Dr. Panvini was recommended by a dear friend. The way she spoke about realization during sessions…read morehelped me understand- this was someone I wanted to work with. My partner and I have very busy lives and needed help working on our relationship. We had reached a stagnant point. Couples therapy is its own magical type of therapy and Dr. Panvini helps us have AHA moments since day 1. From inception, Loreli has been angel. She's the office manager that greets us with kindness and a beautiful smile and genuine "how are you". I feel blessed to have found this amazing practice and Dr. Panvini specifically.

So I've tried quite a few therapists and interventions and it wasn't until working with the…read morewonderful people at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates that I really felt that emotional healing was possible and that I could start to see the light at the end of the tunnel following decades long depression. Havening techniques and other techniques have helped me (someone who defaults to over-intellectualizing) get out of my head and into my body which I've found is imperative for healing emotional trauma. With all that said I'm really here to share my experience with the Neurofeedback training done with Rebecca Turner. Having done so much healing and reprocessing through talk therapy, I still felt that my thought patterns were like a hose turned all the way up, whipping around, unable to catch, and control, soaking everyone around me. The initial brain mapping (which is done first to know what areas of the brain to target for training) reflected with tangible data what I was experiencing inside. Ms. Turner described it to me like "your two hemispheres are yelling at each other" which turned out to be one of the most validating things my brain has ever heard about itself. The neurofeedback training process itself is not as complicated and/or intimidating as the name sounds. If one is doing eyes open training, you essentially attach some small sensors to your head using a conductive goop and watch a tv show while the screen brightens and dims in response to the information collected by the sensors and neurofeedback program. For "eyes closed" training, you listen to lyric-less music while the music adjusts the volume to help train your brain. And it all works. I feel good about myself. Shame is now a passing emotion instead of a state of being. Rumination is down ten-fold as my hemispheres aren't "yelling at each other". My thoughts and feelings don't control me as much and/or send my on a downward spiral. If you are someone who feels your emotions are often become too much for you to handle that even standard therapy couldn't alone help, might I suggest neurofeedback?

I've seen a few therapists in my life and, honestly, had been pretty disappointed with my…read moreexperiences. At one point, I started to feel like therapy just wasn't for me. But life circumstances eventually led me to Jacqui, and now I'm actually grateful for the hardships that brought me to her. She's different from any therapist I've ever worked with. Jacqui really helps you dig deeper and look at things in a more honest, meaningful way. She doesn't just tell you what you want to hear or coddle you, because that wouldn't actually help you grow. Instead, she challenges you in a supportive and thoughtful way that pushes you to understand yourself better. I had never heard of ART before and was honestly skeptical, but I was desperate and willing to try anything. Hands down, it's one of the most valuable techniques she has in her vast arsenal of tools to help her patients. Her guidance on how to manage my anxiety in between sessions is something I will carry with me for life. Working with her has been a truly valuable experience, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found her.If you're struggling with something, I really encourage you to reach out and see her. It will change your life. It certainly changed mine.

I came to Jacqui to heal my trauma, and I'm now more traumatized when leaving at the 2nd ART…read moresession due to a racist comment by Jacqui. The first ART session with Jacqui was about 2 hours, and no specific issues occurred. The 2nd session was a week later. About 30 minutes in, she noticed the ART didn't work as she expected, and her comment about the failure was due to my "language barrier," which I strongly disagree with. Even English is not my first language, I passed 2 most difficult bar exams in the States, and I've been practicing law for the past 12 years in California. Jacqui's instructions are nothing compared to the judges' instructions I have to follow for my work. Jacqui's instruction was basically "imagine your emotions being washed away by a waterfall," something simple and similar to this. However, she told me not only once during this session that the failure is because of the language barrier. She made me feel absolutely terrible, and I had to cut short the session. Eventually, Jacqui admitted that ART doesn't work for everyone but emphasized again my language barrier. We are all vulnerable already when seeking help from a therapist. Now Jacqui makes me feel even worse as this ART doesn't work mainly because of my "language barrier." If Jacqui evaluated that my language barrier is a concern or issue for this ART, she should've noticed it at the first consultation and stopped it, rather than continuing scheduling and charging me $180 per hour for the following sessions.

