I have been going to Self Help with my husband and alone as well for a couple of months with Nancy. We initially were looking for marriage counseling but then, after 2 or 3 sessions, Nancy explain to us we were bringing our own baggage from the past to the relationship and that wasn't letting us move forward. She has help us a lot with different type of coaching and we have improve a lot as a couple and as individuals. She is very analytical and gives real help and advise. I think you have to be open to a different kind of therapy, they don't use the normal sit down and just talk therapy, but she will do different exercises, as close eye visualization therapy(awesome), or she sends you homework and things to do, to analize them at the session. Just be open to change and remember every little thing you do counts and has a reason to be done. So, dont freak out if in the first sesión you feel too analyzed or that you talk to much or just weard, it is normal, you cant solve a hole life problems in one hour, so be persistent and let change come to you. I really recommend Nancy. She is an awesome person and is really helping us solve the root cause of our struggles. **As a tip she does speaks English and Spanish as well so that had help me too, since I feel more confortable expressing my self in Spanish. We are now working on time and expense management coaching/therapy and step by step we change our way :) Tnks Nancy! read more

My fiancé and I had a great experience with this process. From the start the staff were very informative and inviting. They fully explained the prices to us and how the package works and assigned us a counselor, Emerzon, who was amazing. He made everything feel a little more at ease which was great for us because we were timid, as we have never been to something like this before. He showed and gave us tips and exercises to try out that we're both fun and challenging. You'd think you'd have a lot down when you've known someone for 10 years. Anyways we are grateful that we took the leap and found this on yelp, I had been contemplating for months before suggesting it to my other half and was thrilled I did. Thank you self-help for getting us back in track. read more

I've been to 3 sessions so far with Nancy at Self Help and I can honestly say I have a better outlook on myself and life already! Nancy makes me feel very comfortable and like I can be 100% honest about how I am feeling without being judged. If you are thinking about booking a session do it, I promise you won't regret it! read more

I honestly felt at first that they were going to tell me things I already knew but I finally gave it a try and they really help me understand what it is that I need help in which I would have never thought they're honestly so kind and care for you and would recommend this to anyone. read more

Glad I found this place. Helping me tremendously with my 12 year old daughter. Learning things about myself and it's helping me become a better me. Will continue to come here. read more

Tim Delgado has literally changed my life! Not exaggerating! I saw a couple therapists before Tim and most just wanted to prescribe me drugs when I just wanted to talk and resolve my issues. When I decided I didn't want to live life in ignorance and start facing my fears I called Self Help LA, Tim answered, he explained the process and how the first session is finding the root of your problem. I made the appointment for the next day, I was there for self esteem issues, physical and mental abuse from my parents. He not only helped me out with my childhood issues but also helped me out with my career, everything just came together after the third session. He helped me find my vision to my future. Not only does he give you tools to appreciating the negative, he gives you tools for having a peaceful and prosperous life. I can say I truly am so happy Tim is in my life. After each session, on my way home, I felt so at peace with myself and my life, look no further, call him now if you want self improvement and peace in your life. read more

Absolutely wonderful. Nancy, is great and I felt a difference after my first session.

Truly a wonderful experience. This is the time when I am at the lowest point of my life and Tim, my psychiatrist, truly helped me to switch things around. My perspective, my job, my relationship, everything. I have nothing but deep respect and gratitude to Tim for our time together. I really believe that I have become a better person, a more accomplished individual. To Self Help Los Angeles, keep doing what you're doing. To Tim, I am forever grateful and blessed to have your help. Thank you! read more

Healing yourself shouldn't be like picking up a Big Mac and if it is you'll usually have the same results. I've done many years of therapy and self help workshops. I really wanted to try this place but it left me feeling worse. 1) they didn't explain anything about the techniques or goals, I didn't sign any waivers, no documents on emergencies 2) the interaction felt disconnected and that feeling was reinforced by a room that was oversized with old furniture and a chair that looked like it was from an old garage sale that I sat in. 3) I didn't like that they were pushing me to commit to a certain time frame or to buy sessions in advance. If you like something you come back but it's like they were trying to lock me in. I felt like I wasn't able to work on stuff that was important. It just felt very gimmicky. Also I tried to research the background on the employees and ZERO info on their education, licenses, experience. Not even on their website. Self-help is a journey not something to be resolved quick and I'd never go back to this place because it made no sense and just made me feel worse. read more

