My daughter is a student in Santa Cruz area and was looking for a Therapist…read more Dr. Hemmen, even though we are not patients, went out of her way to help us with referrals and even check who may have worked with our insurance. Most Therapists never called back or took several days to get back to us but Dr. Hemmen got back quickly and is extremely professional and showed she cares for her practice and clients.

Dr. Lucie Hemmen has a gift for working with teens. We began consulting with her when our children…read morewere young adolescents, and she provided excellent advice - both to us and to our kids - as we addressed common issues such as school choice, stress, peer issues, and family dynamics. She facilitated better communication for us all and helped smooth the way for a relatively conflict-free teenage period in our household. For a family seeking a wise and approachable therapist to work with during the teen years, Lucie can't be beat. Much more important, however, she can also be counted on in a crisis. When our daughter fell into a sudden, unexpected, and severe depressive episode, we were able to turn to Lucie on an emergency basis and count on her support and advice every step of the way. She made herself available so that we could consult with her - via text, phone, and in person - as we navigated what is every parent's worst nightmare. She helped us keep the channels of communication open with our child, advised us about when and where to seek additional help, and nurtured a close and trusting relationship with our child that continues to this day. I am not given to hyperbole, but I must say that Lucie's support and wisdom were invaluable. I cannot imagine how we would have weathered this crisis without her.

I am very picky with whom I work with since I myself, is trained as a psychotherapist and healer…read more But Alison exceeded all my expectations. I felt safe with her very quickly. She is forthcoming, and has a great presence. She held sessions with kindness and compassion. She is sharp, really listens, remembers things you tell her, and has great insights. I loved adult play therapy. It helped me to get in touch with parts of myself I was feeling resistant to. I was little uncomfortable in the beginning to do play therapy but it was extremely helpful. It helped me to work with a hard part in fun way. I highly recommend her.

We had the privilege of having our kids "play with Alison". Some transitional issues in our small…read morechildren's lives, that I wanted to make sure as a parent, I wasn't missing anything. My six year old son enjoyed every second, felt safe and was able to articulate that he is sad not to be going back. What I appreciate is the fact, she gave me advice and didn't feel the need to keep seeing him. Kinda like you feel with the chiropractor who wants to just see you for the "business". She told him, he is always welcome but for now she didn't see the need. I agree with the previous review. She listens and remembers, is kind and very sharp. I would recommend her for all levels of therapy especially "play therapy" for young children.

I came to see Dr. Klausner presenting with high blood pressure and intense anxiety. Both fairly new…read moreconditions. Through an alchemy of amazing hands on treatment, energetic testing for the right supplements and for a while blood pressure medication, I now have normal pressure and am off the medication. So grateful !!!

While on vacation in California last summer, I was privileged to be treated by Dr. Klausner. I had…read morebeen suffering pain and stiffness in my neck and back as a result of an ulcerated disc and pinched nerve. Since the treatments, I have been ever so much better. It is a joy to be pain free without the use of drugs! Dr. Klausner combines vast knowledge, finely-tuned skills, intense concentration, and artful intuition when treating his patients. The body's response to his healing treatment is truly amazing. I highly recommend Dr. Klausner. I wish there were a skilled osteopath in my part of the country!

Dr. Larsh has been our family doctor for many years. It is rare to find a doctor who is so smart,…read morecompassionate and caring, and who gets to know the family in the way family doctors used to in the "old days". Dr. Larsh is smart. So, so smart. She has helped us solve problems that other doctors wanted to simply pull out a prescription pad to "fix". Getting to the root cause of a medical issue is the way to truly heal. We feel blessed to have Dr. Larsh as our guide and mentor for real health. Getting an appointment may require a wait, but she is amazingly responsive to email. In fact, on a Sunday evening I just emailed some questions, not remotely expecting an answer for a few business days. It was her response within ten minutes and the fact that she knows my kids so well and cares about my family that made me realize that this review was long overdue! An amazing doctor, and a wonderful human being. I can't recommend her highly enough. :)

Dr. Larsh is the best Doctor I have ever been to. I unfortunately have a history of autoimmune…read moredisorders and genetic deficiencies that caused me to spend much of my infancy/youth in and out of doctors' offices and hospitals. I finally realized that a Holistic approach first would keep me pain-free and healthy, and it did. The problem was standard doctors are mainly educated in the practice of medicating, not healing. Dr Larsh is an MD that truly understands what it is that makes us healthy and sick. She's an expert that researches to the benefit of her patients. I now have 3 young children, and I am so grateful that they have the opportunity to be treated by someone looking to heal first and medicate later. She is not anti-conventional medicine if that is in the best interest of her patient, either. We are so lucky to have the best of both worlds!

