I'm giving Dr Gabby 5 stars for her clinical skill , positive impact, ability to be real, ability…read moreto see and "get" both me and my partner, and her effectiveness with couples as a therapist. I saw Dr Gabby back in 2014 - I have thought about her all these years because after meeting with other therapists who had clean offices and were on time, I realize her value overall as a Therapist. My partner has many anger issues, and grew up with a lot of trauma. We saw several very qualified therapists with impressive offices and with professional boundaries - my partner needed a lot of help with our relationship for us to maintain our relationship and I needed a Therapist who had life experience, diverse perspective, ability to address big issues while being compassionate yet real. For some reason my partner would not be honest with other therapists but he felt comfortable enough to be very honest with Dr Gabby. He was most responsive to her (despite the fact that she has a messy office and sessions don't always start on time.). I will add however that once we saw her, we were very satisfied with our session and got our full time. I also appreciated her being a Therapist who is. a person of color - my partner and I are bicultural and she really got some issues between us which no other Therapist has been able to empathize with or get. She is not a "Therapist Robot" who emulates a perfectly trained therapist. But she definitely exudes wisdom, heart and a real sense of getting the complexities that can go along with being human. Her human-ness comes through for sure, but I was ok with issues with time and cleanliness in exchange for being understood and feeling satisfied with my relationship goals. I realize there are Therapists who can be clean, on time and professional, but she was a real human and quite funny. Also, she takes insurance which is an absolute pain to manage. Most good therapists don't take insurance because they don't want the hassle and don't care that they are not affordable.

Disheveled appearance, filthy office and completely unprofessional. She showed up 15 minutes late…read more She looked like a bag lady. Her office was strewn with food, papers, and was absolutely disgusting. I don't know where to sit but find an empty chair to fill out paperwork. Her dog starts nipping on me. I tell her I wasn't aware of the dog, and would prefer not to have the dog as a distraction during the session. She leaves and then immediately comes back, with the dog, and asks if I want to cancel. It's obvious she does not want to remove the dog, so I agree, and suggest she inform patients of this to make sure it's ok. She says I'm the only patient in 4,000 to ever say this. Then as I'm walking out she sarcastically says, "Good luck with your therapy!" Completely unprofessional through and through. And gross too! Update to Response: The pictures speak for themselves, there was food, trash, cups, strewn about. The carpet had disgusting stains. Nothing indicated a renovation, it's simply filthy. Why not take ownership and make a change instead of coming up with excuses and outright lies? Btw, plenty of other reviewers have said your office is filthy for years, so no one buys your stories. As for the bag lady comment, by saying it was implying race, YOU'RE the racist one! You're disheveled, you wore some old uggs, your hair was a mess, and you certainly did not reflect a medical or health professional. Your office is simply a reflection of you. I have no intention of seeking your services because there is nothing professional about you and to top it off, you were rude and inappropriate. And I'm a woman of color, and don't appreciate you using that angle to get away with your inexcusable conduct.

