I discovered Andrea online because she took my insurance (Optum). she helped guide me during a…read moreperiod of rediscovery and changes in my life. I was able to find a new acceptance of my situation, and I'm ina good place now. I appreciated her patience and empathy. she is knowledgeable and helped me navigate personal things I didn't know how to handle.

Ms. Guido is a former colleague of mine while we both worked at an outpatient family clinic in LA…read moreCounty. She was seen as a seasoned clinician by other therapists, and had a wealth of knowledge, clinical experience, training, and professionalism when assisting clients, colleagues, paraprofessionals, and other members in the community. She was observed to provide high quality of care to children, adolescents, young adults, neurodivergent children, and their families. Her approach is compassionate, empathetic, and client-focused. Some of the trainings and clinical work we did at the outpatient clinic were Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Crisis-Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), An Individualized Mental Health Intervention for Children with ASD (AIM HI), and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P).

I've seen a few therapists in my life and, honestly, had been pretty disappointed with my…read moreexperiences. At one point, I started to feel like therapy just wasn't for me. But life circumstances eventually led me to Jacqui, and now I'm actually grateful for the hardships that brought me to her. She's different from any therapist I've ever worked with. Jacqui really helps you dig deeper and look at things in a more honest, meaningful way. She doesn't just tell you what you want to hear or coddle you, because that wouldn't actually help you grow. Instead, she challenges you in a supportive and thoughtful way that pushes you to understand yourself better. I had never heard of ART before and was honestly skeptical, but I was desperate and willing to try anything. Hands down, it's one of the most valuable techniques she has in her vast arsenal of tools to help her patients. Her guidance on how to manage my anxiety in between sessions is something I will carry with me for life. Working with her has been a truly valuable experience, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found her.If you're struggling with something, I really encourage you to reach out and see her. It will change your life. It certainly changed mine.

I came to Jacqui to heal my trauma, and I'm now more traumatized when leaving at the 2nd ART…read moresession due to a racist comment by Jacqui. The first ART session with Jacqui was about 2 hours, and no specific issues occurred. The 2nd session was a week later. About 30 minutes in, she noticed the ART didn't work as she expected, and her comment about the failure was due to my "language barrier," which I strongly disagree with. Even English is not my first language, I passed 2 most difficult bar exams in the States, and I've been practicing law for the past 12 years in California. Jacqui's instructions are nothing compared to the judges' instructions I have to follow for my work. Jacqui's instruction was basically "imagine your emotions being washed away by a waterfall," something simple and similar to this. However, she told me not only once during this session that the failure is because of the language barrier. She made me feel absolutely terrible, and I had to cut short the session. Eventually, Jacqui admitted that ART doesn't work for everyone but emphasized again my language barrier. We are all vulnerable already when seeking help from a therapist. Now Jacqui makes me feel even worse as this ART doesn't work mainly because of my "language barrier." If Jacqui evaluated that my language barrier is a concern or issue for this ART, she should've noticed it at the first consultation and stopped it, rather than continuing scheduling and charging me $180 per hour for the following sessions.

Well now, how does one even begin to review the indescribable, the icing on the cake, the cream of…read morethe crop as far as life coaches goes? Wait a sec, perhaps that's it! Why try to describe what a gift it is knowing and speaking to Rachel about life's trials and tribulations when the proof is so obviously in the pudding? As you can likely tell, I write this from a place of personal joy and supreme gratitude for the divine effect Rachel and her calm and compassionate presence has had on my life in the time I have known her. To say that my life was different before I started speaking with Rachel would be an understatement, a dramatic one indeed. In fact it feels like a separate life, a different one that was rife with complex worries and fears that, thanks to the professional wisdom of Rachel, seem now like a distant memory. It goes without saying that if you are reading this review, you are considering working with Rachel. To that I can say with confidence to stop reading and reach for the phone to get on her calendar, I assure you it'll be one of the greatest gifts you can ever give yourself!

