TLDR: Gal and Liron's new workshop provided a lot of tools and insights into elements of our…read moreidentities. When Chris and I took the first pre-marital course with the Couples Center our lives and relationships were changed for the better. We eagerly signed up for the new template-based course and it exceeded our expectations. I was excited to write a lengthy review of what we enjoyed about the workshop in hopes it could help others in their personal growth. Their phrase still resonates with me, "the best time to participate in therapy is when you don't have a lot of problems". We went into the first course intending to strengthen our current relationship. Little did we know we would uncover issues that we weren't aware of. Knowing these we were able to make changes that improved our relationship tenfold. Our goal in the 2nd workshop was to solve our problems by becoming aware of them. The couples center once again was a step ahead. We learned that as problem solvers, some of our parts won't be solved with a logical or analytical approach. We discovered the power of getting in touch with our emotions and not always be in our heads, which is a hard and abstract approach, but life-changing. We now understand why this was a level 2 of the first course as we went a lot deeper into what shapes us in both a positive and negative way. Just like the previous course Gal and Liron have built a comprehensive session with digestible tools we reference regularly. Each exercise was expertly laid out to make complicated ideas clear and was a stepping stone to a larger understanding. Even the most simple activity had the biggest impact on us. They also made some shifts to the structure so we had more time with one on one sessions with assistants, who did an excellent job of helping us process the material. Instead of just becoming aware of problems, we became aware of deep-seated parts of our whole and acknowledging that they are the makeup of our identity, beliefs, and reactions. Knowing this empowered us to be able to be mindful of decisions, rather than just living by spontaneous reactions. This awareness was especially important to do together as partners to increase our empathy and understanding of each other. Previously we discovered how autonomous we were and the impacts it had on our connection. This time around we acknowledged our problem solving and analytic nature, which might prove effective in our day-to-day responsibilities, but could often impair our emotional connections. It doesn't mean we need to stop solving problems, but to at least be mindful of that habit and check that it is appropriate for that situation. The Couples Center is a true gift and the work Gal and Liron are doing is fantastic. We love their passion for helping others and their psychology skills are terrific. We look forward to future workshops. Thank you.

My fiancé and I attended the "Love Made Simple" weekend workshop in Marin and couldn't recommend it…read moremore highly. We wanted to carve out some space for couples counseling before our wedding and realized it worked better for our schedule to do a retreat over the weekend vs. counseling sessions over several weeks. What we liked about it: - Mix of art and science - Gal and Liron bring a good balance of theory on psychology + intuitive reflection. They bring a lot of their personal experiences into the conversation, and I found that really engaging and applicable. - Get to know yourself - even though this was a couples workshop, a lot of the focus is on better understanding yourself and your underlying needs, communication and conflict patterns, need for connection vs autonomy, relationship with money, etc. - Framework for effective communication - they provide you a common language so you can resolve any argument within 5mins. - Diversity of attendees - there was a great mix of couples, some pre-marital, some who have been married for decades This was an incredible investment for us, and we only wish we took it earlier in our relationship. I've also applied a lot of my learnings to my other relationships at work, etc.

I have a great experience with Fremont Counseling Service. They are very professional and makes me…read morefeel at ease. I used to be very scared of therapy but after seeing my therapist this past few months has really helped! My anxiety and depression has decreased greatly and I am much more relaxed lately. Mental health is a very important thing that many people neglect!

I am so glad I sought out professional help and therapy when I was going through one of roughest…read moretimes in my life. I have been pretty depressed this past year and a half and made many mistakes along the way. This includes alcohol and substance abuse which led me to a dark path. I had some legal trouble that really broke me and with the help of Dr. Lauren I was able to get through it! She was able to shift my negative thinking into a more positive outlook in life and it has helped tremendously. My anxiety decreased and I was able to make huge improvements and changes in my life. With the energy I was able to get the best results in my legal trouble and I am so happy with the outcome. Seriously my perspective of therapy changed big time. I thought it was for those who weren't strong enough to help themselves, but it was the opposite as it takes a bit of courage to see a therapist. I have a bigger appreciation towards the profession and thankful for how much Dr. Lauren has changed my life.

