So, I originally wrote this review almost four months ago. Julie LaCroix saw the review and…read moreresponded to it. However, did she do anything to make sure she answered the main element of the complaint (that she won't stop spamming me in spite of numerous requests over the years - including those apparently only decorative "unsubscribe" links in her emails?). No. Screen shot for proof. Draw what conclusions you will. Original Review and Comment on Response: I had two appointments with Julie LaCroix several years ago. I ultimately thought the sessions were a waste of time and (quite a lot of) money. She decided my skill set made me a particularly good fit for a specific type of job, and she disregarded my repeated protests that the job in question went against my moral values. She made up her mind and was incapable of hearing anything that didn't align with her first (somewhat arbitrary seeming) idea. She ended our last session by throwing together a ridiculous, typo-ridden resume in a couple minutes targeted at a position I had made clear I would not apply for. (Since that time I finished my graduate degree and am working in a suitable career.) After our second meeting, I was ready to move on and not give career therapists another thought. I have not had that luxury, however, since Julie LaCroix has spammed me and stalked me on social media ever since. Every couple years, I get re-added to her email list which I have never given her permission to put me on, and she has not responded to messages asking her to desist. She also periodically tries to connect with me on social media (she is undeterred by my refusal to connect with her, and, again, does not respond to messages asking her to desist in contacting me). I understand that she thinks networking will help grow her business. I don't understand why she thinks harassing people and ignoring them when they object would be beneficial to anyone. Given her systematic abuse of my personal information, however, I am no longer surprised that she could not process my objection to an unethical career. **Regarding Response** Notice the non-denial regarding the abusive email practices I describe. Also note the absence of a statement that she would address this matter and make sure I am not re-added to her list again in the future. The rest is a matter of he-said-she-said, but why, after 11 years, would I have reason to think of her--much less make random false claims in a review? I would encourage her to check her email (julie@julielacroix.com) to see that I have, in fact, contacted her multiple time over the past 11 years to ask that she stop re-adding me to her spam list. She has also found me years after using her (dis)services and tried to get me to engage with her professional profiles on Facebook and Instagram over the years. The dishonesty/lack of integrity in her response here is appalling.

I retained Julie's services for my daughter with regards to helping her pick a college major that…read morewould fit her personality and long term objectives. My daughter enjoyed working with Julie very much.

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 feel like this review is long overdue. I met with Erika pre pandemic a few times and she was a…read moregreat guiding light for me. The session that truly changed my life was this year, when she helped me confront the inner hurting child in me. She spent so much time to actively listen to my issues, to hear the pain I was going through. She helped me unlock a younger version of myself, face her and taught me how to better care for her. I've taken those skills everyday in life with me since that session. It has positively affected my relationships, the trust in myself and has helped heal me. I've told so many friends about this experience and they were all in awe. Thank you Erika , I hope we have a chance to meet again soon. Wishing you life will always treat you kindly.

I worked with Erika during a time in my life where I needed some guidance and felt lost on many…read moresubjects in life. I was someone who was not very spiritual, let alone seeker help through holistic means. However, over the past year I came to understand my spiritual side and knew I wanted to find a healer. I found Erika through Yelp and after researching reviews, her website, and having a free consultation I decided to book my first session. Since then I have purchased a few more sessions and also referred my sister. My sessions started with a guided meditation which felt incredible. There are thousands of guided meditations online (e.g. Youtube), but having one at the start is a session with Erika felt different and more uplifting. The sessions would consist of topics that I needed help with. The topics vary depending on the day and what I felt boiling since the last session. They consist of but not limited to life in general, personal relationships, work, past trauma, and personal development. Without getting into the details, at the end of each session, I felt like I had discovered something deep inside me that has been blocked. Erika helped extract whatever it is that has been giving me issues and provided me with guidance moving forward. She also me cut some knots that had been holding me back. Erika is very gifted at what she does. She provides a very comfortable and safe environment that allows you to share personal information that you may not share else where. All of my sessions were conducted online through zoom due to covid. I don't believe there would be a different if it was online or in person as I am still getting the same healing.

I love this place. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The courses have changed my life in so…read moremany ways. I honestly don't know what I would have done without the knowledge from the courses I've taken. So many of life's mysteries have been solved for me, and I have tools to handle anything that comes at me in the day to day, from organizational tools for my work to understanding human behavior so that I can predict people's actions. If you want answers that you don't have, if you want to just feel better or achieve goals you can't seem to achieve, whatever you need...there's definitely something for you at the Mission.

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.

I highly recommend Justin and his team. Justin is professional, communicative, honest and…read moreunderstanding. He truly wants to help students put forth the best versions of themselves in the application process. Premier Prep is the ideal partner for navigating college admissions throughout the course of high school or simply if you need application help during senior year. I can't say enough good things about Justin and Premier Prep!

Though Premiere Prep is typically geared towards high school students preparing for college, I used…read morethis company for hourly consultations for my academic transition. I didn't know it when I met him, but Justin was a game changer for me. I never knew the value or importance of receiving professional academic/career guidance. I can honestly say that I would not be nearly close to where I am today without Justin's guidance or support. He has helped me in my professional development through editing my resumes, interviewing skills, and most importantly, he saw my potential and helped me realize it too. His advice is honest and compassionate (though not necessarily what I always wanted to hear) and he wholeheartedly invested his time in me. Justin helped me transition through one of the most difficult times in my life between undergrad and post-undergrad at UCI. These days, I am proud to say I am at my top choice graduate program in occupational therapy. Whether it is college counseling or personal development, you couldn't be in better hands with Justin or his team at Premiere Prep.

