I was in need of Auto Related Courses and the only schools suggested to me were in San Jose. For…read moresomeone living in Newark without at vehicle, that was a problem. Through some research I found 2nd Chance whose office is only minutes away from home. Talk about a blessing. The staff is friendly and extremely accommodating with payments. I worked with two counselors. Candy was the first. She is very knowledgeable of the topics discussed in class. And always willing to assist those in need with numerous issues. Linda was the second. Leading group discussion, she always encouraged clients to talk freely about their thoughts and experiences. Linda is rather open herself so there was never the notion of judgment. And the fact she had a sense of humor was great. I highly recommend 2nd Chance for Auto Related Courses. I have learned collectively many of the staff members have led adventurous lives themselves. Knowing the ins and outs of the system, openly referring you to other/outside sources for further assistance. All together the session went by quickly and was relatively cheap. And don't skip out on classes if you can help it as you will have to make them up after your entire session is through- at an additional fee for each class missed.

Im extremely impressed with this program and all the resources and support they provide. The Staff…read moreis always so sweet warm and kind whenever I walk through those doors. Overall I would highly recommend this establishment.

Evelyn is one of the best therapists you can find in the Newark/Union City/Fremont area. I highly…read morerecommend her for anyone that is looking for a new therapist or looking for their very first one. She has experience dealing with a variety of people coming from different situations. I've been working with her for several years at this point. I would describe her approach as gentle, inquisitive, relatable, and very patient. She has impacted the quality of my life and relationships in ways that is hard to describe.

I have the great pleasure and honor of knowing Evelyn as a therapist colleague. Evelyn is an…read moreexceptionally warm-hearted, compassionate and knowledgeable therapist. She has a wealth of experience helping many, many of her clients feel better and improve their relationships and lives. I highly recommend Evelyn and her team of clinicians. Thank you, Evelyn, for offering your counseling services to the community!

I have a great experience with Fremont Counseling Service. They are very professional and makes me…read morefeel at ease. I used to be very scared of therapy but after seeing my therapist this past few months has really helped! My anxiety and depression has decreased greatly and I am much more relaxed lately. Mental health is a very important thing that many people neglect!

I am so glad I sought out professional help and therapy when I was going through one of roughest…read moretimes in my life. I have been pretty depressed this past year and a half and made many mistakes along the way. This includes alcohol and substance abuse which led me to a dark path. I had some legal trouble that really broke me and with the help of Dr. Lauren I was able to get through it! She was able to shift my negative thinking into a more positive outlook in life and it has helped tremendously. My anxiety decreased and I was able to make huge improvements and changes in my life. With the energy I was able to get the best results in my legal trouble and I am so happy with the outcome. Seriously my perspective of therapy changed big time. I thought it was for those who weren't strong enough to help themselves, but it was the opposite as it takes a bit of courage to see a therapist. I have a bigger appreciation towards the profession and thankful for how much Dr. Lauren has changed my life.

Simply put, Angela is amazing in every way. I was seeking therapy post divorce to help me heal and…read moreI what she provided me was beyond that. She helped me understand so much more about myself and patterns and how to find resolutions and even how to honor myself for all the good things that make me, me. She gave me so many tools that I continue to use when I have to deal with various challenges and how to transmute certain feelings. She gave me validation I never understood I needed and made me feel safe and calming down my nervous system, which for years was tested. She offered plenty of resources for different things we discussed which I appreciate the heck out of her for. If I could I would have continued sessions with her as I just looked forward to speaking with her and working with her to gain strength in my thoughts and emotions and find better constructive solutions to just about any scenario, I just didn't have the financial means to continue. But I think of her often and how grateful I am for the tools she provided to help me continue on my healing journey. I look forward to being able to have sessions with her again in the future!

Angela Topcu has provided me with guidance during the most difficult time in my life and did so…read morewith much care and professionalism. It is very difficult to find therapy professionals with the knowledge and understanding that Angela Topcu provides. She is centrally located and offers flexible hours; I highly recommend her!

I found Diane when I was in need of personal growth. I saw her ad on the Internet, as I did many…read moreothers. Diane answered my call on the first ring, whereas others never bothered calling back. I knew with my first call that Diane was sent to me. Diane is very intuitive and has an amazing gift. When I am trying to articulate something she is able to see her visions and help complete my thoughts. Diane's guidance is more than I hoped for. Diane is very straightforward with what is needed for your personal growth, she is very good at keeping you on track and not letting you go backwards. Diane was readily available to invite me to a much-needed one on one three day retreat. Diane's one on one zoom sessions are always 100% focused on you. The Weekly meditations do not come fast enough for me. I can honestly say Diane will forever be a part of my life. Thank you Diane.

Diane helped me in so many areas on my life.... The biggest she helped me with my personal…read morecurrency, so fundamental and so powerful. I believe everyone needs help sorting their lives at times and when you ignore that need, you cannot grow or improve. Do something for yourself, hire Diane, she is incredible coach and your life will transform!!!

Tessa is an amazing therapist, she really helped me with my anxiety and if I ever need her help…read morewith anything she is always there for me. Recently I wanted to start seeing her again and though she was away from the office she made it a priority to help me out. She is extremely sweet and makes you feel safe. Highly recommend, and am extremely grateful to know her.

Tessa has become an essential part of my wellness and self-care journey. With her expertise and…read moresupport, I have worked through significant trauma and issues that had taken up so much space for way too long. Tessa's approachable and realistic therapeutic style is a perfect match for my needs. Her empathy, sincerity, and authenticity all contribute to her being an invaluable, life-changing person in my life.

