I've been to so many treatment centers and there's no doubt that Newport has been one of my…read morefavorite and most well runned. The staff is amazing and supportive. The programming is great and the facility is so nice!!! I'm so glad that I got to be part of the Newport family Thnk u everyone!!! Periwinkle RULES!!!

Newport was a great experience for me. I have been to a few other treatment programs and Newport…read morewas by far the best. All of the staff who worked at Periwinkle (one of Newport's houses) when I was there were incredibly kind and supportive. The food was much better than I expected, and Newport will cater to any dietary needs (kosher, vegan, etc.), which I thought was great, and also always offer a vegetarian option. The Periwinkle house is very nice and has a pool that clients can utilize during downtime. I loved my therapists at Periwinkle and the groups were helpful. There are a large variety of groups like music therapy, art therapy, and equine therapy. It was also nice being around all young adult women and only having a few other clients there while I was allowed me to become closer to and more comfortable with them. Having to go to treatment is never ideal, obviously, but if I had to do it again I would choose Newport if I could.

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.

I've had several sessions with Rachel now and I highly recommend her to anyone that's struggling…read morewith getting out of their head, getting out of a rut, understanding themselves and why they do the things they do better. She gives great visuals and analogies that I'm able to take home and use that have really helped me. She's very empathetic and kind but also very logical. Her office is very clean and conveniently located, and she follows all the current Covid protocols.

Thank you Rachel for your post partum support group. This was something I looked forward to every…read moreweek in those first months of motherhood as a safe space to listen to other new mothers, express myself,and request tips/ advice. I'm soo grateful for your help and highly recommend new moms join.

We were recommended to Luis by some friends and wow we are so grateful we found him! He is truly…read moreamazing and we will definitely continue working with him. We've been to therapy before where we would leave feeling even more angry and frustrated than when we came in, but with Luis it's completely different. We leave feeling heard, understood, and most importantly with actual solutions and tools we can use in our relationship. He doesn't just listen he helps us work through the problem and figure out how to move forward. We are so thankful for him and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for real support and guidance!

If anyone is considering this therapist, I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere. During a very…read moredifficult time in my marriage, my husband and I attended couples therapy with him, and the experience was disappointing and unprofessional. He spoke negatively about me directly to my partner and made unnecessary, inappropriate comments (including remarks about my emotions that felt dismissive rather than constructive). We only attended two sessions because the therapy was not helpful, supportive, or conducive to personal or relational growth. Instead of fostering understanding or healing, the sessions left me feeling judged and undermined. Overall, this was not a positive or productive experience.

Hyland & Associates is a wonderful counseling practice in Irvine. The practice provides a…read morewelcoming, professional, and supportive environment, and the therapists genuinely take the time to understand each client's individual needs and goals. The associates who are supervised by Tammy are extremely knowledgeable and professional and motivated to support their clients. I would highly recommend Hyland & Associates to anyone looking for compassionate, professional counseling in the Irvine area.

Update: 9-23-25; Ms Hyland did get back with me as she was on vacation this past week. Sounds like…read moremy information got buried with the other phone messages/phone solicitors messages. She was able to offer some good advice and I thanked her for the advice and the several attempts to reach me. :-) This rating is only for no call back from Ms. Hyland's office. Her office must use a call center, and they probably forward phone call messages to her. Just a bummer when looking for a high rated YELP doctor and you can't reach out to them. :-(

I was at the end of my rope trying - and failing - to deal with a serious issue with my adult son…read more I knew it was on me to make the changes but I honestly didn't know how to do it. After the initial consult with Lisa Smith (via FaceTime) I knew I had found the right person to help me. And she did, shockingly swiftly. She understood the problem right away and counseled me on not just what I needed to do, but how to do it. And to my surprise and relief, her advice was spot on. It's been life changing, literally, and in a short period of time. Was it tough love? Yes but the love was there, I always felt she had my best interests at heart. I couldn't recommend her any higher. Thank you again, Lisa!

My Fiancé and I did premarital counseling with Lisa Strong and it was the best investment we could…read moremake in our future marriage! Lisa helped create a safe and comfortable environment for us to openly talk about ourselves, our relationship and our goals. She provided many different worksheets and tools to help facilitate honest discussions and conversations about potential barriers. If any questions or disagreements arose, we discussed them with her and she helped provide tips for better communication to create a resolution. Overall, my fiancé and I feel that we grew much closer and our connection became ever deeper through premarital counseling which is exactly what we were looking for. Lisa is the perfect person to help any couple improve their connection, communication and problem solving skills!

