Lia is seriously the best at what she does. She guided me to feel more confident in myself that…read moremotivated me tremendously. She used different problem solving approaches, facilitated goals, and followed up on me in my upcoming sessions. I feel that I am continuing to have a better understanding of myself. I still have things to learn and to improve on but I set small, realistic goals that I have learned from her. She is incredibly smart, compassionate, accepting, and warmhearted! I recommend giving her a call or text!

My partner and I have been doing couples therapy with Lia for about a year now. I watched her video…read moreon her website and I felt she was a great fit for us, and we have been with her ever since. She is professional, nonjudgmental, and has so much experience in her field. My partner and I both love how Lia challenges the way we think to help us understand each other a little better. My relationship with my partner has grown so much because of her ability to facilitate deep conversations. We are so appreciative of her services and grateful to her ability to navigate us through a tough time. Thank you Lia!

Can't believe she doesn't have any reviews! Well, yes, life has taken me to a therapist--and…read morethere's something so freeing from just talking to a neutral person. One who has no idea who the characters in your life are and talking; yes, simple talking has led me to many breakthroughs. Elizabeth is kind, friendly, and listens with an open mind and helps me up with conclusions or realizations that I didn't see before. My insurance covers her, that's how I ended up there, and I am glad it did. She also speaks Spanish; just in case you need to bring your Spanish-speaking mom to have a throw-down. Um, no that didn't happen to me. Peace.

Thank you Elizabeth for helping me through one of the hardest and confusing times in my life. I…read morecame out on the other side with healthy mental health thanks to your caring, excellent counseling, and care. The books you recommended were so helpful, so much more than the others I had found on my own. You listened to me with such active listening, helped me form my story when I had no words, and I am grateful. : ) I know you are in high demand and I am so happy to have had your counseling. Everyone, Elizabeth is an amazing therapist health care provider, her office is calming and convenient if you live in the South Bay, and she really really invests in her patients/clients. Highly recommended.

Reached out to Patricia several weeks ago and she was responding very quick to the first few emails…read morewhich I appreciated. However, things took a turn. Patricia asked me to send over proper documents from insurance and once I did, it has been absolute silence. I followed up 2-3 days after the documents were sent over and still have not heard back from her.

Patricia has been nothing but a God send to our family. From the moment she spoke to my husband and…read morewe gave her a background of what has been happening in our lives, she was prompt to get everything needed in order to help. Our son, who is normally timid upon meeting people, is now so eager to talk to Patricia and even asks us frequently, "when do I get to call Mrs.Patricia?" She has made such a difference and has helped not only our son but our family as a whole! Due to Covid, counseling has been virtual but it hasn't been a negative factor! Patricia has made herself available through zoom and email/text! She's a phenomenal person with a heart to help those in need. If you're looking for a counselor who genuinely cares and wants to make a difference, look no further!!!!

When my husband and I came to David, we were so desperate to fix our relationship. At that time, we…read morewere either arguing or giving each other silent treatment. Scheduling is easy. No difficulty finding parking. The office is set up nicely with a comfortable couch, very much what I envisioned a therapist office would look like. Couples like us instead of calmly talk to one another; there were a lot of pointing finger and blaming the other person. David meditated and reframe what we were trying to communicate to our partner without the condemnation, anger, and accusation. He taught us tools, gave us homework (exercises) to work on that are so applicable and transferable to our daily lives. He learned about us through the sessions and helped us to see the person we felt in love with. From time to time, we still utilize his service to fine tune these skills to communicate effectively and productively, to really listen and hear the other person, and to try to see from our partner's perspective. While David is great for couples counseling, he is also wonderful for individual counseling. Both my husband and I have benefited from individual counseling with him, specifically my husband as he felt comfortable talking through things with David. My husband was raised in a strict household and as a man, was not taught and encouraged to express his emotions and talk about his feelings. If you are unsure, you dont have much to lose but so much to gain. Thank you David again for being a big part of saving our marriage.

