I can't say enough good things about Melissa. She is an amazing therapist. I've dabbled in therapy…read morein the past, and after a bout of postpartum anxiety and depression, I knew it was time to take therapy more seriously and address some stuff I had been putting on the backburner. Melissa is compassionate and knowledgeable, and we connected immediately. I've been seeing her for many months now and I benefit from every session. My confidence as a mother has grown as well as my self-compassion. Thank you Melissa!

I have known and worked with Melissa since 2013. We were colleagues together at a non-profit that…read moreplaced us in schools for our internships. Melissa is an excellent listener. She is intelligent, insightful and fair. She is straightforward with her therapy and can gently confront and guide her clients in session. I feel that anyone who is fortunate enough to find and work with Melissa will have a positive experience and will benefit greatly. I highly recommend Melissa for therapy work.

The owner, Leah Elvitsky, is an amazing therapist with a clinical skillset that is unmatched. She…read morehas the ability to guide her clients through their presenting problems in a way that cannot be taught. Her ability to support her clients is only matched by her ability to support her team of therapists. Therapy by Choice is reputable, professional and safe. If you're looking to get support for individual or couple's therapy, this is the place to go. Thank me later

My therapist was Irena and she was wonderful. Irena has a lovely smile and beautiful laugh, all of…read morewhich made me feel very safe and welcome. She did a wonderful job and was sure to help me with any issues of mine. I would recommend Irena to anyone that has love/relationship "issues" or seeks "mindset changes".

I had a deeply meaningful ketamine-assisted therapy session with Tania Choi. She created a safe,…read moregrounded space that allowed me to explore some profound material, and her calm, attentive presence helped me feel supported and well guided throughout the experience. The follow-up integration session was equally valuable, helping me translate the experience into practical insights that I continue to benefit from. I highly recommend Tania to anyone seeking thoughtful, skillful, and compassionate psychedelic-assisted therapy.

I found Tania through a recommendation from a friend. At the time, I was seeking an experienced…read moretherapist who understood trauma treatment. As I worked with Tania we explored events from my childhood and adulthood, so it was truly a comprehensive approach. Tania has helped me with EMDR, and after 2-3 treatments, I felt significantly better. I would say there was a marked difference in my level of anger, tension and stress. After working with Tania for over two years, I also did ketamine treatment. Tania was the ideal therapist to guide me through this process. The ketamine treatment helped me to objectively understand past events and process them in a productive way. I also gained important insights through this treatment, which has given me a lot of peace. I would highly recommend Tania as an experienced trauma therapist who is experienced, gentle, trustworthy and capable of helping her clients process the most complex trauma. Tania has helped me tremendously in processing past events, and evolving through them so that I am able to live a more happy, healthy and peaceful life.

Kent has been absolutely wonderful to work with! He recently joined one of our Dads and Donuts…read moreevents at New Mom School South Bay and was instrumental in supporting conversations amongst the group of dads navigating parenthood. His approach is warm and inviting which helped the dads to feel more open to sharing about their own experiences of becoming a father. Kent has been a great resource to us and we will absolutely continue to refer families his way. If you're looking for support in navigating all things parenthood and relationships, I can't recommend Kent more! We definitely look forward to having Kent join us for future events at New Mom School South Bay!

I have consulted with Kent and known his work for many years. As a colleague of his, I have been…read morereferring clients to him because I can attest to how good he really is. He genuinely cares for his clients and year after year takes the steps to get better and better. His knowledge of the field and what works in therapy is another reason I hold him in high regard.

I was on the hunt to look for a dietitian to talk to and I stumbled upon Yelp, which led me to…read moreSara. Sara is the most patient and kind person, from day one it was so effortless to talk to her. She encourages our sessions to be whatever I need during that time, and it never feels like she's judgmental. She has helped me with my relationship with food and I am so thankful! Definitely someone that I value seeing and thinks anyone would as well.

Sara is wonderful! I came to her because I was looking for a new definition of "healthy" -- my…read moreapproach of calorie restriction and fad dieting just made me feel awful. I felt like I could never reach a "healthy weight" no matter how hard I tried. Sara helped so much! She introduced me to intuitive eating--making sure I eat enough nutrients for my body--and also provided meaningful support as I evaluated my relationship with food. She gave me tools to help unlearn a lot of the unhelpful body standards I had imposed on myself, and seek out ways to really love my body and give it what it needed. I HIGHLY recommend her services!

Dr. Kate Young is thoughtful, skilled, and deeply grounded in her work. She brings a rare…read morecombination of clinical expertise, clarity, and compassion into each session. Her ability to create a safe, respectful space--especially when working through trauma, anxiety, or identity-related stress--is something I truly admire. She's not only incredibly knowledgeable (with years of experience in EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness), but also collaborative and empowering in her approach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful, lasting support.

From the owner: Dr. Young provides therapy for a variety of issues related to stress and trauma including: anxiety,…read morePTSD, recent trauma, panic, phobias, relationship conflicts, adverse childhood experiences, work stress, health anxiety, chronic pain, accidents, unexpected losses, burn out, parenting stress, and the use of use screen time or substances to cope with negative emotions. Her therapy approaches include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Adjunct EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness. She teaches stress management techniques. She provides support for making positive changes to self care. She helps her clients become more assertive and manage conflict in healthy ways. She is passionate about helping people make their desired changes with the evidence based approaches of CBT and EMDR, which allow for quicker progress than regular talk therapy. She is expert in short term therapy and helps people to stay on track to work efficiently toward their goals. She is a LGBTQ and BIOPC ally. She has more than 20 years of experience as a therapist. She got her Ph.D. From Stanford and her undergraduate degree from Harvard.

