I feel completely defeated by my experience with Mandy. I'm out $3,425 for an appointment that…read morenever happened. I was unable to come to a resolution with Mandy or Venmo regarding a refund and wrote about my experience in a Google review. In her response, Mandy publicly posted my personal goals that I shared with her during our initial consultation. I emailed her about this with no response. I'm at a total loss by how awful this experience has been and that my only options left are to write a review and pursue a resolution through small claims court.

Mandy has completely changed the way I live my life on a daily basis. Out of desperation,​​ I found…read moremyself seeking a hypnotherapist​ and I am so lucky I came across Mandy. Within minutes I knew that she was who I wanted to work with. She is so incredibly passionate about the work that she does, she speaks with the best intent and complete confidence. With​ each meeting I had with Mandy, I left feeling more complete. I went in with a single problem I wanted to solve and came out not only conquering​ my fear but also feeling more confident in my everyday life. If you're reading this. Schedule​ an appointment with Mandy. The investment that Mandy helps you make in your life is priceless.

It's been about five years since I had a session with Laura, and I look back at that time in my…read morelife and the support she provided with sincere gratitude. I saw Laura for about two years. She gently guided me through overcoming a belief system that no longer served me and assisted me with my own deep inner-personal growth. If you're open to doing work that will sometimes be uncomfortable and/or need someone who will gently challenge you, Laura is likely a good fit. Laura, if you read this, thank you. I'm in such a better place today. I will always appreciate what you did for me.

The beauty of therapy is that we can see different kinds of therapists. She was not the type for…read moreme, but she might be for you! Laura fell asleep in several of our meetings. It was awkward because she would apologize to me at the next meeting saying she had fallen asleep on another client... etc etc... it felt like some sort of gaslighting like she was apologizing because she knew it was me, but didn't want to admit it. I wanted to talk about my past traumas and what I had experienced. How can she help me if she has no idea what has happened to me? Most of her sessions were guided by her (she speaks 80% of the time), but did not allow me to speak very much. I never really felt like I could express myself and I think for her, that wasn't the point. Like I said, this might work for you, but it didn't work for me. I always felt like she didn't care to hear me... and I don't just mean my story, but I felt like she didn't care to "hear" me and really hear my feelings, who I am and how I have come to be. I always believed she just talked so that she didn't fall asleep... I really needed to talk about the trauma I had experienced and how I felt scared. Did I need to call the police? Will this partner hurt other people? How scared should I be? Should I move? Should I change my locks? This was not an option with her... with her often saying "you're not ready" and refusing to move on to new subjects/asking me to pay more money for more sessions when she knew I didn't have it. When I talked too much about my experience she would would tune me out. I was never able to talk about how my partner talked about killing me and how I felt scared. I could never talk about the numerous threats that happened, she didn't want to hear this. She is the kind of person where you could walk in and say "I am a gay" and she would never want to hear your story, she'd never want to know about your traumas, never hear what has hurt you, never hear about your family/friends/relationships, she just wants to say ok, moving forward this is what I want you to do... Her guidance is largely spiritually based on her own beliefs... there is no room for you to talk, only feel. When I told her I could not pay weekly because I couldn't afford it, she said "I have bills too" and told me I had to come in anyway. She wasn't even willing to see me every other week. She also had no problem telling me what my weaknesses were. Most sessions were spent with her explaining why particular things in my life had happened to me and that most of them were my fault. There is no space for empathy here... if you want to talk about your story and have someone say I'm sorry this happened, this is how you move on... this is not the person. Laura is more... I don't care what happened and if you tell me I'm going to tell you why it's your fault and then we'll move on in the way that makes sense to me and maybe not to you.. If you want someone who will assume you've had some kind of trauma and just moves passed it without allowing you to talk about it, she is the one for you.

If I could design the ultimate therapist, Dina is it. She has been an amazing guide, counselor,…read moreand endless source of wisdom in my evolution from an anxious, insecure girl into strong, grounded woman. I initially began seeing Dina to work on family issues that were negatively affecting my life. However, as our sessions progressed the skill set she taught me, the issues she helped me work through, and the revelations that then transpired not only transformed the relationship I have with my family but beyond my wildest dreams fundamentally and positively transformed my whole life. With the help of Dina, I have learned how to connect with, listen to, and follow my own wisdom. I have learned that my intuition knows exactly what it needs to know, when it needs and can know things in our ever changing and shifting world. I have learned how to really love, accept, and take care of myself. I have learned how to not only appreciate but take comfort in the unknowns in life that allow for flexibility and endless possibilities. I have referred countless friends to Dina, all of which sing very similar praises. Dina is exceptional.