Now that my business in changing, Brenda is one of my most trusted colleagues to refer clients out…read moreto, whether they need Reiki, hypnotherapy, or spiritual guidance. She is a gifted teacher, absolutely authentic and full of integrity. I admire her deeply and highly recommend Brenda.

Brenda was introduced to me 7 years ago by a friend & student of hers after having a profound…read moreexperience with hypnotherapy. The first session I had with Brenda started with about 20 minutes of counseling & then lead into conscious hypnotherapy & energy work. When I drove away I could feel my heart chakra vibrating strongly & I wept tears of joy. I had felt cleared of a heaviness I carried & felt so at peace knowing that I had a trusted person to move forward with to heal my life after a divorce. Brenda's words & energy will give you the tools to change what it is you truly desire. Her sessions are guided by your highest light & potential. I'm grateful to say she's a dear friend now & I have referred her dozens of clients from my own practice that she has helped. I give her my highest recommendation to anyone in need if shifting their reality to the next level.

David is an excellent therapist. He has worked with my 13-year-old son and really made some great…read moreprogress guickly. He was easily able to connect with him and seemed to create an immediate rapport. If you're looking for someone to work with your teenager, I highly recommend him.

There's no actual guide map through the teenage years and "beware" signs of the angst that come…read morewith it- My daughter has been seeing Dave on and off for about 3 years - My daughter is an average teen-Ager and by average I mean, moody, unsure and in search of her identity and purpose in this world, pushes the envelope at least whenever she can, pretty normal pretty average, if she wasn't doing any of the aforementioned teen-agey stuff I would be worried. Here is where Dave comes in - he created a safe space for her to "be ok" with teen-age angst and the experiences that come with it. Dave has a knack of making anyone comfortable and his authenticity and compassionate nature naturally shines through. The beauty about this partnership is that it all happens out in the ocean. Unconventional yes, but one cannot ride a wave in a therapy room. I know for sure after a session with Dave my kid is mellow, considerate and actually pleasant to be around. The "aha" moment for me was when my daughter was faced with a difficult situation in school, as she was sharing the issue with me, instead of going from 0 to 60...she paused, took a deep breathe, spoke outwardly and asked, What would Dave Say?? The wheels are turning...I trust Dave..so can you!

Alison helped my family during a very difficult time when we were facing some life-changing…read moredecisions while also coping with being new parents. She helped us see things from each other's point of view, which isn't easy for us, and helped us work on communicating in ways that the other can understand. I cannot recommend her enough.

I was referred to Alison during an especially difficult time in my life as I was navigating…read morepostpartum depression and I am so lucky to have been connected to her. I have had incredible growth and healing through working with Alison. I highly recommend her to anyone I know looking for a therapist. She's great with kids and couples too. I have gone through some very challenging transitions in my life and her skills and compassion kept me afloat till I could find my footing again. Something that I really needed in counseling was a refreshingly honest approach and she was able to meet me there. Through working with her I now have a better grasp of the areas where I was mostly unconscious and at the mercy of my symptoms. I have learned both practical skills for coping and worked deeper patterns related to my past. Alison brings true presence, compassion, perspective, experience and insight to our sessions.

She's the best help me the most Shes a smart doctor and…read moretells it like it is. I like her advice

I am reluctant to post this review due to privacy concerns, but I also feel compelled to offer a…read morewarning to any potential patients. Especially if you are in the recovery community, or seeking treatment for symptoms related to historical trauma, proceed with extreme caution if you choose to see this provider. I don't need to go into detail, because frankly, it's already been done for me by the multiple other reviewers who describe feeling judged, shamed, belittled and unsafe. When I left my first and last appointment with Dr. Borchert, I was physically shaking and nauseated, with significant brain fog, and barely able to check off a grocery list. I consulted my sponsor, therapist, support group and others, prayed, and meditated, but 30 plus hours after leaving her office, I am still not completely back to baseline. All of these are symptoms of being retraumatized- by a mental health professional whose purpose and duty is to create a safe space, build a therapeutic relationship, and ultimately assist in recovering from/coping with these exact kinds of issues and experiences. I cannot overstate what a profound betrayal it is to experience this with a licensed and educated professional from whom I sought help, in a setting in which trust and vulnerability is essential for effective treatment. Despite the lengthy replies to previous reviews, in which Dr. Borchert attempts to explain and rationalize this behavior, there is absolutely nothing that would make this conduct acceptable. Not only is it ethically questionable, but perhaps more importantly, it's potentially destabilizing and dangerous for the vulnerable adults who seek her care. It is particularly dangerous for patients with a history of substance use disorder. It was important for me to share this, because it was only after reading the accounts of other reviewers (many parts of which are almost identical to my own) that I finally felt some relief and validation, and was able to stop questioning my own sanity and emotional experience. The common denominator in all of these reviews is Dr. Borchert herself- and that should tell you all you need to know.