My husband and I saw Azizeh during a rough time in our marriage. We were amazed at the work and…read morecouseling we received not too mention the price was fair. She was very compassionate and knowledgeable in her work. I couldn't be happier with our results from Azizeh Rezaiyan. I strongly recommend her for any couple going through rough times or just want learn more about a healthy relationships.

WARNING: AZIZEH WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE. Do not seek therapy from Azizeh. She is harsh, unprofessional…read moreand offers extreme measures that will destroy your life and your relationships with the ones who matter to you the most, your loved ones: your kids and family. I have been living through an absolute nightmare after trusting her and following her advice thinking she is the professional and expert. She has been the worst mistake ever. I should have known when she said: "go back to the village", and I should have know when during our paid therapy sessions she would make personal calls, walk around her home drinking and eating, answering her door to greet guest and cooking. We never had a serious, quiet real therapy session focused just on me, the patient. She would yell at me and put me down. There is no compassion, warmth or empathy in this therapist. in her own words: " you will write a bad review". So many red flags I ignored because I was suffering and was in pain. Please look elsewhere if you want real help from a real therapist who actually takes the time to understand and care for your wounds and what you are going through. She does not. This is my first yelp review ever! I hope you read this Azizeh and I hope you reflect on the care you did not give me. You told me to call the cops on my child - which destroyed my relationship completely and forever with him and fractured his relationship with his siblings. Azizeh, you need to read this and understand the consequences of me being under you care. You are not fit to provide care for those who desperately reach out to you for help. You made matters worse. I came to you to feel safe and heard not to mentally beaten and battered even more. You are cruel hearted and you know it. You should not be allowed to practice healing people. You must reflect on yourself now on the irreparable damage you cost to the ones who paid you to help them heal and learn how to move on after trauma and grief. That's not what you did - you gave me a grenade to throw at my family. No one should seek your advice. If anyone else is having the same experience or similar run, turn around and run as fast as you can. Go to a therapist that provides actual mental health care and not one that makes you more mental. Better yet, just don't even start here.

For some context; my partner and I had been together about 3 years, and were seriously considering…read moremarriage. I was interested in sort of laying out the internals of our relationship to therapist/counselor to see if there were any red flags we should be aware of, and talk through anything that could potentially be problematic for a long term relationship. Most importantly, Dr. Lillie is incredibly competent in her line of work, and can remarkably quickly ask the important questions to guide couples to new perspectives on their relationship. The way that Dr. Lillie interacted with my partner and I was not only transformative in the way we think, but carried care, empathy, and psychological safety. I never felt judged, only heard, but still was compelled to change my thinking about some foundational pillars of being in a relationship. Needless to say, my partner and I are happier than we ever thought possible, and indeed got married :) I owe a lot of this to only a few conversations I had with Dr. Lillie, and to that end, I'm very grateful for the time I've shared with her.

Sandy was my best yelp find ever! After my husband and I meet with her, we often talk about what a…read moregreat therapist she is! We have both worked with several therapists, so we have a lot to compare to. She is incredibly insightful, empathetic, and helps you make progress when you are stuck. She is highly intelligent and also brings her sense of humor when appropriate. She has really helped us improve our communication with each other. If you are looking for a therapist I would highly highly recommend Sandy. She is amazing.

I haven't been to Lynn in years but I think of our time together often. We ended our therapy…read morerelationship when I moved out of the area. She taught me so many tools for dealing with bothering everyday stressor as well as past traumas that I still implement today. I seriously do not know where I would be with out her. Her attention to my needs far surpassed even my own understanding at the time. I actually came on today-- years later to give her a review because I want to get in touch with her and let her know what a huge impact she had on my life... at that time I wasn't capable of thanking her. I heard her voicemail and chose to work with her based on the feeling I got from that greeting. Her office was welcoming and at the time I got to meet her sweet sweet doggo on occasion as well. If you want to be treated with respect and dignity and TRULY BE LISTENED to... you cannot go wrong with Lynn. Please meet her. Your mental health and your psyche will thank you. Sending all who read this Healing and Light. You deserve to be seen and heard and to learn the tools to forge ahead on your path.

I have worked with Lynn through a few challenging life periods but recently I have had a new…read moreunderstanding of the work that she does and it allows me to write a review that's less about how it relates solely to my own experience but rather a general comment. Lynn has helped me access my emotional system and to see its working parts. This has been transformative. I've been an avid reader of emotional self help of sorts. A lot of it made sense. I just could never seem to be the way those book's suggested. But Lynn's process is not a "5 key steps to improvement," it's a new understanding of yourself completely. A new relationship with yourself. It's a transformative skill. One that needs to be practiced and harnessed but worth the effort. I hope this was helpful!

