Jean helped me gain insight into a new partner who was trying to vilify me 13 years ago. Today,…read morethat same partner is using the courts to lie and steal from me using our child as a weapon. I wish Jean was reachable for a statement today to help the courts understand what's happening. If anyone can reach Jean or if you're out there, please contact me to help protect my child from this horrible situation. thank you so much for all of your wonderful help! You were absolutely correct about everything you told me. Jean is the Best!!!

In 2018 you helped me in ways you will NEVER know. Your insight, wisdom, and expertise that you…read moreprovided me with, I will carry with me forever. Thank you. -The (once broken) healed woman in Colorado

Before I came to see Thea at Brain State Balance, I have been battling chronic Lyme disease for the…read morepast 3 years, since I was 15 years old. By the middle of my sophomore year I had no choice but to enroll in an independent studies program, because I was too sick to physically attend school. I gradually began to get my health back, but I was still having some problems here and there. My memory was horrible, I couldn't retain information, when I attempted to read I couldn't get past the first sentence without forgetting what I had read, and I just couldn't concentrate period. I could never get to sleep till about 5 or 6 in the morning, and I wouldn't wake up during the day unless someone woke me up, which meant sometimes sleeping till 5pm or later. I would refuse to go outside because I couldn't stand the sunlight, so I was constantly in my room with the curtains closed. I continued having these problems along with severe stomach pains and horrible headaches for quite a while, until my mom took me to see Thea. Having brain state is such an eye opening experience. The assessment that Thea gave me was so accurate it helped me understand myself so much better and gave me the answers I was looking for. Apparently because I had been sick for so long, my brain was on a loop, and since it was already on overdrive and my body was exhausted, it kept sending out signals that I was sick, even though I was healthy! After Having Brain State, I was able to fall asleep shortly after getting into bed, which was a truly amazing thing; because it was something I hadn't been able to do these past 3 years. I began waking up BY MYSELF in the mornings, and I stopped having those awful heads and stomach pains. My memory began improving, as well as my concentration and reading. Now I have stopped sulking in my room with the curtains closed, and I go out in the sunshine every chance that I get. I am so grateful and thankful for everything Thea has done for me at Brain State. She is a truly caring person who just wants to help you get better, and I know that many people have her to thank for that. Thank you Thea!

Thea and Dr. Madison have been nothing short of life-changing. Their genuine care, empathy, and…read moresupport have been instrumental in my healing journey. If you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed trying to figure it all out on your own, this is the place to turn to. Their healing guidance have made a world of difference. Thank you for everything! :)

I can't say enough great things about Rachel and the entire neuropsychological evaluation process…read morefor my son. From beginning to end, Rachel was exceptional. She patiently answered all of my questions, met with my son's school to address their questions, and even provided them with a sample report to ensure she would be the best fit for his needs. Throughout the entire process, she was thoughtful, incredibly thorough, and highly professional. My son felt comfortable with her almost immediately, which made what could have been an overwhelming experience much easier for our family. When it came time to share the results, Rachel did so with such compassion and care. She also presented the findings to my son's school, and we were all impressed by the depth of her recommendations and the comprehensive treatment plan she proposed. Her insights gave us a clear path forward and helped ensure everyone supporting my son was on the same page. I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for an educational neuropsychological evaluator. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for children and their families are truly outstanding.

I've really enjoyed collaborating with Rachel at Brain Waves Educational Psychology on independent…read moreeducational evaluations. Before becoming an educational advocate, I worked as a special education teacher, assistant principal, and district administrator, so I've seen how valuable a thorough evaluation and good communication can be for families. Rachel is responsive, approachable, and easy to work with. I appreciate her willingness to talk through questions and concerns and collaborate along the way. The families I work with have spoken highly of how thorough she is, how carefully she listens to parent input, and how she keeps them informed about the evaluation process. It's encouraging to hear that parents feel heard and included. I'm glad to support families whose children she has evaluated and look forward to continuing to work together!

