I've had the honor to train in the Gottman Method, work with over 250 married couples in the…read morenation's largest research project on marital success. That project used the Gottman's materials and I saw it transform couple's lives. I've also had the privilege to sit with the Gottman's for my podcast/YouTube channel and ask them deep questions regarding their work. They are a class act and if you get a chance to attend their weekend retreats, read their books, or counsel with them - do it. They're an amazing couple with deep insights on making a marriage last.

Claims a money back guarantee but then refuses to refund money when customers are dissatisfied with…read morethe incredibly basic, generic program they have purchased for hundreds of dollars. Products are simple videos with simple concepts and not at all personalized. Buyer beware.

I have been to the Seattle residential treatment center twice now and am currently in their PHP…read moreprogram. I don't normally write reviews but seeing how many negative reviews there are I thought I would add my experience. I'll just be reviewing residential. The Emily Program has saved my life. The staff at the Seattle residential site (from EDTs, to therapists and dietitians, to the AMAZING nurses) are incredible. TEP is very gender and lgbtq+ inclusive; when introducing yourself you always say your name and pronouns and many of the staff themselves use they/them pronouns. The food is decent. You can have your phone on you at all times except during meals and groups (you either put it in your locker beforehand or, like most people, set it on the ground outside by the door). To me that was a huge perk of TEP vs anywhere else; I don't know why other treatment facilities need to take our phones away from us - we're adults. They follow the HAES/all foods fit model, and are exchange based. There are daily walks and yoga. There are six outside breaks to smoke. You can always smoke after lunch and dinner but have to eat breakfast and snacks in order to go outside for those breaks. This is one of my issues. First, there should be a smoke break at 6am, after weights are done. It's really hard for a smoker to wake up at 5:45 and wait two hours for a cigarette. There used to be a smoke break at 6 but they moved it to after breakfast. I don't understand why there can't be both? As a smoker already cutting way back and in a high stress environment, this was really frustrating. My other, and bigger, issue is the lack of seating and ability to find any quiet time for yourself. As an introvert this drove me mad. Rooms are locked after breakfast and unlocked at 7:15pm-ish to get ready for bed. There is one couch in the living room and it fills up quick. There is another couch in "the nook" but when you're level 2 (the starting level) you have to be in line of sight of an EDT and EDTs never go down to the nook to allow for level 2s to sit there. I think more of an effort needs to be made, like EDTs sitting in the nook without being asked, opening up the small group room when the living room is full, perhaps purchasing a small couch for the living room (could go by the door for kitchen supplies), or even allowing patients time in their room to decompress during the day. If you have sensory issues like I do this will be a problem for you. Thankfully the therapists are understanding and can make special allowances like allotted time in small group room or room, but I think TEP needs to be more proactive about this problem. All in all, I think TEP is a great program that saves many lives, mine included. I hope their EDTs are compensated well because they are the heartbeat of the program. I knocked off one star mostly for the lack of care for patients' needs for space, quiet, and even seating, but the morning break thing is also a frustration. But I would absolutely recommend TEP and truly believe they're a notch above similar programs. Edit: after seeing a review saying this program is not intensive, I decided to add a photo of the schedule (from October 2020 - they frequently make minor changes so it might not be up to date) so you can decide for yourself how intensive it is. On top of this you get pulled for therapy twice a week, and dietitian and psychiatry appointments once a week. I also realized this is for the PHP location lol so I'm going to copy and paste this review for the residential location.

