I came to deal with Dr. Yager as a result of a mutual client. I represented a soldier in a DUI…read morecase who was suffering from PTSD arising from his service in the U.S. Army. In order to get "Manny" (not his real name) into a veteran's diversion program at the court, I had to immerse myself in his history and the circumstances that led to his PTSD. I am not a mental health professional, but, I have a private interest in understanding the human mind as the subject is inextricably interwoven into my profession, whether in dealing with clients, judges, witnesses or jurors, so I try to absorb as much as I can on the subject. Manny had been referred to Dr. Yager by his previous doctor when he was given an assignment to San Diego. It was the most fortuitous thing that could have happened for Manny. Unfortunately, as often happens in San Diego, the City welcomed Manny to town with a DUI arrest, and he was referred to me by another soldier I had previously helped. When I met with Manny, he was just racked with emotion. Concerned with losing his career on top of his well-being, Manny was distraught, depressed, scared, angry and completely bottled up. He had received inadequate treatment from multiple sources prior to seeing Dr. Yager, and skeptical about his prospects of recovery from the nightmares and hyper-alertness that dogged him. Sadly, I have observed this to be an all-too common pattern for those suffering from PTSD; it seems the medical profession is still lacking in tools for effective treatment, which was the case for Manny. Thankfully, Manny followed through with seeing Dr. Yager. As it happened, Dr. Yager's methods really clicked for him and he made incredible progress in a short amount of time. Meeting with Manny regularly and seeing his transformation was fascinating. Hearing Manny describe the changes he was experiencing, almost as if he was an awed bystander, was emotionally satisfying and intriguing to me. Dr. Yager has the gravitas to call bullshit on you. If you want to get past what is holding you back, is there anything more beneficial than being called out by someone with the wisdom to recognize it? When it came time to present Dr. Yager's observations and treatment plan to the court, he was incredibly gracious and informative. He was generous with his time, as I asked him questions that went beyond the immediate relevance of Manny's case, hungry for his knowledge and wisdom. He provided me with necessary documentation for the court, from which Manny's diversion was crafted. As Manny's program ended, Dr. Yager was again incredibly helpful and earnestly interested in Manny's success, providing documentation I needed for the court and prosecutor. The diversion was successful and Manny's case was dismissed, assuring that he doesn't carry a criminal conviction as a result of his "self-medicating" to deal with the mental scars his service left on him. Dr. Yager gave him the tools a man of action needed to move forward. I deeply appreciate what he did professionally for Manny and his personal commitment was what I wish all the mental health professionals I have dealt with, offered. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Yager to anyone. Including myself, as I think a little mental tune-up might be a beneficial thing for me... and he's just the kind of mechanic I need.

Dr. Yager has changed my life infinitely for the better in so many ways, his personality,…read moreprofessionalism and methods have greatly benefitted myself and well being in every way! Even my Significant other has noticed a large change. For a lot while I wasn't sure what was going on but Dr. Yager dig in and in no time we had a plan and path for getting through it. I strongly recommend this amazing doctor and man to anyone who even has a hint of an issue or anyone that just wants to talk to someone with his skill and experience. If I could give 10 stars I easily would!

Be careful. This person may not as legitimate as they seem. No certifications or licenses and…read moremay ask extreme favors. Potential manipulator based on circumstances.

By far one of the most influential people i had the luck/priviledge to come across.. Not only has…read morehe skills that go beyond most of the life coaches out there, he has two extraordinary gifts which make him the best coach you could ever "work" with. I really mean it, this man is out of the ordinaryl!! He has done a lot for me ( and i measure his effectivness based upon my personal success ) and more for me and my girlfriend in a 2 hr session than 3 months of counseling! Other than being knowledgeable and experienced he possesses the gifts of intuition ( which in my opinion is key in this profession ) and profound communication ( "you will get it!" ). No matter who you are, or what your life path has been, rest assured that you will connect with Philip instantly.. I have worked in the field of life coaching myself and Philip is the best mentor i could have ever come across.. Philip, you raise the bar for anybody in this profession! Should anyone have any questions to address to me directly about Philip feel free to drop me a line, after all this is really the minimum i am glad to do for this extraordinary man! Thank You Philip, from the bottom of my heart!!! David Montemurri. davide_montemurri@yahoo.com

Dr. Appleby was so kind and aware of the issues I was facing. Her level of experience compared to…read morethe other providers I've seen is unmatched. We went through psychotherapy and went over the medications I was taking. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a highly experienced psychiatrist who has been practicing for many many years.

