I can't say enough good things about Melissa. She is an amazing therapist. I've dabbled in therapy…read morein the past, and after a bout of postpartum anxiety and depression, I knew it was time to take therapy more seriously and address some stuff I had been putting on the backburner. Melissa is compassionate and knowledgeable, and we connected immediately. I've been seeing her for many months now and I benefit from every session. My confidence as a mother has grown as well as my self-compassion. Thank you Melissa!

I have known and worked with Melissa since 2013. We were colleagues together at a non-profit that…read moreplaced us in schools for our internships. Melissa is an excellent listener. She is intelligent, insightful and fair. She is straightforward with her therapy and can gently confront and guide her clients in session. I feel that anyone who is fortunate enough to find and work with Melissa will have a positive experience and will benefit greatly. I highly recommend Melissa for therapy work.

The owner, Leah Elvitsky, is an amazing therapist with a clinical skillset that is unmatched. She…read morehas the ability to guide her clients through their presenting problems in a way that cannot be taught. Her ability to support her clients is only matched by her ability to support her team of therapists. Therapy by Choice is reputable, professional and safe. If you're looking to get support for individual or couple's therapy, this is the place to go. Thank me later

My therapist was Irena and she was wonderful. Irena has a lovely smile and beautiful laugh, all of…read morewhich made me feel very safe and welcome. She did a wonderful job and was sure to help me with any issues of mine. I would recommend Irena to anyone that has love/relationship "issues" or seeks "mindset changes".

Albert has been my therapist for the past two years, and I have to say in my years of seeking…read moreindividual therapy -- and I have seen quite a few -- Albert is top notch. Albert is an active listener who not only offers solutions, but he also is not afraid to challenge nor hold you accountable, respectfully. I have never felt so conformable with a therapist as I do with Albert. I have grown and matured, and I attribute this growth with Albert's clinical assistance. I highly recommend Albert if you are looking to take the steps to grow as an indiviudal and/or with help to get you through difficult times in your life. I highly recommend Albert!

Albert has been my therapist for over 4 years. What I've appreciated most about him is the way he…read morecreated a comfortable space for me to share and explore tough topics, often using humor or other thought provoking statements. He has my highest recommendation.

I recently contacted Dr. Dufford to help me after receiving a recent diagnoses of PTSD, it's…read moreunfortunately had been many years since I'd seen Dr. Dufford as a patient. Dr. Dufford returned my call promptly and he was very kind and understanding to my situation as usual. Sadly, Dr. Dufford was not able to fit me in as a returning patient at the time that I called, Dr. Dufford instead gave me a referral to two other Psychologists that specialize in treating the Complex PTSD that I suffer from and was recently diagnosed with. Dr. Michelle Chabbot was the Psychologist that I first reached out to following the multiple traumatic events that led to my Complex PTSD diagnoses and that caused my PTSD Panic Attack. I study Psychology myself, and I was very shaken when I contacted Dr. Chabbot, as I'd never experienced at PTSD Panic Attack before, and I never even knew that someone could suffer from something as terrible as a PTSD Panic Attack. Dr. Chabbot answered the phone immediately, and she was kind and caring enough to take the time to help me immediately. She even answered some emergency questions that I had regarding my recent Complex PTSD diagnoses and the PTSD Panic Attack that I suffered. Dr. Chabbot did all of this for me during her time off on the weekend, when she was out of town on vacation. Talking with Dr. Chabbot, meant so very much to me. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Chabbot and I immediately knew that I was in good hands with regards to finding help to treat my Complex PTSD Disability. I'll be continuing my treatment with Dr. Chabbot moving forward, and I'll be sure to update my review along the way as well. I can tell Dr. Chabbot is an extremely gifted and knowledgeable Psychologist, and she is exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted in the area of PTSD especially. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Chabbot/Dr. Dufford, if you are ever in need. I also urge anyone reading this to reach out to Dr. Dufford/Dr. Chabbot if you are in any need of mental healthcare. It's vital to seek the aid of a Psychologist if you've ever experienced going through a traumatic life event (such as a car accident, workplace discrimination, domestic violence, Ableist bullying, really anything that happens that is traumatic in life, can potentially lead to PTSD I'm told. On top of this, in my own personal experience, PTSD appears to me to be a self fueling condition/ mental illness/disability, meaning that PTSD can worsen over time, if left untreated. What this means is that, it's vital to seek the help of a qualified mental healthcare professional immediately following a traumatic life event. If one doesn't immediately get the treatment that one needs, ones PTSD could quickly worsen, that and one could easily develop "layers" of PTSD, from multiple traumatic events as well. In addition to this, PTSD can also VERY QUICKLY develop into a life threatening condition/mental illness/disability, so please don't ever hesitate to get seek immediate help. Even if you just suspect you might need help, then immediately seek out that help as your mental health can quickly worsen, leaving you in a life threatening situation.

Dr Dufford is one of the best therapists out there. He makes time for you and is super supportive!…read moreI have been seeing him for a long time off and on through my life. He instills in his practice a sense of calm and you will feel heard by him. He offers insight and guidance as needed. Have to admit that he has been present for some of my darkest times and I am grateful for his help and support. I would strongly recommend him to anyone. He is that guy who steps up to the plate...one of the good ones!

