I have been a colleague of Rebecca for over 15 years. She is an excellent therapist and does…read moreamazing work with couples. I refer to Rebecca constantly and have always heard excellent results from those clients. She is an extremely ethical therapist who approaches clients with empathy and genuine regard. She continues to be at the top of my list of couple's therapists!

I couldn't recommend Rebecca Kahane strongly enough. I grew up in a very dysfunctional home and…read morehad a very rough childhood, and from a very early age was put in front of one therapist after another who I either didn't connect to, or who couldn't seem to reach me. Thirteen years ago a dear friend recommended Rebecca, and I continue to feel so incredibly fortunate that she did. To this day, Rebecca is the only therapist I've seen since. When I had to move away from the El Segundo area, I continued to see Rebecca through phone sessions, and now we are fortunately in the "Age of Zoom" where our sessions continue remotely. I genuinely consider Rebecca to be a life-changer. It's not coincidental that I launched my career less than one year after my first meeting with her; looking back, there's no way I would have had the focus and the self-assuredness to move forward with realizing my dreams, let alone feel like I had a right to them. If you need help, and you've had the good fortune to stumble upon Rebecca's profile and are reading this, count your lucky stars and get in touch with her.

Natasha V. is one of the most genuinely warm and sincere people I know. She has a way of making…read morepeople feel safe and truly heard. I feel that she is deeply invested in the well-being and growth of the people she works with. Natasha has the ability to see straight to the heart of the matter, gently untangling what feels overwhelming and reflecting it back with clarity and compassion. She asks thoughtful, meaningful questions that lead to deeper understanding and growth. Talking to her gives me confidence in my vulnerability and teaches me to practice patience within myself. She combines deep emotional intelligence with genuine kindness. Anyone who works with Natasha is in truly capable and caring hands.

Sarah's therapy practice is something truly special. As the owner, she pours so much love and care…read moreinto every detail--from the team she builds to the calming environment she's created. You can feel the intention behind it all :) I used the free consultation and was matched with a therapist who felt like someone I'd known for years. I felt safe, seen, and supported from the very first session. You don't just see how much Sarah puts into her business--you feel it. I'm so grateful for the experience and can't recommend it enough!

One Heart Counseling Center is an important mainstay in Manhattan Beach. Offering counseling for…read morechildren, teens and adults their "open hearted" approach and highly skilled therapists offer real help and guidance to our community. Making sense of our turbulent world and feeling heard and understood are critical for all of us in creating a happy life. Using Art therapy as an additional way of expressing feelings (no you do not have to be an artist) can be such a powerful and effective approach. It is one of the specialties offered at Open Heart. I personally have found Adrian to be a warm and caring professional and know the center has several highly qualified therapists offering varying approaches.

Ms. Anna Pirkl recently offered a training to a group of graduate-level clinical students on…read moreJiu-Jitsu as a tool for healing of trauma. Ms. Pirkl's professional and personal perspective on this topic was incredibly informative and inspiring. She provided a helpful lens in which to understand how trauma can be transformed by this martial art form and how it can help trauma survivors achieve corrective bodily and emotional experiences that can enhance a sense of empowerment. Ms. Pirkl's compassionate, careful, and mindful approach, as well as her expertise in the areas of trauma and jiu-jitsu, were evident throughout her presentation. We were very fortunate and grateful for the chance to have Ms. Pirkl come speak to our group!

I would, and do, highly recommend therapy with Theodore for anyone ready to make positive changes…read morein their life through therapy. He's skilled in tackling a wide range of issues, but his instant relatability makes him an especially good fit for high school and college age clients. His warm, empathetic nature puts you at ease, and his sense of humor makes working together genuinely enjoyable. Beyond that, it's clear he truly cares about his clients and helping them reach their goals.

Thank you for taking the time without judgement to listen, and help me with my anxiety. Balancing…read moremarriage, work life balances and the stressors of becoming a new mom you helped ease my stress tremendously. If you're looking for someone caring, kind and understanding I would highly recommend.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for RTLA Church. It's been nearly two years since my wife and…read moreI found our way to this wonderful community we affectionately call our Tribe. We are profoundly thankful for the journey God has led us on and the invaluable lessons we've learned along the way. The mercy of God is evident, and we are deeply grateful for the incredible pastors and pastoras whose grace fills this place. This hidden gem, placed by God in Los Angeles, is a blessing. We give thanks to Jesus Christ for this beautiful family.

Not lgbt friendly pastor made that message clear this place is so bipolar they make you want to…read morefeel welcomed but then change there meaning later once you get there

I have never found a therapist quite like Payton. She is an incredible listener, offers thoughtful…read moreinsight, and really is gifted at what she does. She created a warm and accepting environment. I have never felt judged and genuinely look forward to our sessions. I have had a variety of therapists and Payton just has something no one else has had. I highly recommend.