I was struggling end of 2015 and felt stuck in place, stagnant. I worked with Emerzon Estrada for many months in early 2016. The guidance and work I did with him truly was life transforming. To date I continue to use the tools provided to help me with the personal work I needed to do, and continue to do, in order to carry on building up my internal strength and in so doing casting the life I want for myself becoming the truest version of me I can be. Thank you Emerson for your guidance and support and being a true and trust worthy facilitator in my life. read more

I been here for 4 counseling sessions and I am feeling amazing Nancy is been such a great help for me. And I am amazed on how much I improved with just 4 sessions. The environment feel so peaceful, and feel good to talk to someone that will guide you with out judging you. Thank you so much Nancy I am looking forward to working on myself with your help. Thank you so much Self help read more

Emerson Estrada is great. The place is nice too. We have been going for the past few months. He has given us excellent tools to better ourselves. We like to take notes and try to practice what we learned at home. He also provides with great content from other life coaches that we can learn from on our own time too. He is very easy to talk to and the atmosphere does not feel like your are in a stiff doctor's office. I am sure the organization as a whole is way too. It is good for anyone that wants to learn how to apply good skills on how to interact with people and how to better your day to day life rather than just have someone listening to you. read more

I found out about Dr. Armando when I was searching for help for my children and self, several months ago. Being a single mother, my children and I had been through so much dramatic life experiences and I knew actions for healing needed to take place. When Dr. Armando met me with my three children, I as was blown away of how he handled and interacted with me and my children. He made us all feel so comfortable the first time and my children all opened up to him right away! He did hypnotherapy on me, knowing that I was under allot of stress and needed it the most. I felt such a huge weight of my shoulder and so relieved soon after (the first session!). Ever since then I had my daughter attend several sessions and was amazed the change in her and how easy she opened up to him (she's 17yr old teen!). I have also attended several of his FREE powerful system classes he offers in studying the mind. I love attending his classes, he offers amazing information in how our minds work to better our lives. Did I mentioned its FREE? I am so thankful to have met him and make him now part of bettering my life and children. He is one of kind, such an amazing talented man, that loves to help people. I normally to post on Yelp, but this time I had to take the time; because this man is someone who truly cares about helping people and that's his purpose in life. May God continue to bless him throughout his journey! read more

I finally had the privilege to meet the infamous Tim Delgado...AMAZING is an understatement! He is passionate in what he does and it truly shows! He has become my mentor, and I can't thank him enough for giving me that extra push I so needed. I have been to other therapists and sessions with Tim...are like hanging out with an old friend. I am so glad I decided to give Self Help LA a chance. Thank you, Tim!! :) read more

I went in today also based on all the positive reviews.I called to make an appointment over the phone and Armando returned my call before the end of the day. Even though it sounded like he understood my situation over our phone conversation, I went in thinking was it even possible to change the way I felt and thought after so many years. I knew I needed to change but didn't know how. Well I went in knowing I should give it a try. I right away felt welcomed and comfortable. We right away got to the point and we both could relate to how we were raised. I went in with an open mind and I could feel better by just talking about my situation. I can feel he was not being judgmental and that he wanted to help.Towards the end of the session he explained we were going to have an activity where I would close my eyes and he would guide me to get rid of a lot of emotional baggage i had been carrying around for many years.(hypnosis?) I didn't know if it was actually going to work but it DID. By the time we were through I felt like a brand new person. Very at peace, free, and like I'm ready for a new me. A better version of myself, ready to start all over again. I felt so much better that I booked another session next week to make sure I am on the right path. I would definitely recommend Armando and this place for anyone who feels they are lost, need help in life or relationships. read more

When I called Self Help, I had just left an 11 year relationship and was done with traditional talk therapy. I needed something different. After reading all of the reviews, I called and spoke with Armando. I told him the type of person I wanted to become and why I was seeking help. He placed me with Dr. Leticia Montiel, who didn't have many reviews on here so I wondered how this would go, but I was open to it. I started my time with Self Help the first week of October. It's now towards the end of November, and words can't express how amazing my time with Dr. Montiel has been and the progress I've made in just 5 sessions with her. The relationship I was in was very unhealthy, and I had tried to end it before--going to traditional talk therapy to help me through it, but approximately 1 month with Dr. Montiel and I just feel like a weight has been lifted / drawn out from me--an emotional weight that I had been carrying for about the last 7 years of that relationship. Hypnotherapy felt a bit awkward at first, but if you give yourself fully to it and do the homework, it helps tremendously. Trust the process. I can't explain how after a session, you leave thinking differently. Then you go home, sleep on it, and the next day, it is as though you have internalized the session and you just feel the world is better, brighter, and different after each session. Of course, it takes work, so you have to be committed to growing and doing the homework and following through. You don't go in and talk about everything wrong in your life. Instead, Dr. Montiel helped me pinpoint and hyper focus on the root cause of whatever it is I wanted to work on, improve or let go. She has a wealth of experience and her approach is so gentle / natural / comforting. I felt like I was talking to a friend who was so committed to my well-being and was eager to help me transform. Each minute of your session is definitely put to good use. Armando is also super responsive, so overall, my experience with Self-Help has been extremely positive. Doing this type of therapy and working with Dr. Montiel has helped me improve the quality of my life, and I feel it can only continue to get better from here. Looking forward to more sessions. :) read more