I attended the adolescent PHP program for about 3 weeks earlier this year. I was severely…read moremalnourished but this was the only place I was able to get into due to insurance. During my intake, they sent me straight to the ER. When I came back they said that they wouldn't do anything for me but I could stay under their care until I got into a residential facility, even though they wouldn't help me?. The medical rooms are very small and one of the nurses was super new and had no idea what they were doing at the time. The staff were soso. Very few were nice, the main bht that worked with the adolescent unit was very sweet and the main nurse was very hard working and amazing. The other staff were, I feel, in it for the money and didn't fully give the emotional side recognition. While they say they do DBT and CBT and other kinds of therapy, they include maybe one session a day. The kids sit on their phones or do alternate activities/ don't pay attention. Sometimes the group leaders would give in and try to get them engage by playing games that don't have correlation with therapy. They only have two therapists for the adolescents and you are randomly assigned a therapist which gives you little to no room to be comfortable. My therapist, had an awful style of therapy. When she would call me in weekly, we would sit in silence and she would ask me if I had anything on my mind, me being the quiet kid that I am, usually would say nothing. When I did talk, she would just smile at me or give a nod. It was so awkward and honestly difficult for me. I already had a hard time with therapy so it drove me further from it. Once I opened up about I was losing hair from malnutrition and how I was (obviously) upset and she laughed at me and told me I knew what I needed to do. While she was right, you can't just say that to someone who is very mentally ill. They also let me get away with eating so little there, though I was on a small meal plan, they wouldn't try and boost me when I didn't eat. During meals, staff would also call out kids who were staring off or avoiding their food from across the table and ask them to talk about it to the group, which for me and probably others was triggering. Also It was embarrassing. They could've came up to you individually which would've been more comfortable and helpful. As far as food goes, they would primarily serve us processed packaged foods with little to no nutritional variety. Their dinners were okay, but only when they had catering. They used the term "all foods fit", which sure it could be true but not serving a variety and only feeding disordered kids processed foods is not healthy. Calories were out for everyone to see, meal plans were known, it was just a setup for failure. Overall, I would say if you need to go to treatment for an eating disorder, I would recommend the Eating Recovery Center, they have both PHP and Residential for both adults and adolescents not far in Bellevue. They are better structured, the staff are amazing, and they care. If the Emily program was better thought through and they had better staff that liked to interact with the kids, they would be highly improved.

I am so grateful for Luis. When I first reached out to him about my marriage, I was in a lot of…read morepain and honestly didn't know how to move forward or how to heal things with my wife. Luis really took the time to listen to both of us and helped put everything into perspective so we could understand the root causes of our problems, not just the surface fights. He kept reminding us to slow down, actually listen to each other, and not jump straight into fixing or defending. That simple shift made a huge difference. We spent around 10 sessions with Luis, and our marriage is now better than ever. My wife and I are genuinely falling in love with each other all over again. We feel closer, more connected, and safer together than we have in years. I am truly thankful for Luis and the work he does.

My spouse and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the sessions we've had with Luis…read more The time has been immensely beneficial in not only strengthening our marriage but also deepening my personal relationship with my wife. Having dedicated time to openly discuss and work on our relationship, under the guidance of a skilled specialist like Luis, has been invaluable. We've gained many insights and have addressed parts of our relationship that we might not have been able to tackle on our own. Luis' expertise and thoughtful approach have made a significant difference in our lives. The service provided has been excellent and we cannot recommend Lasting Love Connections enough. Thank you Luis.

Anchor Light Therapy is amazing! They provide a wonderful and welcoming environment that really…read moreallows you to relax and focus on you. I've been coming to Laura for a few months now and am extremely pleased with the progress that I've made on my journey to healing some deep wounds. I found their website and contacted Laura and was impressed with their seamless intake process and the ability to set up and get automated appointment reminders. They have been extremely flexible and have made it easy to adjust my appointments (which I had to do regularly because of the volatility of my job). They even offered remote sessions which I took advantage of when I traveled away from the Seattle area to work from a new location during COVID lock-downs. Communications with Anchor Light Therapy have always been pleasant, quick, and easy (e-mail, text, or phone). They have a beautiful space with comfortable furniture and a plethora of beverages options that makes it feel more like visiting a friend. Laura has provided caring, empathetic, and judgement-free insights into my problems (like the personal stumbling blocks that I put in my own way and negative self-talk) and helps me come to possible solutions (re-framing my perspective, accepting what cannot be changed, and recognizing why some parts of my life aren't affected but others are). After a session with Laura I look back and realize that my feelings are valid (no one should tell you what to feel - they are your feelings) and that helps me move past triggers with a little more grace each time I encounter them. BONUS: Anchor Light Therapy filed all the necessary paperwork to help me get back some money from the insurance company. I didn't have to do anything other than provide her with my insurance card. I started receiving checks in the mail because of their consistent upkeep with the paperwork filings for each session. I expected that I'd have to pay everything out of pocket and was prepared for that. Anchor Light Therapy truly is a blessing. I would highly recommend visiting Anchor Light Therapy and Laura. Thank you!

It was a pleasure working with Laura! What a wonderful and life changing experience! She is very…read moreeasy to talk to and gives great advice. She guided me to look at my life from a new and fresh perspective. She is a fantastic life coach and hypnotherapist! You leave her office feeling relaxed and inspired to pursue your dreams. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted out of life as far as my career goes but now I have a completely different vision of what I want to do and how to manifest it. I'm excited for what my future has in store for me!

Susan is one of the most empathetic, attentive, and authentic people I've ever worked alongside…read more Long before completing her clinical training, she was already someone who naturally cultivated trust and made others feel comfortable being their full selves. Her insight, grounded energy, and deep care for people make her a phenomenal clinician. I couldn't recommend Susan and her work at Self Space more.

