Dr. Yen is the consummate counseling professional. He is caring, understanding, and extremely…read moreethical.

My son saw Dr. Yam at the Dublin location. He did a great job of establishing a relationship with…read moremy son and getting him to actually talk about what causes his anxiety He also helped him determine helpful tools for dealing with that anxiety. Dr. Yam also facilitated a couple of family sessions for us which allowed our son to share how his anxiety was impacting his relationship with others.

Jonathan is very professional and knowledgeable. Upon seeing him I immediately felt comfortable and…read moreI can't say I felt the same with previous therapists I've seen. My sessions with him have been very helpful, and effective. He is supportive, listens, is non-judgmental and provides insights and strategies that have been useful for me. I am able to speak openly with him while feeling a sense of trust and comfort. I highly recommend Jonathan.

Very professional and provides excellent care. I strongly recommend to anybody in need.read more

Dr. Wyborny provides not only a wealth of expertise as a clinical psychologist with more than 30…read moreyears of having competently managed a community mental health clinic, but a kind and compassionate heart. You could not find a more skilled and caring provider for your sports psychology concerns.

This is a first-hand review…read more Grant does not understand Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) which is a real, real thing, and painful for the rejected parent. Stay away if that is what you are experiencing, as he won't help address the situation. _____________ Guys, I urge you to read Rollo Tomassi's two books- and visit his website - TheRationalMale dot com In case you are tempted to use a "Marriage Councilor", please note that "Marriage Counseling" is basically "Divorce Counseling". Marriage counseling has been shown to be totally ineffectual - Google the studies. Marriage counseling is huge racket - I've been there, and I'm not "angry". Lol This is a first-hand review.

By far the best psychologist I have ever had the pleasure of working with! (and I've worked with a…read morelot of psychologists) I've been her client for over 3 years at this point and I see her weekly or bi-weekly. I have never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe while seeing her.If you want somebody who truly cares about and wants nothing but the best for their clients as well adapts their therapy style to each individual client then this is who you need. They have all their credentials hanging on the walls in both of their offices. She has gone to very prestigious colleges has her own private practice as well as working in multiple very well known hospitals. They truly care about the people that they work with. They're always punctual and never have canceled an appointment on me. They have helped me improve my life beyond words, I am forever grateful for the help that they have given me.

It is hard to explain what a difficult experience I had dealing with Ionascu. Her manner was curt,…read moreunreceptive/unsympathetic and not helpful in the performance of neuro-psychological testing. (I am loath to use the term "Doctor" as she got a PsyD from a second-rate institution, "The Wright Institute", that will give anyone with enough time and money a degree that allows them to use that coveted term. I heard a psychologist with a PhD from the University of California, San Francisco called it the "Wrong Institute" because she said the students were practically innumerate, i.e., they could barely do math she taught in psych classes. A PsyD is nothing more than a high-sounding professional technician's degree with limited insight into the theoretical foundations of the psychology and physiology of neuropsychology. One of her websites claim she got her training at UCSF. One class, 2 days, maybe.) Briefly, her office setup for neuro-psychological evaluation is ergonomically poor with problematic equipment layout and rickety equipment and nothing to accommodate different body types. Some of the equipment is improperly positioned for the requirements of the evaluative instrument/test being administered. Some of the testing conditions lacked privacy and, potentially, in violation of health privacy laws. I could go on but suffice it to say that considering how much she charges for her services it ought to be better. I went to her because the only other people in the area approved to do the testing were booked far into the future and Ionascu could accommodate the timeline I was forced into by the FAA. Now I understand why. She is second-rate and if I had to do this again I would choose any other neuro-psych evaluator in the Bay Area (or travel long distances) instead of her even with the long wait the others might have. She may be good for some people but beware of her limited capabilities and unprofessional approach.

I really looked forward to my sessions with Dr. Sperber. He made me feel at ease and I always felt…read morerelief after our sessions. He has a way of understanding people and describing their behavior in a way that feels more connecting to each other. He was very attuned to me and understood me well and quickly. Our sessions were over Zoom which I initially was hesitant about but felt that they were equally as effective as in-person and offered convenience.

I have benefitted greatly from working with Dr. Sperber for over a year. He has a friendly,…read moreeasy-going manner that is immediately approachable. He gives practical suggestions for dealing with family relationships as well as just listening and helping one discover their own feelings and motives. I have had other therapists but he is the best!

