I've been seeing Jessica for several years, and she has changed the way I understand therapy. It…read morewasn't until I met with Jessica that I truly let a therapist in. I used to hold back, saying only what felt safe. But with Jessica, that changed, and for the first time, I could just be honest and completely open. She listens in a way that makes you feel seen, not just heard. The tools she's given me aren't the kind you forget the moment you leave the room, they actually stick with you. If you're looking for a therapist who will actually meet you where you are and help you become someone stronger, more whole, more yourself, it's her. Jessica is, without exaggeration, the best therapist and one of the best human beings I have ever had the privilege of knowing.

Jessica is my go-to when I need to refer clients. And that's for a good reason. Her level of…read moreprofessionalism, expertise, and most importantly care are all good reasons why you should consider her for your therapist.

I have been seeing Graciela since the beginning of the year and I couldn't speak about her in…read moreanything but a positive way! I had always wanted to go to a therapist as any typical millennial, But never really got around to it. The first therapist I ever saw was a talk therapist in Oakland that I mostly saw for premarital counseling with my ex-husband. She was his counselor prior and he suggested we do the premarital there. When I found myself an abusive relationship after just two months of marriage, I started to look for therapy. My ex-husband, Mazen, was a narcissistic sociopath and I had read that this takes a very specific kind of therapist to deal with. Initially, I went back to the same counselor that I used to see with him. I didn't know that this is typically not advised. and in some cases considered unethical. In any case, she didn't mind seeing me, and while I will write more details one day on her Yelp page, but basically I was a victim shamed for even calling my ex-husband a narcissistic sociopath. The next week, I found myself scared to see my therapist, and I realize that that wasn't the kind of relationship that I wanted to have a someone who was supposed to help me and that I was paying good money. I ended up not showing up to the counselor and looking for a counselor that was closer to me and is specializing in trauma. It was through a referral that I found Graciela and understood that she specializes in trauma. When I spoke to her on the phone she was incredibly understanding and soothing, and she had a good grasp of what a relationship with a narcissistic sociopath looked like. This was this past December, I ended up talking to her terrified, shaking, and I showed up to my first appointment having just got off the phone with the sheriffs office making sure that he had been serve my restraining order. It was a hard time. It's been a few months, and it's been a journey. I've done a lot of things to try to heal, and I wouldn't say that any one thing did it, but Graciela was a big part of that journey. A journey that I think I'm hopefully almost done with! We worked through the trauma of being with my ex-husband, and some of the things that led me to marry someone like him. She isn't just a talk therapist too, we do exercises and meditations that I find much more effective than talk therapy. She's helped me put my life back together and I'm thankful. A few side notes because I think they matter: She is incredibly punctual. I say this because the previous therapist I saw with my ex-husband was frequently late and this was actually really throwing off my schedule. Also she does things via email and there's a little button that you can press when you get there to indicate that you've arrived. Again the previous counselor I saw did not have these things, one time I knocked on her door to alert her that I was there and she didn't hear it and I ended up waiting an additional 20 minutes while she waited for me. It was hard to get a hold of this previous counselor because she didn't use email and her voicemail was constantly full. Graciela can take payment through Zelle which is very convenient. Also, as a POC I love that Graciela is one too as I think she is more understanding of my cultural background and the family I come from. She also can do EMDR for those who would like it.

Graciela is a wonderful counselor! She was the first counselor we've ever visited and at the…read morebeginning I was a little bit skeptical that a counselor would be able to help us. She spent the first few sessions listening, letting us explain the issues. After a while, she started directing the conversations to the areas that se identified as key. She was impartial, understanding and caring. I remember she would drive the conversation to a place where it didn't seem to matter that much, when all of a sudden she would point out something that you were never aware of and explains how it would impact your spouse. It was amazing! It felt like she knew exactly how to get us out of a very complicated maze. I would recommend her to anyone out there looking for couple's therapy. Graciela is amazing!

I really looked forward to my sessions with Dr. Sperber. He made me feel at ease and I always felt…read morerelief after our sessions. He has a way of understanding people and describing their behavior in a way that feels more connecting to each other. He was very attuned to me and understood me well and quickly. Our sessions were over Zoom which I initially was hesitant about but felt that they were equally as effective as in-person and offered convenience.

I have benefitted greatly from working with Dr. Sperber for over a year. He has a friendly,…read moreeasy-going manner that is immediately approachable. He gives practical suggestions for dealing with family relationships as well as just listening and helping one discover their own feelings and motives. I have had other therapists but he is the best!

Dr. Goldberg-Boltz is a caring and really talented therapist. She has the ability to find new and…read moredifferent ways of exploring issues with you that really drives the process forward, leading to greater awareness and greater insights. Working with her has been an unbelievably positive experience and I feel so grateful to have found her and to work with her.

