I attended Ben's workshop on working with and moving through fear. Ben helped me address some…read moredeeply held layers of perception that have governed my behavior for a lot of my adult life. Ben is a safe and compassionate therapist, whose kindness, care, skill and presence really supported my inner inquiry. If you are looking for a way into the heart of your patterns you want to change, I highly recommend working with Ben.

From the owner: I specialize in working with men, women, couples and families resolve internal and interpersonal…read moreconflict by helping them to increase their awareness of themselves and offer tools in how to communicate more effectively. I specialize in helping people reduce the symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, addictions (especially food and sex), anger and repetitive conflict. I also specialize in working with men on issues related to their sexuality, major life transitions, and finding more meaning in their lives. I work with my clients in a warm, authentic and engaged way. I listen intently, to both what my clients are saying, and to their unconscious communication as well. I have a large capacity for acceptance, and balance sitting back and listening to my clients with challenging them when the situation calls for it. I bring my own passion for self-inquiry and growth to the clients I work with.

Dean's council was very helpful to me as a teenager. He is a genuinely good/caring person with many…read moreyears of experience. Highly recommend!

Dean has helped me and my family in countless ways. He met with my runaway daughter and me when…read moreshe was 15 and flunking, 25 years ago. Today I live with her, her husband, and my grandchildren in an amazingly harmonious home (all 5 of us, including the teens, concur on the harmony). And yesterday that same daughter graduated from a nurse practitioner program! Dean was also marriage counselor to my husband and me as my husband descended into paralysis, and helped us get through it without killing ourselves or each other. He is talented at reaching into impossible situations and giving a "turning word" that points to a viable solution. He successfully reaches into difficult minds and offers alternatives. Best of all, when there is a therapist/client problem, he readily and without defense acknowledges his part, and talks it through to resolution. As a therapist myself, I learned from him and observed him practice the highest ethical standards, bringing empathy, clarity, and intelligence to every interaction. I recommend him without reservation to anyone. (P.S. He's especially good with teens.)

I came across Annie Wright from the positive reviews on Yelp and Google. She said she did sliding…read morescale sessions based on income, and her minimum rate was $250 per session. I tried her out because she did EMDR, which I read about as useful for processing trauma. We did a thorough intake(and many intake forms) where Annie confirmed she would be a great fit as my therapist. Yet after a few sessions she suddenly said she lacked the expertise to continue providing care, rendering all the time and money spent for the previous sessions a waste. I asked her for a refund. She tried to make me sign a lawyer document. It turns out she got upset over a cancellation(a cancellation she agreed to personally cancel) and decided to schedule another session just to charge me the extra money and terminate the therapy relationship.

Disappointing experience with Annie. I contacted Annie based on the positive reviews but my…read moreinteractions with her showed that she was a cold and unapproachable therapist. She upsells and overcharges, and her fees seem to go more towards marketing than her actual practice. She spent a lot of time talking about how great of a saleswoman she is. It appears that she cares more about running her business and exploiting her patients to make money than helping her patients. If you're in search of a therapist, you're much better off looking for a more affordable and less money-hungry practitioner who genuinely cares about their patients. There are many of them in the Bay Area and with some effort you'll find one. Good luck.

Throughout my work with Bethany, she has demonstrated such a gentle leadership with me. It is a…read moresort of kindness that allows me to feel myself more deeply and hold my tender, scared parts in ways I previously was not able. At the same time, she holds a firm, wise perspective that doesn't permit my regular habits and patterns to run the show, patiently calling me out in the areas where I am ready to shift my ways. I appreciate both her softness and directiveness, and her trust in herself and trust in the process shines through every step along the way. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is ready to make some serious changes in their life!

Bethany has a warm and empathetic presence which made it easy to drop in and share what was going…read moreon in my life. She is also an excellent communicator which made for a structured and well facilitated session. Bethany has a background in mindfulness and meditation and incorporates these practices in the sessions. She works from a central but quiet location in East Bay which makes her practice accessible to people all over the SF Bay Area. Highly recommended!

About a year ago, I experienced an extremely traumatic event that not only changed my world, but it…read morechanged me as a person. I talked extensively about this incident, but no one was able to help me move past that moment in time. After many rave reviews by a good friend, I went to see Dr. Heather Williams, and I have never looked back since the first session, literally. Dr. Williams specialty is an approach called EMDR, which I had never heard of until my visit. She took the time to explain what it is, who it helps, and how it works, especially with people suffering from PTSD. She also provided literature on the treatment such as articles and books so I could make an informed decision about moving forward with this approach. Amazingly, in my very first session, I was able to feel something different; more than I had ever felt since my incident. Dr. Williams masterfully guided me through thoughts and feelings I had shut off. Her expertise in using this method is amazing. After each session, I felt stronger more capable to live my life in the present. I found Dr. Williams to be professional, focused, and compassionate. She has an incredible amount of energy and provides practical and meaningful guidance.

I think Heather is a great therapist. She has a lot of experience with children and teens. She…read morereally cares and is very professional.

I work for Dr Berger and have for years. She is one of the best clients I've ever had. She can get…read morepretty busy because of her expertise. She really does care about all her clients and if you're fortunate enough to schedule with her she will make sure any paperwork is done completed and in a timely manner.

Anna Berger is TOPS. Good friends of ours say she was the best thing that ever happened to them. I…read morelearned a lot from her, and she helped my troubled niece through a tough time. Tops.