Dr Bechelli has been a great help over the last year…read more The first meeting in-person was a professional interview and set a good tone for when i moved to online meetings, which was a great adjustment as i lived far away. I believe feeling understood is the most crucial and challenging part of adjusting to a new psychiatrist, and Dr Bechelli has made continued effort to do so until this day. When i transfered to his psychiatric care from another institution I needed to release my medical information to inform him about my situation. The communication between doctors was well-managed and contextualized my situation for him to personalize the prescription approach. I felt that they managed it well without me needing to mediate in the slightest, which thankfully didn't add more responsibility to my plate while i was recovering from a crisis. PS: Vigilant receptionist too, prompt responses 24/7 and makes scheduling a breeze. Jocelyn Gomez holds it down. - Anton Athanasiu

At 1st it's great but if you become difficult with issues…read more,he will ignore you and take away your meds. Then will not return your call when your in withdrawal. he will take your money & prescribe you anything . He's a pill pusher. He should never be allowed to do this to anyone else. Stay Away!

I have been seeing Kelly for over a year, and she is one of the most…read more intelligent, thoughtful and inspiring people I have ever met. She has helped me to think differently and see the world in a different way. She is empathetic, but challenging with a supportive tone. Her authenticity, honesty and openness create a space for patients to grow and be vulnerable. I recommended Kelly to anyone and everyone. She is absolutely amazing- you won't regret seeing her. She also does a variety of meditations online that are amazing too!!

Kelly is a wonderful therapist and human. I went to go see her during a difficult time about five…read moreyears ago, and have been seeing her on and off for five years since. I can honestly say that she has helped me to become a happier more grounded person. In many ways, she has helped me find the best version of myself. Four of my friends have gone to see Kelly and all have had wonderful things to say. Some of the reasons that make Kelly so wonderful are that she is incredibly compassionate. She seriously just gets it, and doesn't judge. She is really logical, and can help make a difficult emotional situation much easier to handle. She has a great sense of humor (when appropriate) which is refreshing. I am incredibly grateful to have Kelly as a resource in my life. She truly does life changing work.

I booked an appointment with Emily when I was really struggling with anxiety - it was having a…read moremajor impact on my day to day life. Through several sessions with Emily, I'm very much on the right path, and she's helped me find the right medication to help me feel better and live a happy, balanced life. Very lucky to have her in my corner!

Years ago I hit a point where I knew it was important to get back on the medication I'd taken…read morepreviously. It was difficult to find a provider during the pandemic, but I was so lucky to have found Emily. So lucky in fact, that I joined her when she started her own practie and I'm very glad I did. Her kindness and understanding is palpable, even though a screen. I've seen quite a few psychiatrists in my day, many of whom are very formal and focused on medication only. Emily has shown genuine care for my well being and follows up on my personal life as well as related mental health aspects. While the ADHD medication shortage has loomed, I've been able to trust Emily and her team to keep me updated on relevant information so that there's no lapse in medication or understanding. Scheduling with Emily has also proven to be a breeze. We meet virtually and she's able to work within my schedule so that we can meet when convenient for me. The world of mental health and medication is so draining as a patient but Emily has made the entire process so much less difficult. If you're looking for a new provider, I cannot recommend her services enough.

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.

I've seen Nancy Good of Infinite Development a number of times for both Reiki and Hypnotherapy. She…read moreis one of the wisest, warmest, most present healers and teachers I've ever met. She truly radiates positive energy which I think is the strongest testament to her work. Nancy has been doing this work for decades and she clearly loves what she does and it shows. Her practice of hypnotherapy is gentle and tuned-in; she starts with an intake and listens to what you are wanting to work on and the rest is just bliss. Hypnotherapy with Nancy is incredibly effective and can really revolutionize your mental patterns... and your life. To anyone wanting to make shifts in their lives, big or small, or to find more comfort, peace and joy, I highly recommend working with Nancy. Her office is also cozy and beautiful.