I have been seeing Dr. Amy for 5 years now. My life has transformed and I feel empowered more than…read moreever. Through the ups and downs in life, she helps me stay grounded and see through the fog. She has helped me mature mentally, spiritually, emotionally and energetically. Through working with Amy, I am now a true believer of self-actualization. She is very real, and does way more than just sitting back and listening. Good, effective therapy requires some serious work, and she makes sure she's there with you every step of the way. On a side note, I have insurance through Aetna, and filing for reimbursement has never been a problem. Appointment scheduling is done through her website or through her directly. Easy and flexible.

I had a good experience with my first session of marriage counsiling with Amy today. I thought she…read morewas very funny and allows me to speak my mind, which helps with processing my feeling more clearly.

Dr. Calvin Yang, first and foremost, is a consummate professional and a caring soul. He truly cares…read morefor how you are progressing and allows for adjustable methods in your healing. Dr. Yang never forces a treatment and will work with you to find the best path to living your best life. Punctual and accessible, Dr. Yang ensures that the environment where you meet is calming and discrete. I especially appreciate that he allows for a dual session with my partner and values both of our inputs. I can not recommend Dr. Yang enough!

If I could give this place 200,000,000,000 stars I would. He actually cares about his patients and…read moreis extremely knowledgeable (MD and PhD in Neuroscience). Yes, he has a great location, lots of parking ($5) and an office with impressive abstract paintings. What really sets him apart is THAT HE TRULY CARES AND CONSULTS WITH THE CLIENT 100%. Unlike my previous psychiatrists who would meet me for 15 minutes to glance at my chart and give me medication to try, Dr. Yang looked at everything, and I mean everything. He requested all past medical records to make a decision on which medications to suggest. He took into consideration my body's reactions to previous treatments and external factors. Had it not been for him I probably would not be alive. He met with me every two weeks for an hour, we would converse for 30 minutes, and go over medication and literature for the other half hour. He has completely honest about the pros and cons of each prescription, and if I was willing to try it. He never sugar coated anything, and I think that helped a lot. He also had a good idea on how my body would react, and he was always right. I am glad my friends helped me pay my initial consultation, and for Dr.Yang who did not turn me away but provided a payment plan for me after evaluation. Now I am enjoying my 30's and planning for the future. I did not think I would make it to see my 30th birthday before coming to Clarity Mental Health. This place goes beyond the call of duty for their patients. I always felt understood and respected on all levels. His office has a different entrance and exit for privacy and he never runs late, they answer all phone calls and I never had any problems with my pharmacy or paperwork. Extremely professional and trustworthy. Thanks to Dr.Yang, I am thriving and enjoying life today.

I discovered Andrea online because she took my insurance (Optum). she helped guide me during a…read moreperiod of rediscovery and changes in my life. I was able to find a new acceptance of my situation, and I'm ina good place now. I appreciated her patience and empathy. she is knowledgeable and helped me navigate personal things I didn't know how to handle.

Ms. Guido is a former colleague of mine while we both worked at an outpatient family clinic in LA…read moreCounty. She was seen as a seasoned clinician by other therapists, and had a wealth of knowledge, clinical experience, training, and professionalism when assisting clients, colleagues, paraprofessionals, and other members in the community. She was observed to provide high quality of care to children, adolescents, young adults, neurodivergent children, and their families. Her approach is compassionate, empathetic, and client-focused. Some of the trainings and clinical work we did at the outpatient clinic were Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Crisis-Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), An Individualized Mental Health Intervention for Children with ASD (AIM HI), and Positive Parenting Program (Triple P).

