I'm incredibly grateful for my therapy sessions with Michael. From the very beginning, he created a…read moresafe and judgment-free space where I felt truly heard. He's extremely patient, takes the time to really listen, and is thoughtful in how he responds to your needs rather than rushing the process. I came into therapy knowing I had a lot of healing to do, and Michael met me exactly where I was. His calm presence and genuine care made it easier to open up and work through things at my own pace. Each session felt intentional, supportive, and grounding. If you're looking for a therapist who truly listens, respects your journey, and supports real healing, I highly recommend Michael.

I decided to book an appointment with Michael based on his reviews here on Yelp. After investing…read moretime with him I can say with 100% certainty that he deserves every amazing compliment given to him. I've been to highly regarded therapists who spread out meetings for months, consuming unnecessary time and investment. His superpower is that he epitomized complete altruism with laser sharp discernment and focused attention that facilitated deep healing of emotional wounds so buried I didn't even know they existed. He also leaves the door open for further growth and healing without feeling locked into a contractual relationship. Honestly he should patent his Method for all coaches to follow! I give him the highest possible rating and encourage others to not hesitate reaching out to him.

These people are true specialists. I've spent years in traditional therapy approaches just talking…read moreabout how I feel but nothing has helped my anxiety as much as the tools and actionable strategies I received here! Recommending this place to everyone I know.

Back again. And if you're worried that I'm the last 2 reviewers over 2-3 years, just know that…read moreduring my 2nd round of sessions with Sheva, CAOCD's foot traffic had increased significantly. But anyway, why is this guy leaving another review? During my 1st round of sessions, Sheva helped me deal with my HOCD. This 2nd round, she helped me deal with my "regular" OCD. Life has never been better. And it's all thanks to her and her organization. See, I knew what I needed to "fix". But I needed help doing it. It's like getting a personal trainer, an accountant, a contractor, etc. Could you do it yourself? Sure. But having an experienced, professional helping hand is usually going to be smoother. I wasn't sure I wanted to disclose what exactly I was getting help with. But if someone out there somehow lands on here and is experiencing the same thing (HOCD - which is probably a little more unknown as a term), then it might be worth it. You can self medicate, numb the pain, or do any other number of things with the money you'd spend here. But it won't be worth it. I would even say the value I've gotten from my sessions and their lasting impact on my life is worth more than what I actually paid in total (and I definitely felt the pain in my wallet *while* doing sessions here).

Julie is excellent in her field! I highly recommend her!…read more She helped us tremendously!

The best decision I made in my 6 year old daughter's life was to select Julie Wells as her…read moreTherapist. Julie has been a blessing and angel in our lives. She has extraordinary insight into child psychology and exceeded my expectations. She genuinely cares about my daughter's well-being and I am so amazed at her insight and approach that I cannot verbalize my gratefulness and appreciation for her. I highly recommend her and want to keep her in my daughter's life until my daughter turns 18. That is the extent of the impact she has had on our lives.

While meeting with Tammy I found the grounding and peace I was looking for. I felt very heard and…read moreunderstood. I walked out of session one with a huge weight lifted knowing there was a path forward and progress to be made.

Tammy is the best therapist I've ever encountered. She is so kind and understanding, and so…read morefamiliar with many tools and materials to help work through your issues. I could not recommend her more highly.

Nilou is such a genuine and kind person. From the moment you sit down with her, you feel completely…read moresafe, seen, and understood. She has such a warm, calming presence and a way of really making sure you feel like you truly matter. She's incredibly insightful and thoughtful, and you can feel how deeply she cares for her clients. She is truly brilliant and intuitive. She will always be one step ahead, anticipating your needs and guiding you with so much insight and understanding. You will always feel supported, respected, and genuinely cared for. I can't recommend her enough, you'll be in the BEST hands!!

Nilou, Thank you for creating a safe and comfortable space…read morefor me to explore my thoughts and feelings. I truly value the sincere support you show me. You are a blessing.

Julie offers her clients with personal comfort, a quality people need in a Therapist. She has a…read moregood rapport with her clients and that is critical. She easily helps people feel comfortable and at ease from the start. She assists in helping people dig deeper to understand themselves in order to live happier lives. I recommend Julie for Orange County's chosen therapist.