Several years ago I had a girlfriend that was (possibly is still) seeing Dina, to rave reviews…read more(obviously, I can't speak to specifics in her case). What I can speak to are the few sessions I met with Dina for. In short, Dina is an incredible talent! In the first "getting to know you" session, Dina helped me uncover some serious points of contention I'd been harboring from my youth, through which I was allowing myself to keep my emotional breaks depressed. Later I had the great pleasure of meeting with her for a session with her husband, also an incredibly talented, insightful and capable therapist. Not all therapists/counsellors are created or developed equally....Dina gets my highest recommendation!

I started seeing Dr. Blaha during a transformative period of my life. I was seeking a professional…read morewith a spiritual approach, to help guide me through some areas of life. I'm happy to say that Dr. Blaha has greatly helped in improving the quality of my life. Moreover, she has a great bedside manner and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking more clarity in their life.

Deb Blaha is intuitive and works with energy which I appreciate as a holistic…read more massage therapist. I am amazed how she does cranial sacral and counseling all in one. I highly recommend her work. She is gifted and I feel very blessed after one year. Beverly Rogers LMT Edmonds

I have searched for and been through many different types of therapy but working with Stacy has…read morebeen a joy. She has a good sense of humor but dead serious about her work. She has many skills and interventions to offer individuals and I did not have to explain as much about myself as I have with other therapists to get to work. She is peaceful, centered and empathic. It was one of those "meant to be" situations. When I was ready to work, Stacy appeared and I am grateful to my angel guides to have met her!

I can't begin to Express how wonderful it is to be working with Stacy. She is so knowledgeable…read moreabout so many things, and seems to understand me in ways I don't even understand. If you are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in how you are feeling and dealing with life, Stacy is the one for you. I have thrived in the past two months in ways I never would've imagined

I've known Sheri nearly 15 years and had the chance to see her in many different capacities. As a…read moretherapist, she does incredibly effective work with individuals and couples, but she's also great with groups. She continues to build a track record of success, which would allow her to start getting selective about new admissions, yet she continues to work with a wide variety of clients, from all walks and with many different problems. Sheri has designed a beautiful facility in downtown Seattle and it's my opinion she's likely to become increasingly difficult to see as time goes on and word of mouth spreads on her straight-talking approach. Although Sheri's technique is indeed very direct, it's non-threatening and feels very nurturing because she quickly establishes a rapport of trust with her clients, which lowers their inhibitions and encourages all parties to quickly place their cards on the table. As effective as Sheri is, she quickly determines if you have issues with which she can help or if there's a better way for you to get help - if so, she will point you in the right direction immediately.

I am a colleague of Sheri's, just to put that out on the table. She is a strong, skilled…read moreprofessional counselor for men, women and couples. I do not refer people to very many other therapists, but Sheri is one I send people to. She has a great office downtown, and experience with all sorts of situations. I recommend her. For more, see her at www.sherivernon.com