Dr. Salerno most qualified Psychologists that I have ever met and I've seen Psychologist on both…read morethe East side (the Space Coast of Florida) and the West side (Silicone Valley California) of the United States. Dr. Salerno really cares about his patients, so much so that he was willing to work with me on my insurance and continue to see me even though he does not yet take Medi-Cal. I'm not sure what type of insurance that Dr. Salerno takes at this time. I believe he used to take United Healthcare. I know that Dr. Salerno has an office right near Santana Row. I've even walked to my appointments with Dr. Salerno from Santana Row because his office is so close. You can always take a trip to Santana Row after your visit with Dr. Salerno and check out the Row. It's a wonderful place to spend the day (or the weekend if you'd like to rent there through Airbnb or at the Hotel Valencia). I say this just in case you show up early and have (significant) time before for your appointment with Dr. Salerno or maybe you just want to take a walk over there and have lunch after your appointment. You can always park at Santana Row as well so sometimes Dr. Salerno's office may have limited parking (I'm unsure of this due to not ever driving to my appointments with him). When it comes to appointments, Dr. Salerno is seeing patients both virtually and in person (due to Dr. Salerno being an essential worker) so it's great because you have your choice how you have a session with him. I'm currently living on the Space Coast of Florida and I have sessions with Dr. Salerno from my home, which is very convenient for me. Currently Dr. Salerno's schedule its very full, and as such, his time is very limited. If he agrees to see you as a new patient please be grateful and expect (possibly) longer than average wait times for an initial appointment. Please also arrive early for appointments and be sure to cancel appointments in a timely manner so that your appointment slot can be given to somebody else in need if you are unable to make an appointment. Please arrive promptly to appointments and take care to realize that this is a essential worker patient driven service and so Dr. Salerno may sometimes run late due to being with another patient in their time of need (like if they are crying and upset and he can't interrupt them but instead comforts them). It's important to realize that Dr. Salerno gives each of his patients the same amount of attention and care during treatment and so what this means is that during your appointment Dr. Salerno will be just as kind and courteous to you giving you the same amount of care. Please be understanding that Dr. Salerno does not employ office staff to set his appointments or to take payments for him and so all of this take a great deal more time for him and may result in longer than expected wait times for appointment confirmations. Please also be patient with him during these times, as office staff all translate into more money that Dr. Salerno must charge his patients and so while he may take longer to respond, you save a lot of money for your appointments in general. Don't worry, once your appointment time arrives, you will be in good hands with Dr. Salerno you won't be disappointed in your session as he will really help you and he will be there for you when you need him. Dr. Salerno can also make referrals to Psychiatrists so please don't hesitate to ask him for his opinions and recommendations regarding this often crucial step in mental health management.

Dr. Salerno has been my therapist for almost 20 years. Yes, you read that right. As a practicing…read morepsychology professional, I also consider him my mentor. In many ways, he has been more supportive and influential to my life than my own family members. I highly recommend his services and appreciate his expertise and top notch advice. Thank you, Dr. Salerno!

I have had the pleasure knowing Dr Quach for over ten years. He is without hesitation one of the…read morebest psychiatrists I have ever met. His quick mind and depth of knowledge is always refreshing. Working alongside him in several clinical environments I can attest to his compassion and commitment to his patients. He has the great quality of being down to earth and easy to talk while also able to observe and listen for what patients are trying communicate on every level.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Quach for a few years now. I have worked with numerous…read morepsychiatrists over the years but Dr. Quach is by far one of the best. Walking into a new doctor's office can be at best uncomfortable and at worst scary, but the kindness Dr. Quach shows really puts you at ease as soon as you walk into the office. The compassion and care he provides to each and every individual is something that I have not seen before. He takes his time to engage with you and really puts in the effort to understand what you need, and more importantly what you want. He truely listens to each individual and tries to incorporate their wishes into his treatment plan. He makes you feel like what you want in your treatment matters, and that your input is valued. Dr. Quach also takes his time to explain each medication that he is proscribing, including the possible side effects, risks, and benefits so that you feel informed and empowered in your treatment. I would recommend Dr. Quach to anyone, and encourage anyone who has the opportunity to work with Dr. Quach as your Psychiatrist to take it!!

Jane really cares for her clients. While she admits to being a bit unconventional, I found her…read moreapproach quite refreshing and it soon became very easy to open up to her. She helped me get through one of the hardest breakup, career pivots, and family issues of my life. She doesn't sugarcoat/mince words which is what I do appreciate about her. We've laughed, cried, and validated together and I highly recommend her for anyone who wants a new perspective on life.

Since our first session with Jane, we knew she would be the right person to help us navigating the…read moreups and downs in our relationship. She dived deep into our core issues and we truly grateful we've found her. She always asked the right questions and made uncomfortable conversations easier when we're communicating with her. It's easy to open up to her and have sincere conversations throughout our sessions. Thanks Jane for helping us in our marriage journey! We are forever grateful for your help!