Finding a rational, empathetic, yet positive & intelligent therapist like Julie was an enormous…read morestroke of luck! She not only made it easy to open up about the mess that I'd made of my life, but neither did she shy away from helping me take responsibility for my own errors. Always gently encouraged me to find my own solutions. I have suggested her to every friend, or family member, who I knew was having trouble finding their way forward. She seems to always have just the right touch to nudge people in a direction that, as she says, they knew was the right way to go... but needed an impartial, caring person to help them discover what their hearts were already wise to. Seriously ~ after trying more therapists than I care to admit, I can recommend others to run, not walk, to Julie! Let her help you as she did me.. to take back control of my life. As she's said to me, no one else can control our destinies but ourselves. If we don't surrender our decisions & responsibilities to others, we'll never have to feel like we're spinning out of control again. That's a priceless gift we can learn to give ourselves. Thanks again Julie!

I highly, highly recommend the South Coast Mission. They create a Beautiful environment; a…read morecombination of Professionalism with Genuine Care. Outstanding Staff across the board.

I was referred to the South Coast Mission for counseling after my dad passed away unexpectedly. I…read morewas in terrible shape, thinking about death and dying constantly and failing to recover from his loss, even after a long time passed. Thanks to excellent care and counseling from Sue, Kim and the staff, I was able to deal with the loss on my own terms and begin to live my life in a way that would honor his memory. I also took classes to learn more about being more effective in all aspects of my life. I became a better and happier person than I was even prior to my dad's death! I improved relationships with my friends, my partner, and my job. The staff really listened to ME as a person. I also want to note that the environment is LGBTQ-friendly and I felt welcomed at every turn.

Susan is the real deal. I have visited her twice in 7 years and both times she was able to connect…read morewith my loved ones and relay healing information. I highly recommend her!

Susan brings a sense of warmth, compassion and lovingness to every minute of the reading. My…read morereading was 45 minutes and it felt like 2 minutes had gone by, by the time it was over. I loved every minute of chatting with Susan. She has brought me such peace with talking to my loved ones who have crossed over. I left the session with ease, happiness and closure...and I looked forward to further connecting and looking for signs from spirits. She shared information that no one would know. She is lovely and sweet, and really takes her time to get to know you and what you are looking for in a reading. I look forward to working with her again soon. She brightened up my day. Thank you, Susan!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Flora for 6 weeks in private sessions and I must say,…read moreit was an incredible experience. From the very start, Flora provided excellent assessments of what my needs were and tailored her approach to my specific requirements. The intake process was great, as she paid close attention not only to my physical condition, but most of all mental, and spiritual well-being. During the sessions, she paid close attention to my form during exercises and also took the time to explain the importance and difference of each movement in yoga and its function. Then suggested appropriate modifications. She also provided a wonderful introduction to the philosophy of yoga, which was very insightful. She always followed up with detailed notes and suggestions to help me improve my practice even further. Flora even suggested tools to help me with my physical condition (carpal tunnel) which was incredibly thoughtful. What I appreciated most about Flora was her great knowledge and kindness. She has a wealth of resources and was always available to answer my questions or address any concerns. She created a custom meditation practice for me to use as part of the bedtime ritual, which has been incredibly helpful. Flora is an excellent and kind guide practitioner. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and dive into yoga practice with even more increased awareness. Thank you, Flora.

I found Flora when I was looking for resources to help ease tension and recalibrate my mental state…read moreafter a long period of heightened stress. I emailed her through her website to find out more about what she offers, and she responded within a couple of hours. Upon meeting her, I could see how she is meant to do this type of work. Her voice and presence is so calming, soothing and nurturing. I would often show up to sessions with an overstimulated mind or a headache and leave feeling relief and calm. This isn't the stereotypical yoga you experience in a yoga studio. It is a more holistic practice that encompasses movement, chanting, breath work, visualization and intention. Flora is thorough and sends notes after every session with suggestions for you to incorporate into your daily practice. She tailors everything to your needs and gently guides you towards your goals. I highly recommend her to anyone who struggles with trauma or finds difficulty dealing with what's happening in your life or in this world. She will help you.

I reached out to Stephanie and she was helpful and calmed me for my situation. I would recommend…read moreher for services.

Stephanie guided me through a very difficult period of my life. She gave me a focus and…read moreperspective that was exactly what I needed at the time, and I have improved significantly, both mentally and physically. Her style is gentle, sympathetic, and very supportive. I would strongly recommend Stephanie for anyone who feels that they need therapy.