David is an exceptional counselor. He's kind, attentive, and creates a safe, supportive environment…read moreto talk through anything. His guidance is clear, thoughtful, and truly helpful. I always felt heard and understood. Highly recommend him to anyone seeking meaningful support.

I have decided to share one of my dark secrets with my Yelp family. I want you all to know little…read moremore about me. Most of you already know me well, but sometimes there's a point in your life when need the professional support and take care of what's bothering you. Today, I made the call and re-connected with my therapist. Yes, I have gone through therapy before. This is a decision I made because new questions have arisen and want to ensure that I have the right mind set and peace of mind about my future. know it seems like too much information. But I wanted to share with world and come clean. I want to better myself and live free. And this is best guidance I can ever receive. In the months ahead, I pray for serenity and hope that I can get through this. I began my emotional guidance in 2005 and finished up in 2006. Neeta helped me to get through my mother's suffering and death as well overcome infidelity in a previous relationship. I was going to share my intimate details about my first experience but posting it here on Yelp is inappropriate. Instead, I'm going to share my most recent problems as I complete each exercise and hardship. It may take months, but I know it will be worth sharing. Thank you. W

TL;DR: I called to inquire about his services and rates, and…read moreasked about paying out of pocket since he doesn't take Medi-Cal. Instead of simply saying no, he falsely claimed it's "by law" that Medi-Cal patients can't pay for any healthcare service out of pocket--and then said, "You're too poor to pay, basically." He later changed his story publicly and took no accountability. Based on my experience, he's misinformed, unprofessional, and lacks the compassion you'd expect from a psychiatrist. Addressing Dr. T's Misleading Response: After reading his response below, I still believe this psychiatrist is unknowledgeable, judgmental, and lacks the compassion expected from someone in his profession. He also seems unwilling to take constructive feedback, which only reinforces my concerns. Instead of addressing the actual issues I raised, he tried to frame the situation as if I were simply upset about being refused service. That was never the problem. I would not trust him to help anyone feel mentally better, and here's why: 1. I would've gladly taken my business elsewhere if he had said something like, "I don't accept Medi-Cal patients, even if they choose to pay out of pocket, because I'm not fully familiar with the policies." But that's not what happened. Instead, he confidently told me it's "by law" that Medi-Cal patients are not allowed to pay out of pocket for all healthcare services. When I asked why, his response was: "You're too poor to pay, basically." It's hard not to believe he only changed his tone after I brought this to a public forum. 2. In his reply, he now claims the law is in place to "protect Medi-Cal beneficiaries from being exploited." But on the phone, he didn't mention protection or legal nuance--just an offensive and dismissive remark. That's not protection. That's prejudice. From my understanding, "protection from exploitation" means that if a healthcare service is already covered by Medi-Cal, a provider isn't allowed to charge the patient cash for that service instead of billing Medi-Cal. In those cases, it's the provider who could get into trouble -- not the patient. However, if a provider does not accept Medi-Cal at all, and the patient chooses to pay out of pocket, there is no law that automatically prohibits the patient from paying for healthcare services themselves. Therefore, what I was told -- that it's "by law" illegal for Medi-Cal patients to self-pay for any service -- was misleading and inaccurate. 3. If such a law truly existed--that Medi-Cal patients are prohibited from paying out of pocket for all healthcare services--there would be widespread protests and legal challenges. Especially in California, where 38% of residents (approximately 14.9 million people) are enrolled in Medi-Cal, according to the California Health Care Foundation . You don't just quietly pass a law that blocks over a third of the state's population from accessing healthcare freely. 4. As someone who's paid out of pocket for dental work, X-rays or even orthodontics at clinics that don't accept Medi-Cal, I know firsthand that self-pay is not prohibited--unless the provider chooses to deny it. What I experienced wasn't a legal restriction. It was his personal choice, presented with misinformation and judgment. 5. While Medi-Cal does serve low-income individuals, it also includes seniors, people with disabilities, and others with complex medical needs. His blanket assumption based solely on my insurance status--and the comment that followed--was not only unprofessional, but discriminatory. 6. He blames his small practice and lack of legal resources for not understanding Medi-Cal's policies. But let's be real--many small clinics operate just fine with one or two medical assistants. He doesn't need a legal department. He just needs one knowledgeable MA to help with basic inquiries, or a better understanding of the system himself. I've seen small offices in tight shared spaces still manage to hire support staff and treat people with dignity. 7. He also claimed I was frustrated simply because he refused service. That's not true. I called to inquire about his services and rates--which he never answered. After our conversation, it was clear to both of us that it wasn't a good fit. And that would've been totally fine--if the interaction had been respectful. Instead, I was met with inaccurate information and an offensive response that made the entire experience unnecessarily negative. 8. Most people would agree that telling someone, "You're too poor to pay," is incredibly offensive--especially coming from a psychiatrist. This wasn't just about service refusal. It was about how I was spoken to and the misinformation I was given, both of which I believe reflect serious issues in how this doctor treats potential patients.