Armando has been wonderful. I first found out about his services from a family member, Armando came highly recommended. Although I live over 400 miles away from his office I decided that due such a high recommendation I was willing to travel to receive the best help that I could get. I am extremely pleased with the help that I received. My husband, family, and friends have all noticed positive changes. There are no short cuts when it comes to getting to a healthy fulfilling outlook on life, but if there is anything close to a zen shortcut Armando will help your answers. read more

I never thought I would be getting help for my marriage. I am so glad I went to Self Help LA. I've contacted a few other marriage/personal counseling places & I decided to go with Self Help LA after reading great reviews about them. My husband & I have been having issues with each other & are slowly drifting apart. I wanted to save our marriage of 25yrs. We worked with Nancy & she's great. She understands exactly what's happening between my husband & I and advised us on what we need to work on to improve our relationship. It's funny that sometimes when my husband & I would have a heated disagreement we would ask each other "what would Nancy say?" or "remember what Nancy said". Our relationship has improved a lot. I would highly recommend Self Help LA read more

This place is amazing, I found out how I can unlock this extra half part of my brain, I never felt like I had the capacity to unlock so much momentum and positive outlook like Mr Armando did for me, thank you very mucho Gracias Carnal!! read more

I have had crippling social anxiety ever since I graduated high school. I researched various therapy techniques and concluded that Armando is the man to help me. He understood my condition, told me related stories, and provided some interesting information. He made me feel confident that I was going to see change after the session. When it came to the hypnosis, it didn't work. I felt calm, only because I had my eyes closed and was focusing on my mind. Did not make a difference in my life. Just my experience. read more

I felt lost and stuck in life. I knew I needed to change but didn't know how or where to start. I have used traditional therapy sessions before but I didn't want to go thru so many sessions again. I found Armando and after one appointment my life has changed in so many ways for the better. You only get what you put into it but if your looking for a change, some help or a little guidance I would recommend you try this place first. read more

Beware. I decided to update my review with a bit more detail. I'm a 22 year old woman in college who has battled with depression, but mostly anxiety since the 4th grade. As someone who comes from a loving family with support I thought to myself why would "someone like me" be asking for help? When I was in high school I spent a month + in the counselors office wishing someone could understand what I was going through. To my surprise no one could or at least I thought so. I'm currently on my 4th year of college ready to start my internship in the fall as a social work student, and honestly I hope no one I ever encounter has to deal with a company such as this one. I was at my lowest point when I reached out to this company. As a low income person all I had to lean on was whatever medical had to offer. With only $200 in my bank account I called this place in desperate need of help or guidance. Of course I was assured "a new outlook" "would help me figure out what is making me feel this way" and so much more jargon that I fell for. I was impressionable and depressed, could I have resisted from these concealable words? NO! I could not make it to my scheduled appointment, why? Because I made the appointment at the spur of the moment. Anyone with anxiety and depression could attest to what that feeling is like. Did I not realize I had work that day? No! Why? because I was so depressed nothing else mattered. Once I realized what I had done I called 2x to cancel or at least reschedule my appointment. Did they answer? NO!!This company only cares about making profit and not about helping people. Sure maybe I could have left a voicemail, but i'm sure anyone suffering from anxiety can attest to the amount of pressure/fear/ and anxiety you feel when you have to make a confrontational call. I called not once but twice and no answer. YET they answered on the first ring when I first made the call and I was charged $150 for a no show. How could I have possibly canceled my appointment if there was no way to get ahold of these people. If they truly cared they'd offer to reschedule AT LEAST. DO NOT GO HERE. I don't care what the positive reviews say, they might seem like they want to help but only after they've received their payment. I had less than $70 for a week an a half because of this company because they decided to charge me the $150 instead of rescheduling me. Pleas people never give your money to these people. They even sent out paragraphs to my bank about how I reached out to them putting my business public because I fought my charge. Of courses I tried fighting it, I was left with 0 money for the entire month. I can give proof of calls and messages I sent my friends about my experience. The SAD part is I even contacted a nice lady who had a similar experience and she agreed that it was terrible and they did not answer he when she tried to reschedule almost as if they knew "not to answer because then we can't charge them for a no show. Please if you have any question contact me I can show evidence of the days leading up to my breakdown which I was at my most vulnerable to the day I scheduled my appointment which they answered within seconds to the day I called to reschedule in which they did not answer. I have no reason to high about anything mentioned above. I just do not want anyone to be taken advantage of. Thanks. Feel free to message me with any questions and concern or proof. I do not mind showing you any of it. read more

