We've had a wonderful experience working with Jeanette. She has been seeing our 10-year-old son, while also providing parent coaching sessions for me and my wife, and the impact has been incredibly positive for our entire family. One of Jeanette's greatest strengths is her ability to create a safe, supportive space, especially for kids around our son's age. She quickly earned his trust, which is no small feat, and he feels comfortable opening up to her in a way that has truly helped his growth. In addition to her work with our son, Jeanette's parent coaching has been invaluable. She has helped us better understand our child and given us thoughtful, practical guidance on how to approach specific situations. She combines open, insightful discussions with meaningful education, equipping us with tools and perspectives that we continue to use every day. We're very grateful for Jeanette's care, professionalism, and dedication, and would highly recommend her to other families. read more

Francesca Viera in the Encinitas office is an excellent therapist who is compassionate, attentive, and truly easy to talk to. She is nonjudgmental and offers thoughtful guidance that feels both practical and supportive. I've felt real progress and greater clarity through our sessions. I highly recommend her read more

Angie Motter is the best therapist I've ever had and I've been going to therapy on and off since I was 19, and I'm 54. I am going through a contentious divorce and initially saw her with my husband twice. But he didn't want to go anymore and I was seeing my own therapist through my insurance. That therapist behaved unethically at times and I just felt uneasy with her. In fact the three therapists I tried through my insurance were all subpar. Willing and able to pay cash for a good therapist, I asked Angie if I could see her individually and I am SO happy she said yes. She is so gifted. She is enthusiastic, compassionate, an astute listener, very present, and lets me guide the sessions but also asks timely questions and makes insightful observations. She really seems to get me, is so supportive, and I feel like I'm making really good progress with her help. I'm also grateful that she does EMDR. The last session was powerful in helping me let go of a lot of anger and anxiety and have more neutrality about the abuse I experienced from my husband. She has a knack for knowing when it's the right time for EMDR and when I need time to process more immediate concerns. GTSD also provides very good customer service and I couldn't be happier with my experience there. read more

I've been seeing Summer for a few months now and I wish I had started therapy sooner. She's been great to work with and is challenging me to deal with things I've avoided for years. Definitely would recommend! read more

Have been seeing Jessica for about 5 months and have learned so much about myself and my relationship. She is so easy to talk with, listens with empathy, and gives me ideas and tools to learn how to change my behavior. Would highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a great therapist. read more

Jessica (Cooper) is an amazing therapist. She's professional, kind, and gives me the space to share in a safe, 100% judgment-free environment. She always listens patiently, offers thoughtful perspectives, and helps me build tools to navigate life's challenges. The Good Therapy team is also responsive and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for an open-minded, highly empathetic and emotionally intelligent therapist to help you become a healthier, happier version of yourself. read more

I have been coming to Good Therapy for a little over a year now, and I absolutely love it. I got matched up with a therapist that I think it just the PERFECT match and personality fit, and I love going to see her. Plus calling to change/cancel an appointment is easy, so is using the app. All around, great experience. read more

I've been meeting with Sean since November and it's been a wonderful experience. He is very helpful, supportive, knowledgeable, kind, caring, and professional. I feel like a lot of people could benefit from therapy, and if you're looking for a couples therapist, Sean is fantastic. read more

Laura is an incredible therapist. She offers a calm, supportive, kind, and professional approach to her work.

Great care and calm environment. They are out of my network for insurance but I am so happy to pay because of the experience I have. Therapy is always a good option! read more

I can't say enough about Ei at Good Therapy San Diego. Eli helped me through monumental life changes and provided clarity, guidance and appropriate actions for the emotional upheaval I went through. He helped me in more ways than he knows and I am forever grateful for his excellent work as a therapist. read more