*after posting this review, 2 random reviews popped up in defense of this...within hours. They are…read moreboth 5 stars which leads me to believe the rest of the reviews may not be real. I am now validated in why I chose to write this. I actually came back on here to delete my review because I started feeling bad, and then when I saw the new fake reviews, I decided to leave it up. I am actually considering filing a formal complaint with the state licensing board of Psychology. I came to this therapy center based on reviews and seeking safety and understanding while navigating an extremely difficult and confusing relationship with my ex-husband, who is a covert narcissist and also works in a high powered job. In the beginning, she gained my trust, she listened, validated my experiences, and made me feel seen for the first time in a long time. I felt like I could work on the relationship despite some deeply disturbing foundational truths. However, I felt rushed to fix the relationship before addressing the financial and emotional abuse. Something felt off. I realized a few sessions in the therapist was an associate (with a supervisor), but I wasn't informed of this. It caught me by surprise that she asked her supervisor his opinion and shared that with us. I started to feel our situation was beyond her expertise. I stuck it out and over time, things shifted dramatically. After my ex had a 1:1 with her and shared his version of events, the therapist's attitude toward me changed completely. She began to dismiss my concerns, silence me so that he could speak but didn't silence him when he interrupted me, she minimized my experiences, and even reframed deeply painful events in ways that aligned with his narrative. Events that I told her in a 1:1 were beyond traumatic for me. She wanted us to co-parent which is understandable, but romanticizing my trauma was tone deaf. I left the last session feeling retraumatized, unsafe, and blamed for dynamics that were rooted in manipulation and control. He is now using me firing her against me too and has now called me bipolar. A very common thing for narcissists to say to try to devalue and confuse their victim. It's not true. Maybe he told this therapist that too and she took the bait? He's very smart and manipulative. I have trauma response that is anxiety, and once you leave a narcissist they lose their energy supply. They panic. They call you crazy and start to convince others you are. It was devastating to realize that someone I had trusted with my healing could be swayed so easily by appearances and authority, especially when working with a client already in a power-imbalanced and emotionally abusive situation. Literal facts about financial abuse and gaslighting in sessions. It was horrible. She couldn't spot this abuse. She did spot my trauma but then diminished it to please him. I share this review not out of bitterness, but to caution others: if you are leaving or recovering from a relationship with a narcissistic or manipulative partner, please make sure your therapist is deeply trauma-informed and understands the dynamics of coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Trust your gut!!! If something feels off, it probably is. Lisa assured me after I complained she would change things and take swift action, but I still fear for others who may experience this. What action would she take? How can this be prevented? Something horrible could have happened to a more fragile person. Maybe this review will save a life. Maybe Lisa did take me seriously and take action and make sure that will never happen again. But I can't risk it. I hope someone reading this will get some support from this and make sure they understand that not all therapists are skilled to handle narcissists or trauma. 1 star because Lisa did call me to apologize, she was very nice and helpful and told me she understood. (Fast forward a week I'm updating this to alert others she actually manipulated me and made promises that were not genuine. She was only trying to save her business and didn't care about me. She even sent me a ChatGPT response in her first response of my complaint and I let that go thinking maybe she was tired but now I see she didn't actually care.) I just can't not warn others...something was a miss here, and it could have ended in a very different way for someone else. Most victims of narcissists end up harming themselves because no one believes them. I will say this therapist is lucky I have another therapist outside of her and lucky that I realized what my narcissistic ex had done to her. She was so easily influenced by him, a hard lesson to learn, and luckily nothing tragic happened as a result of this manipulation taking over. Thank you for reading I hope you ask a lot of questions before booking, be very careful and make sure the therapist can pivot if needed, and make sure the therapist is a good fit first. Trust your gut.

I didn't quite know what to expect as every energy healer works differently but Bernadette…read moreexplained things well. Her table is warm and the room is serene. I felt every action of energy cords and entity clearing that she performed. I do energy work myself and I can say quite definitely that she is a very strong, powerful, and gifted healer. She takes her work seriously. I know a healer is gifted when they follow their intuition, going where the energy needs to go, and their hands are warmed because of the energy flowing through them. Bernadette has such a loving presence when discussing the healing session afterwords. You can tell she really cares. I needed two sessions, and they felt like a mixture of a psychic reading and an energy healing and clearing session all at once in the best way.

I loved my experience with B! She talked me thru the process and I had amazing crystals surrounding…read moreme as we did our session. The energy in the room was so calm, safe and spiritually grounding This was my first reiki experience and I'm really happy I waited to do it with someone who's energy I felt great to do it with

I set an appointment for an initial consultation online, never received a call at the designated…read moretime. I thought maybe I would receive a call later that day, nothing. I called the next day during business hours, left a message regarding their missed consultation appointment, I have not received any call back, no apology, nothing. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing as I have a child that is experiencing extreme anxiety and it seemed like this would be the perfect place to help.

I reached out to Playa Vista Counseling because i was going through a stressful time in my life -…read moreincluding work and relationship stress. I felt very taken care of from the first phone call. I had contacted a few places and they got back to me promptly and helped set up an appointment. I got real tools to manage my anxiety and my therapist helped me make changes in my life that have significantly improved it. Overall very professional and helpful

Neysa helped me through a really difficult time in my life. She was kind, passionate, and…read moreattentive! One of the best therapists in town! P.s She also has a cute office too!

Talking to Neysa is like talking to an old friend- one that trusts, understands, is judgment free,…read moreand has incredible insight. She is a professional with the training and experience to help you through your issues, but her easy, open manner makes you feel safe and comfortable in her space. Her gentle humor and bright smile make the experience enjoyable- even when the issues are daunting. She helped me. She can help you and your family too.

Ashley is fantastic! She was referred to me initially by a trusted advisor when I mentioned that I…read morewanted to remember more from my childhood as I had suppressed most memories from when I was young. During our sessions, Ashley took the time to get to know me and asked probing questions to help me unearth experiences and get to the root of what I was hoping to achieve. My wife commented that I was always on such a high after my sessions with Ashley and seemed calmer. I would highly recommend Ashley to tackle specific goals or even for general support, especially in these hectic COVID times. I think everyone can use a life coach and Ashley us such a caring and sincere person!

My sessions with Ashley have been very helpful! This was the first time I tried hypnotherapy and I…read moredidn't know what to expect, but Ashley was an expert guide. She helped me to sharpen my focus on positive improvements for my life. I walked away with tools I can use every day to keep myself relaxed, focused, and ready to maximize each day!