Dr. Gutkin has opened the doors to understanding myself and learning the skills I need to overcome…read moreanxiety. I have now known him for two years and my life is immensely better as a result. I continue to learn and to grow under his kind, patient and insightful counseling.

From the owner: I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field…read more I have been working with adults, children, teenagers, and families since 2001. In my private practice, I do therapy with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Services are provided in English or Russian.

Working with Caree Brown has already been a truly hopeful and meaningful experience for me and my…read moretwo adult children. We've participated in both family sessions and individual sessions, and one thing we all agree on is that she gives us hope. Her approach and techniques have been very useful so far, and even in this early stage, we can already see a light at the end of the tunnel. After meeting with her, we feel encouraged, supported, and optimistic about the healing work ahead. Caree is an excellent therapist from what I can tell, and I genuinely feel that we are in good hands. I'm grateful for her guidance and truly look forward to the growth, healing, and progress we will continue to make together. Highly recommend.

Caree Brown has been such a grounding, transformative presence in my life and relationship. She has…read morethis rare gift of holding a ton of space while also lovingly calling you out when it's needed-- never harsh, always with so much care and clarity. My partner and I have grown so much through our work with her. She helps us slow down, see our patterns, communicate more honestly, and actually understand each other. Every session feels supportive, straightforward, and deeply insightful. What I appreciate most is how safe she makes the room feel. She stays present, attuned, and genuinely invested. You can feel that she wants you to succeed; not just as a couple, but as individuals trying to show up better for yourselves and each other. Working with her has grounded our relationship in ways we didn't even realize we needed. I'm so grateful we found her. If you're looking for a couples therapist who is wise, compassionate, and isn't afraid to tell the truth with love... go see Caree. She's truly exceptional.

Dr. Arrillaga is a true professional with a heart of gold and as kind as you can get. I've been…read moreworking with Dr. Arrillaga on a professional basis for over a year now, he has been such a helpful resource for me and my clients. He cares greatly about people and carries himself with an approachable/ genuine demeanor. I highly recommend Dr. Arrillaga to anyone looking for a great listener, strong ethical character and years of experience helping many individuals and families.

Christopher is a gifted professional with an abundance of patience, kindness, and smarts. As a…read morepsychologist myself, with a strong training background (UC Davis, UC Berkeley, Oakland VA, Stanford University) and a rich work history, providing mental health services since 1992, I am well positioned to recognize the competencies of other psychologists. Over the past three years, I have gotten to know Christopher on both a professional and personal level. He is a trusted colleague and a dear friend. Without hesitation, I would gladly send the people who are dearest to me to Christopher for his expert judgment and services. I could not recommend him more highly.

What was the problem you were having before you reached out to me?…read moreBefore meeting Leslie, I had never done therapy before. It has always been something I wanted to do and something I was interested in but never found the time or courage to follow through with. Growing up, therapy wasn't always something that was positively stigmatized, so it was easy to find excuses to not go. There were things I needed help working through, however, and I knew I wouldn't be able to continue to take it on myself. I found me asking myself the same questions in different ways and always coming to the same conclusions. I'm not saying that I was tormented by these questions/answers but I knew that I needed a fresh, new and professional angle. I wasn't going to be able to dig as deep without having the proper tools to dig. Leslie came in as a kind and understanding voice--asking me questions I have never been asked and exploring my feelings in a way I've never thought to explore them. I'm an introspective person by nature but I would never stop to think of how certain situations made me feel and how it looked to explore those feelings. Each session was quite an interesting and eye-opening exercise. Leslie was always respectful enough to give me time to think about my responses and never seemed to pry or dig too deeply if I wasn't comfortable but she masterfully worded questions in a way that disarmed me and allowed me to share openly and freely. She created a very comfortable environment for being open. I knew that therapy was working for me when I started to openly share my feelings in normal conversation with friends and family. I found myself thinking more deeply about how I was affected by something or taking a particular situation and viewing all of the angles and how I felt about potential outcomes. When speaking with friends, I found myself being more understanding and sensitive--asking them questions about how they felt. It was all kind of "weird" but I knew it was very helpful. Unfortunately, I do not see Leslie anymore but ever since our final session, I feel mentally reborn. The lens I now look through my own feelings with is less judgmental and more understanding. It's okay to feel. It's ok to emote. The mental clarity I have now is far better than it was before she and I sat down for the first time. I am grateful for her service and would highly recommend Leslie to anyone seeking understanding, mental health and a kind ear.

