I HIGHLY recommend Newport! I sent my 9 year old across the country to the CA location for…read more"littles." It was one of the harder things I have ever had to do. I told myself the entire flight that we would check out the place, and turn around and all go home if I had any hesitations. I had searched online and found every negative review, but understood how that can be a polarizing view. I cried until I couldn't breathe as we drove away. BUT it turned out to be the greatest decision!! That place is unbelievably legit. The staff are incredible and ON it! They kept us informed every step of the way...a lot of communication. My son has been home for almost 3 months now, and I often notice him using the skills he learned at Newport. Grateful is an understatement.

The facility is in a very remote location, which is good..not many distractions..when I enrolled my…read moreson, I was told there was equine therapy, yoga, medication and other alternative therapies that wre actually not offered..the communication with staff could be very frustrating. When you call in, you get a receptionist who cannot forward any calls. This results in not getting answers immediately . Staff seems caring but there were many staff changes while my son was there, which resulted in many pages of treatment. The kids constantly complained about the quality of the food ..many meals wete inedible, so they are offered sandwiches as a substitute, which consistency of bread turkey and nothing else .nit the most tasty sandwich ..for the amount of money they charge for treatment, they could afford to hire a better chef .

I've had several sessions with Rachel now and I highly recommend her to anyone that's struggling…read morewith getting out of their head, getting out of a rut, understanding themselves and why they do the things they do better. She gives great visuals and analogies that I'm able to take home and use that have really helped me. She's very empathetic and kind but also very logical. Her office is very clean and conveniently located, and she follows all the current Covid protocols.

Thank you Rachel for your post partum support group. This was something I looked forward to every…read moreweek in those first months of motherhood as a safe space to listen to other new mothers, express myself,and request tips/ advice. I'm soo grateful for your help and highly recommend new moms join.

Berkeley Psychological Services thehumaneconnection.org/…read more Dr Judy Linnan PhD is an awesome person to talk to when you need a little help in navigating life. I have seen her off and on for several years and as needed for support and to help me through my life's difficulties. Cheerful and understanding and good guidance- I love the animals she uses for therapy too- She's a unique individual and a talented therapist.

Judy Linnan has a huge ego and spends a large portion of your session time doing her personal…read morethings, answering her door and phone and taking about her life. You are paying for the full session and not getting all the time. She also never wants you to stop seeing her because you are her income stream, not that you need more therapy. Judy is very manipulative and I strongly suggest you find another therapist.

Newport Institute changed my life, I went to the Cerro Vista house at the lowest point in my life…read moreand I was immediately surrounded by staff that made me feel cared for and protected. It was a safe environment where I was able to learn how to cope with my trauma and deal with life's struggles in a non self destructive way. The therapists, the care coordinators, the counselor, the dietician, every single staff member there made me feel like there was hope and they all helped pave the way for me to still be here today and not just surviving but truly living and chasing after dreams

This was my second time at Newport, and it was just as amazing as my first--though this time at a…read moredifferent house. The staff was incredibly supportive, but they also knew when to push me and hold me accountable, which made a huge difference in my growth. I'm truly thankful to have had this experience and for the dedication and care the team showed throughout my stay.

My husband and I were looking for a Christian based counselor to help us get thru communication…read moreissues we we're having. Susie was a God send. We've done counseling before and enjoyed it, but Susie is another level of professional. I loved how structured each session was. Susie was always prepared to have us talk thru something, there was always a game plan! She would give us a practical tool to help us do so to where we were able to effectively say how we felt while the other person listened, and roles would switch. My husband and I have used these tools any time there's conflict. Susie modeled how to empathize with my spouse, which was helpful for me. I was able to vocalize what was upsetting me because she offered a safe space and asked me the important questions. We would keep going to Susie forever if we weren't moving out of California. Invest in your marriage, in yourself! Oh and I was even able to bring my 14 month old when I couldn't get someone to watch him. She had age appropriate toys for him to play with too - that was wonderful!!!

Kaitlin is great. I'm going through one of the worst times in my life. Shes able to stay in her…read moretherapeutic role almost all the time. She is non judgmental and offers solutions to your problems. She helps you consider your patterns of thinking and change them.

