Over the course of my life, I have seen several therapists, none of whom worked out very well for me. Finding Dr. Tull has been a life-changing experience for me, she listens, she understands, she is firm and she is kind. She really understands where the things that plague me come from, and why, and how it affects me today. She helps guide me, in a gentle but not sugar-coated way through the process of seeing and understanding myself and the world I live in and how to function in that world in a way that felt impossible before and now feels not only entirely possible but absolutely achievable. read more

Kathryn Tull is amazing! A few years ago when my Father fell ill with cancer and I moved down to LA from San Francisco to help care for him, I decided I needed mental support and self-care. In addition to my father being at the end of life, family dynamics were really unbearable and seeing Kathryn really helped. Our first session was 2 hours so I could give her the back story. I thought that was really nice to have that longer session, as a 50 minute time period can fly by quickly, especially when you really need immediate support. Kathryn was an incredible listener and very compassionate. I felt extremely comfortable with her right away. I highly recommend her services. She has a lot to offer someone who is looking for a therapist. She is confident and solid in her approach. At the end of my stay, she wished me well and instructed me to continue with therapy or grief counseling, which I did. I really felt she cared about me and my situation. I am in gratitude and appreciation of the time she spent with me and the help and ease those sessions lent to my peace of mind. Thank you, Kathryn. You were truly an angel for me. read more

She's worked wonders in marriage counseling. It's the ideal and necessary combo of tough, honest, patient, and understanding. She'll challenge you, but not unnecessarily; and while she's objective, it's not to the point of madness. For example, many people think of therapy as a lot of "What do you think?" and "How do you feel?" Don't get me wrong--those questions are asked--but you're not left figuring out the fallout of your thoughts and feelings on your own. She conveys valid & helpful suggestions, thoughts, and solutions that seriously improved the communication and conflict resolution in my marriage. I still struggle with some bad habits as we all do. She's been able to help me identify them in a way that isn't accusatory but challenges me to "do better" for the sake of my marriage. I've seen the 180 first-hand in both my husband and myself. We've learned to respectfully communicate disagreement and concerns. We've learned better ways to acknowledge and accept what the other is going through. We genuinely care about the well-being of our marriage without forsaking what we need as individuals. I believe we'd only come this far this quickly with Kathryn's guidance. I know every couple can benefit from marriage counseling but picking a therapist who is passionate and genuine about helping you meet your relationship goals is so important. I'd recommend her over and over and am so grateful for her guidance throughout this process. read more

Simply put, Kathryn is truly a Godsend! Over the nearly two years I've been working with Kathryn she has brought to light patterns in my behavior and thinking that have helped me transform how I view life's challenges and helped me shed years of self-doubt to bring clarity into my life. The very best part of Kathryn is her ability to cut through the muck and get to the center of the issues. While some therapists allow you to skirt around your problems, Kathryn skillfully draws your attention to the "elephant in the room" and carefully leads you through your challenges so that you can move beyond them and heal. In the process of healing, I have found freedom from past and present hurt, and the freeing forgiveness that comes with it. When you're ready to do the work necessary to heal and live the life you're meant to lead, you will find the support and guidance you are seeking with Kathryn Tull, Psy.D., LMFT. read more

Unfortunately, I did not have the best experience with Kathryn. I explained to her what didn't work about the few times I saw her and she was very understanding. To me, she crossed boundaries that left me feeling very uncomfortable, though maybe others will have better luck with her. As a side note, I recently did a class (instead of more therapy) by Allison Armstrong called Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women and I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is married or in a relationship whether or not you are having any issues. Any prior concerns or problems I had have now been resolved due to that one weekend. Good luck with whatever you choose. read more

Kathryn Tull is a gifted professional that took the time to understand the difficult challenges that I encountered with my divorce. She listened to me and helped me through a very difficult time in my life. Through working with Kathryn she gave me the direction that I needed and provided a safe place to dicuss my feelings. Although I went through a range of emotions, Kathryn was always there to provide me witht the tools to understand what I was feeling and how to approach things in a healthy way. I am now in a very friendly relationship with my ex-wife, and in a great new relationship as well. I highly recommend Kathryn to anyone needing relationship advice or support. read more