Diana truly cares for her clients. She is very patient and gently guides her clients to be open to…read morerealizing different methods, approaches when dealing with common issues and stresses in life today. I love how she also refers to her spiritual foundation and also tries to incorporate it if possible when counseling clients. It definitely provides great guidance and brings light in varies situations. I enjoy the time that I get to talk to Diana and she is always willing to listen and help through challenging times.

Besides knowing Diana for many years (even though we had lost contact for a long time), I recently…read morereached out to Diana as I was experiencing a terrible crisis with my teenage sister. In my moment of desperation, Diana gave me such invaluable insight, information, and resources about the situation that helped settle my mind. I felt so hopeful that things would get better now that I was better equipped to face the situation with the information I was given. Diana is incredibly knowledgeable and her way of communicating is clear, concise, and pleasant! She takes pride in her profession and she pours her very best work ethic into her practice.

The right one. I…read moreknew before my session with her - and then confirmed it. Dr. Grau's compassion and care for those looking for guidance, clarity, validation - along with grief counseling - is tremendous. Truly a life-changing experience for me, even in just 30 minutes. Pro tip: book more time than you think you'll need - you'll want it.

Susan gave me insight and affirmation about my brother, father and mother. I feel validated for my…read morelove and concern in regards to my family. The entire session was comforting and accurate. Susan is both amazing and compassionate. I will definitely recommend and return myself.

I reached out to this center looking for guidance in a very stressful life situation I knew I…read moreneeded professional help with. I had been to traditional psych therapies a few years ago. In fact, it was 3 years of therapy that, looking back, really on helped me in the first month to deal with the initial reason for seeking help. I which I would have known about Self Help back then and probably would've saved years of therapy that was going no where. From my very first session with Nancy, I felt there was real progress. I got insight to my learned behavior from past experiences and how that affected my reaction/connection to the world around me. Both my internal and external reactions continued to shape the present experiences that caused continued fear and guilt that was paralyzing. I wasn't myself. But with Nancy's guidance, I learned more about my internal processes and that understanding empowered me. Through each session and "homework assignments" I gained new confidence and regained control to bring about a positive behavior change that allows me to enjoy myself again. I also brought my adult son and my husband to these sessions and it has helped them as well. Also, although these sessions were not covered by my PPO insurance I was able to get reimbursed through my Healthcare spending account which is a huge plus. They are very punctual, professional, and responsive. Though sometimes they don't answer the phone right away, they usually respond within the hour when I leave a message. They are very clear about their no show policy at the first visit. They are respectful of your time and they expect respect for theirs as well. I've been to over a dozen sessions and never waited more than 5minutes for my appt. I've had to reschedule twice and never got charged a no show fee because I notified them at least 24hrs in advance. It is a professional practice for excellent self help therapy.

I had an appointment for couples therapy at 6 PM. My partner had a sudden work emergency, so I…read morecalled to ask if I could go in alone. No one answered, but I got a call at 6:11 saying I could still come if I arrived by 6:30. I let them know that I had my baby with me so I just had to drop her off at my mom's & I rushed over, got there at 6:28 --no answer.Nobody called to let me know that my appointment was canceled, I waited outside for over an hour and a half , calling repeatedly and leaving multiple voicemails where I clearly sounded overwhelmed and desperate. I never got a call back not even the day after. This place is extremely unprofessional & clearly does not care about their clients, just the money. A simple message saying they couldn't see me would've gone a long way. I was left alone and emotionally distressed. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

My husband and I were looking for a Christian based counselor to help us get thru communication…read moreissues we we're having. Susie was a God send. We've done counseling before and enjoyed it, but Susie is another level of professional. I loved how structured each session was. Susie was always prepared to have us talk thru something, there was always a game plan! She would give us a practical tool to help us do so to where we were able to effectively say how we felt while the other person listened, and roles would switch. My husband and I have used these tools any time there's conflict. Susie modeled how to empathize with my spouse, which was helpful for me. I was able to vocalize what was upsetting me because she offered a safe space and asked me the important questions. We would keep going to Susie forever if we weren't moving out of California. Invest in your marriage, in yourself! Oh and I was even able to bring my 14 month old when I couldn't get someone to watch him. She had age appropriate toys for him to play with too - that was wonderful!!!

Kaitlin is great. I'm going through one of the worst times in my life. Shes able to stay in her…read moretherapeutic role almost all the time. She is non judgmental and offers solutions to your problems. She helps you consider your patterns of thinking and change them.