Julie is a FANTASTIC therapist…read more When I came upon her website, I was going through a very difficult, confusing time in my life where everything was coming to a head and the realization that I really couldn't work through it alone was not an easy one to swallow. I had contacted a few other therapists via email and contact forms on the internet and not a single one replied. Even though I wanted and needed to see someone, I was terrified. When I tried calling around to find someone, I would freak out and couldn't hang up fast enough even though it was just voicemail. One office with a lot of therapists wanted to wait list me, but nobody else returned my calls. When I saw Julie's webpage and read a bit about her, I could feel the panic dissipate some and I had a strong feeling that she was the one I was meant to see - even though she's a 30 minute drive (generally 45 because of i5 traffic at the time I see her). Julie replied to my email in record time. From the greeting and very first sentence, my feeling was confirmed. I was immediately happy instead of freaked out that she had a flexible schedule with time slots available that fit for me. I guess I was a little surprised as well because in my email to her I gave 4-5 specific topic matters that I knew would be big points during therapy (when and IF I decided to see someone) and she wasn't phased by what I'm dealing with. You harbor secrets and shame for so long that when telling someone for the first time, or even just someone that didn't already know, makes you imagine what their reaction may be to this horrid information.. and of course, you always think the worst. We tend to feel like nobody really understands - even others that went through the same things. Julie was able to schedule me for an appt, that was not long after our initial contact, to do the free intake session. I was very pleased that the first session was free so that I could be sure before making a commitment both emotionally and monetarily. When I arrived for the intake, the anxiety had begun to build up inside of me again and it took a lot of reasoning with myself to even get out of the car. As soon as she said "hello", I immediately began to relax. She offered me water and had tissue within reach of the comfortable sofa I was sitting in. (I say 'in' rather than on because it is very comfortable and welcoming). The atmosphere was soothing; beautiful in an understated way, with a "homey" feel. I imagine psychologists are taught lessons pertaining specifically to ambiance and that what Julie has put together is what others strive for. Fortunately, though; it all feels as though it came natural to her.. like she didn't have to TRY. In the past, I had seen two other therapists for short periods of time - one had over-the-top, blatantly expensive decor with gold accents and a hauty feel (he also wore a lot of bright yellow gold.. lol); the other was a small room in a converted basement that you went down a narrow set of stairs to get to with little more than a stiff, old antique chair and dusty books where the ceiling was too short for your average sized male and there was no door. Julie's office is just right, with unobtrusive bits of art and natural beauty that bring subtle relaxation. (IOW - Ya done good, Julie! Hahaa..) She is a great listener and has an amazing talent for remembering what you said 10 minutes ago, or even in sessions past, and connecting it will something you've said in the now. She doesn't do that dry, bored, not-sure-what-to-say or make-you-come-to-the-conclusion-yourself "why don't you tell me?"/"is that what YOU think?" bit EVERY TIME. She encourages, listens, reminds and helps me through things. She actually works for her money (which seems rare in any field these days), but it has never come across to me as 'work' for her at all. Sessions with Julie are like a long talk with a friend that actually cares what you have to say and how you're doing rather than perching in wait for her turn to talk. I never feel rushed and I always leave Julie's office feeling like we've made progress. She is flexible and easy-going, pleasant and intuitive, with a good sense of humor, great use of words, is insightful and wise beyond her years. I would proudly and happily *highly* recommend Julie Holt to anyone in search of a therapist. This isn't just a job, or even just a career, to her - its a calling, and I'm glad she followed her heart. Thanks, Julie. :) And I hope your Christmas is beautiful and the New Year bring you abundant amounts of joy and fulfillment. God Bless.

Terrible. My wife scheduled a phone appointment with her last week, and she called 45 minutes late…read moreclaiming she wrote down the number wrong and only had time for a couple minute introduction. My wife called several times while waiting and left voicemails with her number... it's hard to believe she was too busy to answer the phone when she was supposed to be on the phone with my wife at the time. So she rescheduled the phone appointment for today. Again, she never called. Again my wife has been calling her and leaving voicemails. This time an hour has gone by already and she never bothered to call and apologize for missing the appointment again. Would not recommend.

While it may sound hyperbolic, I credit Carolann with keeping me sane and healthy during one of the…read moremost traumatic periods of my life. Originally, I booked an appointment with Carolann because I was interested in trying to lose weight using hypnotherapy. After meeting or talking on the phone with half a dozen hypnotherapists, I settled on Carolann because she came across as genuine, caring, empathetic, and an experienced professional. Plus, she had a soothing voice which I thought would be perfect for hypnotherapy sessions (call her and you'll see!). Shortly after I began working with her, I ended up going through an unexpected and traumatic life experience that lasted two years. Carolann served as my therapist during that time and I credit her with keeping me sane. She provided me with a safe space to vent/process. She also was a caring and empathetic listener who asked insightful and thoughtful questions which helped me grow, become more self-aware, and better cope with my situation. And finally, she served as my unwavering champion during this time period, and I so appreciated her warmth, empathy, and support. It has been over two years since I last saw her and I still find myself drawing on some of the tools/insights she taught me. That traumatic life experience is behind me now (which I'm thankful for) but as strange as it sounds, I'm grateful for the experience because it brought Carolann into my life. I'm a better and more healthy person today because of her. She helped me understand myself better, taught me how to tap into my inner-strength, gave me the courage to be vulnerable and lean on my support network, and she showed me how to deal with life's challenges in a positive manner. Whether you're seeking a hypnotherapist or in need of personal therapy, I can't recommend Carolann enough. She's truly an amazing and gifted therapist.