Nicole made a meaningful difference in our child's life. She helped our 8-year-old work through…read moreanxiety with an approach that felt both supportive and genuinely fun. Our child looked forward to every session and always left smiling, already excited for the next one. The environment was calm and private, and scheduling was always easy. We consistently found times that worked for our family without stress. Today, our child has graduated from therapy with a confidence we can truly see and feel. They now have the tools they need to face their fears with strength and resilience. We're so grateful for the care, patience, and warmth Nicole brought to this journey. Thank you for helping our child find their courage.

My spouse and I had a truly positive experience with Nicole. We started seeing her to develop…read morehealthier communication strategies, particularly as we were within the first year of our marriage. Nicole challenged us both during our sessions, and gave us a mix of individual and couple homework assignments to practice self reflection and effective communication. What we appreciated most about our time with Nicole is that she worked with us to "graduate" once we developed a consistent pattern of meaningful communication and showing up for each other. Would recommend Nicole as a couples therapist in a heartbeat, particularly if both individuals are committed to putting in the work inside and outside of sessions.

Dr. Andrea has truly been the best thing for my husband and me. We've been seeing her for nearly…read moretwo years, and the impact she's had on our lives is immeasurable. She has helped me improve my communication skills and taught me de-stress breathing techniques, among so many other valuable tools. Dr. Andrea creates such a supportive and understanding environment, and I always leave our sessions feeling more grounded and empowered. I'm extremely grateful for her and so happy to have her guiding us through this journey.

I have been seeing Andrea Cairella off and on for a few years. We have worked through a few…read moredifferent modalities and interventions. EMDR has helped me process and release deep-seated traumas that once felt insurmountable. It enabled me to revisit painful memories with a sense of safety and to reframe my narrative in a way that empowered me. Somatic Experiencing allowed me to reconnect with my body, releasing stored tension and fostering a renewed sense of grounding and vitality. I felt supported, respected, and guided in a way that honored my unique journey. An IFS approach has allowed me to explore and heal parts of myself I didn't even realize were influencing my thoughts and behaviors. The sessions were all tailored to my needs, and the integration of approaches worked beautifully together, creating a holistic healing experience that addressed my mind, body, and spirit. The transformation I've undergone is evident not only to me but also to those around me. I feel lighter, more present, and more in tune with myself. Anxiety and fear that once controlled my life have significantly diminished, replaced by confidence, peace, and resilience. I've gained tools to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and grace. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to explore these therapies with Andrea and would highly recommend them and her to anyone seeking healing and personal growth.

I've been seeing Ariel since June and I'm so happy and thankful to have met her! Ariel is genuine,…read morefirm, and easy to talk to. During our sessions, I feel that she carries herself in a very welcoming and chill positive vibe, which I love about her. Ariel has always been so accommodating and flexible when scheduling an appointment to meet with her. I am also appreciative when she gives me a confirmation text before we meet the next day even though I have it in my calendar already. It's definitely those little things that matters! Honestly, it was really hard for me to understand and tell myself that I needed a little help, mentally. I was terrified in reaching out to any therapist, but I'm so glad I reached out to Ariel! I love how I can freely have a conversation with her without any judgement, move from topic to topic, and know that she can keep up with my thoughts and emotions plus help me sort it all out. I have shared some heart felt, deep and meaningful conversations with Ariel that I'm so relieved to be able to get it off my chest. I definitely feel that since our first session in June, Ariel has been by my side to help me open up, grow, heal, and learn to love and accept myself. She literally my cheerleader supporter but more chill vibes than perky haha. It really means a lot and I'm so proud of the progress we have made so far. I hope for others that are reading this as well, they will have the courage to reach out to Ariel and get the help they need. It's okay to ask for help. I'm so happy I did and reached out to Ariel. Healing is such a beautiful thing. (:

Ariel! Thank you for being you! so thankful to have met you. You are such a safe space & truly…read morehave made a difference in my life! Cheers to peace, love & healing. Forever grateful for you!

Jeffrey provided a combination of couples and individual counseling to us for approximately five…read moreyears. He helped us through some very challenging situations while always maintaining a focus on strengthening our marital relationship. While always supportive, he wouldn't hesitate to call us out if we got off track. Jeffrey provided us with the tools necessary to maintain a healthy and respectful relationship. His approach is very straightforward and interactive. He does not lecture and shares information in an impactful and engaging manner.

He is absolutely one of the most sincere and caring therapists that I have ever met! He's an expert…read moreat cutting to the chase and zeroing in on the real issues! A+ He cares!!