Estee gave us practical tools that we could actually use in everyday situations. Instead of just…read moretalking about problems, we learned how to solve them together. We're more patient, understanding, and connected than we've been in years. Highly recommend!

About a year ago, my spouse and I spent nearly $3,000 on couples counseling with Estee. When the…read morecounseling ended, I actually believed it had been helpful, because I had come to believe that our marital problems were almost entirely my fault. However, over the following year, I gradually realized that our marriage had not meaningfully improved despite the counseling. One of the strongest messages I took away from the sessions was that my family of origin and my relationship with my parents were the primary causes of our marital problems. This did not only lead me to feel guilty and blame myself; it also caused me to blame my family and my parents. The emotional impact became so significant that I eventually sought individual therapy to work through those feelings. I believe Estee genuinely wanted to help us, and I do not question her intentions. However, her approach was not effective for me and maybe someone else has similar background like me. If you come from an East Asian family and place great importance on your relationship with your parents and family of origin, I would encourage you to consider carefully whether this counseling approach is the right fit for you. Different therapists have different perspectives, and this particular approach was not a good match for my background or my needs. Finally, I respectfully ask that Estee not contact me regarding this review. I have worked hard to recover from the guilt, self-blame, and family-related conflict that I experienced after counseling, and I do not wish to revisit those feelings through further discussion.

Razan has helped my husband and I understand each other better with the big changes happening in…read moreour lives. She provided us with the tools to succeed as a married a couple with a lot on our hands. We felt very comfortable with her and she is very easy to talk to. Razan is very down to earth and we love that about her. Would highly recommend for adults, teens, and kids.

I can't speak more highly of Razan. Insightful, honest, empathetic and passionate about the work…read moreshe does. So easy to talk to.

Simply put, Angela is amazing in every way. I was seeking therapy post divorce to help me heal and…read moreI what she provided me was beyond that. She helped me understand so much more about myself and patterns and how to find resolutions and even how to honor myself for all the good things that make me, me. She gave me so many tools that I continue to use when I have to deal with various challenges and how to transmute certain feelings. She gave me validation I never understood I needed and made me feel safe and calming down my nervous system, which for years was tested. She offered plenty of resources for different things we discussed which I appreciate the heck out of her for. If I could I would have continued sessions with her as I just looked forward to speaking with her and working with her to gain strength in my thoughts and emotions and find better constructive solutions to just about any scenario, I just didn't have the financial means to continue. But I think of her often and how grateful I am for the tools she provided to help me continue on my healing journey. I look forward to being able to have sessions with her again in the future!

Angela Topcu has provided me with guidance during the most difficult time in my life and did so…read morewith much care and professionalism. It is very difficult to find therapy professionals with the knowledge and understanding that Angela Topcu provides. She is centrally located and offers flexible hours; I highly recommend her!

I saw Rachel a couple months ago when I had many things going on at the same time - family health…read moreissues, work stuff and disconnects with my wife. Rachel is a great listener, very solid, simple, clear feedback and advice - she is very adaptable to the situation and person. I am huge fan and have passed her name on several times - would recommend to anyone that needs to get a new point of view on tough situations that you are having trouble understanding.

She was nice, but gave NO feedback or suggestions on the subject matter my daughter and I came to…read moreher with. We felt we could of gone for drinks with some friends and vented in the same atmosphere. We have chosen to go with someone else. I was disappointed as in email exchanges before our appointment she seemed great. At the appt it was all about he hourly fee.

Tessa has become an essential part of my wellness and self-care journey. With her expertise and…read moresupport, I have worked through significant trauma and issues that had taken up so much space for way too long. Tessa's approachable and realistic therapeutic style is a perfect match for my needs. Her empathy, sincerity, and authenticity all contribute to her being an invaluable, life-changing person in my life.

Tessa created a safe, welcoming space where I felt heard, respected, and understood. She is…read moreempathetic, wise, and intuitive. Her skills in treating trauma will help you make positive steps forward in life and help you come home to yourself. Highly recommend!