After a few bad experiences with multiple therapists, I was on the hunt for something different…read more Right away, Suzy caught my eye and I reached out. Since the first session, Suzy has been so caring, helpful, and encouraging. She always reminds me that these sessions are about my own healing and inner peace. In these past few months I've sought clarity regarding work/relationships/health and her Reiki has brought so much peace to my life. I find it so incredible that I arrive for our sessions feeling lost/down/negative and after I leave our sessions I feel like a brand new person. Honestly, Suzy is a GEM. Whether it's during our sessions, or through her text check ins, she's always there to help. She will always make you laugh with her jokes :-)

Suzy is really amazing. I was having some serious problems with PTSD from a sexual assault when I…read morewas a child. Repeatedly reliving the rape was very unnerving, and my adult children were quite worried about me. Suzy handled this disruption to my otherwise happy life with a lot of sensitivity, avoiding triggering more attacks while treating me. Within a couple of sessions, she got at the root cause. Suzy's direct work on energetics could save you years of traditional talk therapy!

My husband and I were so lucky to have Nina involved in our adoption process. She prepared our…read morehome study, follow-up home study and post placement review. We have also utilized adoption trainings from her private practice. I can say nothing but good things about Nina. We were terrified when we began the process of adoption and her friendly nature and extensive knowledge immediately alleviated our fears and reservations. Any question we had, she could answer it. We felt completely at ease with Nina. She was so excited for us when our daughter was placed with us and that meant she was invested in the process with us. That was very important. If you are a family thinking about adoption, I would highly recommend you speak with her. She will give you not only knowledge and guidance, she will give you comfort. Trish and Francisco Gomez

Nina is an inspirational therapist! In 2012 I placed my daughter for adoption and I was very lucky…read moreto be referred to Nina immediately. She was my rock during a time of chaos and change. She motivated me to be strong and gave me the tools to heal. She is a fantastic listener and is able to read body cues and address core issues that need to be dealt with. I strongly recommend her!

I've been to two Heart to Paper workshops with Erica. These are small, relatively informal group…read moresessions that Erica structures around a particular topic. Erica creates a warm, reassuring and thoroughly safe space in her beautifully decorated office. With some well planned exercises and her own willingness to be vulnerable, Erica creates an environment in which all participants feel comfortable to unpack buried feelings and share honest reflections. There were tears, there was laughter, there was poetry and art, and there was a deep feeling of community, among a group of people who started the evening as strangers. I cannot recommend the experience more highly. I came away from both sessions with new insights and new empathy for myself and those around me. Best $20 you'll ever spend!

I was able to attend one of Erica's "Heart to Paper" workshops last week. After struggling with a…read morebit of a winter slump, I decided to check this out. The workshop provided a warm, supportive space to explore ourselves and connect with others. After the workshop I was so energized and excited to tackle my goals. Whether you see Erica for counseling or for one of her workshops - I know you won't be disappointed in what she has to offer.

Pandemic have definitely been emotionally overwhelming. I have been having experiences of…read moredepression and anxiety that have impacted my ability to cope and manage. Thank you calm again counseling, especially you Braegen! Braegen have been so understanding, empathetic, and kind to my struggles. I'm learning to recognize when I need to ask for help and to be kind to myself. I know my experiences are ongoing and it's so nice to have Braegen support me on my journey to heal.

Please be wary of John and his associates. His desires for money and power are cloaked behind a…read morethin veil of altruism. There are so many talented clinicians in the Bay Area, John is not one of them. His approach to clinical work is not motivated by what is best for the patient, but what can provide him with the most income. Please do yourself a favor and seek out an alternative psychotherapist.

The Worst Therapist on the Planet…read more You're probably wondering why I would give such a poor rating to Dr. Phyllis Shulman. Well it's simple; she lacks the most basic tenant that a therapist needs to bring to the process of evaluating a patient and that's listening with an open mind without preconceived notions. As a therapist, she should listen to all aspects of a situation and then make a diagnosis based on the case at hand without bias. I'm not going to get into specifics of my situation that my wife and I came to her about, but I can say that she was abrupt, rude, biased and did not listen to the different dynamics in our relationship. My wife and I would have had better luck talking to the bartender at the Philosopher's Club (a well known watering hole in West Portal). There are dozens of Therapists in the City so save your money and chose one that will listen to you and make a diagnoses that fits your unique situation. Relationships and people are widely diverse and the last thing you need is a therapist putting a stereotypical label on you or your relationship because they did not listen and have some kind of prejudice. I would have given no stars but I thought people reading through the reviews might think I forgot to rate Dr. Shulman.

