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!

Lindsay is a very compassionate, ethical, energetic therapist. Any client is fortunate to work with…read moreher

Lindsay is a compassionate and dedicated therapist. Her clients are very lucky to have her!read more

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.

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.

This is a fantastic professional. He is childlike playful and intellectual. I recommend him if you…read morehave teenagers you may need support. Excellent guy.

Words cannot adequately express my deep respect, admiration, and gratitude for my professional…read morerelationship with Dr, Michael Cheney. I have been so extremely privileged to have been working alongside Dr. Cheney for fourteen glorious years. Not only has he shared his exceptional analytical skills and techniques as a dedicated and experienced practitioner, but his integrity, commitment, and genuine concern for his patients continue to warm my heart and inspire full confidence in his power to comfort and heal his fortunate patients. Over the years, I have referred innumerable clients and friends to his practice and each and every one, without exception, has not only reported back full and complete resolution to their presenting concern, but in addition have shared their deep appreciation for his gifted approach. It is my honor and privilege to highly recommend Dr. Michel Cheney for anyone looking for a therapist with an exceptional balance of professional expertise and humanness.

Our family has been seeing Nadine for the past 2 years. We love her! she's helped us so much,…read morespecially our teen daughter. I appreciate everything she's done for her and the piece of mind she brings to her.

I've been working w/ Nadine for over a year and she's been amazing not just for me but for my…read morehusband and parents as well! The whole family loves her!

By far the best psychologist I have ever had the pleasure of working with! (and I've worked with a…read morelot of psychologists) I've been her client for over 3 years at this point and I see her weekly or bi-weekly. I have never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe while seeing her.If you want somebody who truly cares about and wants nothing but the best for their clients as well adapts their therapy style to each individual client then this is who you need. They have all their credentials hanging on the walls in both of their offices. She has gone to very prestigious colleges has her own private practice as well as working in multiple very well known hospitals. They truly care about the people that they work with. They're always punctual and never have canceled an appointment on me. They have helped me improve my life beyond words, I am forever grateful for the help that they have given me.

It is hard to explain what a difficult experience I had dealing with Ionascu. Her manner was curt,…read moreunreceptive/unsympathetic and not helpful in the performance of neuro-psychological testing. (I am loath to use the term "Doctor" as she got a PsyD from a second-rate institution, "The Wright Institute", that will give anyone with enough time and money a degree that allows them to use that coveted term. I heard a psychologist with a PhD from the University of California, San Francisco called it the "Wrong Institute" because she said the students were practically innumerate, i.e., they could barely do math she taught in psych classes. A PsyD is nothing more than a high-sounding professional technician's degree with limited insight into the theoretical foundations of the psychology and physiology of neuropsychology. One of her websites claim she got her training at UCSF. One class, 2 days, maybe.) Briefly, her office setup for neuro-psychological evaluation is ergonomically poor with problematic equipment layout and rickety equipment and nothing to accommodate different body types. Some of the equipment is improperly positioned for the requirements of the evaluative instrument/test being administered. Some of the testing conditions lacked privacy and, potentially, in violation of health privacy laws. I could go on but suffice it to say that considering how much she charges for her services it ought to be better. I went to her because the only other people in the area approved to do the testing were booked far into the future and Ionascu could accommodate the timeline I was forced into by the FAA. Now I understand why. She is second-rate and if I had to do this again I would choose any other neuro-psych evaluator in the Bay Area (or travel long distances) instead of her even with the long wait the others might have. She may be good for some people but beware of her limited capabilities and unprofessional approach.

I can not say enough positive things about Michelle Gherlone of Diablo Psychology. She has…read moreextensive experience assessing for learning disabilities and offers invaluable insight to help understand what each individual needs. She helps one shine while working with their own personal abilities, knowing where to focus most where one needs help. Her many years working in schools as well as counseling as a therapist come through as she puts even young clients at ease, making an assessment feel like a source of support rather than simply testing. From there she will help form a path to success and continued support. I would give 10 stars if I could.

Michelle is thorough, kind, empathetic, and has great communication. You won't regret working with…read moreher to get the educational needs of your kids or family met. If you're looking for parenting advice/supports, a thorough assessment to better understand your child's thinking and learning abilities, social or emotional counsel, or ideas on how best to navigate the education system to support your child, Michelle is your person!

He has helped me tremendously!!! I have become a different person because of him. He is one of the…read morefriendliest people I have ever met. He has helped me with my romantic relationships, platonic relationships, my mindset and ways of thinking, my plans after college and how to love myself!!

We were looking for a therapist to work with our teenager. Dr. Timothy Yen was quick to reach out…read moreto me and he asked questions to understand our needs. He matched us with Dr. Selina Johnson, and she was great to work with. She helped our child get to where he needed to be and she kept us updated on their progress. I would highly recommend the Pivot Counseling practice and Dr. Selina!