This review is specifically for Jeanette Shepherd of Good Therapy. We see Jeanette at the Sorrento…read moreValley location. She has been providing therapy for a family member for over a year. She primarily does individual sessions, but we sometimes we have family sessions when there is an issue that needs family communication and support. Jeanette is warm, kind and comforting and creates a safe and welcoming environment. She has helpful insights and (actionable) suggestions. It is hard finding a good therapist and it took us several before finding one that was both a good match/fit and helpful. My only dream wish is that Good Therapy accepted insurance.

My sessions have been so helpful and given me so much insight. Angie always makes me feel so…read morecomfortable, asks such insightful questions and provides amazing support. I always look forward to our sessions!

This is a top tier therapy agency. My longtime therapist, Amelia Scarcella, has been vital in…read morehelping me address my mental health goals, doesn't pull punches but gives be concrete action items and 100% helpful feedback. Can't recommend them enough!

Christa is a lovely, joyful, positive, insightful counselor. We're probably some of the most…read moredifficult clients and she handles it with patience and grace, while being straight forward and no nonsense. Thank you!

I've known Marni as a colleague and collaborator for about 4 years, now. What strikes me the most…read moreabout her is her commitment to mindfulness and gratitude. These are principles that she not only encourages in her clients as a way to heal, but they are principles that she also practices in her own life. She is gentle, supportive, and authentic. When working with Marni professionally, I've seen her treat people with respect and kindness, work hard to make others feel seen and heard, and challenge people to make positive changes in their lives. I count myself lucky to have her as a colleague, and I have every confidence that she is a fantastic therapist.

If you are seeking a life filled with happiness, mindfulness, and gratitude, Marni is for you. She…read moreis inspirational, healing, and brilliant. Her wise insights have helped me accomplish my personal goals, and deal with difficult situations. I highly recommend Marni to anyone who wants to talk, grow, and understand their lives better. She is simply THE BEST.

Julie is amazing and anyone living in the area is extremely blessed! I have a friend who drove over…read morean hour to get to his sessions weekly and I actually was able to meet her over the phone for a few sessions to work out a little blip in my own life. She has wonderful perspective and insight. she is a soft place to fall when you need it most. She is an expert in many areas and very skilled in what she does and yet she is one of the most down to earth and comfortable people to talk to. I was impressed with her professionalism and yet felt valued as a client. She makes you feel as if you are her number one priority when you are talking to her and as if she truly understands you. She shared a few key things that resonates with me still and gave me my AHA moments to move on. She always responds and returns calls or emails promptly and THAT was huge for me! Ten stars!!! If I could!

Julie is a terrific counselor. She was recommended by a friend of mine and I have seen her off and…read moreon for about 4 years. New problems, new solutions. She is so great at getting to constructive solutions! I have recommended her to two other friends and they both saw her and were very pleased with their new found ability to cope. Julie uses some interesting methods that seem to work. I have a new relationship issue to work through and I am going back soon. Call her.

The best therapy I've ever received. I truly enjoy Dr. McClune. She is patient and offers great…read moreadvice.

I started seeing Dr. B Castillo around April 2016. I was just having a really hard time handling my…read moreemotions, and felt like I was constantly on edge, irritable, tired all the time, yet unable to fall asleep at night. Dr. Castillo was warm and friendly from the moment we met, and I immediately got a good vibe. She helped me manage my anxiety by giving my specific, concrete behavioral goals, and always followed up during our next session, even if they were a few weeks apart. I was at first a bit caught off guard by how direct she was, but she must have sensed what therapeutic style would work best with me, because it really was perfect. No extra lengthy extrapolations about how/why my symptoms/feelings/behaviors developed, and very solution-focused. This led to me feeling SO productive after every session. Dr. Castillo really helped me to process my emotions through some extremely difficult times. Importantly, she helped me to realize some of my automatic thought patterns that were SUPER unhealthy, and provided me with the resources and support to identify and stop these thoughts from taking over my mind. I stopped seeing her when I moved out of state recently, and have definitely left as a calmer and more confident person. Lastly, the most important, I don't know if I ever would have made the decision to adopt my foster dog if Dr. Castillo didn't recognize how happy my animal shelter volunteer experiences made me, and how most of my fears/concerns about dog ownership were completely ridiculous. I can't even imagine my life without my fur baby, who somehow knows to gently lay beside me when I'm crying, who keeps me company, makes me laugh, keeps me active, keeps me on a schedule, and keeps me acting responsibly.