I went to see Dr.Shulman at a very difficult time in my life. I had both…read more family and work-related problems. I found her to be empathetic and professional. She was able assist me through some very stressful and anxiety-ridden patches As a result of her guidance I came out stronger and more able to deal with my problems. I would recommend her highly as a caring and thoughtful therapist.

If you are looking for someone to help guide you (or rather help you guide yourself) through a…read moredifficult time, challenge or simply find deeper consciousness and self-awareness, I highly recommend Shannon Valentine. Her unique blend of insight, intuition and knowledge of psychology and practical tools make her a remarkable person and exceptional therapist. She is truly passionate about helping people and getting to the deeper issue versus just scratching the surface. She provides a nonjudgmental, safe environment and I personally feel that I can tackle any challenge with her on my team! Shannon is talented, intelligent and totally committed to her clients. Her warm, friendly personality and great sense of humor is an added bonus. I can't recommend her more highly.

Shannon is a true seasoned professional! She is the type of therapist that other therapists seek…read moreout for consultation. She is compassionate, deeply intuitive, and spot on with her insight. She is down to earth and accessible while at the same time being highly skilled, and knowledgeable. I feel like I can bring any issue to Shannon and she receives my concerns warmly, with intelligent guidance. Shannon is a gifted therapist, a rare find. I have referred many people to Shannon without reservation and would highly recommend her as a therapist.

Richard and Nicole are awesome! My son has weekly social skills group here and is always excited to…read morego. They've really structured it well for autistic and ADHD kiddos. The kids have a chance to play together first, then they cover a relevant topic that I've felt have been spot on. The social skills group my son was in had the below summer curriculum. Highly recommend. Week 1: Introductions to summer friends; transitioning from academics to summer and recreational time. Week 2: Adapting to a new schedule, meeting new people dealing with socially anxious feelings. Week 3: Making new friends, building on conversations and common interests. Week 4: Dealing with difficult behaviors of others, navigating non-preferred peers and using assertive language. Week 5: Mindfulness, enjoying the summer/vacation moments, allowing my body and brain to relax from the academic year. Week 6: Balancing screen time and activities at home, dealing with unstructured time, and tolerating boring moments. Week 7: Hanging on to new friends from camp, getting contact info, making playdates, and deepening connections. Week 8: Problem-solving peer and family conflicts, handling difficult moments in relationships, moving beyond the hurt, and returning to baseline communication. Week 9: Goodbye to summer, transitioning back to school, and using what we have learned!

RIchard and Nicole are amazing! When my son was having problems with social interactions, I wasn't…read moresure how to help. I enrolled him into one of Richard and Nicole's social skills classes. My son looked forward to the meetings every week and often told me that the classes were one of his favorite parts of his week. He learned so much from the class and is much happier as a result. I feel very lucky to have found Richard and Nicole. They are supportive and caring, and they create the type of environment that helps kids thrive.