This place is a fraud they charge your insurance for no reason. I never had an appointment nor had…read morea phone conversation with them. My insurance rate is rising I made a complaint to the board of California. Do not attempt to contact this place they will definitely charge your insurance.

Zero stars. This woman robbed my family. She did it knowingly and she did it willingly…read more Not only was the building locked when we arrived, Dr. Hanna was not answering her phone. After following someone else in we proceeded to wait in her lobby for about 10mins. 20mins late she came out, brought us back. We talked about insurance and my $30 copay and how that all worked (honestly we prob talked about insurance and money for 5mins) After explaining the ins. she let us know she was just going to ask "exploratory" questions to see what was going on. By the end of her "exploration" she stated we fought a lot.....yes that's why we came....but that there wasn't anything "wrong" and she wouldn't be billing our insurance. We were then also told that IF she had found something wrong, billing our insurance would cause problems later as we would have a "mental health defect". THEN told us that the session would cost $230.00 due immediately. Never was the full session price discussed, She did gave us this list to take home......We already practice everything on this list and discussed that with her prior to her writing it out as a $230 prescription. (Which I changed the verbiage from "rules for fighting" to "ideas for conscious communication" At a time when my family was vulnerable, hurting, and reaching out....she took advantage. This woman robbed my family. She did it knowingly and she did it willingly.

I use speech to text so excuse me for any grammatical errors and no paragraphs…read more OK, so I've been seeing Dr Nguyen now for probably three years or maybe four years... He and I have established a great relationship I have talked to the representative Nikki a couple time. Today they called me about the next appointment but I was on the phone so I didn't answer and then I called back immediately and I got Nikki. when she answered the phone, she says it real fast where I'm not even understanding what she's saying and then I just got quiet, she finally says after a few seconds what did you need? so I said you called me... At the moment I felt like and I have felt this before about her and also older woman, Joanne Johanna maybe Johanna's not there anymore cause I don't hear her but there are too quick to respond. No Johanna's quick ...Nikki is seemingly disinterested about asking for information. IMHO I don't think she wants to be there or if she does and she needs some CUSTOMER PATIENT SERVICE training. She has a soothing voice, but she was looking for me to just start supplying information to her and I thought no I'm not gonna say sh_t, I felt the need to leave these so that other people and especially senior citizens are treated with respect. I wouldn't want anyone to lose their job but if they don't want to be there and don't want any more patient customer service then they don't need to be there in my opinion and also I've been in business for 40 years. I would never hire someone who doesnt know how to extend themselves to a patient on the phone. All the rest of your crew is great! Love them I noticed you have a lot of new people. They are wonderful to deal with, but I'm leaving my comments. Johanna may not be there anymore, but she had a harsh undertone to her whenever I talked to her so there you have it and the two stars is for those two not for the rest. Have a great day.

I was repeatedly given false information regarding the insurance coverage of one of their social…read moreworkers. As a consequence they wasted maybe 5 months of my time waiting to see somebody who I thought would be good but I found out I would have to pay 100% out of pocket. Do not believe anything they tell you without independently verifying it with your own insurer. In my case it involves Medicare and Blue Cross Blue shield. Neither one of these covered the provider and question yet I was told she was under both initially and in fact she was under neither. I won't mention the provider's name because this is not her fault but is seriously problematic.

I started seeing Patrick in 2017 because I was doubting my own thoughts and unable to trust my own…read morefeelings. I needed someone to talk with and not burden my family or friends with lengthy complaints. He helped me to see what I can and cannot control. And the things out of my control - I can accept it or move on. This took some time to implement but it has brought me great inner peace. Since then, I have learned to take time for me and my needs so that I am able to support others. He is a trusted supporter that will listen without judgement. I have been pleased with his therapy and would recommend him.

So, Daybreak was good until they let me therapist go without notifying me. She was great and I had…read morebeen seeing her for about a year. I showed up for my normal appointment and they had the therapist tell me that was her last day. That alone I thought was very unprofessional. In addition, I was charged for that session which we spent most of the time discussing what would be our next steps. Fortunately, my therapist ended up at another firm, so I was able to continue to see her. She's fantastic but I would not go back to daybreak because of the way treated my therapist and me.

What a bitch. She thinks her time is more valuable than mine. I left her a vm asking if she was…read moreaccepting new patients. She texted me her name and said what day? I said who are you and what is this about. She went off. Why would you think i would remember you? You are not that important. Not only did i make that same call to a dozen other people that day i actually have other stuff i am taking care of at the same time. If i was her i would not claim this as my business either.