I'm discouraged to write this because I was genuinely excited after reading so many positive…read morereviews and how thoughtfully this doctor describes his approach. Unfortunately, my experience mirrors another reviewer's: I first reached out over a week and a half ago, left multiple voicemails, and followed up asking to briefly learn more about his approach, but never received a response. I understand he likely has a full practice and other priorities. That said, it would be helpful if his voicemail or profile set clearer expectations around response times or availability, or noted if he's not taking new clients. Silence after multiple follow-ups is disappointing. I personally rely heavily on reviews when making decisions about providers, and I'm leaving this for others who do the same. He sounded great based on reviews and his profile, but based on my experience, he does not seem very communicative. Bummer. :(

You'll find no one else even close to Dr. Steve Balt, in terms of his expert skill, sincere empathy…read morefor his patients, and uniquely effective approach to mental health treatment.  If you've grown exasperated or etiolated with other providers who just won't *listen* to you; if you're looking for someone to selectively challenge your thoughts to inform your "gestalt" to you and others, as appropriate; or, if you just need someone you can trust to have your best interest at heart, I can personally attest to the fact that you should see Dr. Balt now, while you can. The rough can only obscure a gem like Dr. Balt for so long.  Dr. Balt's style precludes traditional "paper" diagnoses, which, at least to me, makes the most sense because no one can maintain with any level of confidence that their thinking and psyche can be wholly and correctly labeled in a box. Let's face it: our thinking is fluid, as our issues may be of mercurial function. Dr. Balt not only fully understands this truth but clearly relates to it in his treatment, which I would describe as medication-assisted psychotherapy.  Seeing Dr. Balt every other week since Summer 2018 has been perhaps the most rewarding experience I've accrued in that same timespan. I had seen other providers, but only Dr. Balt recognized my issues as specific to only me, as a person.  Dr. Balt's "collective" approach assures that you won't be stuck scarfing down tablets for reasons you don't fully understand or agree with, and compromise is the name of the game when loggerheads nears broaching.  Without delving into my personal issues, suffice it to say that complexities have been manifold, and I've honestly actually come to eagerly await each and every meeting with Dr. Balt!

What was the problem you were having before you reached out to me?…read moreBefore meeting Leslie, I had never done therapy before. It has always been something I wanted to do and something I was interested in but never found the time or courage to follow through with. Growing up, therapy wasn't always something that was positively stigmatized, so it was easy to find excuses to not go. There were things I needed help working through, however, and I knew I wouldn't be able to continue to take it on myself. I found me asking myself the same questions in different ways and always coming to the same conclusions. I'm not saying that I was tormented by these questions/answers but I knew that I needed a fresh, new and professional angle. I wasn't going to be able to dig as deep without having the proper tools to dig. Leslie came in as a kind and understanding voice--asking me questions I have never been asked and exploring my feelings in a way I've never thought to explore them. I'm an introspective person by nature but I would never stop to think of how certain situations made me feel and how it looked to explore those feelings. Each session was quite an interesting and eye-opening exercise. Leslie was always respectful enough to give me time to think about my responses and never seemed to pry or dig too deeply if I wasn't comfortable but she masterfully worded questions in a way that disarmed me and allowed me to share openly and freely. She created a very comfortable environment for being open. I knew that therapy was working for me when I started to openly share my feelings in normal conversation with friends and family. I found myself thinking more deeply about how I was affected by something or taking a particular situation and viewing all of the angles and how I felt about potential outcomes. When speaking with friends, I found myself being more understanding and sensitive--asking them questions about how they felt. It was all kind of "weird" but I knew it was very helpful. Unfortunately, I do not see Leslie anymore but ever since our final session, I feel mentally reborn. The lens I now look through my own feelings with is less judgmental and more understanding. It's okay to feel. It's ok to emote. The mental clarity I have now is far better than it was before she and I sat down for the first time. I am grateful for her service and would highly recommend Leslie to anyone seeking understanding, mental health and a kind ear.

Wow, I am fortunate to have Dr. Hemedes in my life as both a colleague and a friend. I admire her…read moredrive, intellect, patience, and sense of humor. You can just tell that all of those qualities naturally exist for her. Dr. Hemedes keeps it real in the most gentle and tactful way that makes you feel seen and appreciated. She is the advocate you want in your corner. She is that friend where you pick right back up where you left off if time has passed between connecting. She is dynamic in her clinical approaches, which makes her ability to work with diverse populations admirable. Trust me, one consultation with her and you will see what I mean by all of this!

I found Dr. Karr on Yelp and decided to go see him. I was seeking some tools in anger management…read morebut what he offered was not what I was interested in. Dr. Karr suggested a Sundance ritual where participants are hung from hooks. "You don't have to participate if you don't want to," he told me, "you can just watch." (uhhh...) He suggested vision-inducing sweat lodges. He invited me to his retreat in Placerville, California to take part in a very bizarre religious ritual (he left out the "bizarre religious ritual" part when he invited me) where some of it's participants were speaking in tongues. If you are into this stuff then knock yourself out. I find that Dr. Karr keeps the Celtic priest, "pagan psychology" site separate from the Dr. Karr "Jungian psychologist". You should be aware that they are the same person. Be sure to check out the (archived) site he doesn't seem to want Yelpers to see. A picture is worth a thousand words. http://web.archive.org/web/20071126123248/http://www.paganpsychologist-sf-eastbay.org/

Dr Karr was one of the most interesting therapists I've ever come across…read more He really seems to be an amazing specialist.