I did a Family Constellation with Liza, and it was a beautiful and deeply meaningful experience…read morefrom beginning to end. Throughout the session, she made me feel truly seen and supported. Liza is gentle, calming, and very intuitive. What I appreciated most was the way she held the space with such respect and kindness. She guided the session gently, without pressure, and allowed everything to unfold in a way that felt natural and deeply healing. After the session, I felt peace, and gratitude. Liza helped me connect with my ancestors on a deeper level and gave me a sense of lightness and understanding that stayed with me afterward. I am truly thankful and feel blessed to have done a Family Constellation with Liza, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for healing, insight, and a meaningful experience with an expert and gifted healer like her.

I attended a virtual Family Constellations session with Liza back in June 2024, and even though…read moreit's been a while, the experience has stayed with me. I would describe the session as both powerful and supportive. I left feeling more certain and confident about my next steps, especially in understanding my relationship and dynamics with my father. Liza has a very peaceful and grounded presence. The way she speaks is soothing and comforting, which made it easy to feel safe and open during the process. That sense of safety really allowed me to engage with the work in a meaningful way. What stood out most was the clarity I gained. It helped me better understand underlying family dynamics and patterns that I hadn't fully seen before. I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling with family relationships, generational patterns, or even just a sense that something deeper is influencing their life but they can't quite pinpoint it. It was absolutely worth my time, and I would do it again.

I found Tania through a recommendation from a friend. At the time, I was seeking an experienced…read moretherapist who understood trauma treatment. As I worked with Tania we explored events from my childhood and adulthood, so it was truly a comprehensive approach. Tania has helped me with EMDR, and after 2-3 treatments, I felt significantly better. I would say there was a marked difference in my level of anger, tension and stress. After working with Tania for over two years, I also did ketamine treatment. Tania was the ideal therapist to guide me through this process. The ketamine treatment helped me to objectively understand past events and process them in a productive way. I also gained important insights through this treatment, which has given me a lot of peace. I would highly recommend Tania as an experienced trauma therapist who is experienced, gentle, trustworthy and capable of helping her clients process the most complex trauma. Tania has helped me tremendously in processing past events, and evolving through them so that I am able to live a more happy, healthy and peaceful life.

Tania is a talented, skilled, attentive and intuitive therapist. I came to the session feeling…read morenervous, but her calm and warm presence helped me relax and feel at ease. Throughout the PSIP session, I felt safe, held, seen and heard as Tania gently guided me to become aware of sensations and emotions I held in my body. Tania created a nurturing space of safety that allowed me to open up and trust. I highly recommend Tania as a therapist. She is knowledgeable and gifted in helping people move through their trauma.

I couldn't ask more from a dietitian than what Sara has given me. She is incredibly knowledgeable,…read morepersonable, and adaptive to my circumstances. I met Sara through Cielo House, an eating disorder treatment center in San Jose, but am continuing working with her through her private practice. From the get-go Sara was fantastic about getting to know me holistically and not just from a diet standpoint, with the idea that all aspects of one's life influence their wellness and relationship with food. Her knowledge about health, medicine, etc. is surprisingly vast, and I feel very comfortable under her care. I was very surprised with how well Sara adapts advice or plans specifically to my circumstances. I'm a competitive athlete and she was able to balance my fueling needs perfectly with more typical approaches to developing intuitive eating. Through her, I've learned how to adapt my intake in various circumstances or training scenarios. Although she let me know right away that she is not a sports nutritionist, she knows her stuff so well that I don't feel like I'm missing anything. If you have questions about proper diet, want to lose weight from a longer-lasting, non-diet approach, or especially if you're recovering from an eating disorder, I'd highly highly HIGHLY recommend Sara Leung.

I was on the hunt to look for a dietitian to talk to and I stumbled upon Yelp, which led me to…read moreSara. Sara is the most patient and kind person, from day one it was so effortless to talk to her. She encourages our sessions to be whatever I need during that time, and it never feels like she's judgmental. She has helped me with my relationship with food and I am so thankful! Definitely someone that I value seeing and thinks anyone would as well.

Kent has been absolutely wonderful to work with! He recently joined one of our Dads and Donuts…read moreevents at New Mom School South Bay and was instrumental in supporting conversations amongst the group of dads navigating parenthood. His approach is warm and inviting which helped the dads to feel more open to sharing about their own experiences of becoming a father. Kent has been a great resource to us and we will absolutely continue to refer families his way. If you're looking for support in navigating all things parenthood and relationships, I can't recommend Kent more! We definitely look forward to having Kent join us for future events at New Mom School South Bay!

I have consulted with Kent and known his work for many years. As a colleague of his, I have been…read morereferring clients to him because I can attest to how good he really is. He genuinely cares for his clients and year after year takes the steps to get better and better. His knowledge of the field and what works in therapy is another reason I hold him in high regard.

Magda has been my therapist for about 4+months now. She is…read morevery sweet,but at the same time she is very straight forward and to the point. I think this makes a perfect combination. She is very easy to trust, and very easy to talk to. My sessions have been extremely helpful, and i was able to see immediate changes right away. I would highly recommend Magda to anyone.

Magda has been an absolute blessing for me. She understands me better than any therapist I've had…read moreand it's just a bonus that she provides EMDR. She is very honest, but not in a demeaning way.

Michelle's a true expert on understanding and managing anger. The anger course she so amazingly…read morecreated not only helped me find my actual anger triggers but also helped me find self-compassion for my healing journey. I now have so much confidence in leaning into healthy anger and tools for managing my anger. I highly recommend Michelle and her anger management course for anyone serious about healing and growing! ~Mercedes Samudio, Parent Coach

fMichelle's resources are extremely powerful. They have helped me inquire deeper into my emotional…read moretriggers and have encouraged me to break free from them. This inner transformation has given me the freedom and empowerment to live my best life. I feel a hope and excitement for my future, now!