If you are reading this, you might be where I was about a year ago -- looking to find just the…read moreright person to help you with whatever it may be that is an issue in your life. For me, I felt I was in need of a hard mental reboot and I also really wanted to find someone to talk with regarding my lifelong MTF crossdressing issues. When I happened to choose Dr. Goldberg-Boltz, little did I know at the time, I was hitting the jackpot! I have found her to be very supportive, non-judgmental, caring, compassionate, very very smart and extremely tuned into me and my issues. I have had therapy with others in the past and the treatment I received from them paled in comparison to what I get from Dr. GB. If you are wresting with any issues, especially cross dressing or gender issues, I cannot recommend Dr. Goldberg-Boltz enough.

Helene has been my therapist twice, thirty-one years apart, because in the intervening years, I…read morenever found another practitioner who was more deeply skilled and intuitive. It shouldn't have surprised me, but she remembered key details about our work together, more than three decades ago! To me, this indicates not just a keen memory, but an abiding care for her clients. In our most recent work, I have especially appreciated her directness, her warmth and humor, and most of all her questions--Helene asks the smartest, most intuitive questions of any therapist I've had in my 62 years, which has led to deep and valuable personal insights and growth.

Helene is always invested in my life and healing journey. The last few years had a lot of ups and…read moredowns and I'm really grateful to have her and the space she holds to process and learn from these life challenges. She's not the type of therapist that will just listen to you and nod for the whole session (unless that's what you need in that particular session), she's actively engaged in the conversation and everything that I share. She's also very intuitive and usually spot on with her observations. I'd highly recommend working with her, and so grateful to have found her 3 years ago.

I've known Dr. Watkins every since she was a medical student. I have worked with her and have…read moredirectly seen how much she cares for her patients She would never ask a patient for any reviews. That's just not how she is. Don't just use Yelp reviews to make the decision on which doctor to choose for you or a loved one. Call her office and you can decide for yourself! She is the kind of doctor anyone should choose. She cares so much for ALL her patients!

Dr Watkins is Smart and experienced , , compassionate, responsive, and understands the need urgency…read morethe urgency of the situation.

I had a serious fall 5 years ago . As a result I became…read moredeeply depressed. I went to therapists , counselors , as well as seeing several psychiatrist and taking a lot of anti depressants. I also had TMS for 8weeks. Nothing helped me. Then a friend told me about Gail. The first time I talk with her she was so kind and genuine. I started working with Gail . She made me feel safe and all I can say is I have my life back. She has helped me more than I could ever say with words. I still take antidepressants but Gail is the one that gave me my breakthrough and really helped me pull out of my depression. She is an amazing therapist and an amazing person and I am forever grateful to her

I really feel sorry for anyone that walks through Gail's doors. I've had a challenging time with…read moreGail, I didn't post a review because she begged me not, claiming it would affect her business and that this was a source of her livelihood. I recently found out she shared details of our sessions with my mother, whom she was seeing after I left therapy. I will post email exchanges between me and Gail for reference. I am extremely distraught and disturbed that she would share these things with someone I know. I am also contacting the Board of Psychology and Board of Social workers to file an official complaint. Gail is a bully and very intimidating. She did help me at the start of my journey, but it just started going downhill after a short while. She decided it best to include my husband in sessions since the bulk of my troubles were in my marriage. She started hitting herself on her head with a file a couple of times. She would raise her voice and scream and times. It was extremely traumatic for me. I never really felt much of a connection to her. She would forget details and was judgmental at times. I told her that I would stop therapy and seek out another therapist. It was at this time where she became super vicious. She sent me an invoice for $682.50, stating that it was a charge for all the times I contacted her outside of therapy. I did pay for all the times I contacted her. She billed me for every minute and I was paid up. She decided to bill me for every time she emailed me and wished me happy holidays or sent me a video, or shared something. Please be careful before you decide to see her, interview her and make sure she's a good fit. If your sensitive towards yelling, screaming, violence, and bullying- stay away from her. Also, if you want to keep your sessions confidential. I'm outraged that she would share details with my mom, claiming I gave her a hard time by leaving therapy. When in reality she was upset she no longer could take advantage of me, and get paid every week. Being an empathetic person I am, she probably didn't think I would voice my concern over her unjust $682 bill. She was wrong. I stayed silent but not anymore. I hope this prevents other people getting treated the same way.

Lindsay is a very compassionate, ethical, energetic therapist. Any client is fortunate to work with…read moreher

Lindsay is a compassionate and dedicated therapist. Her clients are very lucky to have her!read more