The right one. I…read moreknew before my session with her - and then confirmed it. Dr. Grau's compassion and care for those looking for guidance, clarity, validation - along with grief counseling - is tremendous. Truly a life-changing experience for me, even in just 30 minutes. Pro tip: book more time than you think you'll need - you'll want it.

Susan gave me insight and affirmation about my brother, father and mother. I feel validated for my…read morelove and concern in regards to my family. The entire session was comforting and accurate. Susan is both amazing and compassionate. I will definitely recommend and return myself.

Hyland & Associates is a wonderful counseling practice in Irvine. The practice provides a…read morewelcoming, professional, and supportive environment, and the therapists genuinely take the time to understand each client's individual needs and goals. The associates who are supervised by Tammy are extremely knowledgeable and professional and motivated to support their clients. I would highly recommend Hyland & Associates to anyone looking for compassionate, professional counseling in the Irvine area.

While meeting with Tammy I found the grounding and peace I was looking for. I felt very heard and…read moreunderstood. I walked out of session one with a huge weight lifted knowing there was a path forward and progress to be made.

Today was my first health coaching session with Tim, and I can honestly say I've never experienced…read moreanything like it. I've attended many seminars and trainings from well-known speakers and coaches over the years, but Tim's approach is different. It wasn't just coaching--it felt like real healing. He helped me look at my past failures, disappointments, and resentments from a completely new perspective. Instead of seeing them as burdens, he helped me realize they were actually part of what shaped me into the person I am today. For the first time, I felt genuine gratitude for experiences I had spent years wishing never happened. That shift alone was incredibly powerful. I left the session feeling lighter, more at peace, and more hopeful about the future. I'm genuinely excited for my next session and to continue this journey of growth and healing. Thank you, Tim, for helping me see that our greatest challenges can become our greatest gifts.

So Tim helped me so much on how to take a love interest off a pedestal and to bring it back down to…read morethe balance and a more realistic approach. Completely helped me to get through the day and week and realizing that no one is above anyone.

I reached out to this center looking for guidance in a very stressful life situation I knew I…read moreneeded professional help with. I had been to traditional psych therapies a few years ago. In fact, it was 3 years of therapy that, looking back, really on helped me in the first month to deal with the initial reason for seeking help. I which I would have known about Self Help back then and probably would've saved years of therapy that was going no where. From my very first session with Nancy, I felt there was real progress. I got insight to my learned behavior from past experiences and how that affected my reaction/connection to the world around me. Both my internal and external reactions continued to shape the present experiences that caused continued fear and guilt that was paralyzing. I wasn't myself. But with Nancy's guidance, I learned more about my internal processes and that understanding empowered me. Through each session and "homework assignments" I gained new confidence and regained control to bring about a positive behavior change that allows me to enjoy myself again. I also brought my adult son and my husband to these sessions and it has helped them as well. Also, although these sessions were not covered by my PPO insurance I was able to get reimbursed through my Healthcare spending account which is a huge plus. They are very punctual, professional, and responsive. Though sometimes they don't answer the phone right away, they usually respond within the hour when I leave a message. They are very clear about their no show policy at the first visit. They are respectful of your time and they expect respect for theirs as well. I've been to over a dozen sessions and never waited more than 5minutes for my appt. I've had to reschedule twice and never got charged a no show fee because I notified them at least 24hrs in advance. It is a professional practice for excellent self help therapy.

I had an appointment for couples therapy at 6 PM. My partner had a sudden work emergency, so I…read morecalled to ask if I could go in alone. No one answered, but I got a call at 6:11 saying I could still come if I arrived by 6:30. I let them know that I had my baby with me so I just had to drop her off at my mom's & I rushed over, got there at 6:28 --no answer.Nobody called to let me know that my appointment was canceled, I waited outside for over an hour and a half , calling repeatedly and leaving multiple voicemails where I clearly sounded overwhelmed and desperate. I never got a call back not even the day after. This place is extremely unprofessional & clearly does not care about their clients, just the money. A simple message saying they couldn't see me would've gone a long way. I was left alone and emotionally distressed. I would never recommend this place to anyone.