Rachel is a phenomenal coach and therapist - her incredible intuition and wisdom has helped…read moreinnumerable people (myself included) step into their best selves and breakthrough old patterns of self-doubt and insecurity. She's particularly gifted with relationship issues, self-esteem, helping individuals tap into their own power and take risks for a bigger, better future.

Grace is an amazing therapist! She helped my partner and I get through really difficult times. She…read morehas helped us gain better understanding for one on another. We appreciate the way she put things into perspective . I couldn't recommend Grace enough!

It is an absolute pleasure to share in regards to Christina's leadership skills, character, and…read moreability to Inspire colleagues such as myself. I have had the pleasure of networking and learning from Christina this year as a fellow therapist and member of the Los Angeles CAMFT association. From our interactions I have learned the importance of implementing a higher awareness in regards to human factors when providing therapy. She has a wonderful way of helping people feel comfortable and relatable. It is refreshing to have professionals such as Christina in the field of mental health.

I never was a big believer in therapy until I met Christina. Her service is the perfect blend of…read moreprofessional and compassionate.

Tamara is truly a genius at breaking down what is happening inside of us in a way that is easy to…read morecomprehend. I will forever be grateful to her for helping my boyfriend(now fiance) and I through very difficult situations. She has given us the tools we need in order to calmly be able to communicate, have respect and empathize with one another. I highly recommend Tamara for couples counseling. She is a miracle worker!

Tamara Bess has been my mental health therapist for just about a year and a half. Throughout our…read moretherapeutic relationship, Tamara has taught, guided, and supported me to identify, work through, erase triggers, and so much more! I am so grateful for Tamara and working with her has been a real blessing. Since I started with Tamara, I live a life that is more meaningful and authentic. Tamara is a caring, professional in her approach to therapy, and an overall good human being. If you are in need of a highly skilled and talented individual or couples therapist (I see/have seen her in both settings) in or around the Pasadena area, I highly recommend Tamara. A little about me... I am a speech therapist and work under speech language pathologists. Therefore, I am more familiar with therapeutic relationships than the average person. With that being said, I can attest that Tamara Bess has a lot to offer her clients and does so in a consistent manner.

In early 2023, I reached out to Cristina on a recommendation from a colleague who is a trauma…read moreworker themselves. Cristina was unavailable, so she had me book an appointment with a junior therapist in her practice. At the time I suffered from major depression, and had been passively suicidal for some time. Within the first few minutes of my appointment, I became severely dissociated. The therapist said she was putting me on a "5150" (involuntary hold), meaning either someone could come take me to the ER, or she would call a team to come get me. A friend drove across town to take me to the ER, where I quickly stabilized because I received the warmth and competent care I did not receive from the therapist. I was discharged that same evening. It's taken me over two years to understand that I dissociated due to the therapist's affect during her greeting and our initial contact, then her reaction to me sharing my suicidality. I was not in imminent danger, and it was her behavior that triggered my trauma response -- which a skilled therapist could have de-escalated. Taking away my agency entirely with a 5150 was *not* appropriate, and a trauma therapist's office should be the one place it's safe to disclose wanting to die without people freaking out. During the nearly three hours I waited in her office -- feeling trapped -- the junior therapist had Cristina on the phone a couple times for consult. But Cristina never asked to speak with me directly, which was an oversight. I wasn't offered any remediation while I waited either. Perhaps they've improved in the last 2 1/2 years, but this experience has haunted me enough to write this review much later. Clearly, many people have found relief and healing here based on other testimonials. But I do not recommend this practice for suicidality, cPTSD, neurodivergence/overexcitabilities, or active trauma responses.

Cristina is an incredible therapist who specializes in trauma therapy. She is warm, knowledgeable…read moreand a go to person for guidance and support. I highly recommend her!

Natalie is an amazing person and therapist. She is not only a great listener, but gives valuable…read moreadvice and suggestions. You can tell she puts a lot of thought and time into the counsel that she gives her clients, and truly cares about them. I can't recommend her enough!