Katrina is a life-changer who's made a huge difference in the trajectory of my life the past year!…read more I was a late-20's successful gal with a thriving career when I met Katrina - but I realized there were some heavy, old family things and some fears I'd been carrying that I wanted to get rid of. While working with Katrina, I identified what I wanted, met the partner of my dreams (both smart AND kind!), lightened my worries about relating to others ('you don't have to explain yourself!'), dealt with 3+ rounds of heavy family news, freed myself from financial stuckness, seen massive changes and new levels of honesty in my relationships with three of my family members, left my super-stable job in order to start my own thing which has turned out to be the most positive adventure yet. If those aren't results, I don't know what is! From the get-go Katrina is open, stable, genuine, safe, deeply kind, and confident and aware of when/where to listen, ask questions, and assist. Her office in Noe is clean, calm, pleasant, easily reachable, and safe. She was out-of-network for me (and may not take insurance), but I learned how to file claims with her support and it was worth it. I'd been putting off seeking support for a long time, and in our first meeting Katrina listened intently, reflected what she heard, then shared her experience and happiness to work with me on my goals. She was candid about her expertise and non-expertise -- and indeed was honest & deeply helpful around family, relationships, positive self-talk, sex, identifying patterns, and holding space, even for things that seem too big or scary as they come up. One thing that struck me about Katrina was that - in our very first meeting - she shaped the space by welcoming all thoughts and feelings that came up for me *about her* so we could work through them together. She explained that frequently these either contain valuable feedback about how she can shift her style or the tools she's using (ask more questions or fewer, give more resources or less, which she's happy to do!) or that they can also be projections around the issues that come up. Friends of mine say this is a rare treasure with therapists! We explored BOTH types of feedback in our relationship. Katrina became one of the first people in my life to whom I was able to express anger and form needs, and who received both gracefully with a glow of stability, gratitude and warm listening. She has the confidence, grace, empathy, and compassion not only to hear but to seek out feedback - and taught me how to trust others and myself by actually mobilizing what she said she'd do differently, and genuinely looking forward to additional future feedback. I told Katrina things I hadn't yet even shared with a close friend, making associations that have enabled me to completely change my work and financial life and freeing me to leave Google for a bright, fulfilling life beyond. You want to work with Katrina if you: - are looking for someone to support you opening up new layers; - seek kindness and confidence in holding space for your story and reflecting back to you your needs with empathy and real concern; - really could benefit from someone in your life you don't have to tiptoe around; - are into behavioral/practical/relational guidance rather than getting stuck in mental loops/stories; - want to see in-person what it looks like to *genuinely* thrive on feedback, validating others and yourself in the process, growing soundly through the honesty and trust of others. If you're afraid of another therapist asking leading questions or offering cold analysis, you have nothing to worry about here! Thank you so much, Katrina, for offering your gifts to the world!

Katrina is one of the most intelligent, articulate, and compassionate people I know. She listens…read morewith both head and heart and provides insight with grace, depth, and care. She's also a creative and resourceful thinker, which has helped me in approaching situations and ideas from new angles. There's nothing I can't discuss with her, and any time I bring something to her, I know I'm going to come out the better for it.

I have worked with Dr. Kothari for years and can attest that she is the complete package and a…read morephenomenal therapist. I have referred several patient's to her and have attended many of her educational sleep seminars and she has continued to excel in both patient care and teaching providers the most current evidence based information available. She is in tune with her patients and is both empathetic and present. Her gentle nature and reflective listening are integral to her ability to help her patients. Having her as a part of my preferred referral team has helped me tremendously excel in what I do as a physical medicine provider because she has the ability to reach patients with where they're at. I can not advocate enough on Dr. Kothari's behalf and am grateful that provider's like her exist and are so easy to work with. I work with several behavioral therapists in a large multi disciplinary clinic and can say I am very selective with who I refer to. I am always in awe of her professionalism and ability to do the work to help. To sum up her style, she is caring, always evolving with each patient, up to date on her trade and approach, and dynamic. If you're looking for a provider, she's the one!

Dr. Kothari is one of the most caring, empathic and skilled individuals I have ever encountered…read more As a clinical psychologist myself, I can confidently endorse her as an impressive and talented provider. Her intelligence, insights and brilliance in addition to her calming, unassuming and warm presence are a rare, yet perfect combination and clients thrive under her care. In fact, I think so highly of Dr. Kothari and trust her work so much that, when I went on leave from a position where my patients meant so much to me, I could think of no one better than Dr. Kothari to take over their care and she graciously covered the position for me. She was incredibly well received by clients and staff alike and I felt confident and comforted knowing my clients were receiving the best treatment under Dr. Kothari. I am thrilled to hear she now has her own practice. As a psychologist at Stanford University in a specialty clinic, we are always looking for skilled clinicians in the Bay Area we can refer to and Dr. Kothari will now be my top referral. I especially appreciate her passion for her work and the ways she is always learning and challenging herself to continue to grow as a provider. This ensures her clients are getting the most effective, efficient, and current treatments available. Thank you for the numerous, generous and caring ways you are helping people and changing this world for the better, Dr. Kothari.