Sherry is very passionate about her work and really cares about her patients. She is someone who…read morelistens to you and makes it easier for you to open up to. She is a great therapist and I higher recommend her for any Family or Marriage related therapy session!

Looking back into perspective, the couple theraphy we had l, I feel that it was not enough to heal…read more the issues I went through during many years of my marriage. I felt not emphaty nor undersranding of the magnitud of my pain. Not enough. My situation was one of emotional abuse and is the kind that leaves profound wounds. It should be treated as such. It not enough to deal as only a problem of the past. I feel the difference now with some other therapy. Hilda R

I discovered Andrea online because she took my insurance (Optum). she helped guide me during a…read moreperiod of rediscovery and changes in my life. I was able to find a new acceptance of my situation, and I'm ina good place now. I appreciated her patience and empathy. she is knowledgeable and helped me navigate personal things I didn't know how to handle.

Ms. Guido is a former colleague of mine while we both worked at an outpatient family clinic in LA…read moreCounty. She was seen as a seasoned clinician by other therapists, and had a wealth of knowledge, clinical experience, training, and professionalism when assisting clients, colleagues, paraprofessionals, and other members in the community. She was observed to provide high quality of care to children, adolescents, young adults, neurodivergent children, and their families. Her approach is compassionate, empathetic, and client-focused. Some of the trainings and clinical work we did at the outpatient clinic were Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Crisis-Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), An Individualized Mental Health Intervention for Children with ASD (AIM HI), and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P).

Their therapists are helpful and knowledgeable. They really cared about my mental health and after…read moremonths I already see the difference.

Working with Chao has been truly life-changing. She provided a safe, compassionate space for me to…read moreheal through grief after my miscarriages and helped me manage my anxiety with understanding and care. Through her guidance, I've grown into a stronger, more independent version of myself. I'm deeply grateful for her support and highly recommend Creative Hearts to anyone seeking genuine healing and transformation.

Pam is an absolute gem. Smart, experienced and cares. She has positively impacted my life in many…read moreways.

I question Pam's ethical practices. She was providing premarital counseling for my fiance and me,…read morebut unbeknownst to me, she agreed to meet with my fiance separately for at least two sessions. TODAY my fiance said he did not want to get married and that he started feeling this way at about the time he went to Pam separately (approximately two months ago). If Pam had done what she was obligated to do...to provide couples' therapy, then maybe my fiance and I would have been able to work out our differences together. I feel betrayed by Pam that she would even consider seeing a client separately after beginning couples' therapy. When I questioned her on this, she said she often agreed to see clients separately on an occasion or two without the other person knowing. How is this helpful in couples' therapy? Isn't this a violation of a person's trust? Shameful. Relationships require open and honest communication, requiring effort, care, and consideration from both parties. I am currently looking for another marriage counselor who can hopefully help put our relationship back on track. I love my fiance and I will do my best to make sure we have the right help to communicate better so that our relationship gets stronger. Be careful that Pam expresses the "ground rules" before you seek her help.

I started seeing Stacey during one of the most difficult times in my life--navigating a painful…read moredivorce and feeling completely lost in terms of identity and confidence. From the very beginning, she created a safe, compassionate space for me to process everything and rebuild from the inside out. Her guidance helped me not only heal emotionally, but truly rediscover who I am and what I'm capable of. Over time, our work naturally evolved, and we've now transitioned into business coaching. She's been instrumental in helping me clarify my vision, develop my brand, and take confident steps forward as a businesswoman. Stacey is so much more than a therapist--she's a mindset coach, a healer and someone who genuinely cares. If you're looking for someone who can meet you where you are and help you grow beyond what you imagined, I can't recommend her highly enough!

Stacey is an an amazing therapist but more importantly, she is someone you can really talk to. She…read moreis friendly and kind as well as thoughtful and helpful. I have had the pleasure of working with her and can recommend her 100% without reservation. If you're looking for a therapist who really listens and truly cares, you're in good hands with Stacey.

Finding a therapist you can truly trust isn't easy. We are so lucky to have found Joanne, she is…read moreamazing! We started seeing her before we got married, and she's been amazing at helping us communicate better and navigate challenges together. She also helped us gain a clearer understanding of our backgrounds and why we do what we do, and she's genuinely committed to helping us grow. Even now, she checks in from time to time, which we really appreciate. She's caring, practical, and real. We still go back for sessions when we need to work on things, and every time we leave feeling stronger as a couple. Highly recommend her!