I had been seeing Dr. Thai about 3-4 years. I was seeing another psychiatrist prior to that and he…read moredecided to not see clients who had insurance but wanted to have cash up front. Best thing that could have happened to me because I ended up seeing Dr. Thai. He was immensely helpful with a kind demeanor. He is soft-spoken and was able to make some revisions in my medical treatment that were very helpful. The only reason I had to stop seeing Dr. Thai is the forced change of insurance I had to endure. If it not for that, I would continue to see him. You can't go wrong with Dr. Thai.

I have been working with Karuna for 5 months now since Feb. When I met her, I was slightly lost in…read moreterms of being comfortable with who I am (or even just being able to realize who I am and my priorities). I was restless, not at peace and not fine with being alone. In fact, I had initially reached out to a therapist for help and with the therapist's dates being blocked, I found Karuna and started consulting her. I have seen a tremendous improvement in my mental health in the past few months. I have a better understanding of my priorities, who I am and what I want and a sense of inner peace. All of this has come from not the sessions alone but incoporaring the practices suggested by Kaurna into my daily life and making those a habit. She is extremely pleasant to talk to. No matter how difficult the topic, there is no judgement at her end, only understanding and acceptance. She cares about people and that comes through. I am very greatful to have found her. I definitely recommend anyone looking for a life coach or a healer to work with her.

I've been working with Karuna for over 1 & 1/2 years at this point, and she's an absolute blessing…read morein my life! She has counseled me through some tough times, bringing me clarity and peace, doing so always with kindness and patience. I've learned so much from her. Since working with her, I've been able to grow and shift in the way I approach life, which has brought so many positive changes. I think anyone would benefit from working with her. I'm so grateful to have found her!

I was referred to this therapist after contacting an employer CONCERN/EAP program. In 2008, I saw…read moreher for grief counseling following the death of someone close to me. I didn't find her very helpful for that, nor did I feel it was necessarily a specialty of hers. Of course, talk extends into my personal family, etc. And she proceeded to out-and-out scold me about the handling of some issues with my child. It was horrible - agree or disagree with her (and I think many would disagree, me included) - a therapist's job is not to tell you what to do, but to listen and guide. I went one more time just in case I had been too sensitive or overreacted, and it was more of the same. So, on top of grief, I was dealing with feelings of anger and betrayal.

I do not recommend Nicole Kuo for complex cases. She is a nice person, but she did not handle our…read moresensitive situation well during our court-ordered family therapy. She is easily manipulated and ended up creating more animosity.

I recently attended Arda Ozdemir's Emotional Mastery workshop and found it to be a very powerful…read moreexperience. Arda offers a clear and grounded approach to noticing our triggers, understanding our emotional patterns, and releasing unprocessed fears that create drama in our lives. What I appreciated most was how practical and honest the work is -- it invites real awareness and responsibility for our inner state. I left with a deeper understanding of my emotions and tools that I can apply in everyday life. Highly recommend Rise2Realize method for happy life

I participated in a seven week workshop and found it very useful. It was well-structured and quite…read moreinspiring. I absolutely recommend Arda's workshops to anyone who wants to understand themselves better, grow and evolve. It's