Long overdue review. She is the only therapist I've met, so I don't have comparison points. But she…read morecombines what are probably traditional therapist practices with awareness, acceptance, cognitive methods and even Zen teachings (without really calling it out as some specific practice - I learned some things she covered were a part of Zen teachings after I "Googled" them to learn more) - it's a great and useful mix. To me, she initially came across as a bit uninterested/judgmental/somewhat distant (as a couple other reviews mentioned) but I put that down to her personal style, i.e. she did not come across to me as some TV version of a warm, approachable, tell-me-anything therapist. But her expertise is evident over time.

Awkward...reviewing ones therapist. Maybe I should lie on a couch and talk about my mother…read more Actually Rebecca is super friendly and I owe her a lot for helping me through a tough time in my life, 5 stars doesn't really cover it. I started seeing Rebecca when I was on Stanford Campus and she was working for the Counseling service there. I was having some personal issues which I won't detail here (nosy, aren't you?) and she helped me move forward with my life. I still check in with her when I'm having troubles and I've found her therapy very useful. Rebecca uses cognitive and behavioral therapy and really stresses mindfulness and awareness. I found this approach very useful. She's really good at arming you with tools that you can use going forward, rather than simple solutions to a current issue. As an added bonus she has later evening appointments which works great for folks with jobs and schedules that are hard to rearrange.

She is great! She actually listens, and will come to some ideas for action for individual…read morecircumstances. She is pleasant to work with. If I ever need help again, she would be the first person I call.

Oh, how to describe Doreen...she is absolutely wonderful. I have seen Doreen in two pockets of…read moretime, before the pandemic and then after and it's been at least 3 years this time around. I have spoken to other mental health professionals before, and Doreen is special. She is well versed and educated past the 'requirements' of her field. She stays up to date with current industry standards, with industry journals and periodicals, and with events in the psychology field. She has never once been biased or forced opinions (which is how it's supposed to be, but I guess this isn't always the case), and she has always had additional resources and helpful suggestions. Instead of just talking about my issues and background she offers book titles, workshops she came across, workbooks---let me be clear that I asked for these recommendations, she does not require or even persuade me to look into these additional resources. She also has a lot of experience with many types of therapy and counseling, which I think makes her better across the board at her job. I very much value Doreen as a professional, and at this point think of her as on my advisory board of my personal life because she has helped me have so many breakthroughs over the years.

This therapist truly changed my life. her intelligence, compassion, and integrity helped me so…read moremuch. As a first-gen American with AAPI parents, having a therapist who understood my experiences was priceless. She is an absolute talent in the field and I'll always be grateful for her help during a very hard time.

Very disappointing experience. I felt the therapist took one parent's side without fully hearing…read morethe other parent's perspective. Communication and involvement did not feel equal between the parents. In a reunification case, I expected a neutral and balanced approach. Concerns like these can be reviewed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

I would like to share that I have found my contact with Kera Burdick extremely beneficial in…read morediscussing events occurring in my life and my chidren's. I find her experience and ability to listen, ask questions, and understand my situation spot on. Ms Burdick is well qualified in her profession. She is committed to working with families, esp with children and teens. For patient convenience, her practice has two offices and three other therapists that she oversees. I highly recommend Ms Burdick to anyone seeking a competent, caring, and well trained therapist to help them better understand themselves, their families, and their life.

In my experience, Ms. Burdick is compassionate, insightful, and responsible. She is a skilled and…read moretrusted therapist, and I would not hesitate to 100% recommend her to anyone.

I am so grateful for finding this amazing therapist. She helped me with the loss of my husband of…read more56 years. I am looking forward to a better understanding of grief and help going forward. I highly recommend this very attentive therapist.

Such a great place. Love coming and relaxing and letting loose. Such a calming environment, after…read morecoming I feel such great relief.

One Life Counseling Center is an amazing organization that truly supports and helps heal the local…read morecommunity. They offer mental health therapy on a sliding scale- no one should be denied mental health due to financial hardships. One Life also works with the San Carlos School District to provide Therapists at the schools. Seeing the need for better mental health in the local Hispanic community, One Life opened a satellite center (Una Vita) offering "Weekly Mom's Groups" and other programs to help. Also believing that food insecurity adds to mental distress, One Life also offers a weekly food market for their clients. I am both a volunteer and a member of my family is a client. I started volunteering back in March 2021 during the height of the pandemic when One Life was partnering with 2nd Harvest Food Bank to offer free food to families on a monthly basis. Since that time, the food market has morphed into a weekly endeavor with the help not only from 2nd Harvest Food Bank but Trader Joes, Target, Safeway, Noah's Bagels and others. One Life provides much needed fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and canned goods to over 100 families on a weekly basis. I volunteer every Monday and I look forward to Mondays. I have developed such positive and caring relationships with other volunteers as well as many of the clients who come on Mondays. I see and hear first-hand what a positive impact One Life and the weekly food market has on the clients. I truly believe One Life Counseling Center is making a difference in their local community and beyond!

WHAT A GODSEND One Life Counseling has been for me! South County Mental Health in Redwood City…read morereferred me to the One Life Counseling Center in San Carlos being exactly what I needed! This is where I met Charmaine and Sarah. TWO ANGEL hearts! Charmaine Bridgens is my therapist. Whom I refer to her as Mrs Charming as "CHARM" is part of her name and for being so wonderfully charming and diligent in her counsel and positive reinforcement support of me. Counseling me with her beautiful sweet warm heart wise self. Conditioning my heart and soul to get well not only feel better but most importantly be HAPPY! That in consequence has aroused not only HOPE in my heart but also great admiration in me for Charmaine.. I also love Charmaine's accent and appreciate her angelic heart that was born in South Africa. YES I DO RECOMMEND ONE LIFE COUNSELING for everyone that needs help healing their heart!

I can wholeheartedly give Riva mental health a five star rating. From the intake form until my…read morefirst appointment, the communication was fantastic. I had the extraordinary good luck to be paired with Rachael Silver for my therapist. She's deeply skilled, caring, and very empathetic. Rachael provided me with the tools that I needed, and will continue to benefit me for a lifetime. JH

Absolutely love Riva, especially Madison Hardy. She is an incredible therapist and just all around…read morelovely human. Thank you for everything you have done for my family.

I have been working with Alison as my therapist for about a year now. She does a great job making…read moreyou feel safe, and heard. She has helped me navigate through some dark stuff that has held me back. I definitely recommend seeing her if you're looking for someone to help you understand your triggers and how to move past them and live a happy, healthy life.

I began working with Alison over a year ago as my health and wellness coach. I initially sought her…read moreout to help me weight gain, my poor nutritional practices along with the self deprecating behavior that had resulted in smoking. I found her to be compassionate, empathetic and very easy to communicate with. I soon realized that she is also very astute and intelligent. At some point we both began to realize that I needed to be called on my &&@# and she did just that, albeit with kindness and directness. Thus our relationship morphed into one of a counselor and a client. I went from a 246 lbs smoker to a healthy 210 lbs man who shops for fresh ingredients. Eats good nutritious fresh food daily and has not had a cigarette in 5 months. I continue seeing her monthly now. It helps me stay focused and not take my physical and mental health for granted.