BEWARE. BREACHED HER DUTY AND ACTED INAPPROPRIATELY AND UNPROFESSIONALLY. ABSOLUTELY TRUE AND…read moreFAIR ACCOUNT. I had written a review over a year ago and noticed that somehow it was removed. Note that I make every effort to be fair, truthful and detailed in my accounts and reviews as you can see from my other submissions. I also usually maintain documentation; records, emails and messages to substantiate my claims. About two years ago my fiancé and I engaged Ms Koegl's professional services, primarily to prepare us for marriage (communication skills, conflict resolution skills, adaptation, etc) and to help us best cooperatively manage my fiancés Borderline Personality Disorder or "BPD" which was a challenge in itself. I also desired to work on ways to improve myself and be a better partner to my future wife. I was very willing to accept that I had my own work to do. After all, I had been the one to propose to my fiancé that we seek support for our relationship. After the first session which was largely informative and directional, some of the deeper issues and emotions relating to how the BPD was affecting my fiancé and relationship came to surface. It was quite emotional at times but we trusted Joanne to provide us with understanding and guidance on our issues, to share how best to take care of ourselves and each other, and to work through the occasional episodes that could occur. BPD can be a serous condition and is largely rooted in trauma and fear of abandonment so we were taking this very seriously. At a certain point it became apparent that providing my fiancé private sessions with Joanne might be helpful. I was paying all such costs (joint and individual) and it was not cheap but I was determined to provide our relationship and my fiancé with all the support we needed. After a few months or visiting Joanne, and unbeknownst to me, my fiancé informed me that Joanne had started to suggest that my fiancé end the relationship, that I was a narcissist and that she should essentially 'run'. My fiancé told me that at first she was alarmed by this and actually started to consider if it was true, if I was not who she thought I was. After all, why Joanne would suggest such a thing, behind my back and so secretly. But as we began to talk things out privately my fiancé was able to overcome her alarm and feel grounded with me again. Eventually she expressed every confidence in me again and even stated that she did not believe in her heart that such warnings were justified or true. She felt bad for me knowing that I had selected and trusted Joanne. Joanne NEVER told me she was telling my fiancé such things. Quite the opposite, Joanne and I met privately several times and she led me to believe that she was committed to helping us improve our relationship. All the while, she was advising my fiancé to leave me. My fiancé shared with me the email messages that proved this. Joanne had breached her duty to us, and had betrayed our trust. If Joanne for some reason felt the relationship was doomed, unhealthy or not something she could provide support for, she should have informed me first and then suggested we find another form of support. Never should she have leading me to believe she was helping us reach our goals while behind my back, speaking so negatively of me and undermining the very efforts we were making to be responsible and prepare ourselves for marriage. I see it as a betrayal, a breach of duty, grossly unprofessional and duplicitous. When I subsequently confronted Joanne on the matter, she admitted to such actions. She said she was wrong and regretted her actions and that she misjudged me and that later she realized I was a good man and genuinely trying to do the right thing for my relationship. What a bizarre and troubling thing that was for me to hear. There were sessions that were more intense and emotional than others, but that is where Joanne should have been patient, not judged, and simply seen that as part of the process of uncovering and working with deep feelings, not to turn on me. A therapist has a duty to not rush to judgement after one or two sessions but to allow their clients time to cycle through the levels of emotions, beliefs, history, etc. before an overall assessment can be fairly made. My fiancé and I stopped seeing Joanne and thousands of dollars later, and much disappointment and wasted time and energy, I was left only with the opportunity of sharing with others our story. I see that she has some good reviews and some very poor reviews. Im not here to comment on the experiences of others, but in our case, I deeply regret the trust I placed initially in hiring Joanne to help us. God Bless and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

DBT: the therapy that works. Period. DBT Is the only…read moreresearch-proven treatment for mood disorders that does not use medications. Whether you are already on meds for your mood disorder or not, it will help you conquer your dysregulated emotions. I went through the program at the Choices clinic and it turned around my bipolar II induced mood swings, crying and rages in the first week. It took 6 months to learn to regulate my own emotions but now those skills go with me and work better than any cocktail of mood "stabilizers" did. These skills should be taught in every school. Thank you Lynn Kawabe ( brilliant therapist) and Patty Geiselman (fearless director) for all you've done for me and other clients by spreading emotional wisdom!

If anyone needs a therapist, I HIGHLY recommend Lynn Kawabe at the DBT center. She literally…read morechanged my life. She's one of those people that you meet who just radiates joy and happiness because you can tell they have found their passion and are doing what they love. Like the ones that you meet and think, they were born to do this! She's so genuine, kind, and worth every damn penny. I can't promote her or thank her enough. Consultations are free- so go see for yourself. This place is wonderful and so is everyone I've encountered here.

Kristen is amazing! We have been meeting a while now and she always tells me the truth and helps me…read moresee what I am missing in the most caring and loving way. She is is patient with me and really cares about her patients. I always look forward to our time together to help me get back in line.

I love Kristen's approach to psychology, she has kept me accountable while being gentle and…read morerespecting my needs. She's a great listener and genuinely cares about her patients and wants to see them thrive. I highly recommend her!