I think Suzanne is one of the BEST therapists in San Diego. Because I work in Healing (nursing X 30…read moreyears), I must know about 25 therapists, and she is the BEST. She's loving and calm, but doesn't miss a beat in getting to the point. Very gentle, but also very wise. I've referred many, many others to her who feel the same as I do about her. She's a wonderful Soul.

Suzanne is wonderful. Re relationship counseling, she will give practical tools to implement that…read morewill improve things and she will be honest and let you know if the situation is really fixable for the long term or not. She is Christian based (and I am Jewish). I liked that approach also, even though I am not Christian. She will not string you out with a lot of unnecessary sessions or hide the ball. She does what is needed when it is needed and nothing less or more. She is about truly helping and not about the money. I have referred my friends to her through the years and continue to do so and she has helped them too and they are much happier because of her wisdon. I was in a horrific marriage abusive marriage (sometimes the man is also abused - it does happen) and Suzanne set me on a path that changed my life for the better. It did not happen overnight (although It could have happened much quicker had I just immediately fully embraced her advice) She opened my eyes, taught me a lot and I eventually transformed into a more confident and happy person who is now with the woman of my dreams. Thank-you Suzanne for everything you did to help me and I will never forget you. I just sent you another referral too.

I'm quite disappointed that I called, left a voicemail, and emailed seeking services and did not…read moreget contacted back at all whatsoever.

After my cancer surgery, my oncologist recommended that I seek the counseling services of Dr…read more Patricia Lazalde as she had proven track record in helping people undergoing cancer treatment. I was hesitant at first because I never had any experience with a mental health therapist. I made an appointment with Dr. Lazalde, and I brought my husband with me for support. During my first session, Dr Lazalde was able to put me at ease, her calm demeanor and professionalism allowed me to fully confide to her of my fears of having cancer and what if I do not survive treatment. Through her focused therapy and my cancer treatment, I was successful in conquering my fears, and I was able to beat cancer. I am now seven years cancer free. She not only helps me survive my fears and anxiety but have instructed me how to calm myself and what I need to do to keep my mind busy. Also, she helped my husband and I understand how to live together patiently now that both of us are retired and spent most of our time together. I would strongly recommend new patients to see Dr. Patricia Lazalde for a good therapy session. She is an excellent Therapist.

Enamory workshops are amazing, the content is gold and the humans delivering it are incredibleread more

Enamory has provided an inclusive, educated community. I've learned so much from their space. Their…read morecontent has been informative, thought provoking, and extremely valuable. The staff is professional and welcoming. It's clear that they know what they're doing.

Dr. Waldman is a wonderful, caring, patient doctor. He explains everything in detail. I only had…read moregood experiences with him and would gladly refer him to anyone

After four years of working together, the therapeutic relationship ended during a period of…read moresignificant distress for me. Attempts to address concerns did not lead to repair, and the focus shifted toward protecting the therapist's personal boundaries rather than supporting stabilization or closure. I left feeling blamed for my distress and unsupported at the end of care. This experience was destabilizing and painful, particularly given the length of the relationship. I encourage others with complex mental health needs to discuss in advance how conflict, boundaries, and termination are handled.

My husband and I were hoping to take advantage of our insurance covered therapy sessions before the…read moreend of the year to have a relationship tune up. I reached out to Coastal Counseling after reading the great reviews. It took days before hearing back from anyone and then after giving my information to the receptionist (?) they said they would reach out to the therapists to see who would want to take us on. Weeks go by and so I follow up and then the person asks me all the same questions again and then says the same exact thing...they'll reach out to the therapists. Another week goes by and then I get a text message asking if we could do an apt 2 hours before I told them my husband gets home from work. Which is not doable for us. Still waiting to hear back....guess I should look elsewhere. There services are probably great, if you can wait around long enough to actually get an appointment with someone.