I guess choosing a therapist is a very personal experience, and sometimes a therapist/client relationship simply isn't a good "fit" for one or both parties. Speaking for myself, I had a *terrific* experience with Kathryn, and I am thankful I happened to find her just when I needed her! I started seeing her when my wife left abruptly, and I was as freaked out & kinda as crazy as a person can be for a while. Kathryn helped me a LOT to keep my shit together and continue moving forward in my life. I saw her for about 3 months until I was able to stabilize my life and I felt that I was out of danger of having my whole life fall apart. Because at the time, it really felt that catastrophic. A few other people have mentioned Kathryn's rates. She is definitely not the lowest-priced therapist you can find! However, she is *very* good at what she does, and I felt (and still feel) that she was worth her fees with respect to the value & the power of the input she provides. And be clear - she *does* provide input! You are not paying her to sit there & listen to you ramble and take some notes about it! Kathryn creates an interactive experience, and she will provide input, offer suggestions, and ask questions that make you think about & consider your own thoughts, beliefs, perspective, etc. If that is NOT something that you want in a therapist, then she might not be a fit for you. Personally, I like that kind of engagement from a therapist; I felt like Katherine was paying attention & getting involved, rather than being a passive sounding board. read more

Kathryn has been my therapist for over a year now, she is such a powerful therapist. She has such insight and knowledge to see straight through my circumstantial issues into the fundamental problems - every time. I've simply been amazed with my change of thought and disposition after each appointment. I also really appreciate her history and ability to relate to aspects of my life. She's been beyond helpful in my relationship with both my partner and myself. Highly recommend!! Kathryn is an incredible asset if you want to get to the core issues. read more

Kathryn Tull is a wonderful therapist. I am greatly improved in terms of how to handle myself in relationships and in the world because of my months of work with her. She is clear, personable, caring, non-judgemental and trustworthy. I recommend her with full confidence knowing that she can help others as well as she has helped me. read more

I am so thankful that we found Kathryn when we did. My husband and I had been through 5 different therapists over a two year period and things between us were going getting worse. By our 2nd session with Kathryn, she was able to clearly articulate our relationship challenges. For the first time, I felt like someone understood exactly what was happening. Now, after working with Kathryn for a year, I am happy to say that my husband and I are doing much better. Kathryn was such an amazing find in a sea of therapists. She is smart, insightful, tough and encouraging all at the same time. I would HIGHLY recommend Kathryn to anyone seeking guidance through tough times. read more

This review is a long time in coming. At first I felt Kathryn had a very soothing communication style, but after the third session I sensed a judgemental tendency in her demeanour. That is a personal thing. What is not personal, not to mention outrageous, is her business practices. I remember talking to her over the phone prior to booking with her. I very specifically asked for her rates and she distinctly told me $175/hr. I thought to myself "STEEP, but I'll give it a try." I'd never sought therapy before and didn't really know the prevailing rates. Once I got there and reviewed the contract, I noted her rate was actually $175/50 minutes! It was even steeper than she had assured me. I questioned her about the discrepancy and she said something to the effect of "Yes, it's actually $175/50 minutes, but I always go over the allotted time." Okaaaay? If that's your rate then that's your rate. Whether you go over is at your own discretion, it doesn't justify misquoting your own rate. And why not just say, "My rate is $175/50 minutes, but I always go over." I was not pleased with the bait and switch, but told myself i needed to just bite the bullet. If I back out now, I'll never give this another try, so I boldly proceeded. Here's the clincher. She told me she took credit cards, so I attended three sessions before I noted on my CC statement that the charges were actually coming through as $180! I questioned Kathryn about this and she very casually informs me that she charges a $5 convenience fee for credit cards. At NO point in time did she ever notify me of this. I would never pay a $5 fee to use my credit card! First of all, it is ILLEGAL to do that. Second of all, you charge people $175 for 50 friggin' minutes and on top of that you're going to add on some tacky $5 convenience fee? ? ? So unprofessional! First, a bait and switch on your rate and then this. Talk about nickels and dimes! I quit going after that. I likely would've stopped going anyway as I grew to dislike her judgemental style. Her shady business practices sealed it though. Also, during the three sessions, not once do I remember her going over the allotted 50 minutes, maybe five minutes at the very most and not anything that would justify misrepresenting her rates, although nothing justifies that. To the average person five minutes would seem negligible and not something used as a bargaining tactic to gain a new client, but I guess when you're effectively charging $180/hr, those minutes aren't so negligible anymore. I don't think Kathryn is licensed in MFT either. I don't recall seeing a license to that effect in her office. Granted she doesn't call herself an LMFT (at least in her Yelp entry), but I wanted to call that out for my fellow yelpers. I do NOT recommend Kathryn Tull. Edit in response to Kathryn Tull's comments: You can tell by Kathryn's comments the subtle, condescending way in which she implies that I misunderstood her or her policies and fees. Note that she doesn't deny anything outright. That's because what I wrote was all true. I didn't misunderstand a thing. Yes, I did sign something before we began working, but that in no way proves that what I signed matched what I was told over the phone because it didn't. I was very much aware of the discrepancy She baited and then switched, but I decided to take a leap of faith. Maybe she was worth it and if her sessions had been constructive for me then ultimately that was the end goal, which I was trying to keep sight of. As for the $5 credit card fee, that's illegal. PERIOD, policy or no policy, written or verbal (not to mention irrelevant). Also, I guess she is licensed after all in MFT. I conceded in my original review that I wasn't sure if she was or not. Apparently she is, but it doesn't change my review in the slightest. She wrote me a private message asking me to come in and discuss my concerns after she read my review. What's to discuss? I don't like your style. I don't knock you for that as therapy is a very personal pursuit. However, your business practices are unprofessional, unethical, and illegal and no amount of discussion changes that. read more