Dr. Armando will help you HEAL your emotional and mental body!. Dr. Armando is gentle, understanding and kind, as well as being non-judgmental and willing to pull from all sorts of modalities to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to help you heal! He can even work with you on the phone! read more

I attended a two day seminar called "Success Mindset", the course was excellent and worth every cent. The facilitator Armando was wonderful, he has decades of experience as a Life Coach and truly has a passion for working with people. He made the course fun, used real life experiences as examples and welcomed our feedback. The course gave me an insight to better understand myself as well as understand people I come across on a daily basis. I was able to better understand my personal relationships, and I learned how to use the modalities to be more successful in my career as well. The course was uplifting, positive and extremely interesting as I learned so much about why we all do what we do. After the seminar was over, I felt inspired to make positive changes in my life. I was able to set new goals, it gave me a new perspective on things that I need to change in my life and I frequently go back to my notes to recharge and remind myself of what I truly want in my life. I encourage everyone to meet Armando and attend this course. You will not be disappointed. read more

I came to Armando at a critical time in my life. I lost close family members and traditional therapy was no longer effective. I was at a point where I had major anxiety, couldn't stop crying, and felt that things would never get better. I found Self-Help LA on Yelp and read all the positive reviews. I had never thought about trying something like hypnotherapy, but at this point, I was feeling so desperate for something to give. Before going to the office, I had a phone conversation with Armando just to do my "homework" and get an idea of what I was in for. He spent an hour on the phone with me answering my questions, and getting to know me and what I needed. In that conversation, I knew he understood where I was at in my life, and I decided to sign up for 5 sessions. Prior to my first meeting with him, he sent me an audio of one of his conferences, and I felt more confident in my decision to meet with him based on his knowledge. I noticed a major difference just after the first session. I stopped crying which was huge for me. I cried almost everyday for 5 months (no joke) before I met with Armando. I finally felt a sense of relief, and I was finally smiling again. Since then, I have been able to remember my family members without bursting into tears, or having anxiety. The rest of the sessions were just as beneficial, as he helped me to re-focus on my future, and realize my self-worth. I do believe you have to have an open mind, and I am so glad I was open to trying hypnotherapy with Armando. It helped that Armando gained my trust and he made it so easy. He is very knowledgeable, sincere, and has such a positive outlook on life. I walked out of every session feeling revived. I am so thankful to him for the better quality of life I have had since. read more

Came here because of the reviews I had seen, I thought I should give it a try. Me and my wife had some very tough times this past month and after our first session, I have to admit that I can already see results, this therapy is going to work. We still have a long way but it's in the right direction. Can't wait to go back. read more

I would have never imagined myself going to a therapy session. Going through some tough times I began to feel lost and had a lack of self-motivation. Thanks to the sessions that I had with mando, everything changed. My job got a lot easier, morale has drastically improved with all employees. Home life has gotten better, stress has been drastically reduced. I would have never imagined that one session would have a drastic change in my life. I enjoyed it so I paid for additional sessions. The sessions pay themselves back. I do not regret going to mando. Thanks armando. read more

Armando has helped me and my family tremendously. His techniques are powerful and effective. After trying conventional therapies for years...I'm so glad and greatful that We came across Self Help LA. read more

Definitely different but good! If your looking to really understand yourself and do the work this is the place for you. A different approach and self reflection is key to comprehending the things that occur and how to find a balance amongst the chaos. I would recommend although a tad expensive but worth the self-investment. Thanks Tim! read more