Hard to talk about Sean Berkshire without resorting to cliche-sounding superlatives, but I will do my best. I have been seeing him for three years for a succession of issues relating to the loss of my left foot, exacerbated by phantom pain and pain-reliever issues, as well as a lifetime of other accumulate crap. Sean was remarkable in just becoming a solid and friendly presence in my life, totally accepting and non-judgemental about whatever I brought to the session each week. The effect was eventually to make me feel that something was fundamentally right with me instead of something being fundamentally wrong with me (the usual therapeutic result in my experience). This gave me the courage to see myself in new ways and eventually make important changes in my life, my marriage, and my relationship with my son. It's not too much, nor is it hyperbole, to say that he has actually saved all our lives. BTW, Sean also began seeing my 25 year old son after a year or so, recognized him quite quickly as high-performing autistic (a huge relief to my son, who was glad to have a reason he felt different from others), and has turned his life around remarkably. He now has a wonderful girlfriend, a fantastic job (rocket scientist!), and is a self-supporting and happy member of society living in another city. It's difficult to believe any of this would have happened without Sean's steady and insightful support and the deep relationship he developed with my son. There are actually people who walk the Earth who have the mission of improving the human race, one person at a time. read more

I'm posting my first Yelp review in several years to share about my great experience working with Angie. She's been my therapist since May. The hormonal shifts that happen in middle age have a way of resurfacing past trauma. Without going into too much detail, I was struggling. I've learned so much about myself during therapy (something that didn't happen when I saw two other therapists a few years ago for other issues). Angie introduced me to EMDR and was also supportive of my choices regarding medication and lifestyle changes. She also introduced me to several tools and coping skills including apps, journaling, etc. Angie challenges me (which I told her I needed from a therapist) and she is also encouraging and supportive. She's professional, knowledgeable, smart, and kind. The office staff is super quick to email me a super bill when I need it so I can submit it to my insurance for partial reimbursement. This is important for me because otherwise I wouldn't be able to afford therapy at this great practice. As hard as doing this work can be sometimes (I am looking at you EMDR!), I look forward to my continued growth by working with a great therapist like Angie. read more

Morgan is a gangster! I can't thank her enough for all that she has helped me through. super professional and able to get deep into the crutches. I can't say enough great things! read more

Caroline is such a compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded therapist. From the start, I felt safe and truly listened to. She gently encourages me to go deeper, reflect, and be more honest with myself while challenging me in ways that feel supportive, not overwhelming. She has also helped me recognize patterns in my life that I hadn't fully seen before, and her questions often stay with me long after our sessions. I have always felt she truly cares and is trying to help me become the best version of myself. I can't recommend her enough! She's made such a difference in my life. read more

I don't even know where to begin. Sean? SEAN? Best. Therapist. Ever. Hear me out. I went to Sean with practically ZERO confidence. I was anxious, lonely, self-loathing, and uncomfortable in my own skin and my own thoughts. My past was eating at me, and I was eating my past. I struggled with binge eating disorder for about 20 years, and Sean helped me turn it around almost immediately. I've been desperate for the right kind of help for a long time, but every therapist I went to was monotonous, scripted, and spent the majority of the session typing notes. I was passed from one therapist to another over and over again, and I never found someone I could connect with. Then Sean came in, and he was fun, kind, compassionate, and this borderline telepathic brain wizard who had the ability to crawl into my psyche, pick out my fears, lay them before me, and analyze them while never leaving my side. He didn't follow a prompt, he didn't type away at his computer while I disclosed sensitive information, and he didn't give me the same dumb, cookie cutter advice all the other therapists tossed my way. He was engaged the whole time, every single session. He challenged me and brought me out of my shell. Because of my wonderful therapy sessions with him, everything in my life is better. I'm physically active (went from a couch potato to lifting couches lol), my marriage is better, my mind is calmer, and I'm a much more confident mother, friend, and artist. Oh, and I've been binge-free since February! If you're a potential client reading this, DUDE. TALK TO SEAN. If you're reading this Sean, thank you. Thank you for everything and more. read more

I reached out to Good Therapy a few weeks ago as I was really struggling with anxiety and just life in general with three toddlers. I was matched with Camille and she has been so warm and compassionate and everything I needed at this point in my life! She has helped me build a healthy relationship with my emotions and that in turn has made me a much happier human to be around. Huge props to Camille for being so thorough in not only addressing current things I'm going through, but helping me work through other things I've experienced that have been affecting me. 100% worth every penny to invest in my mental health. Highly recommend!! read more

