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

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 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!!!

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.

I have been seeing Dr Mendiola for over 15 years. He and his entire team have been extremely…read moresupportive, empathetic and helpful. He always follows up on our previous conversation, I don't feel like just a Number. Dr Mendiola has a great sense of humor, as do I and we usually end my appt.laughing that's just one type of care, that lifts my spirit!

I have been trying to get an appointment for over a month. They told me I needed to do paperwork…read morefirst so I did and emailed it in. No one ever responded so I called and was told they never responded because "I wasn't in network". I was, I verified it with my insurance, and had to go back and forth with them and their billing office multiple times. At this point it's been over three weeks since I started trying to get an appointment. I finally get them to agree to take an app time for me after all of this. I take off work early to go to it only to find out they never saved my appointment and it didn't actually exist. How does this office expect someone in mental health crisis to ever navigate this process and advocate for themselves when the office won't do their job and even save your appointment in their books?!

I almost NEVER post a review anywhere unless the service was excellent or extremely bad. I called…read moreand right away it went straight to voicemail and they sent me a message that they were with a client. So whatever I went to my next search. They call me back two hours later. I answer and I was nice and polite cuz i used to answer the phone for my jobs office, anyways this mf was rude after he had called ME. And hung up on me when he didn't like my question of a discount for low income. He said no and hung up right away. I rather deal with whatever bs the judge tells me or does to me than ever deal with them again.

Terrible experience with Scott and he bothers about payment. Some times several times a day. Do…read moreyourself a favor and find someone else.

Stone Healing is excellent! From the techs, to the admin, and therapists. Highly recommended for…read moreanyone who's looking to work through trauma!

This place was amazing! The most lovely staff. Compassionate and caring. A Huge shout out to the…read moredirector Nicole and Therapist Kat such wonderful people. Their Dr Stephen Mohaupt was also incredible and also case manager Myra too. In addition to the wonderful people the place is a beautiful and zen location for your recovery journey. My adult child received the best care here. Truly very grateful to everyone here.

Kim has helped me so much in my journey . I have been going to her for 3 years. She is a great…read morelistener, patient and is passionate about her job. I have gone through so much and she has been with me the whole way. I have realized how resilient I am and the growth really shows after our sessions. I highly recommend Kim if you are looking for someone who really cares about their clients and provides honest feedback and has a sense of humor.

Our family has been working with Kim in different ways over the past three years. She consistently…read moregoes above and beyond and has helped us grow both individually and as a family. Kim is thoughtful, practical, and has a great way of helping us look at things from different perspectives. Her support has made a real difference in our lives. Her new office space is also warm, welcoming, and a great reflection of the care she puts into her work. We are so thankful to have found her.

Through Dr. Schneider's care and the use of Lifespan Integration, my life was transformed from…read morebeing unable to get out of bed most days due to panic and anxiety and depression to being a happy, functioning adult that enjoys life in ways I never thought possible. For years I had been going to talk therapists, been on all the different anti-this pill and anti-that pill. And all it ever did was make things worse and worse and worse. And by the summer of 2015, I had reached an event horizon of sorts mentally and emotionally and physically that I knew if I crossed, there'd be no coming back from. The worst part was that I knew that I knew, but had no idea what to do about it. Just up the dosage, right? Fortunately, a friend recommended Geoff to me, which I tried out of desperation because I didn't know what else to do. I am so glad I did, because I get to actually be happy again, pill free, anxiety free, and panic free.

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.

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.

No one seeks out a therapist because they're too happy, but I was at a particularly low point when…read moreI initially went to see Ruth. So low, that I had basically given up any hope of being happy. I tend to be a bit stubborn, but from the beginning Ruth had an amazing way of being both firm and gentle in her guidance and suggestions. What I soon realized was that she was helping me recover my sense of purpose, sense of self and a willingness to believe in a future where I could be happy. A year after beginning therapy with her, I can honestly say I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life, and although it wasn't an easy process, it was a gentle one. Ruth is a truly gifted therapist and an incredible person. She is both creative and grounded. By providing me with insights into both my good and bad habits, practical exercises and solutions, and by her own personal example she taught me that I could be the same way. I will forever be grateful to her for leading me out of a very dark place into a life I truly enjoy every day. She has been a gift, and I highly recommend her for anyone who has lost their way and is struggling to get back to a path of hope, happiness and health.

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.