My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Rivkah for about 4 years now. She is an expert in her field,…read moreproviding excellent insight on multiple areas of our life. Something we love about her approach is her honesty and thoughtfulness-she allows us to think for a moment instead of immediately spelling out the conclusion. We highly recommend Dr. Rivkah if you are looking for an LMFT!

I'm glad I was referred to Dana Rivkah Cinnamon for family counseling. She is professional and…read morehighly trained in her field. Dana is compassionate and personable and has great listening skills. She has an ability to resolve issues with educated alternative thinking techniques. Her homework, allows new creative thinking and resolve. I always look forward to our meetings as I see growth and strength and happy endings. C L Perry Ventura's CA

I came here after a bout with suicidal thoughts after several years of underemployment and dealing…read morewith the threat of homelessness. I had already been on a waiting list elsewhere for several months. The waiting list is long, but so were the ones at all the places I tried in Ventura. I was able to be seen relatively quickly on account of having wide open availability. The first therapist I saw was not a good match for me, but switching to another was quick and easy. Now after several months of therapy, I've been enjoying life again, found a decent job with hope for advancement. This place has helped me immeasurably.

This office and its staff are not helpful…read more Oct 15th, intake packet complete. After upwards of 5 calls to secure an appointment, we got our FIRST appointment set for Dec 8th. After a 30min assessment Veronica Bobadilla (Therapist) said my 15 year old needed "a higher level of care" than she could provide. She said she would write a referral for an IOP and strongly suggested we go to the ER. The ER sent us away because the child was stable. Meaning they were not going to harm themselves. They sent me back to beachside therapy for a follow up. Before that could happen I received a bill and termination of services letter. Obviously upset by this I called to investigate what was going on. Sean told me "we did refer you out" then proceeded to read a list of "referrals" provided in the termination email. Those "referrals" were to call 211, go to the emergency room and an Adult mental hospital. NOT the IOP promised. Instead of trying to understand the situation Sean made condescending remarks to me over the phone. Asking if he needed to do everything for me.... This is when I asked to speak to the office manager. Lucianna Hurley. Lucianna was originally defensive l when we spoke. I suppose she didn't like being called out for her office staff's demeanor. Sean originally claimed he was the office manager. After some extensive explaining Lucianna understood the problem. They were terminating care without providing alternative care. Just leaving a kid hanging with no help. She promised call me back directly with a referral. I've since called and left 4 messages on her direct line, I've called the office AND emailed. The only person that responded to my emails was Veronica Bobadilla (Therapist) who once again told me to call 211, provided me with an Adult Therpy center and not much else. I don't think this office knows what a referral is. After getting nowhere I had the idea to call a juvenile IOP program and ask to speak to their on call therapist. Within an hour I was able to get a real referral and the child starts the next day. I expect a higher level of professionalism. This office doesn't seem to be run well at all. After doing more reading. I'm learning I'm not the only person who experiences this.

Kerry is a wonderful therapist. Kerry is warm, insightful and knowledgeable. I have referred many…read morepeople to her over the years and she is someone I trust to give quality care. She is trained in several modalities and she's someone I know just gets joy out of the work she does. Absolutely call Kerry if you are looking for therapy.

I had the amazing pleasure of working with Kerry Gough when I was completing my MFT Traineeship…read morehours at a residential eating disorder center. Kerry was promoted to program therapist during my time there. She is compassionate, passionate and is with her clients during the therapeutic process. She creates a safe environment for clients to express themselves and is great at holding space and making space for feelings. She can set and maintain boundaries while still be empathetic and caring. Kerry has a vast knowledge of the therapeutic process, is eclectic and chooses the best approach for each individual client. She has worked with many challenging clients and has guided them to a new level of insight.

Geoffrey was very helpful in my journey to address some childhood trauma that had affected me my…read moreentire life. I had sessions with him for four months and by the end I was in a much better place. He helped me understand the underlying reasons behind some of my negative behaviors.

Geoffrey was very helpful when I randomly called him to see if I would be a good fit for his type…read moreof therapy. He was kind and very professional. He took the time out of his day to help me.

I have been going to Dr M for many years. He listens and is truly interested in how you are…read morefeeling. He and his entire staff are the best!!!!

Dr. Mendiola is the best doctor I have been. He is down-to-earth, kind, and easy to talk to, which…read moremakes appointments feel comfortable and productive. He listens carefully and takes the time to explain things clearly. The care team has also been excellent responsive, organized, and on top of scheduling. Everyone has been consistently kind and helpful. Overall, the practice is well-run and supportive, and I would recommend it without hesitation.