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."…read more-- Alice Walker Erin changed my life. I had been suffering from depression for 2-3 years and stubbornly / pridefully thought that I had already been to therapists before, they might say some nice things, but I am too far gone this time. Normally, I'm able to self-reflect and 'work my way' out of certain moods or slumps, but when I finally realized that my husband and I were staying in San Francisco for good (in the place that was very much at the root of a lot of fears, insecurities, shame, and self-doubt in my life), I finally decided that enough was enough. Because either I would just stay depressed in San Francisco, or maybe, well, since we weren't moving, my only other choice was to change. For a few months, I searched Psychology Today and even Yelp for therapists. I read about dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), EMDR, borderline personality, bipolar disorder, and a number of other things trying to diagnose myself and figure out what would finally 'work' because I had been so unhappy for so long. I did see one other therapist who was nice and who I chose for specific reasons, but who ultimately just did not click for me. I almost called a few others who specialize in EMDR with a very clear mindset of what 'traumas' I needed healing from with the hope that I could be fixed in just a few sessions. I did not want to open up myself to the possibility that maybe, I'm not really in control of this healing thing, but for some reason, when I saw Erin's profile, I decided I needed to give her a try. I liked that she had a clinical background with her experience at UCSF and was someone who also specialized in both DBT and CBT but who didn't have a whole laundry list of other things they focused on. She also sounded very intelligent, warm, compassionate, empathetic, and even shared a bit from her own story which made me really feel like she would actually understand. (Some parts of my depression were related to feeling like I was crazy or that I didn't "deserve" to be depressed because I actually have a number of things going for me on the surface; my family also tends to respond to my depression in a way that creates more guilt for being sad rather than feeling supported or comforted, so it was very important to me that the therapist I found would not further that sense of guilt for being unable to change.) I had been depressed for over 2 years. But I only needed to see Erin for a little less than 2 months (6 sessions). Then I was traveling, and then I came back for a few wrap-up sessions. But the work we did in those first few months was already enough to give me a new perspective. It sounds like jargon, but she really did help me to reframe my negative thought patterns and to identify my (often extremely self-hatred centered) limiting beliefs and to decide that they are not helpful to me and that I can reject such thoughts from influencing my life. The reason I give so much detail is because prior to seeing Erin, I really thought recovering from my depression, i.e. my sense of inadequacy and insecurity in San Francisco, was an impossible task. Literally, I thought that short of moving out of the city and 'finally' getting away, that nothing else could help to reduce the amount of anxiety and hopelessness I experienced each day. Hope and light only seemed to exist in the form of 'once I leave SF and moved somewhere else, never to come back.' As irrational as that sounds, it was only because of working with Erin that I was able to see that leaving SF wasn't the only way I could have hope and joy in my life. Thank you, Erin.

I had the wonderful privilege of working alongside Erin for two years. She displays incredible…read moreintegrity, insight, and natural talent as a therapist. I was consistently inspired to improve my own practice and learned a lot through our conversations. I consider Erin to be one of the best clinicians in the field and happily refer clients to her regularly.

Shannon is a wise and sensitive soul…read more My doctor referred me to Shannon to help me better handle life with a chronic medical condition. From our first session, Shannon approached me with kindness and genuine curiosity. During our time together, she guided me into the inner reaches of my body and mind with patience, openness, and compassion. I had never tried hypnotherapy before my sessions with Shannon. In fact, I went in as a skeptic, but I found Shannon's approach to be powerful and grounded in deep truths. More insights were revealed to me in my couple of months with Shannon than I'd uncovered in the combined years of talk therapy that I've done in the past. Forget what you think you know about hypnotherapy, and take the leap. With Shannon, you're in good hands.

I initially went to Shannon with the intention of working through the physical, mental, and…read moreemotional challenges that come with Long Covid and chronic fatigue. This was my first time doing hypnotherapy so I was a bit nervous to start, but Shannon did a great job explaining to me the process of hypnotherapy and listened intently to what I wanted to work on. After doing a series of sessions with her, I have noticed myself feeling less weighed down by the feelings of sadness and frustration that were so constant for me, and instead moving towards happiness and living the life I want to live. I feel happier day-to-day and more resilient on my hard days. Ultimately, working with Shannon has changed my perspective on life and allowed me to connect with parts of myself I was not even aware of. Shannon is the real deal!

Before I started working with Natalie, I felt I was at a stand-still in life. I was pouring a lot…read moreof time into working at a job that I didn't feel right for me, and not taking enough time for inner work and self care. I knew these things were lacking but couldn't find the time to address those needs. Then the pandemic happened. I lost my job and found myself at a crossroads. I could choose to keep going down a path which no longer served me or I could choose to move towards growth. I knew there was a force inside of me that wanted explore this but I wasn't quite sure how to go about it. It was at that point when I decided to seek the help of a life coach. From my very first session with Natalie, everything flowed naturally, even over Zoom calls. She makes me feel like I'm talking to an old friend, and that I am in a safe space to open up and express myself. She has the most supportive, kind, gentle spirit. Throughout our sessions Natalie has taught me how to show up for myself. She has guided me inward and outward to unearth my values and strengths - essentially helping me live my best life and unlock my true potential.  She is truly gifted with an innate ability to help others, I'm so happy that I found her and can continue to work with her!

