I can't recommend Suzanne enough - she brings an incredible ability to listen thoughtfully and…read moreprovide real, actionable strategies to help manage whatever issues you may face. Additionally, she truly cares for her patients and is deeply invested in their wellbeing - I will miss working with her dearly!

Suzanne was a profound investment in our marriage…read more My husband and I interviewed a few couples therapists shortly after we were married for maintenance work, but as soon as we had our intro call with Suzanne we knew we had found our therapist. She has this incredible ability to s-l-o-w arguments down, identify the cycle, and bring to the surface the vulnerability that belies a given heated situation. We both feel we understand each other so much better, and over a period of months the arguments we once had deescalated into just blips, then conversations, and now we have graduated and remain super happily married. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

I am not one to often review, but I think when it comes to mental health/therapy, it is so…read moreimportant to hear the experiences of people who have worked with these professionals. Natasa Nordman found the right career path for her - therapy and helping people face and work through the challenges life throws at us is her gift. She bring such compassion and sensitivity to her work and that, combined with her knowledge and expertise of behavioral models/theories helped me through the most challenges years of my life - helping me work through the grief and PTSD that came from losing my mother to cancer. I have also seen Natasa for relationship therapy - she is extraordinary in that space too. Natasa is self aware, reflective and is able to adapt her approach based on what is needed in the moment. I can't say enough good about this person. Thank you, Natasa.

Natasa's approach and her whole demeanor is pure gold. In this season of life when our world is in…read moredisarray and the stress of life really took hold, I chose to prioritize my mental health and sought treatment from Natasa. She is truly gifted in what she does. With her guidance and expertise in EMDR, I was able to find my way out of grief and anxiety. I am so thankful for that and could not recommend her therapy enough. She offers treatment remotely, which is a huge plus, and with each session she finds a way to offer a healing perspective. If you are seeking support, now is the time to reach out.

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I had been curious about Hypnotherapy for some time but I wasn't sure where to begin and who to…read morecontact. After some browsing and carefully reading reviews, I decided to contact Surja. My experience with her was beyond what I expected. She is a gifted and effective healer. She combined different approaches that were right for my need. Actually, when I walked into her office, I wasn't even sure what I needed. However, she held a safe, supportive, and authentic space for me to explore and discover. In the end, I got out with what I needed the most and the most valuable awareness to move forward with the life I desired. If you find her and decide to try out a session with her, I truly believe that you're called to look into something that you've been holding on to that doesn't serve you, and Surja is there to help you to address it.

I've been a client of Elizabeth Dandenell's for years. I couldn't be more grateful to have chosen…read moreher as my therapist. Her therapy skills are superior and she is a straight-shooter. She is also compassionate, with great intuition. Before I met with Elizabeth, I'd worked hard with about a dozen very good therapists to help relieve my anxiety and depression. I also sought to improve my vocational and social struggles. That "pre-Elizabeth" therapy partially helped. The problem was I still had a vague sense something about me or my situation wasn't quite being seen and addressed yet. Then, Elizabeth helped change the course of my life. She raised the possibility that I might have two overlooked diagnoses. If accurate, she theorized, those diagnoses might help identify and explain much of the "invisible" set of challenges I've struggled with over decades. She was 100% accurate. I received both of those diagnoses after several months of testing by hospital clinicians. As a result, I've learned new ways to cope better overall. Specifically: some fast and easy ways to tamp down my overall anxiety - techniques I'd likely never have used without the diagnoses. My self-esteem has greatly improved and I'm more at peace with myself than I've been in a very long time. I've plugged in to community support. Elizabeth is a true gem of a therapist. It's encouraging to know she's available to me and others, in a world where life can sometimes feel so hard.