In my 35 years working in clinical medicine and holistic healing, I have met hundreds of doctors, therapists, and healers. Eli Recht stands out (having done energy work with him for several months) as a man of tremendous wisdom, compassion, and skill as a healer/counselor. Although he is humble, his insight about people is unparalleled and accurate. He helped me during a difficult period get in touch with hidden emotions that were blocking my happiness and move them out. His natural genuineness helps a client to feel accepted, and the healing starts from there. Although I know over 15 therapists in San Diego, he offers something special, because he IS special. BR (medical research - UCSD, Holistic Health Practitioner) read more

This review is for Laura at Good Therapy . About a year ago my family found itself and despair. Looking for help forward to teach daughter. We called around after a brief hospital visit at Children's Hospital for my daughter's mental health. Laura was recommended to us by Good Therapy and, I am so grateful for her. She has a very sweet and natural demeanor, and is a great advocate and confidant for my daughter. There is no greater fear than having your children harm themselves from depression and there's no greater gift than finding the right match to help alleviate that pain for your child. Thank you so much Lora for everything you have done and the work, or I should say angelic work are you played a part of with my daughter... you Good Therapy for the great recommendation for her. We will be back. Should we need anything!! read more

I have been seeing Whitney Molitor just shy of a year so far and cannot imagine finding a better match. She is knowledgeable, articulate, and incredibly approachable. I know she truly cares about me and makes me feel like she is invested in my health. This year has been full of varied challenges for me; a death, moving, and a birth. She has helped me through it all so beautifully. I sincerely recommend her. read more

Sheri is my Grief Counselor. I lost my wife suddenly a few months ago. Sheri has been very helpful guiding me through all my crazy emotions. She has a calming personality. Sheri had helped me tremendously during this tragic time for me. I recommend her highly! read more

We tried to get therapy through this provider, but were denied based on an assessment done by the receptionist, not a doctor. The receptionist was referring back to a clinical Director that refused to talk to us. In our view, this business lacks credibility and transparency. read more

My husband and I both see therapists at Good Therapy San Diego and have had a great experience. The office is efficient, responsive and runs smoothly. My therapist, Deema Kanbaragha, has helped me navigate the last few months and I can't thank her enough. In the thick of postpartum, I sought help navigating a few difficult situations, and she has given me so many great tools and clarity. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and to the point. Thank you, Deema! read more

I found Good Therapy online for a prior covert emotional abuse due to a relationship in my past. I was told Madison would be able to help me with the kind of emotional abuse therapy I described to the doctors. After every therapy session I felt much worse than before I walked into the appointment. For my first therapy appointment, I thought it was to be expected that I would feel uncomfortable, but the appointment left me more confused. After a week, after another appointment, Madison still made me feel much worse than before I walked into the appointment. Madison pushed past what I was actually asking her, and started talking about what she thought I needed. I tried bringing up my concerns 2 or 3 more times during the appointment, but to no avail. At the end of the session, after Madison was taking notes, she game me a filled out safety plan worksheet. To my surprise, she had missed most of what I said I liked and liked to do, and added in what I hardly do - mostly suggested by her. I would think twice about choosing to be treated by Madison. She has the standard therapist tone of voice, but one that's not helpful. Madison is a waste of both time, energy and money. *-------* Note to business owner of Good Therapy - So glad that you realise finding a therapist might mean going through 2 or 3 first. But not even one therapist should be making therapy a harrowing and worse experience. Thanks for refunding the money! read more

My son has Min Choi as his therapist with Good Therapy San Diego. She is kind, sweet, caring and most of all truly wants to help my son achieve his goals. She's very supportive and very responsive. My son (10yrs old) loves Min and I can see improvements in my son in such short period. read more

GTSD has been a saving grace for me. I worked with Chelsea for a few months last year as I was deep in a transition of my life and she helped me really overcome a lot of things I'd been stuck in and with for a really really long time. Therapy is something that we all need, either for periods or for longer and I can't find the right words to really express how much I appreciate Chelsea and the whole team at GTSD. We all have to find our own person and support tools that make us feel comfortable and safe to open up, to heal, to let go, and to be all the versions of ourselves. It was hard for me but I learned so much about myself and really appreciate how Chelsea is compassionate and kind but also just holds space for me to figure out my own problems and waits for me to ask for the help I need. And then helped me commit to it. This is important to me. Thank you for all that you do + for being such a vital part of my life, healing, and transformational journey. read more