I have used Nancy for Reiki only, with maybe a dash of her Hypnotherapy thrown in for good measure…read more She is a wonderful practitioner, a genuinely nice person and very adept at what she does. I'd highly recommend her services if you're in the mood to get better inside yourself!

NOTE: If you plan on scheduling an assessment, anticipate it to be at least several months out. I…read morescheduled mine in January 2025, starting all the way back in August 2024. Not a gripe, just a heads up! About a year ago, my therapist and I suspected I may have ADHD-- which kicked off the tedious search for a reputable while reasonably-priced clinic for a formal assessment. After calling my insurance, requesting referrals from Sutter, and doing my own research, I finally came across Savera via Rula Health. I worked with Carolyn and Dr. Naylor. After speaking briefly on the phone, we scheduled dates for a virtual intake and on-site assessment. The earliest availability for both was 6~ months later. The virtual intake over Zoom was thorough. Carolyn and Dr. Naylor were patient and friendly. I felt that they treated sensitive topics with great tact. A few days later, I drove to their Oakland clinic for my assessment. The facility is tidy and clean, just a bit dated. The building is near Lake Merritt, surrounded by street parking (metered). The directory inside the building is clear; I was able to find their clinic with no issue. The assessment itself was quite comprehensive and data-oriented. After my assessment, we scheduled a virtual call on my results. They walked me through their analysis and recommendations on next steps. My therapist was happy to work with them to figure out a treatment plan. I also received a 30-page PDF detailing everything discussed-- extremely insightful! I highly recommend Savera for the combined quality of care and insurance coverage.

I was looking for a leadership coach (paid by my company). I was one of the senior managers of my…read morecompany. I rolled the dice and found Amrita on yelp. I've been through leadership coaching before but not 1 on 1. Amrita (she said I could call her by her first name) really dug deep into why I react/act towards certain situations. Of course I think it helps if you can be completely honest with yourself. The one thing I didn't want to do is change who I was. Amrita made me realize that that is why I was there. To change...not my authenticity but to change how I approached things. I shed a few tears, which was a surprise for me. Sometimes I left drained because the sessions made me go to places that were uncomfortable (truth). Amrita listened. I mean she was really paying attention to what I was saying. She never appeared bored. It took me a while to open up to her, not optimistic that she could provide anything new. But she did. Unfortunately, I left the company and was only able to spend 3 months with Amrita. But in those 3 months, she taught me a lot and I use what I learned all the time. I would highly recommend Amrita.

Dr. Smith has been one of my greatest support system in my life right now. She is considerate and…read morealways has great insights about how I feel and the experiences I share. She listens well and she tries her best to really get to know me so she can teach me the right coping skills I need.

Dr John schick aided and abetted my ex husband to use my mental health against me in systemic and…read moreescalating abuse that eventually became physical. I do not recommend him at al for women because he doesn't listen to a word they have to say. Dr Weisz was very kind but also useless for my situation. They should have recognized the signs, kicked my ex out of my appointments, and helped me divorce him and protect my children.

Dr. Alexander is an outstanding therapist - perceptive, experienced, super-bright, and methodical…read more She helped unravel my complicated mix of issues and explained the relative role of each problem in the entire picture. Then she carefully tried out a few new medications and I was much better much more rapidly than I could have imagined. She is very expensive, so that will be the make-or-break decision for each patient (and my reason for my 4-star rating rather than 5 stars). But if you can possibly manage her fees, she will help you enormously. As an aside, I'm not sure why so many reviews (five pages of them) of Dr. Alexander's work, almost all of them hugely positive, are considered "not recommended" reviews and are thus hidden. I have read the explanation for not showing those reviews on first glance and I still don't think the reasons apply.

Jeanne is an exceptionally smart, experienced and compassionate professional. I was fortunate to…read morehave been referred to her for the treatment of my chronic pain and all of the issues that go with the territory. Dr. Alexander helped me identify the proper course of treatment and helped me locate additional resources to help manage my situation on a day-to-day basis. I definitely recommend her to anyone seeking the guidance of a seasoned pro with impressive credentials and a caring attitude toward her patients.