I'm incredibly grateful for my therapy sessions with Michael. From the very beginning, he created a…read moresafe and judgment-free space where I felt truly heard. He's extremely patient, takes the time to really listen, and is thoughtful in how he responds to your needs rather than rushing the process. I came into therapy knowing I had a lot of healing to do, and Michael met me exactly where I was. His calm presence and genuine care made it easier to open up and work through things at my own pace. Each session felt intentional, supportive, and grounding. If you're looking for a therapist who truly listens, respects your journey, and supports real healing, I highly recommend Michael.

I decided to book an appointment with Michael based on his reviews here on Yelp. After investing…read moretime with him I can say with 100% certainty that he deserves every amazing compliment given to him. I've been to highly regarded therapists who spread out meetings for months, consuming unnecessary time and investment. His superpower is that he epitomized complete altruism with laser sharp discernment and focused attention that facilitated deep healing of emotional wounds so buried I didn't even know they existed. He also leaves the door open for further growth and healing without feeling locked into a contractual relationship. Honestly he should patent his Method for all coaches to follow! I give him the highest possible rating and encourage others to not hesitate reaching out to him.

Sheva and her team provide top-tier care for people seeking relief from OCD, anxiety, hair-pulling,…read moreand skin-picking. Sheva is warm, direct, and an expert in the field. She is known for her pioneering work in relationship-themed OCD but is a knowledgeable destination for anyone suffering from related issues. I highly recommend her practice.

Amazing therapists who specialize in OCD treatment and it shows. Worth every penny! Thankful for…read morethis place.

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.

Update: 9-23-25; Ms Hyland did get back with me as she was on vacation this past week. Sounds like…read moremy information got buried with the other phone messages/phone solicitors messages. She was able to offer some good advice and I thanked her for the advice and the several attempts to reach me. :-) This rating is only for no call back from Ms. Hyland's office. Her office must use a call center, and they probably forward phone call messages to her. Just a bummer when looking for a high rated YELP doctor and you can't reach out to them. :-(

Julie offers her clients with personal comfort, a quality people need in a Therapist. She has a…read moregood rapport with her clients and that is critical. She easily helps people feel comfortable and at ease from the start. She assists in helping people dig deeper to understand themselves in order to live happier lives. I recommend Julie for Orange County's chosen therapist.

Finding a rational, empathetic, yet positive & intelligent therapist like Julie was an enormous…read morestroke of luck! She not only made it easy to open up about the mess that I'd made of my life, but neither did she shy away from helping me take responsibility for my own errors. Always gently encouraged me to find my own solutions. I have suggested her to every friend, or family member, who I knew was having trouble finding their way forward. She seems to always have just the right touch to nudge people in a direction that, as she says, they knew was the right way to go... but needed an impartial, caring person to help them discover what their hearts were already wise to. Seriously ~ after trying more therapists than I care to admit, I can recommend others to run, not walk, to Julie! Let her help you as she did me.. to take back control of my life. As she's said to me, no one else can control our destinies but ourselves. If we don't surrender our decisions & responsibilities to others, we'll never have to feel like we're spinning out of control again. That's a priceless gift we can learn to give ourselves. Thanks again Julie!

I can't say enough about Dr. Dalsimer. The problems that I was having with a particular family…read moremember amounted to something that I truly believed was beyond repair. I begrudgingly entered into family therapy so that I could at least demonstrate that I "tried." Never did I think that the relationship could not only be repaired but could be positive and joyful. Now, I have something that I never dared to hope to have: a loving, positive relationship with this family member. I am truly grateful for Dr. Dalsimer, her patience, wisdom, experience, and methods.

I started seeing Kei when changes in my career increased my stress and anxiety levels to an almost…read morecrippling degree. I was new to therapy, and Kei made the experience very comfortable. She gave me tools and resources to work on in between session so that each session built on the last. I was pleased to find that she wasn't just able to help me manage my stress and emotions, but she also became a coach to help me be better in the job I have now and plan for what might come in the future. For now, I have a much better grasp on my stress and more confidence in my career. I recommend Kei to anyone who is looking for a new therapist. If you are willing to be active in your therapy, Kei will give you the tools to help yourself. And there is comfort in knowing that if I need to speak with someone again, Kei is available and I am confident she will be able to help.

The best decision I made in my 6 year old daughter's life was to select Julie Wells as her…read moreTherapist. Julie has been a blessing and angel in our lives. She has extraordinary insight into child psychology and exceeded my expectations. She genuinely cares about my daughter's well-being and I am so amazed at her insight and approach that I cannot verbalize my gratefulness and appreciation for her. I highly recommend her and want to keep her in my daughter's life until my daughter turns 18. That is the extent of the impact she has had on our lives.

Julie is excellent in her field! I highly recommend her!…read more She helped us tremendously!

Sharon has been able to notice small details and changes in people's emotions. She might not…read moreintervene right away, yet she will wait for the right time to offer encouragement and check in with you. I have experienced betrayal and became depressed and isolated. When I reached out to Sharon, she was understanding and supportive and helped me confront my fears. I'm so thankful for her support during my difficult times and for accepting who I am. Highly recommend her to anyone in need of a therapist.

Sharon is a great listener and very genuine. I always felt comfortable sharing with her what was…read moregoing on with my life and never felt like I could not share. Her approach is one filled with kindness, compassion, and empathy. I really recommend Sharon as a therapist! :) Thank you for everything Sharon!

I reached out to Stephanie and she was helpful and calmed me for my situation. I would recommend…read moreher for services.

Stephanie guided me through a very difficult period of my life. She gave me a focus and…read moreperspective that was exactly what I needed at the time, and I have improved significantly, both mentally and physically. Her style is gentle, sympathetic, and very supportive. I would strongly recommend Stephanie for anyone who feels that they need therapy.

I worked with Shapiro online through BetterHelp.com a little while back and I found our whole…read moreprofessional relationship incredibly uncomfortable and creepy. I was in therapy to work on my fear of death as well as anxiety and depression issues. In the few months I was working with Shapiro he kept trying to bring conversations around to my sex life - even when the discussion had nothing to do with that. I called him out on it and he essentially gas lit me into believing that I wasn't trusting the therapy process and was having too strong of a reaction. I held off writing a review on him for over a year out of shame and fear. He made me feel gross and uncomfortable. I'm glad this was not in person sessions. Would not recommend him for any women. Best choice I made was parting ways with him. EDIT: I have a lot that I could say to address some of the material in Shapiro's response, but for the sake of putting this behind me, I won't. I've said my piece.

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Shapiro help me through a rough time dealing with…read moreanxiety/DPDR/agoraphobia. David is a great guy with vast knowledge of the mind. He truly helped me get through these issues and give me the tools I need to overcome this. David has never made me feel uncomfortable. He is very easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor. He is very opened minded as well. This review was long overdue. Sorry Doc. Thank you again for everything !

Dr. Zoha is the best! She is very knowledgeable and professional and I always leave our sessions…read morefeeling energized. In only 4 sessions, I feel completely different. I wish I had known about her a long time ago. I recommend her with no doubt. If you are dealing with stress, anxiety or need to just release old traumas and mindset to become the best version of yourself, don't wait! Run over. If she has open available times, consider yourself lucky because she is a diamond in the field of psychology.

Give Dr. Z a call if you are ready to feel energized, relaxed, and finally hopeful again. She…read moreshowed me the power and the love is within me. I have the power to change my life and even those around me with my light. She is a great teacher, breaking down abstract concepts so I could understand. I highly recommend her virtual master class.