I came to see Laura for help with navigating the grieving process. I find her to be helpful, empathetic and I felt a lot of relief much sooner than I expected. She strikes a good balance between forward progress and checking in to make sure I'm comfortable with the pace of the work. Her comments and questions consistently result in my finding illuminating aspects of the discussions. While I came to Laura to address grief, I get the feeling she's great with a variety of subjects and demographics. read more

Alyssa has been so amazing! She has helped me through the grieving process following a friend's death, as well as provided insight towards career path and relationship decisions. She is kind and empathetic, and she brings such a calming and positive presence to each session. Over just a few months, she has helped me to gain self-confidence and establish stronger boundaries in my life. She is an amazing therapist, and I cannot recommend her enough! Additionally, everyone at the front desk is very kind, and the waiting room and counseling rooms are very relaxing, clean, and cozy. read more

Catie Peters has been a valuable and inspirational therapist for me as I've been navigating a marital breakup after 28 years. She is intelligent, intuitive, caring and accepting, and takes the time to really HEAR me. She goes out of her way to schedule appointments when I need them, and regularly updates me if there is a cancellation. She suggests meaningful strategies to help me cope and move forward. She is a rare gem! read more

So far I am a fan. They do not take insurance only bill you and you try to reimburse. I have some friends that see an older lady here and really like her. I see Dr. Rettger and so far like m. He has a PHD and does traditional therapy The Gottman Method. I like that he is married and practices this way. Alternative can be ok, but I prefer methods. FYI if you see him, he will tell you, if you tell him something in your session that you may not want your spouse or partner to know, if it would impact the relationship he will make you tell. He has this no secret policy. I honestly think that whatever you tell your therapist, should stay with them, no matter what. You can recuse yourself if you think the therapy won't work if someone was cheating or has a secret something but it's their right to tell. That's my one beef. But other than that, we'll see. read more

My partner and I really enjoy our regular couple's therapy sessions with John! He is empathetic and accommodating to both of our needs and inspires us to be more compassion to each other. He also manages the time in our online sessions very well! We highly recommend John for couple's therapy at Good Therapy! read more

Some people are just born to be therapists. Their spirit and demeanor makes people feel safe and heard, and somehow they just always know the right thing to say. This is Eli in a nutshell. I've never met such a naturally gifted counselor. And when you combine that with years of spiritual soul-searching and therapeutic training, you've got someone truly special. This is why Eli is at the top of my list for recommendation for a therapist. And as a therapist myself, I don't take this lightly. I'd trust him with my friends and family. read more

I would give a 3.5 not 3. There's good and not so good. The good is they'll work with you on cost if you can't afford the full price. They all seem caring and professional. But the not so good I came here to do EMDR a couple years ago. Instead of walking out feeling better, I felt upset after most sessions. Mostly because the therapist I had which I can't remember her name seems to sometimes ask inappropriate questions that didn't have to do with why I was there for EMDR. I had cptsd from a past relationship. But instead of focusing on that, she seemed to keep questioning if my parents were narcissistic because that could have been the only way I was in a relationship with one. Which definitely wasn't the case. I also felt the EMDR wasn't successful and when I moved I found a new therapist that did it much differently and more experienced at it. The other issue was at the time of my therapy the therapist said she felt I was better and didn't need the therapy any longer. Which really puzzled me because I clearly was still having night terrors. I think w things like EMDR when someone is dealing with past trauma like abuse or assault please either tell them you don't have someone w enough experience or send them to someone whom does. People should feel a little better after each EMDR session rather than worse. Sorry it took so long to write a review but I felt it should be said. Also, the therapist kept diverting back to her once dating a narcissist. And that all narcissists are different and some care. As someone with a degree in psychology and extensive study in NPD there are different levels of NPD but they're all the same with the fact that they lack empathy, can't take accountability, and also can't love unconditionally! They all also love bomb/ idealize, devalue, replace, and discard their sources of supply. I appreciate this therapists efforts. She did try. She just isn't qualified to work with survivors of narcissists. read more