When I first met Vilma, my world was filled with darkness. I was consumed by self-loathing to the…read moreextreme. I didn't trust anyone in the world, not even my lover. I thought people were selfish narcissists who only cared about themselves when they were cold. But among them, the one I hated the most was myself. During a time when I was trapped in the abyss of self-loathing, unable to move from my bed, I felt the need for help, and I made my first call to Vilma. From that moment on, I have been seeking counseling from Vilma for over two years. She slowly nurtured my heart, as if extracting poison from long-standing wounds. For 15 years, I believed that my struggle stemmed solely from my inability to control myself. I attributed it to my excessive vanity, competitiveness, and narcissistic tendency to prioritize how others perceived me. I thought I couldn't love anyone else and that my preoccupation with myself was the cause of these symptoms. That was the first thing I told her. However, she has spent a long time counseling me and has helped change the way I think. She not only introduced me to various cognitive methods that allowed me to be more compassionate toward myself, but it was more than that. What she taught me was a warm heart. A warm heart that cares for and worries about others. As she listened to my heart, she exemplified how others can become warmer toward one another. Through her, I learned what it means to care for others, and I began to strive to become that way myself. Those experiences gradually helped me realize the message she was trying to tell me. 'I am not a bad person.' Through counseling with her, I was able to recall a trauma from 15 years ago. It was an experience that I could never forget, but one that I had buried deep within the depths of my heart, like the sea. It was a trauma that was so difficult to face that I had pretended it meant nothing at all. I couldn't even label it as a trauma because I couldn't confidently admit that I was a victim. If it weren't for her counseling, I would have carried it within me for a lifetime, as I couldn't even recognize it as a wound. I believed I didn't deserve to. When I confronted the experience that I couldn't share with anyone, she held the hand of my heart, ensuring that I wasn't afraid. She continued to support me until I no longer feared the trauma completely. Now, I no longer think of the world as solely cold. I no longer believe that people only care about themselves. Through her, I have felt and understood that people can be a source of help for one another, and just knowing that has made the world appear more hopeful and brighter to me. Thank you, Vilma. I wanted to express my gratitude properly to you, but my words fall short, and I couldn't express my thanks adequately.

Karen is an excellent psychotherapist. I had the honor of working with Karen as one of her…read moreteachers in an advanced professional psychotherapy training so I have seen her work first hand over a year of intensive work - I have seen Karen sitting with people, guiding them deeper into exploration of self and of their relationship with others and helping them transform difficult situations/times in their lives into opportunities and new beginnings or just in feeling a little lighter inside. She is so kind, empathic and fun!!! I refer clients to her without hesitation - that says a lot. If you are looking for a counselor to help you through a difficult time, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble you would be hard pressed to find someone as good as Karen to be your ally and guide.

I've had the honor to work with Karen over the last several years, and have experienced firsthand…read moreher warmth, wisdom, and acceptance. She emanates a kindness and sensitivity that immediately creates a safe place to be authentic and to explore tender or difficult issues. She is highly skilled in mindfulness based modalities, including the Hakomi method, and is well-equipped to guide and support clients in their process of healing and self-discovery. I highly recommend Karen as a therapist.

Working with Marni has truly been a transformative experience. Marni is a professional guide for…read morethose seeking self-awareness and improvement in their lives. She has a spiritual and empathetic presence, which for me fosters a reflective environment to explore my life situations. There is no "teacher-student" dynamic here. Instead, Marni provides subtle nudges in this direction or that, but you are the one who ultimately takes the steps toward deeper self-understanding. This does, however, require you to lean into the experience and approach it with respect. Whenever you do uncover a realization, her compassion shines through as she celebrates with you each step of the way. Equally important to me is the reserve of resources and tools that Marni provides, from community links to guides to book referrals to videos. It's not just theory. These are concrete and practical actions that I use in my day-to-day life, the results of which reflect themselves on a regular (if not daily) basis.