I must say I was pressed to find a replacement therapist and was throughly pleased with the level…read moreof expertise and professionalism of provided by Debra Brittain. My areas of needs span from depression, PTSD, from a tragic accident, and multiple deaths of my immediate family members in a short 5-6 year span. Her tools and knowledge in these areas in addition to her supplemental expertise as a Somatic Practitioner has proved to assist in getting my mental health in the right direction for healthy living. I feel hopeful and engaged in getting a new start in my life. I am extremely glad that Kasier covers the Telnet Zoom platform through of our sessions which are vital to my growth and healing of my mental health.

I had a really positive experience at Progeny Long Beach during my appointment with Michelle…read moreNguyen, NP, and Justin, the PMHNP student working under her supervision. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but the visit ended up being one of the most thorough and comfortable mental health appointments I've ever had. Justin led the full intake, and he was excellent. He was calm, patient, and really attentive to everything I was saying. He asked thoughtful questions, followed up on things I mentioned earlier in the conversation, and kept the whole appointment feeling steady and supportive. What really stood out was how well he balanced professionalism with being easy to talk to -- it didn't feel rushed or scripted. After the intake, Michelle joined us and added her clinical insight, and the two of them worked together in a way that felt seamless. She clearly trusted Justin's assessment, and the way she expanded on his notes made it feel like I was getting a full team approach to my care. She explained treatment options clearly and checked in with how I felt about everything before moving on. I walked out feeling genuinely understood -- not just diagnosed. The teamwork between Justin and Michelle made the appointment feel incredibly thoughtful and complete. The office itself was calm, clean, and well-organized, which just added to the whole experience. If you're looking for mental health care in Long Beach, I definitely recommend this location. Justin and Michelle make a great team, and I left feeling much more hopeful than when I walked in.

I've been going to Progeny Long Beach for a little while now, and I finally decided to write a…read morereview because the care here has been consistently excellent. My provider, Maria Acevedo, PMHNP, has been an incredible support throughout the entire process. She's one of those clinicians who really listens -- not just nods along but actually pays attention, asks questions that matter, and takes the time to understand what's going on beneath the surface. From the very first appointment, I felt like I could be honest with her without worrying about being judged or brushed aside. Maria has a calm, grounded way of talking that made it easy for me to share things I usually keep to myself. She slows down to explain things clearly, and she doesn't push you into anything you don't feel ready for. There's a balance to how she works -- direct when she needs to be, but still gentle and patient. You can tell she genuinely cares about getting things right. And I have to mention Kristina at the front desk because she's been an absolute gem every single time I've checked in. She's one of the most patient, organized, and kind front office people I've dealt with in any medical setting. She always greets me politely, helps me with scheduling questions, and makes everything feel very straightforward. Even on days when the office is a little busy, she manages to stay composed and friendly. It's honestly such a relief to walk into a space where the first person you see is someone who makes you feel supported instead of stressed out. There have been a couple times when I arrived flustered because of work or traffic, and Kristina was just incredibly understanding and calm about it. That kind of kindness goes a long way, especially when you're already dealing with mental health concerns. The office itself is quiet, clean, and feels safe -- no loud waiting room, no chaotic energy, none of the things that usually spike my anxiety at other clinics. Everything here runs smoothly, from check-in to follow-up scheduling, and it's clear the whole team cares about creating a positive experience for patients. Between Maria's thoughtful, compassionate care and Kristina's warmth and professionalism at the front desk, Progeny Long Beach has become one of the few medical places I genuinely feel comfortable going to. I'm really grateful I found this clinic.

For me and my 3 kids we had an amazing experience! Once you get in, you're good. Getting in not…read moreeasy because it's a lot of phone tag, but I bet they can fix that. Dr. Stepanoff has decades of experience and I trust that. He's seen it all, heard it all and I believe he is very intelligent and he helped all my kids ! Thank you Dr Stepanoff!!!

I am extremely disappointed with the staff at this office. For the past three weeks, I have been…read morecalling multiple times to get a refill on my medication, and no one has properly followed up or set up an appointment for me. Even after explaining the side effects I am experiencing due to the delay, I still have not received the support I need. When I spoke with Jeanette, she kept changing the reasons why my medication hadn't been refilled or why I hadn't received a call back from the doctor. At one point, she told me my insurance was not valid--without even having my file pulled up. I contacted my insurance company myself, and they confirmed there are no issues. Despite this, the office failed to set up my appointment the four different times I reached out. To make matters worse, when I asked to speak with a manager, Jeanette transferred me back to the main line instead of connecting me with anyone who could actually help. This level of negligence is unacceptable, especially in healthcare where people's lives and well-being are at stake. Since they do not want to help me , I will be taking the next step of reporting this office. Patients deserve staff who take their health seriously, follow through, and provide accurate information.