Wow, I am fortunate to have Dr. Hemedes in my life as both a colleague and a friend. I admire her…read moredrive, intellect, patience, and sense of humor. You can just tell that all of those qualities naturally exist for her. Dr. Hemedes keeps it real in the most gentle and tactful way that makes you feel seen and appreciated. She is the advocate you want in your corner. She is that friend where you pick right back up where you left off if time has passed between connecting. She is dynamic in her clinical approaches, which makes her ability to work with diverse populations admirable. Trust me, one consultation with her and you will see what I mean by all of this!

Dr. Goldberg-Boltz is a caring and really talented therapist. She has the ability to find new and…read moredifferent ways of exploring issues with you that really drives the process forward, leading to greater awareness and greater insights. Working with her has been an unbelievably positive experience and I feel so grateful to have found her and to work with her.

If you are reading this, you might be where I was about a year ago -- looking to find just the…read moreright person to help you with whatever it may be that is an issue in your life. For me, I felt I was in need of a hard mental reboot and I also really wanted to find someone to talk with regarding my lifelong MTF crossdressing issues. When I happened to choose Dr. Goldberg-Boltz, little did I know at the time, I was hitting the jackpot! I have found her to be very supportive, non-judgmental, caring, compassionate, very very smart and extremely tuned into me and my issues. I have had therapy with others in the past and the treatment I received from them paled in comparison to what I get from Dr. GB. If you are wresting with any issues, especially cross dressing or gender issues, I cannot recommend Dr. Goldberg-Boltz enough.

Susan is the person that helped me the most when I lost my wife and was raising our 4 year old son…read moreby myself and I do have to admit that I only went to see her from the recommendation of my doctor. I really did not think that it would help, but I have to say that this lady helped me in more ways than I can ever thank her and if you need someone that you can trust and be non judgmental and truly assist you with anything that you are dealing with, I would recommend Susan hands down. I moved to Arizona and I keep changing counselors as I keep comparing everyone to her. SHE IS ONE AWESOME PERSON AND everyone should be so fortunate to have someone like Susan with them

My wife and I met with Ellen for marriage counseling. She's extremely 3rd-wave feminist,…read moredestructive to relationships, in my opinion. Believes in a total old-fashioned blue-pill philosophy. Had the audacity to recommend drugs on the second visit- even though she does not have the qualifications/credentials to prescribe. Intelligent, but entirely misguided. Talked about the number of partners my wife had previously as though it was a good thing / something to be proud of, even though the statistics clearly show that the more partners = equal the greater the likelihood of divorce. Part of Divorce Corp. as far as I am concerned. Thanks Ellen! Our kids now come from a broken home. Stay away if interested in marriage counseling. ------ ________ In case you are tempted to use a "Marriage Councilor", please note that "Marriage Counseling" is basically "Divorce Counseling". Marriage counseling has been show to be totally ineffectual - Google the studies. Marriage counseling is huge racket - I've been there, and I'm not "angry". Lol

I feel very fortunate that Ellen was my therapist during the most difficult times for my family…read more Ellen always showed sincere interest in my well-being. She listens actively and attentively. You never have to repeat what you said before as she has a "magic" way of remembering the details. It felt like magic because she almost never looked down to write down the details. She was always present, caring and attentive. She often reminded me of things I said a month or more before and connected the past with present. I recommended Ellen to many of my friends. All were very glad they made a decision to use her services. One of my friends came to Ellen after a "no-so-good" experience with another MFT. "Now, I finally know what a good therapist should be like", she said. It is very challenging to resolve life's difficult situations on your own. Doing it with the support of a highly intelligent, honest and caring therapist is much easier for the entire family. I am very thankful that with Ellen's help I was able to find a path from the "troubled muddy waters" to a "peaceful lake" of my own. Because of her, I now have a much better understanding of myself, my children, my family and my friends and that creates more peace and harmony with those who are important to me.

One of Alf's main strengths is that, at root, he truly cares deeply and compassionately about…read morepeople and how they operate. This allows him to function in a professional and caring manner that is literally never less than absolutely engaged and thoughtful. His focus and dedication has helped me and my team improve several operational practices. Alf is a rare human being. If you have the opportunity to work with him, you should.

I was referred to Ellen Castleman by a friend. Ms. Castleman was unable to take me as a new…read morepatient, but she referred me to someone who could help me, Judy McIntyre in Antioch. Ms. Castleman, thank you so much for referring me to Judy! She is very intelligent, insightful, kind and patient. I really feel heard and understood and that's not easy to come by. Thank you again. -Mary C-