My fiancé and I started seeing Lori during a really important time in our relationship, and we…read moretruly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. We are getting married in June and could not be happier, and Lori has played such an important role in helping us build a healthier, stronger relationship. I've seen many therapists and couples counselors throughout the years, and Lori is truly the best. Lori is the absolute best. She is compassionate, understanding, and creates such a safe and comfortable environment where we both feel heard and supported. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and wants the best for them. Her guidance, patience, and insight have made such a positive impact on our relationship and on us individually as well. We are incredibly grateful for all of her help and would recommend Lori to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated couples counselor. Thank you so much Lori!

I was referred to Lori for uncouples counseling when my relationship was ending. It was our…read moreintention to resolve our relationship peacefully as well as understand what had happened and how to work through the next steps as we navigated our separation. She met with both of us twice and individually once. We left the relationship with so much grace. I have since started seeing her to work through some of the relationship issues identified during the uncoupling counseling. She has been amazing. Her ability to listen and hear what is being said between the lines is truly a gift. I cannot recommend her enough.

We were looking for faith based family counseling in San Diego..... my wife found him and scheduled…read morean appointment. We are so happy to have found Mark. He's got us to focus on the issues, giving step by step instructions to identify our blind spots. We weren't necessarily on the verge of divorce.....but definitely needed help in communicating and understanding each other! I couldn't recommend Mark any more.... We thank God for him!

I was looking for help to regain perspective and mend my marriage that was in trouble after…read moremultiple counts of infidelity over the years (caused by a significant difference in libido with my partner). Alas, after explaining my situation in detail, we did not receive any useful advice. Mark did not really want to understand the origins of the marital problems nor did he give any suitable advice. He has bad judgement as evidenced by him refusing to get a covid vaccine and still meeting clients in person w/o masks. Also, he feels it's ok to take personal calls while in session. He failed to follow up with us after a few sessions, so it looks like he's not really interested in helping. He actually made the situation worse. We are now both with a new counselor who is listening, understanding and non-judgemental and truly interested in helping to get a good outcome. Don't waste your time with Mark

Do not go here do not let your loved ones go here. Brian in…read moreadmissions told me he was signing me up for a 30 day dual diagnosis program. After being there 6 days I was told I have to do 30 in detox then I move to mental health house and do 30 there. He knew very well I had only 30 days. The house on their website that's all beautiful on the beach, only holds 6 clients. And the detox house is nasty old rundown apartments with old couches, no table to eat at, nothing on the walls. Just like a frat house. Everyone just sits in their rooms watches tv and eats junk food. Brian from admissions showed up when I became angry that he lied to me about my time there, and he started trying to convince me that doing the program their way was what was right for me. I left and it really screwed me up to have been lied to and shoved into the wrong program just so they could make money They are taking advantage of people with mental illness and people with substance abuse issues by signing them up for programs that do not meet their needs.

Staff are aaaamazing and it's great for detox!!! The only piece I wouldn't recommend is…read moreresidential. Unless you are okay with a smaller space, then I'd recommend. I think I'd feel really cooped up

Koa is the sweetest and most calming therapist ever! I wasn't much of a believer in therapy until…read morea friend convinced me to go, and I highly recommend Koalani to anyone! I recently had a baby and she really helped me through some difficult times. I don't feel like I'm in this alone, and she really helped put my thoughts at ease. I look forward to meeting with her every week and I drive out of my way just to be able to meet with her!

From the owner: Providing individual and family therapy for teens and adults. I have special knowledge and…read moreexperience in the following: - Maternal Mental Health - Pregnancy & Postpartum Support - Perinatal Mood & Anxiety - Anxiety & Stress Management - Adolescent & Young Adult Issues - Mindfulness & Self-Compassion My approach is compassionate, supportive, and integrative. I’ll provide a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings with the freedom to speak and be heard without judgment.

My experience has been nothing but positive and I truly enjoy showing up and appreciate the vibe.read more

Honestly, I love my therapist, her team & this office so very much! Our whole family is treated…read more(each by a different therapist) by this amazing group & it has made all the difference this past year! Our needs are highly varied, ranging from general anxiety & self esteem issues to grief & suicide ideation, and we've all received expert care each time. If you or a loved one need care, I'd ***highly*** recommend Cultivate! Therapy is not what sick people do; it's what healthy people do!