I recently worked with Cassie and it was an incredible experience. As someone who had never tried…read morelife coaching before, I was a bit skeptical going into it, but Cassie quickly put me at ease with her casual and non-judgmental approach. After Cassie guided me to realize my main struggle in life was a fork in the road with my career, she helped me to identify and overcome these professional challenges. She was an excellent listener and provided thoughtful and insightful guidance that helped me gain clarity and confidence in my path forward.

Cassie is a wonderful, compassionate, and knowledgeable coach who has helped me to work through…read moresome personal challenges as well as get clarity on many business issues. The things I have accomplished with her are invaluable and I can't recommend her enough! Whatever you have going on in your life, Cassie can help you to find clarity, create clear goals, and walk with you down the path you've chosen.

Today was my first health coaching session with Tim, and I can honestly say I've never experienced…read moreanything like it. I've attended many seminars and trainings from well-known speakers and coaches over the years, but Tim's approach is different. It wasn't just coaching--it felt like real healing. He helped me look at my past failures, disappointments, and resentments from a completely new perspective. Instead of seeing them as burdens, he helped me realize they were actually part of what shaped me into the person I am today. For the first time, I felt genuine gratitude for experiences I had spent years wishing never happened. That shift alone was incredibly powerful. I left the session feeling lighter, more at peace, and more hopeful about the future. I'm genuinely excited for my next session and to continue this journey of growth and healing. Thank you, Tim, for helping me see that our greatest challenges can become our greatest gifts.

I can honestly say I feel lighter, calmer, and more in control of my emotions. Situations that…read morewould have once overwhelmed me no longer carry the same weight. I'm finding it easier to pause before reacting, process my feelings in a healthier way, and approach life with more clarity and peace. This wasn't about making everything perfect overnight it was about giving myself the tools to better understand and regulate my emotions. Highly recommend!!!!

I came to Yelp a few weeks ago looking for a chakra cleansing . I came across Katelyn reviews and…read moreshe has all 5 stars I reached out to her & so far I am on my second session . On my first session she was able to unclog my chakras. It was an amazing experience . I do not feel tired as I used to and the light headaches are gone . Katelyn has a powerful Healing gift, transparent and full of love very excited to my Next session, full of light and powerful energy . I highly recommend her.

My wife encouraged me to connect with Katelyn because she worked with Katelyn and got good results…read more I'm not too familiar with that world but I said OK why not I'll try it out. So I bought a chakra clearing and energy healing session. Katelyn picked up on images in my mind that I did not share with her including something that happened in high school. Then she said, "You are a strong psychic and you have a powerful 3rd eye". I said, "What's a 3rd eye?" She laughed and tried to explain. That night I had to Google, "How do you know if you have a 3rd eye?" Katelyn must have cleared something or pressed a button because I started seeing visions after that session, and my visions come true. For example I was making coffee one morning when I saw a light gray truck in my mind. A couple hours later a light gray truck pulled up with a new client I never met before. Another time, I dreamed my niece got hurt on the right side of her face. When I saw her that weekend, there was a scratch under her right eye. The most exciting thing that happened is I manifested some stuff that I want. Before Katelyn I didn't know what manifesting is. After I learned, I started visualizing more customers at my business. In the months that have gone by, my business volume has been steadily climbing. These last 5 weeks, I've been so busy, I haven't run my weekly ad which I always do on Saturday. But I'm still getting more customers. I even won a bid for a military contract, and they paid me already too. I'm not too sure how all this works. But I've started to see things that happen before they happen, and I have more money in my pocket than I did before meeting Katelyn. So all in all, that is A-OK with me.

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.

Mike is an excellent career coach! I recently had the opportunity to work with him on getting help…read morewith interview preparation. I had been getting call backs for a lot of job interviews and I wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing opportunities due to not doing well on the interviews. I called Mike and he was really easy going about providing coaching sessions by video or in-person. I wanted to work with someone who could meet me in-person since most of my interviews were in-person and I knew my energy and the way I presented myself was different in-person than through video. Mike was the only career coach I contacted who was flexible in coaching me in-person. I had three coaching sessions with Mike. He helped me to see what my strengths and weaknesses were when I interviewed. He gave me great advice on techniques to use when answering a difficult question on the spot. We did two mock interviews, where he tailored his questions to the job I was interviewing for, and his questions were much more difficult than the questions I was asked on my interviews. Mike had me well prepared so I could feel very relaxed and confident prior to my job interview. I was most appreciative of the extra time he would spend with me when the session times were over. He also provided me information on what to do with interview follow-ups and how to negotiate salaries. There were certain things I didn't know you could negotiate prior to accepting an offer. Overall, Mike is easy to work with, he genuinely cares to help you progress on your career path, he is very helpful, gives great advice, and his very knowledgeable.

It was a great experience for me to work with Mike and Kyttie over the course of 3 months. Mike…read morehelped me work out a detailed career plan and also connected me to his own industry connections to accelerate the process. Mike is a great mentor and a trusted friend!