I had sat on my feelings for a while before I decided to leave a review. I was trying to get back…read moreinto my daughter's life through Maple - my daughter had already been attending Maple for at least 1 year before this. On my first visit with Deana I was talked to like I was some abusive father that had no business trying to work some things through with her. I feel Deana got too close to my daughter and overprotective not allowing my side of the story to be heard or my feelings be considered. There were some dishonest things said that Deana believed from my daughter and I was never given the opportunity to give my side of things or to try and make things right...in fact it made things more difficult. Deana was required to ask her boss for advice and I was never truly heard. I was truly disappointed in this and today have some frustrations regarding the way Maple handled my situation. It's always best to hear both perspectives before making a judgment call and they didn't. I would hate for this to happen to another father trying to do the right thing as this wound has yet heal.

D. Martinez is an amazing therapist! She's helped me navigate through all my issues, and helped me…read morelearn how how to cope and self-soothe when life gets tough. I had a lot going on to put it shortly, and all her help and guidance helped me get through it all. Would definitely recommend!!!

Despite some initial skepticism i was pleasantly surprised by Scott's DV program. In my situation…read moreI was at a point where my safety was in danger but somehow Scott has been able to develop an effective program that in our experience has made a definite difference. It's a great combination of a well rounded program that uses male comradery almost like peer pressure but in a good way guided by an experienced therapist. I definitely recommend the program

Scott conducted a very informative class and had a natural ability to make it very interesting and…read moreenjoyable

Dr. Vondie was there when I needed someone eligible to talk with…read more It's been a roller-coaster ride for me for the last months, almost hit the bottom, but Dr. Vondie was there. Slowly, I am picking up the pieces. It is a journey, but this time, I know I'm taking the right path. Will never miss the Zoom meet with my doctor.

I've been single my entire life, the long ago girl in me planned to be married to a solid man,…read moreliving in a craftsman style house, with 3 kids by the time I was 25, but after my twenties came and went, my dreams began to diminish, and now in my forties I'm content to be single, and often joke that as much as I like the idea of being in love, I'd probably end up being the runaway bride. So when my neighbor invited me to a lecture held by Dr. Lozano I agreed to go, but the cynic in me had no expectations that I would be leaving that day a new person. I was wrong. What Dr. Lozano gives a person are a tools to better ourselves with. Some might think that's easy, but there are people out there plagued with doubts, worries, or insecurities that hold them back and if you happen to be one of those people, it might be time to find out why, that's what I plan to do. After lecture another attendant asked me, if I had gotten anything out of her seminar. I told him that surprisingly yes I had and it had surprised me because I had really gone in with a very ho hum attitude. For those who have been searching for answers and even those who ignore that voice in the back of your head, I really recommend attending one of Dr. Lozano's Meet up groups, they are free to attend, and you will get a wealth of information.

A year ago, something happened that prompted me to seek a therapist. I didn't know how to even find…read moreone. I did a Google search and found a directory on a psychology website and compiled a list of four therapists who sounded promising. I sent them an email detailing my situation. Of the responses I received, I was overwhelmingly most excited about Ruth. Immediately, I liked her voice and her soft but not fake or patronizing demeanor. She offered a free phone consultation so that we could determine whether she was the right person to help me. Thank goodness she was! I visited Ruth once per week or twice per month for about six months. She put me at ease, was easy to work with and helped me enormously. Six months later, I am still seeing the benefits of our sessions. First, Ruth asked me to set goals for our sessions. She reminded me of these goals often to make sure that they were still relevant and that we were on track. Second, she took the time to learn enough about my background and history that she could make connections but not so much that we weren't still focused on the present. Third, she utilized a number of techniques, gave me homework and recommended books for further learning on my part. Overall, I found her to be very thoughtful and engaged. She responded often and kept detailed notes so that she was always on the same page as me. I also felt that she was very empathetic and understood me rather than analyzing me from afar. Although I have little experience with therapists, I venture to guess that she is in the top five percentile. There is nothing I would want to change and I can't recommend her highly enough.

Relaxed, engaging, and insightful, Ruth gave me the self-diagnostic tools that are the basis of my…read morerecovery. She helped me understand how I had gotten to where I was and how to navigate away from my old, unwanted behaviors. I recommend her highly.

I started weekly counseling with Otis Fox about five months ago…read more There is a skill and a compassion from him that I want to term magical but that would distract from his authentic calling. I'm not a religious person but goodness is goodness. The things he says make sense and I have made more progress personally in mere months than in five years of previous therapy. He's down to earth with a sense of humor. I'm thankful every day for Otis.

Hands down Otis is an amazing person that has devoted his life to help others. You don't find many…read morepeople left anymore willing to help others with nothing in return. I myself have talked with Otis many times and now bringing our daughter to chat with him. Thank you Otis