Wow, Mats definitely deserves more rave reviews for his counseling expertise…read more I'll do my small part here. My family has been going through catastrophic changes with a string of divorces and high dysfunction. It was beyond words to watch your own father self-destruct and watch his wallet get torn through his loins through alimony--all while all his children can only watch the carnage. Seeking the wisdom to create a divergent path, I took my time to find a counselor that I could connect with. I particularly wanted a male counselor as I felt more comfortable that way. There's less explanation needed for certain subjects. What really impressed me with Mats was his short website video which gave me a basic understanding of his patience and rehabilitative nature. He's also Swedish and the many anecdotes of secular humanism success in the old Viking lands are true. Fremont is incredible fortunate to have his expertise and patient counseling in your corner.

Not a good experience for me. Not sure where the $170 for 3 hours in another review came from, but…read moreI paid $140 for 50 minutes. He was not flexible with rescheduling appointments. It wasn't something he was not up front about, but be prepared to pay full price for cancellation without 48 hours notice. Overall, the whole experience of trying to work with him only added to my stresses and pushed me closer to a breakdown. Not a good thing in this line of work, I'd say.

Type of care. Care of quality. And office experience #unitednation. Not transportable with…read moretransportation. And takes over 45 min to walk from bart or bus

I've volunteered here for their Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the last couple of…read moreyears, and they do a great job of providing much needed services to the community. The staff here are warm and helpful, often working long hours to ensure that clients get the help that they need. The VITA program especially does an amazing job of training the community to file taxes for individuals and families considered low-income and even connect them with financial services that would be difficult to access elsewhere. Fremont is lucky to have this resource!

ive been here once but i actually really appreciated the people who were here to support me, they…read moretreated me amazing and treated the others kids with respect and care, the experiences i had there were incredibly worth it. i left crying a bit because i missed the people there they helped me better myself and to do better for my family.

From the owner: Sunol Hills is the only mental health treatment organization in Northern California that is founded…read moreand operated by three highly respected, board-certified psychiatrists. Doctors Duvvuri, Athwal, and Fooks have channeled their decades of experience and passion for mental health into creating healing spaces for young people living with psychiatric disorders.

Folks, I know I know, this review isn't anything like my other super radical awesome sauce reviews…read more This is serious though, and a bit of a coming of age tale. I just want to say my entire life, I have been told that I was that funny guy in the classroom who was always bored, could never really sit still or focus. I was energetic, and filled with charisma that made lots of my peers kind of jealous I could be so carefree when I spoke to people on a social level and just approach guys and girls of different groups and cliques, these qualities naturally made me popular in school. Most of you on Yelp who are friends of mine in real life know this. More often than not, I was a bit of a organized mess if that makes any sense, I could rarely stay motivated when it came to topics i had 0 interest in, but would just crush my classes I did love and would usually get A's. I didn't know I was any different than any other teen when it came to school. Many people seemed to not like school or pay attention either, its portrayed on TV, its displayed in person through other classmates behavior. I got good grades, but I would cut all the classes that didn't interest me. Math in particular gave me tons of anxiety, ones I couldn't explain. I just felt like a super idiot when math rolled along. Once out of high school, I got to pursue things I really cared about, and I would excel in those areas I cared about most. I feel I was a lucky person to find myself in a career (Video Game Quality Assurance) that was rarely boring, Socially involved and dynamically evolving / changing various processes to keep it always interesting and fresh to me. I then got promoted outside of my standard job, to a more management level role. Things started to decline, I didn't think it was as bad at first, until I found myself at a company that had me handle very important critical tasks. I found myself instead of focusing on the task at hand, straying often, escaping it often, procrastinating actively while I stared at my task and time fade. This of course began to reflect negatively on what I could produce and my career. I decided maybe I should talk to someone, everyone used to tell me that I would get distracted often in the middle of 1 on 1 conversations, and might have attention span issues. I heard it all the time in life, I never really sat down and questioned it, just lived with it. I then found Dr.Pan and her group. Her staff was really welcoming, It was also very cozy and well lit. We had a short orientation, talked about my background, she then suggested I take the ADHD test. I spent 5 hours in the office taking the test. It was very thorough and it did invoke anxiety when I took the math parts. The staff was very patient with me, and assured me I was doing fine and that I should just try my best. I did. I then came in for the follow up Appointment for my results. She broke it down for me, how I handled everything mentally, right down to my tendencies. I never thought someone could know so much about me in such short time. The results showed I had all the symptoms of a adult with adhd, which was very likely something I've always had since childhood. My world started to make complete sense to me. She gave me a great selection of resources and community groups I could get more information from to help me with this newly diagnosed condition. I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to the service Dr.Pan has offered me and how much she has truly changed my life. I did follow up with a psychiatrist she referred me to. I am now on a light medication schedule, but I only take it during work hours to roll up my sleeves and crush my workloads and not on the weekends so I can still be Old Me. I am just on Fire now in the office and it shows on the results I produce, I also have noticed my relationship has improved, my mental clarity and appearance is improving, because now I also exercise more often thanks to the recommendations Dr.Pan gave me and eat proper supplements that assist with brain function. Dr.Pan, I am absolutely appreciative of the services you offer and highly recommend those who need a kind, caring person to help you figure you out as a person and how to improve upon yourself with lots of options. NorCal, She's a Keeper ;) don't let her go back to SoCal.

Attentive, detail oriented, layered and I felt seen, understood, and my internal chaos made sense…read more Do yourself a favor, if you're struggling, see them. A comfortable setting with warm people on your side.