Susan is incredibly kind, caring, and compassionate. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking…read morefor help navigating life's complexities.

I saw Wendy for over a year as I navigated a serious, debilitating illness. She saw it all, and…read morefrankly, it was a lot for any therapist. Wendy was able to be present and had the fortitude to dig deep on topics around existentialism, social justice, ethics, and the real meat of life session after session. Wendy is also phenomenally intelligent; she makes connections, she sees and explains the bigger picture. I don't know about the earlier reviews, it's almost as if we didn't see the same person. Those do not reflect the Wendy Smith I know.

Wendy is a skilled couples therapist. She helped us manage conflict, heal old wounds, and learn to…read morecommunicate in more productive ways. We are much more connected and satisfied in our marriage. It's been some time since finishing our work, and the changes she helped us make have stuck (but in a good way).

My wife and I have been going to Trevor White Therapy for over 3 years for help with various…read morethings. His couples counseling & premarital counseling skills are excellent. We highly recommend Trevor for helping improve your relationship during good times and bad times. His has an incredible ability to ask important questions in a very constructive way. High recommended.

Hands down, my husband and I couldn't have had a better experience in pre-marital therapy with…read moreTrevor White. He's a great listener, and someone that truly cares about his patients & their relationships. We came to him having no idea what to expect, and he helped guide us through exercises and conversations that contributed significantly to our engagement & later marriage... which Trevor officiated! Trevor was an incredibly thoughtful officiant, preparing a touching and thoughtful speech, which surprised & delighted both us and our wedding guests! We're lucky to have met Trevor, and are incredibly thankful for the role that he has played in our relationship's growth. We couldn't recommend Trevor enough to anyone looking for pre-marital or couples therapy.

This company is awesome! The staff and therapists are so…read moreknowledgeable and well trained. Thank you Ben for your hard work and dedication. I was diagnosed with a rotator cuff impingement with a spur and also frozen shoulder. I have just finished my second round of physical therapy and am so happy with the progress I have made. Ben helped me to regain and improve the strength in my shoulder with many different exercises and resistance bands. He also used Cryo and Cup therapy to help my pain. I have had a great experience and highly recommend this company.

I have gotten to know Beth professionally via a business networking group and I really appreciate…read morethe way she approaches therapy. I have been to enough counsellors/therapists to have experienced bad, good and great ones. She is definitely one of the 'greats'. Although I am not able to see her as my own therapist due to our professional relationship, I don't hesitate to recommend her because I know enough about her approach to know that she is one that I would trust with my own family and friends.

Justin is absolutely amazing for couples therapy. He is the most practical, effective therapist I…read morehave ever talked to. I love that he teaches you skills during sessions that can be practiced after you leave his office.

I was referred to Justin Pere by a social worker at the local nursing home as someone who could…read morehelp me deal with the difficulties of having a parent with Alzheimer's. We've found this stage of life to be extremely complicated, emotionally and for our famly structure. Justin helped us work through much of what we have been dealing with as we care for an aging parent. Without hesitation I would recommend him for help in this process.

If I could design the ultimate therapist, Dina is it. She has been an amazing guide, counselor,…read moreand endless source of wisdom in my evolution from an anxious, insecure girl into strong, grounded woman. I initially began seeing Dina to work on family issues that were negatively affecting my life. However, as our sessions progressed the skill set she taught me, the issues she helped me work through, and the revelations that then transpired not only transformed the relationship I have with my family but beyond my wildest dreams fundamentally and positively transformed my whole life. With the help of Dina, I have learned how to connect with, listen to, and follow my own wisdom. I have learned that my intuition knows exactly what it needs to know, when it needs and can know things in our ever changing and shifting world. I have learned how to really love, accept, and take care of myself. I have learned how to not only appreciate but take comfort in the unknowns in life that allow for flexibility and endless possibilities. I have referred countless friends to Dina, all of which sing very similar praises. Dina is exceptional.

Several years ago I had a girlfriend that was (possibly is still) seeing Dina, to rave reviews…read more(obviously, I can't speak to specifics in her case). What I can speak to are the few sessions I met with Dina for. In short, Dina is an incredible talent! In the first "getting to know you" session, Dina helped me uncover some serious points of contention I'd been harboring from my youth, through which I was allowing myself to keep my emotional breaks depressed. Later I had the great pleasure of meeting with her for a session with her husband, also an incredibly talented, insightful and capable therapist. Not all therapists/counsellors are created or developed equally....Dina gets my highest recommendation!