ROWI was the greatest discovery of a program I have ever encountered. I am in the mental health…read morefield and searched for a very long time for a comprehensive intensive services program for my tween and from the very first phone call as I was in complete crisis the staff receptionist met with me immediately I called on a Friday my child was enrolled Monday all insurance was approved quickly they had a dedicated staff with a personal therapist for my child a family therapist an in office psychiatrist an educational liaison daily catered lunches yoga, art therapy, music therapy, tai chi three different types of therapies weekly an incredible amount of support not just for my child but for the entire family with parent support groups led by a highly empathetic highly trained therapist and alumni dinners and socials upon graduation. My daughter has completely changed for the better and was very sad to leave but enjoyed the entire program and every single member of the staff. Love this community!

How do I start a review that encapsulates the joy, appreciation, and profundity of mental health…read moreand sobriety? When a loved one was admitted to Gooden Center, the entire family was scared, uncertain, and worried about the quality of care and whether we could trust in their promise of wellness. After 30 days at Gooden, we couldn't be more thankful for the results we saw!! We were so appreciative of the entire staff (who are truly REMARKABLE!!) that we opted for an additional 60 days of care in the PHP and IOP programs. The entire family cannot express how blown away by the care and concern for our loved one. Special thanks to Eddie (an amazing therapist in the PHP program), Candace (a case worker who is an angel on earth!), and Paul (who facilitated our first family therapy session and helped us communicate better). I wish I could say it a thousand times over, but for now, these four small words must suffice: THANK YOU GOODEN CENTER.

I attended the follow up IOP groups at the Green St. facility in Pasadena 3 days a week after I got…read moreout of AA. I have to say that I really enjoyed the support & non judgmental attitude of everybody there (counselors & attendees). If I had to do it over again, the Gooden Center is where I would go hands down without a doubt. Thank you everyone at the Gooden Center, you all helped change my life for the better.

Casa gave me the strongest foundation I could have ever asked for. This place saved my life…read more Walking back into Casa grounds makes me feel like I'm walking home again. Being there is like being hooked to an oxygen tank and can breath again. I could never say a bad thing about this place. The friends I've made while there are still my friends today. The staff & all the women there genuinely care about you, love you & teach you how to be a lady. Casa loved me & continues to love me until I can one day love myself. The women's meeting on Thursday night is by far the most energetic, meaningful, hopeful & strengthening meeting I have ever went to. The solution is conveyed there. I learned more about myself at Casa then I ever have anywhere else. Casa will always be home. Once a Casa girl always a Casa girl.

I wanted to leave a quick review about my experience trying to get admitted here. I was referred by…read moreKaiser and had been playing phone tag with a representative named Laura. We both missed each other's calls a few times. Her last call to me was Thursday, and I returned the call Tuesday. When I called, Laura immediately told me in a very condescending and dismissive tone that "that was a long time ago" and that I needed to contact Kaiser again. I completely understand if a new referral was required, and I can acknowledge that I could have called back sooner. My issue is not the policy it's the way I was spoken to. This is a recovery center. The people calling are often already struggling, hesitant, or trying to get themselves to accept help. A little compassion goes a long way. I've dealt with another treatment center where the staff were patient, welcoming, and persistent about helping someone get into treatment, so the difference was immediately noticeable. I had read several reviews describing staff as rude or condescending before calling, and unfortunately my interaction made me understand exactly what those reviewers were talking about. Based on the number of similar reviews, I'm not particularly confident this feedback will be taken into consideration. Some of the responses and experiences described honestly come across to me as more defensive than receptive to criticism. If you've had or end up having a great experience here, I genuinely hope that continues. I can only speak about my interaction, but when someone is reaching out for help with recovery, they should not be made to feel like an inconvenience for calling back. This interaction alone was enough to turn me away and look elsewhere.

