Michelle is such a passionate therapist, and she genuinely cares about her clients. She is very…read moresupportive and lets you know that she's on your team every step of the way!

I have been seeing Michelle for over five years and she is the best therapist I have ever worked…read morewith. She is an intelligent, genuine, compassionate, positive and affirming psychologist who also isn't afraid to ask some questions that will help you with your growth. With her counseling, I have been working through complicated grief, clinical depression, past abuse and trauma issues, and generalized anxiety disorder. I leave every visit with her with some sort of new insight or wisdom that maybe I haven't considered before. She has a wide range of clinical and professional skills and will individualize your therapy to YOUR needs. In closing, she is a very warm, welcoming, and kind person to boot. I have made some substantial personal and mental health growth working with her. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :)

The staff is great and so supportive!!!!…read more Fatima is so down to earth and caring! Nurse Debra is positive, but not in a fake way. She also really cares about the patients! Ricky was awesome! knows how to deliver an injection like nobody's business! Delson is a great addition to the team! He has a very calming way about him. Since moving to Sacramento a few years ago, this is by far the best mental health support I have ever received!

I did research on Ketamine for depression and PTSD after not tolerating meds. The Catalyst staff,…read moreall of them, have been wonderfully supportive and reassuring. I wish I had discovered this intervention sooner. It feels like I got my life and zest for daily experience back! I did a brief series of treatments at increasing doses and now go back every four months or so when I feel my mood and perspective sagging and won't respond to my usual interventions. Every doctor and support staff at Catalyst is compassionate, well-trained, thoughtful and warm. I can't imagine receiving this care anywhere else.

I was a little skeptical about buying a massage deal from amazon local, but my body was tired, and…read moreI thought I would try one out! I'm glad I did! The 60 minute massage included a scalp rub and a Shea butter foot rub. This was my first massage, and Alice walked me through everything that would happen, and made me feel really comfortable and cared for. She is very professional, calming and you can tell she cares about what she does. would definitely recommend this place.

I saw Alice for biofeedback to help control my anxiety & recurring migraines. She did a wonderful…read morejob explaining my parasympathetic nervous system to me, as well as the science behind biofeedback. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows. Her prices are very fair and I was told recently she would be accepting insurance soon, which is always a bonus! The biofeedback has been a great tool for managing stress and anxiety and has helped reduce the number of migraines I have. On another note: Alice is super responsive via email, which I LOVE.

It is odd to write a review for something as personal as a psychologist (and I'm sure that's why…read morethere are no other reviews for this business). Even *more* awkward to be the duchess of said business... YAY, my massive mental dysfunction landed me a dukedom! :p At any rate, I recently started seeing David Shoemaker and I'm very pleased with him so far. His office is in a lovely 'painted lady' Victorian home-turned-office building on J Street. The office itself is elegant but relaxed, decorated in jewel tones and dark wood. I like the comfy loveseat and the dim indirect lighting; it makes me feel comfortable and not like I'm under an interrogation lamp. A comfortable environment can really help the counseling process. I can't describe the actual sessions for obvious reasons, but I will say that David is a very good counselor. My main kvetch with counselors en masse are the ones who practice what I call the Dr. Drew approach: any time a woman has a problem, the first things the counselor asks is "Were you ever raped or abused?" and "What is your relationship with your father?" Luckily there is none of that lazy, ineffectual counseling with David. Thank you, Dr. Shoemaker, for your help so far.

Kind of weird to be writing a review for a Psychologist, right?…read more I feel compelled to, though, because Dr. Shoemaker is amazing. And I know when you're looking through your insurance list of in-network providers, it's hard to get a real grasp on if a therapist would be a good fit. I saw Dr. Shoemaker for joint therapy as well as individual therapy for several years. He is just awesome. He's very goal focused.....when you go in, you'll talk about what you want out of therapy and each session will be designed to help get you there. He's just amazing at tactfully bringing up issues that may need work. He's really insightful. And he remembers everything from your previous sessions so you don't waste a lot of time going over the same things over and over (a problem I have experienced). He's kind, thoughtful, and really easy to talk to. I never felt judged. And I always felt like he truly had a goal of helping me improve my life. I gained a LOT of really valuable tools from working with him. Overall, I really really really recommend Dr. Shoemaker.

Danielle and my daughter created a beautiful bond and she helped her through a very tumultuous…read moretime. I am forever grateful for her and her ability to connect with my daughter and transition her to another state and through a big change in her life. Anyone working will Danielle will feel just as blessed as I have as a mother.