I found Marni.... mmmmmmmmm 8 years ago in her Oakland place of business, before the pandemic and…read moreshe transitioned to KAP. I am the type that cycles in and out of therapy during transition periods in my life. In addition to being a travel nurse, I move around a lot and have been with many therapists because of the licensing laws. All of that to say, Marni is the best of the best. Marni was present for two large transitions in my life where we did traditional talk therapy and KAP for the second. I found KAP therapy, conceptually, incredibly effective-if you give yourself to it. It brought up things that I didn't even realize I was upset about from childhood. Made connections for me that only 10 years of talk therapy could do in a single session. The medicine itself is incredibly intuitive, yet you still feel like you have a bit of direction in terms of what part of your psyche you want to deep dive. Marni, herself, I can't say enough amazing things about. SHE WAS BORN FOR THIS JOB! Truly all that is a healer-patient, kind, empathetic, soothing is Marni.

tl;dr Nova is excellent. You will be respected, your time…read morewill be used efficiently without feeling like you're "just another client", and you will have 100% of her attention during your sessions. She has a caring, thoughtful personality and I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't gain from time with her. Nova was highly effective for me: after 11 sessions we both agreed we had successfully achieved the outcome I'd desired upon beginning to work together. I've always been suspicious of psychologists trying to milk you along, and this suspicion was never raised for even a second with Nova; we were done in less than 1.5 months, and I always felt meaningful progress was made during each session. I highly recommend her. --- More detail if you want it: Had a particular psychological issue that I wanted to address--and quickly! I called and "interviewed" 8 (cognitive behavioral) psychologists in San Francisco before coming across Nova. Over the phone I could tell that she was very likely what I was looking for, and once we began working together I was sure of it. In the first session I expressed my desire to work through the issue aggressively with two sessions per week. Nova matched or exceeded my intensity and commitment to solving my problem in every single session. Initially I wanted to have highly structured sessions, with each having some sort of theme, but Nova suggested a more organic, free-flowing approach, which I (honestly somewhat reluctantly) agreed to. Definitely glad I trusted her--Nova's process was perfect. I'd write a "self growth journal" in which I'd document my successes and pain points between sessions and give the highlights at the beginning of each session. We'd synthesize what worked and how to continue or even grow those successes in the future, and then tackle where I'd felt I'd fallen short--and why. There were a few sessions that I honestly thought were beautiful conversations, discussing philosophical beliefs I'd subconsciously developed long ago and to my day-to-day detriment. If there was time permitting, we'd discuss anything new I wanted to address that wasn't covered in my "need to work on" area of my self-growth journal. All of the sessions were efficient without feeling like I was just "another client". She definitely cares about you, and is energized by diving into what you have going on and how to help. She sits directly across from you and does not become distracted and is throughly, thoughtfully engaged at all times. I don't think I'm a particularly emotional person, but I know Nova engaged me emotionally and if other clients were more emotional, I think she'd engage them equally well. She strikes me as someone who is able to adapt easily and effectively to a wide range of personality types. It took only I believe 11 sessions (2x p week means about 1.5 months!) before I had worked through things with her. It's been about 2 months since I stopped and I'm happy to report that the changes seem to be permanent. I can honestly highly recommend Nova to just about anyone.

Nova has been one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. She is compassionate and…read morenon-judgmental, and provides a really safe environment in which to share and grow. She helped me through some of the most difficult life transitions I could imagine, and I am so grateful for her support especially during those times. I really can't recommend her enough!

Andrea is an incredible therapist. If you're looking for ketamine-assisted therapy, EMDR, or…read moretrauma-focused work, I highly recommend working with her. She has a unique ability to understand exactly what you need and stay present with you through the hard moments. Her approach is warm and gentle, while also being direct and thoughtfully challenging when it matters most. I truly can't recommend Andrea enough.

Andrea Tivers is a phenomenal, smart therapist! She facilitated Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy…read morefor me and was incredibly warm, organized and helpful. From the moment I met her she listened intently and made me feel safe in using ketamine. What I really appreciated was the way in which she helped me process the experience and glean insights and action items that have created profound positive change in my life. I am so grateful and feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with this wonderful person.