Katie really took her time to understand my personal story and why I was struggling mentally. She is a great listener and gives honest advice and guidance. This review comment is for other women out there with demanding jobs--I've found some doctors equate my stress to "you just work too much" or "you just need to sleep more or take more time off". Whereas men with the same jobs often are praised for discussing their feelings and their stress is taken more seriously... Katie doesn't do that. Not once did I feel judged for doing the job that I love. She truly listens, hears you, digs deeper and wants to help. She is pretty great in many ways but this was one that stood out to me. read more

Chelsea completely changed my outlook on therapy as a whole. After being the victim of a motor vehicle accident, I was left with intense PTSD. The flashbacks, anxiety and fear where nothing short of a living nightmare. Chelsea's care and EMDR techniques changed my life for the best. I highly recommend her services for anyone experiencing ANY kind of trauma. A special thank you to Caroline for being my initial therapist and recommending EMDR Therapy with Chelsea. This entire group obviously cares more about peoples' real needs and healing over and above all else. read more

Caroline is wonderful! I took many calls and tries to find a perfect fit, but we are so happy with Good Therapy. From the onboarding process, to the careful time they took to find us the right fit to help with some Covid-related anxiety, to the overall communication, we have been thrilled with the program and results. Thank you Caroline! read more

Working with Tiffany has been a pleasure. Insightful and intelligent while allowing time/space for discussion

I'll start off by saying making the first call into Good Therapy to set up my initial appointment with Chelsea was one of the better decisions I've made. It sounds cliché, but I never could have seen myself going to a therapist....Ever. But somewhere along the way, I hit a point where things needed to change. From my first meeting with Chelsea I could tell she was an intelligent, empathetic, experienced, and talented therapist. Although, what was most important to me was that she gained my trust early on. I felt completely comfortable laying everything out and not holding anything back in our sessions. Without this level of trust, therapy would have never worked for me. Working with Chelsea has given me great insight into my overall thought processes. She has a very effective style that points me in certain directions that enable me to find my own answers which leads to much better outcomes than just being told something. I look forward to every session and always feel better afterward. I've never written a review of any kind, but I wanted to use this as an opportunity to pay it forward so someone in the same position I was in can have a similar experience. Whatever your issue might be or even if you just want to talk through some things I couldn't give a higher recommendation for Chelsea and Good Therapy. read more

Lindsey is a beyond amazing!! Couldn't have picked a better therapist! I've been working with Lindsey for nearly 6 months now. She has been very patient with my growth. She allows me to speak freely without judgement. I feel very comfortable opening up to Lindsey. She is able to give me perspective and help me to not feel alone with my struggles. I have noticed an improve in myself since working with her. I am fully embracing therapy and recommend to anyone that is even thinking of trying it. I feel like it is a tool that I never realized I needed. Good Therapy and Lindsey are very accommodating and their office is very comfortable and cute! read more

Hi community,  My experience with Good Therapy San Diego was with Katie Brooks only. I was referred to her by someone I thought to be very trustworthy. I'm no longer working with her. I've done my best to give the most objective review I can with the help of another therapist.  The summary, in gentle terms, of why I'm no longer working with Katie is because she exemplified a profound lack of listening. Shortly into our work together, she stated to me, "...then we can get to anxiety or depression or whatever it is you came here for." This is profoundly disturbing to hear from your therapist. In my case, she had *extensive* information about why I was there.  I experienced an incident with her just before the holidays, also under the topic of profound lack of listening, that had me need to seek emergency counseling. That therapist encouraged me to write a much stronger review, and honestly posting on the internet is not something I'm comfortable with, so this is what I'm willing to share, this review. The way she chose to handle what I was going through led me to need emergency support, that's what I can say. I was clear with her and experienced shocking malattunement, in an extraordinary fashion, from her. I'm writing this review only to help others who it could benefit, and maybe it'll help Katie to change, too.  Katie is very friendly. It's fun (I found it fun), and it's not very professional (I'm told). I feel this aspect of her personality is what kept me with her too long. So much fun, I really enjoyed her, truly. And I overlooked the warning signs, I think this is why.  Best of luck to all. read more