Danielle stood with me in the darkest chapters of my life--moments that stripped everything down to…read moresurvival. I had just moved to California from Connecticut, leaving behind everything familiar and knowing no one. There were times I could not see a future for myself, times when the weight of everything felt final. She met me there--a literal stranger in every sense--without hesitation, without judgment, and without ever turning away. What she offered wasn't surface-level support. It was steady, deliberate, and deeply human. She didn't just listen--she understood. She didn't just respond--she guided with precision and care. And somehow, in the middle of everything that felt irreparably broken, in a place where I had no roots and no safety net, she helped me begin to rebuild something solid. Her consistency anchored me when I was unmoored--not just emotionally, but geographically, completely adrift. Her clarity cut through the fog when I couldn't see beyond the next hour. But more than anything, her presence reminded me that I was worth showing up for--that my life still held meaning even when I couldn't feel it myself, even when I was alone in a new state with no one else to turn to. She created a space where I could be honest without fear, where I could fall apart without being dismissed, and where I could slowly, painfully, courageously find my way back to myself. Not to who I was before--that person was gone--but to someone who could carry what had happened and still choose to live a good life. There are therapists who help you manage. Danielle does more than that. She helps you confront what feels impossible and walk through it without losing yourself in the process. She doesn't do the work for you--but she makes absolutely certain you're never facing it alone. And when you truly are alone, when you've left everything behind and are starting over in unfamiliar territory, that certainty becomes everything. I'm writing this as someone whose life is still here because of her. That's not exaggeration. She pulled me back from what felt like an ending. Not a figure of speech. The truth--plain, stark, and impossible to overstate. Thank you, Danielle.

I have known Lani for over 6 years as a fellow therapist. I can't say enough positive things about…read moreher. I am humbled by her deep respect of her clients and of her craft. She is absolutely committed to studying cutting edge therapies like Brainspotting, EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. Personality-wise, she has a gentle, kind, and respectful spirit that allows her to adapt to her clients in ways even they may not even be aware that they need. She has the unique ability to understand her clients on such deep levels as to be able to provide them a truly valuable experience in their therapy. She is authentic, funny and playful, and a counselor you must really experience to truly appreciate her.

Lani is a warm and compassionate therapist who continues to educate herself on new therapies. I…read morehave referred many people to her as clients and they all have enjoyed working with her. She is kind, gentle and utilizes humor as well in her practice. She has done her own work which in my opinion makes a better therapist. She is really able to hold space for clients and support them while also being an interactive therapist. I highly recommend Lani for anyone who is looking for a therapist with a mindfullness based approach who also is trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.

Megan has worked on me twice, and I will certainly be going back for more. Not only did she give a…read moregreat overall massage that was very relaxing, she also was able to expertly focus on problem areas, with very good results. I would definitely give her my highest recommendation for massage therapy.

I reached out to Megan for her sex and relationship coaching and ended up doing the 5 session pack…read morewith her, and it has been a blessing! Each session was organically crafted according to my unique needs at the moment. Megan was deeply attuned to me, I felt her genuine care for the process, and she showed great skill and fluidity in the coaching process. My desires were to learn to communicate better, learn to repair relationships, solidify my boundaries, especially in situations involving intimate touch, and unpack any remaining shame feelings. I feel like I was able to get support and grow significantly in all of these areas. Things in my life started to shift for the better immediately upon beginning to work with Megan. Megan lovingly took me to my edge, and thanks to that I grew deeply. I give her my highest recommendation.

I went to Kathleen years ago, with my husband at the time. I was in a tumultuous relationship so…read moreI'd been to other therapists before. Kathleen is sharp, insightful, and friendly. She isn't pushy, but kindly guides you to better understand your relationship. In my case, I came to understand I was in a codependent relationship with someone who could never meet my needs. We were vastly incompatible. I ended up moving out and filing for divorce, and our last session with Kathleen helped with closure. I'm remarried now, and the difference between my last relationship and this one is night and day. Kathleen's insights helped me to reflect on myself and what about me had led me to choose my previous partner. These realizations led me to turn down people I might have otherwise given second and third chances to, and helped me to find my husband (the sweetest cinnamon roll of a man!). I would highly recommend her services. If there is something worth repairing, she can help. If there isn't, she can also help you reach that conclusion.

Kathleen has helped me be a better husband and communicator (still lots of work to do). She is a…read moregreat resource for marriage and relationship counseling. Her sessions are really great and get to the point of the problem. We always feel better after talking with her. I was hesitant to use therapy in my younger years but really believe in its power after working with Kathleen. Shes makes everyone feel comfortable and heard.