my husband and I went to see kathryn to work out some issues and I couldn't have asked for a more desirable outcome. She is truly gifted at helping couples communicate better and actually gives strategies that work, rather than only telling you what the problem is. she is such a pro- in all aspects. If you are looking for someone that is effective, insightful, professional, and reputable, call kathryn. After only seeing her 6 times, our communication, and marriage, is better than ever! read more

Kathryn is an effective communicator which transcends no matter the forum. Whether she is publicly speaking, delivering an educational lecture or through the therapy she provides, she allows you to be who you need to be and her knowledge and compassion envelop you. Class Act. read more

I came to Kathryn with a marital matter a couple of years ago. Compassion is usually the watchword in these cases but, without action, it's meaningless. Kathryn not only asks the right questions, she carefully considers the answers and then produces a plan of action. It's a rare therapist who cares enough to state her mind whether the client will like what is said or not. Compassionate, yes, but with the courage to actually help. That's Kathryn Tull. read more

Kathryn has been counseling our foster daughter for a few years. During that time, I've seen tremendous growth in our daughter and in our ability to communicate. She has seen our daughter through some very rough times, treating her with great compassion. Kathryn really goes the extra mile for her patients. read more

I have worked with Kathryn for a few months now. She is a wonderful listener and genuinely cares for her clients. If you are going through a difficult time in life or just need someone to talk to about everyday stressors, contact Kathryn. read more

I have been seeing Kathryn Tull over the last several years after finding her on Yelp. She has been monumental in teaching me to empower myself to create real change in my life. She has been both a cheerleader and educator for me. It has taken me a while to be brave enough to take the steps needed, and she has been with me every step of the way. I have seen her both on a frequent basis when in "crisis" mode and occasional basis to keep me on the right maintenance track. I love that she is direct with me and helps me get right to the point of the matter. I feel like I get the most out of my time this way (a precious commodity in my life these days). She has been flexible with my scheduling and has always returned my calls promptly. I feel safe with her, comfortable in her office, understood, empathized with, and I trust her educated responses. I have, and will continue to, refer her to friends or others. read more

As always, Yelpers got it right again. Kathryn is a great listener and seems to genuinely care for her clients. She's been nothing but supportive and has made a great positive impact on my life. I highly recommend her! read more

I saw Kathryn on a regular basis over the course of 2 years. She was recommended to me highly. I now recommend her highly to friends as well. I didn't know when I first came to Kathryn how much growth I would actually undergo. Truly, I experienced a transformation into a more confident and whole person. I was able to clearly look at relationships past and present and then create a more accurate image of myself through a truthful lens. After our ongoing sessions I had a deeper sense of peace within myself and tools to make healthy choices and establish healthy relationships. I learned not to judge myself. I think anyone can benefit to seeing a therapist. Finding one as good as Kathryn is really how personal transformation happens. If you are thinking of seeing her...go. You have everything to gain. read more

