately shortly after reaching out to Esther, she was able to take me in. I remember feeling wary coming into our first session. I had worked with a few other therapists prior to her, but I didn't feel like I got to where I needed to be with them. I remember during that very first session I was experiencing so much anxiety and overthinking so many events in my life. The simple question of "how are you doing/what is going on in your life?" sent me into a spiral and I remember just crying and pouring out so many bottled up emotions. By the end of our first session, we practiced a cognitive diffusion exercise together and I remember immediately feeling a sense of relief. I felt so much more hopeful than at the beginning of our session and that if I gave it more time I could overcome the mental obstacles that were holding me back. What really solidified my decision to stick with Esther was her hands on approach. With other therapists, we would have a full session of chatting, maybe do an exercise or two, and then pick up again the following week with nothing to hold me accountable with what we practiced. But with Esther, she would assign me homework that would consist of more than just reading. Her assignments would really challenge me to get out of my scared little comfort zone. Then the following week she would always follow up to make sure I really completed that homework. Six months later of consistent therapy with Esther, I can confidently say I am in a much better head space. She's provided me with so many tools that really helped build my confidence and foster a better relationship with myself through emphasizing the importance of self care and just really speaking more kindly to myself. It sounds so simple, but it honestly is a lot of work. I'm so glad I got through it with Esther. She has such a kind, compassionate, and most importantly a nonjudgmental demeanor. I always felt safe during our sessions and that I could speak my mind no matter how silly I thought I might sound. She really helped boost my confidence and made me believe in myself and that under all this "woe is me" there truly is an amazing lovable confident person.

I had never been to or experienced any form of therapy prior to meeting with Esther. I also don't…read moretypically feel comfortable talking about myself so I was naturally a bit anxious and unsure of what to expect. What I noticed right away is that Esther is so warm - she really provides a safe space and environment that encourages you to open up. Outside of this, what I appreciated the most through working with Esther is that she helped me identify and "name" my feelings and inclinations. I know everyone is different and has their own experiences but this was such a breakthrough for me because it allowed me to understand ME better. She helped me identify my own thoughts and feelings which now allows me to take a step back to recognize and break out of certain tendencies. She gave me the tools I needed to work through my anxieties and I'm so grateful that I now have an idea of how to help myself. She was also my cheerleader and reminded me to practice and prioritize self-care - something I have always neglected but am focused on working on moving forward! For those who are also new to therapy, I would recommend giving it at least two+ sessions as it won't always feel comfortable or natural at first! Thank you, Esther, for the time and space to present my authentic self and for coaching and guiding me through my feelings!