Carolyn is amazing. She is easy to talk to and has a very calming nature. Her techniques work. You…read morefeel comfortable, as if you are chatting with a friend, and then you start to notice a change in your perspective and relationship. Unfortunately we moved out of the area and were not able to continue sessions with Carolyn. We miss her

From the owner: I specialize in helping couples and families improve their relationships with one another. I do…read morethis by providing a safe place to learn to communicate honestly and in a safe manner and to be able to listen without needing to be defensive. This allows one to understand the other's point of view,experience and feelings as well as their own point of view, experience and feelings. With empathy for oneself and the other positive changes in a relationship are likely. You can go to imago relationships.org for additional information on the theory of the work that I do with couples. In addition I specialize in helping individuals reduce feelings of depression and anxiety by using cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR.

Some people may think relationship counselors are only for married people and decide not to seek…read morehelp when there are problems. I believe before jumping into marriage, relationship counseling can really help with exploring certain areas that we may not even know exist. In every relationship, you go through 3 stages. The Honeymoon, The Raw Deal and The Real Deal. Most couples get stuck in the raw deal stage where conflicts occur and dont know where to go from there to get to the real deal (ie. marriage). Like most relationships, my significant other and I get into fights from time to time, but when fights doesnt get resolved and feelings gets hurt, that's when we decided to seek a relationship therapist for help with our communication...or lack of. I search the web on Psychology Today for over 300 therapist in SF area and Donna's profile stood out to me the most: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php?profid=45760&city=San+Bruno&county=San+Mateo&state=California So we made an appointment to go see Donna, she was very nice, personable and understanding. Relationship counseling is not about picking sides or telling one person who is wrong or right, its about digging deep into the problem of things in order to solve it. Overall we had a very good session, we were able to talk about our feelings, wants and needs and what is important to us. Donna was very engaged, nonjudgmental and she also has a good sense of humor. So it wasn't all tense! We actually enjoyed our session! Donna's goal is to helped us understand each other but most importantly ourselves. Of course this will not be an overnight thing but from one session, I felt less resentful and a little more loving. I think when two people are together for a long time, they tend to forget what was that spark that got them together in the beginning.

I promised Donna a 5-star review, but she is truly a 1-star provider. As soon as I can get the FBI…read moreand/or US Marshalls to accept my case she will be included in the criminal investigation. See my previous Yelp reviews if you'd like to put some of the puzzle pieces together.

Carlene's compassionate presence is healing alone. She has many tools that helped me do much…read morehealing on different aspects of my life, relationship with my mother, sister, personal growth with confidence and even with becoming a more mindful mother to my kids. I do highly recommend Carlene to anyone who is looking to make some significant growth, and those of us who are struggling in our lives, looking for something "more".

From the owner: In my practice, I use hypnotherapy to help you find solutions to life's problems, from quitting…read moresmoking, to losing weight, or perhaps sleeping more soundly. I enjoy helping you get to the bottom of issues to remove any blocks that are keeping you from achieving your goals, and providing practical tools that will help you live your best life. I offer sandplay as a supportive and safe environment for children(or adults) to build worlds in the sand to express themselves and work out problems through play. It is a naturally self-guided and self-healing process. It can be used for a wide range of issues from trauma, to learning disabilities, to coping skills.

She has helped my husband and I with marriage counseling we are now been married for 44 years!!…read more Thank you Rosemary!

Dr. Jalovaara is among the best school psychologists I have ever had the pleasure of working with…read morein my 35 years as a school psychologist. We worked together for 10 years in the same cadre of the Special Education Department of the San Francisco Unified School District. She was widely respected by parents, teachers, colleagues, and principals as a student advocate of the first order. Also, Dr. Jalovaara is internationally traveled and able to share insights in classroom instruction, and subject matter designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met by a standard school curriculum. She is forthright and straightforward. Dr Jalavaara holds advanced degrees in school psychology, clinical psychology, speech, and language. Yours truly, Bob Freiberg, NCSP, LEP 1446

This is not something I would normally write a review about but Alex truly helped my wife and I…read morethough the hardest time of our lives. We thank her so much for everything. I feel we would have been much worse off if we didn't go see her. This was our first time (and hopfuly last) working with a Therapist and it was nothing like we expected. If you need to talk out your problems she's a great listener.