If you are looking for a professional therapist Kathryn is it! She reminds me of the type of therapist you see in the movies!! Her voice is so calm as is her demeanor. She has helped to guide me through so much in such a little time, I have been to other therapists before but she is the only one I will ever need. My search stops here. She has been able to help me with so many issues, and I have barely touched the surface. She has been through so many 'life' issues in her own life that she knows what she is talking about. Whether it be work, personal, family or marriage she has the power to help you through it all. She allows you to be comfortable and let her guidance and experiences help you. I will be continuing my therapy with her for a long time to come, and I highly recommend her. read more

It's interesting to me that anyone could give Kathryn less than a 5 star review. Since I've started seeing her my overall mental well being and relationship with my significant other have dramatically improved. I'm perplexed by the 1 star review below- and what I have to say about that is seeking therapy requires deeply looking inward into yourself and trusting your therapist, something that sometimes doesn't happen in just a few sessions. Kathryn has so much to offer and I'd recommend her in a heartbeat. She has a soothing demeanor and is a skilled therapist. She brings a lot of knowledge and understanding to the table as well. Again, highly recommended. read more

Kathryn is completely present when I talk to her. She listens and responds powerfully to what I am saying and is compassionate as well as nonjudgmental. Information that was very hard for me to talk about and touched very raw places in me was met with insight and the benefit of her skill and years of experience. Plus, she certainly makes me think deeply about things that I would otherwise try to avoid! I love the way she works with me. read more

I got referred to Kathryn by a friend. I started seeing her a few ago for old issues of my own that began effecting my marriage. WOW! what a difference even a few weeks can make. My husband is so thrilled I finally started seeing someone, and Im going to keep going just for me! read more

Kathryn has changed my life. I came to her because I was having horrible anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and issues in my relationship. I knew from our first session that she was someone I could confide in. Walking into her office, I felt safe and at peace because of the feng sui and design. In the past, I've gone to therapists who were too harsh or brought in their opinions that didn't resonate with me because their tone felt full of judgement. Kathryn is straightforward, doesn't sugarcoat things, but makes you feel safe. She carefully balances tough love with empathy and after just a few sessions, my behaviors in my every day life started shifting. My relationship with my partner started to improve noticeably. Before trips or stressful situations, Kathryn took me through some guided meditation and provided me with tools that I could utilize when anxiety cropped up. Her tools have allowed me to become more present in everything I do. I cannot recommend her enough, I will never see another therapist again! Her time is worth every penny!! read more

I have worked with Kathryn Tull several times for different issues and each time she has been supportive, insightful and beyond helpful. She is is both warm and direct, a rare combination. If it were not for my erratic work and travel schedule, I would see her on a far more regular basis. Given the effectiveness of her style, she is well worth her fee. I highly recommend her. read more

Kathryn is a true talent in her field. She has helped my husband and i tremendously and we are so thankful for her support. Go see her - you will not regret it. read more

Kathryn has inspired and guided me to gain emotional strength and self-esteem. She has helped me find my way to happiness again. Her book "The Next Bold Step: Learning to Love and Value Yourself, and Know that You Matter!" has transformed my fears into courage and helped me make peace with who I am. You will be filled with so many unexpected & exciting blessings. Thanks Kathryn! I couldn't have done it without you. read more

I was referred to Kathryn Tull by my insurance plan. I have seen Kathryn for the last coupe of years and she has really guided me through some adverse situations in my life that has allowed me to grow as a woman and a sound individual. She has definitely made an impact on me which transcended in personality. Kathryn is an awesome counselor with a lot of experience. read more

Kathryn travels in my circle and I call her my friend. She is one of those people, easy to spot in a group, who seems to be at peace with both herself and her surroundings. She oozes compassion, understanding, commitment, honesty and authenticity. It was just recently I learned that she is a licensed therapist. I immediately thought, "Perfect. A Healed Healer. The world needs so many more of those." THEN, I caught her UBN webshow, quite serendipitously, while working in my workshop studio. I was blown away with her, well, all I can say is: humanity -- both for her guest that day and herself. It seemed to spill out over the electrons right into my heart. I told her I had caught the show and loved it. Those who live a healed humanity give the rest of us the right to be real, make mistakes, learn about them, get up and take on the next lesson. As of now, I consider her gifted and wouldn't think twice about seeing her professionally should that need arise. read more

Kathryn is a very motivated conpassanet therapist, author and Radio Talk show host. Listing to her weekly talk show on Universal Radio Network gives me insight into human relations and has been helpful. Her teachings about compassion are very clear and meaningful to me. I highly recommend her program. read more