As of the time of writing this we are two sessions in with Nancy, we were hesitant going in but she has made both of us more than comfortable. Not only is she very intuitive and empathetic, she also possesses the skill to see through our defenses. Looking forward to the next session! read more

Nancy is the my favorite person that I have worked with. She's very straight forward and to the point and she has this amazing way of getting to the truth quickly and coming up with excercizes and ways to help me refocus my energy into where it needs to be. Very easy to talk to and just a great experience for me. Highly recommended. read more

This was a great eye opening experience..emerson was my counselor..and he is a great communicator..he was able to help me look at myself and see how I can become a better version of myself.it is never too late to make changes for yourself and become a better person read more

8 years and counting and more in love each day. Had marriage counseling with Armando after our first 3 rough years together. And it's was life changing. My husband and I are so grateful to him for the amazing life we share together.thank you Armando. read more

I have tried various types of therapy and nothing helped until I met Nancy. Nancy helped me see things in a different way by using various techniques. My husband noticed that I handle things in a positive way now. I can't thank you enough Nancy! read more

My boyfriend was very skeptical about this therapy. But after he took his first session he really enjoyed talking to Nancy. I have personally seen the difference in him and it's a shock. After the first session my boyfriend has changed dramatically. He has learned to over come his problem and is even a happier person daily now. I definitely recommend this to anyone. Also Nancy was so helpful she was even able to give us her own cell number if ever we had questions or anything. This office is amazing and everybody is very understanding. read more

I have been going to Self Help for 5 weeks and I see Nancy. I have never done any sort of therapy before so this was a very new experience for me. I have gotten a lot of new perspectives from Nancy as to my thought process around things going on in my life. I have a lot of anxiety around many things and we are working on managing those feelings and ever better explaining why I have those feelings and thoughts. I look forward to continuing my therapy and would definitely recommend investing in yourself and not living constantly wondering how to fix things in your life and get someone to help. read more

Emerzon is a great therapist who really cares about making a genuine positive impact on people. His straightforward approach helped me immensely to get up and take charge of situations that were taking a toll. I didn't feel sold to which was a big positive and the personal touch he incorporated trying to help me figure myself out was beyond what I was expecting when I began to seek help. It is self help with a thoughtful and delicate approach that uses a variety of methods to help YOU realize how to YOU! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to help themselves and have someone guide them to do so. read more

Nancy has been my therapist for 4 months and I couldn't be happier. She helps me put my thoughts and situations into perspective and I always leave sessions feeling great. The homework she assigns me is always helpful because it makes me apply her techniques to my everyday life. I love how she's taught me meditation and grounding techniques to help deal with the stress in my life. Overall, Nancy is helping me better myself and therapy with her is helping me grow. read more

What a great experience each step of the way. I was having a mental breakdown one day and decided to seek some help. Armando was very kind and extremely helpful over the phone and scheduled me for an appointment with Nancy that day. As we all know, it's rare to find an appointment the day of so I appreciate the level of care that they have. The session with Nancy was different than my therapist in the past but in a good way. She dove in to getting to know me and had concern to make me feel better that day. I did a close eyed visual for the first time and it was a great experience and I take it with me to practice after my first session. Looking forward to keep with working with Nancy. read more

Finally convinced myself to seek help and help it really did. Truthfully, I'm skeptical about spending so much money on therapeutic help because I never would have thought that it would provide immediate results. I only went to one session; which Armando graciously extended (he says he normally does 1-1.5 hour sessions but I talked until I was content which was about 2-2.5 hours). He doesn't tell you how to think, it's rather more about your perspective. In our session he said he would help me pluck out my anger which I thought was impossible because, I mean, how on earth do you eradicate an emotion that you're so familiar with? Well, what happened was I learned how to open up another perspective whenever my angry bone was tickled. With so many issues in my family that make me feel like I'm plummeting into a depression, I am relieved that I no longer feel angry anymore. Whenever I start to feel any hint of anger, it quickly dissolves because I start thinking from this new perspective that I've gained in one session. Things are still not clean and clear at home, but now I don't have to cope with it and blame myself for everything because now I know how to view it from an angle that is not necessarily positive, but rather neutral. I'm a 19 year-old teenager with issues piled on top of me that exceed the tops of Mount Vesuvius and after one session, I felt as though half of that mountain slid off of my shoulders. *Knocked off one star because the price put a dent in my wallet, but I've never been to other counselors/therapists so I'm not one to judge on the price. What I will say is that it's worth every penny because it truly helps. read more