Working with Natalie has and is changing my life. As she and I recently discussed, I can't imagine…read morenot working with her given how fruitful the results I'm experiencing from our work in the container she creates for me are. It's been nearly a year now and the breakthroughs I've experienced working with her have produced profound change in personal, professional, financial and physical arenas of my life; changes I had given up hope for! She's amazing. Do yourself a favor, meet with her.

I sought psychotherapy services from Dr. Brown for nearly six months after a severely debilitating…read moreand traumatic health issue. I had been to therapy before, but not for such a prolonged amount of time. Dr. Brown has been an integral part of my emotional and spiritual recovery. She is warm, focused, and invested in her patients' healing. She uses EMDR which is necessary/helpful when dealing with trauma. It can be a frightening process, but helps get to the heart of what's causing the trauma. I always felt safe in her care, and would recommend her to anyone looking for some really deep therapy. A couple things to note: be sure to review her cancellation policy. And she did not accept my insurance, so treatment can hit your wallet pretty hard. But it's worth it.

When in a period of 11 month, my son suddenly died and shortly after my long-time partner passed, I…read moreknew that I, as a counselor myself, needed good professional help. I found Diane and it was an immediate blessing. She had me start EMDR to help with the PTSD from the trauma of the events and I was amazed at how quickly and thoroughly this process helped. I have continued working with her for the past two years as her expertise, compassion, and intuitiveness have helped me with so many other issues as well...issues that we have a tendency to suppress until events trigger them wide open. Oh and yes folks. she has a great sense of humor!!! Would I recommend her? Oh Yes!!! Marie M.

Beth is one-of-a-kind. If you are looking for a therapist, I can personally and strongly recommend…read moreher. I came to Beth during a moment of realization that I had anxiety. I did not yet recognize the deeper issues that were causing the anxiety, and gradually, Beth helped me work through all of it. I was apprehensive to start, as I had done therapy before which was not helpful. This was very different. With a calm, kind and supportive hand, Beth pushed me to think about circumstances in different ways, to honor myself while recognizing my unhelpful thought patterns, and to set boundaries to create healthy relationships. She uses a mix of therapeutic styles, while building a strong relationship with her clients to foster trust and openness. Beth is professional, yet warm and very easy to talk to. She asks probing questions to really get you to dig deeper. This strategy led me to many amazing break-throughs. Beth will validate you and challenge you, and if you are ready to grow and put in the work, she will be ready to support you. She offers insights through her professional expertise, and may even suggest books or other resources for you. I am so thankful to have had Beth in my corner in this journey of self-discovery. With Beth's help, I have gotten to a really healthy place. I had to push myself and put in the hard and uncomfortable work of changing, and I could not have done it without her support. Beth has truly helped me transform my life. This review feels inadequate to truly thank her, but it is the best thing that I can do to ensure that others are able to benefit from her services. I often think if more people could talk to Beth, there would be a lot more healthy people and relationships in the world. Wishing whoever is reading this, all the best in your journey of self-discovery.

Carey is a true professional and expert in her craft. She is very skilled, intelligent and…read morecompassionate. I sought out her help after many years of low self esteem, low self confidence, and inner despair. She has lead me to find my own voice, my truth and inner self. This entire journey, with her guidance, has changed my life for the better. I am still amazed. Thank you Carey for helping me find my way.

Carey is a wonderful psychotherapist. I unreservedly recommend her for therapy or counseling. She…read moreis a skilled listener and a wonderful resource for anyone in need of a kind loving presence to talk to.

Danielle as a therapist and as a person embodies openness and authenticity. She has a uniquely…read moregrounding presence and offers her deep intuition and wisdom in her interactions. Danielle is both thoughtful and spot-on in her reflections and feedback, providing insight that is both heartfelt and direct. She does amazing work with adolescent girls, supporting them in navigating the challenges and transitions characteristic of this time of life. She conveys her empathy and understanding, to young women and to anyone who works with her, by meeting them where they are. I highly recommend Danielle to anyone seeking support and guidance in their life.

Danielle helped me tremendously during a difficult time in my life. She was extremely warm, asked…read morethoughtful questions, listened carefully and carries a significant amount of genuine empathy. She made me feel safe while at the same time gently challenged me to be true to myself and help me grow as a person. I'd still be seeing Danielle if I lived in San Francisco. I highly recommend Danielle as a therapist and will do so to anyone in the Bay Area who is looking.