Being a marriage counselor is not always an easy nor rewarding career when providing marriage…read morecounseling to clients with Narcissism or Borderline Personality disorders. Joanne has practiced therapy for many years and immediately provided therapy for the root cause of our marriage issues. I decided to start seeing Joanne for personal therapy and unlike other therapists that like to address the symptoms, Joanne helped detail the issues providing me with full clarity for first time in my life. She recommended books that I've read and set me on a path to fully heal and recover from being married to a narcissist. I learned more from Joanne in two therapy sessions than I have over the years combined with other therapists. I can now see the manipulation, lies, and gas lighting in real time. I'm forever indebted and grateful for Joanne, she has completely changed my life. I'm the child of a narcissist and like many empathetic people, married a narcissist. My narcissistic ex-wife left a bad review for Joanne because most narcissist dislike all therapists other than those that agree with them. Joanne within two individual therapy sessions, after being our marriage counselor, set me on a course to fully understand how I came to be and why I married a narcissist with BPD. I can not stress enough how incredible and knowledgable Joanne is at being a therapist. Again, I'm absolutely grateful she was my therapist and now that my divorce is finalized I'll be contacting her again for therapy. Fan of Ms Koegl I guarantee you she is the best therapist on Yelp.

Finding a therapist you can truly trust isn't easy. We are so lucky to have found Joanne, she is…read moreamazing! We started seeing her before we got married, and she's been amazing at helping us communicate better and navigate challenges together. She also helped us gain a clearer understanding of our backgrounds and why we do what we do, and she's genuinely committed to helping us grow. Even now, she checks in from time to time, which we really appreciate. She's caring, practical, and real. We still go back for sessions when we need to work on things, and every time we leave feeling stronger as a couple. Highly recommend her!

This review is almost 2 years overdue. I've been reluctant and am finally doing it now…read more Background: in Oct 2020 my fiancé Johnny and I came to Elvina for help. We met 7 years prior. After the first 6 months, Johnny didn't want to be physical with me, citing trauma from losing money in stocks. I couldn't leave him during this low point of his life so we stayed together. We weathered ups and downs and built a strong companionship. In late 2020 after being on breaks I finally resolved to leave him. He talked me into getting counseling as the last resort. This was how we started seeing Elvina. Elvina went over why we were there. My main issue was the lack of intimacy and Johnny's was the way we fight. We saw Elvina regularly for over a month. We talked about Johnny's concerns, conflict resolutions, even the details of his business. It was all about Johnny but Elvina forgot my main concern - the no-sex was NEVER mentioned. After a while, I gave up. It was difficult enough for me to bring it up at all (cultural taboo) and now it was further invalidated - is it even a big deal? Am I making a big deal out of nothing? I stopped seeing Elvina, feeling so embarrassed that I couldn't even tell her why I stopped. Life went on and we just had a baby (through IVF). Things are not better - Johnny got into stocks again and stopped bed sharing with me, citing he had to trade. Through my pregnancy (and all its hormonal heights), I was mostly alone at night. Then the market crashed and Johnny lost it all again. He now invests heavily in his business (borrow money to do so) and we fight constantly, me being weary and skeptical, and he thinks I'm being negative. Affection is so foreign and seem impossible in my future. Thinking back on Oct 2020 I wish I had more courage. I was so close to addressing my concern. Johnny would not address my concern. No one would. I wish there was professional help, the help I sought for. I wish there is some understanding of why he's this way. I have no confidence I will ever know, or that any professionals can help. Of course, life is not black and white. Johnny has a good heart. We get along well mostly. We also bonded over our son. But there is no intimacy. And there is always stress over his finance. I wish we could have talked about these in therapy. I write this because hopefully therapists would realize the importance of not dismissing their patient's chief complaint. I came to her seeking help at a pivotal point in my life and it was dismissed. I can't help but feel a deep sense of resentment towards it every time I am confronted with the reality of my circumstance.

Elvina has a quick, cut-through-the-bs way of helping a couple out through a challenge. She helps…read morepeople see things from a different perspective, the other's perspective, a compromising perspective, so they can have a new direction. Elvina's customer service is something to rave about--quick to get back to you, easy to schedule, very caring, very approachable. I HIGHLY recommend Elvina.