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.

These people are true specialists. I've spent years in traditional therapy approaches just talking…read moreabout how I feel but nothing has helped my anxiety as much as the tools and actionable strategies I received here! Recommending this place to everyone I know.

Back again. And if you're worried that I'm the last 2 reviewers over 2-3 years, just know that…read moreduring my 2nd round of sessions with Sheva, CAOCD's foot traffic had increased significantly. But anyway, why is this guy leaving another review? During my 1st round of sessions, Sheva helped me deal with my HOCD. This 2nd round, she helped me deal with my "regular" OCD. Life has never been better. And it's all thanks to her and her organization. See, I knew what I needed to "fix". But I needed help doing it. It's like getting a personal trainer, an accountant, a contractor, etc. Could you do it yourself? Sure. But having an experienced, professional helping hand is usually going to be smoother. I wasn't sure I wanted to disclose what exactly I was getting help with. But if someone out there somehow lands on here and is experiencing the same thing (HOCD - which is probably a little more unknown as a term), then it might be worth it. You can self medicate, numb the pain, or do any other number of things with the money you'd spend here. But it won't be worth it. I would even say the value I've gotten from my sessions and their lasting impact on my life is worth more than what I actually paid in total (and I definitely felt the pain in my wallet *while* doing sessions here).

While meeting with Tammy I found the grounding and peace I was looking for. I felt very heard and…read moreunderstood. I walked out of session one with a huge weight lifted knowing there was a path forward and progress to be made.

Tammy is the best therapist I've ever encountered. She is so kind and understanding, and so…read morefamiliar with many tools and materials to help work through your issues. I could not recommend her more highly.

I reached out to Stephanie and she was helpful and calmed me for my situation. I would recommend…read moreher for services.

Stephanie guided me through a very difficult period of my life. She gave me a focus and…read moreperspective that was exactly what I needed at the time, and I have improved significantly, both mentally and physically. Her style is gentle, sympathetic, and very supportive. I would strongly recommend Stephanie for anyone who feels that they need therapy.

Julie is excellent in her field! I highly recommend her!…read more She helped us tremendously!

The best decision I made in my 6 year old daughter's life was to select Julie Wells as her…read moreTherapist. Julie has been a blessing and angel in our lives. She has extraordinary insight into child psychology and exceeded my expectations. She genuinely cares about my daughter's well-being and I am so amazed at her insight and approach that I cannot verbalize my gratefulness and appreciation for her. I highly recommend her and want to keep her in my daughter's life until my daughter turns 18. That is the extent of the impact she has had on our lives.

Sharon has been able to notice small details and changes in people's emotions. She might not…read moreintervene right away, yet she will wait for the right time to offer encouragement and check in with you. I have experienced betrayal and became depressed and isolated. When I reached out to Sharon, she was understanding and supportive and helped me confront my fears. I'm so thankful for her support during my difficult times and for accepting who I am. Highly recommend her to anyone in need of a therapist.

Sharon is a great listener and very genuine. I always felt comfortable sharing with her what was…read moregoing on with my life and never felt like I could not share. Her approach is one filled with kindness, compassion, and empathy. I really recommend Sharon as a therapist! :) Thank you for everything Sharon!

I can't say enough about Dr. Dalsimer. The problems that I was having with a particular family…read moremember amounted to something that I truly believed was beyond repair. I begrudgingly entered into family therapy so that I could at least demonstrate that I "tried." Never did I think that the relationship could not only be repaired but could be positive and joyful. Now, I have something that I never dared to hope to have: a loving, positive relationship with this family member. I am truly grateful for Dr. Dalsimer, her patience, wisdom, experience, and methods.

I started seeing Kei when changes in my career increased my stress and anxiety levels to an almost…read morecrippling degree. I was new to therapy, and Kei made the experience very comfortable. She gave me tools and resources to work on in between session so that each session built on the last. I was pleased to find that she wasn't just able to help me manage my stress and emotions, but she also became a coach to help me be better in the job I have now and plan for what might come in the future. For now, I have a much better grasp on my stress and more confidence in my career. I recommend Kei to anyone who is looking for a new therapist. If you are willing to be active in your therapy, Kei will give you the tools to help yourself. And there is comfort in knowing that if I need to speak with someone again, Kei is available and I am confident she will be able to help.

It took me a very long time to find a good therapist. I've been seeing Dr. Keil for about a year…read morenow and he has added a tremendous value to my life and navigating traumas. He gives me advice that actually moves the needle for me along with also providing me a clear direction on moving into my higher self. I would recommend him 1000 times over and over!

Working with Dr. Keil was one of the best decisions I've made this past year. He has a rare ability…read moreto sense the best version of you--even before you can see it yourself. Dr. Keil is a skillful listener, a clear communicator, and incredibly thoughtful in how he helps you work through frustration or obstacles with logic and strategy. He's also extremely knowledgeable about physical training, nutrition, and longevity-- if you're into that sort of stuff. One thing I'll say tho: you get out what you put in. Come prepared and open, and you'll get the most out of your sessions. Best of luck!

Beautiful house nestled in a quiet neighborhood. I spent 30 days there for grief, depression and…read moreanxiety and found it truly helpful and restorative. Private chef, yoga, sound bath, breath work, personal trainer, EMDR, private one on one sessions along with group process sessions were all amazing. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Inpatient residential mental health treatment facility with the highest success rate nationwide!…read moreOur Irvine facility is one of Alter Behavioral Health's 7 locations in Orange County & Southern California. We treat primary mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, autism co-occurring disorders, substance abuse/addiction, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder (BPD), dissociative identity disorder (DID), & more. All clients receive highly personalized treatment using modern evidence-based modalities combining psychiatric evaluation, medication, psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, group therapy, life skills, vocational training, & more. We accept most private insurance plans or private pay.

Julie offers her clients with personal comfort, a quality people need in a Therapist. She has a…read moregood rapport with her clients and that is critical. She easily helps people feel comfortable and at ease from the start. She assists in helping people dig deeper to understand themselves in order to live happier lives. I recommend Julie for Orange County's chosen therapist.

Finding a rational, empathetic, yet positive & intelligent therapist like Julie was an enormous…read morestroke of luck! She not only made it easy to open up about the mess that I'd made of my life, but neither did she shy away from helping me take responsibility for my own errors. Always gently encouraged me to find my own solutions. I have suggested her to every friend, or family member, who I knew was having trouble finding their way forward. She seems to always have just the right touch to nudge people in a direction that, as she says, they knew was the right way to go... but needed an impartial, caring person to help them discover what their hearts were already wise to. Seriously ~ after trying more therapists than I care to admit, I can recommend others to run, not walk, to Julie! Let her help you as she did me.. to take back control of my life. As she's said to me, no one else can control our destinies but ourselves. If we don't surrender our decisions & responsibilities to others, we'll never have to feel like we're spinning out of control again. That's a priceless gift we can learn to give ourselves. Thanks again Julie!