When you find yourself floating out at sea, Ian at Optimized Results is your life vest. He helps…read moreyou help yourself. What is amazing about the work I have done with Ian, that is pointedly different from other healers, gurus and coaches I have worked with over the years, is his ability to lead the way without dictating the direction. He walks his talk and helps you walk yours. He also happens to have impeccable grammar. His modules are easy to follow and his sessions are thought provoking and inspired.

I went to Ian intending to resolve some procrastination and organizational issues that I felt were…read morelimiting my productivity at work. If I have not resolved these issues totally, I have at the very least made drastic improvements in the areas in which I sought assistance. (While it is not entirely free of paperwork and debris at the end of every day, I can now see more than 50% of the surface of my desk at any given time. Whereas it used to be completely covered by at least 4" of crap at all times.) So now I have a cleanish desk, I get stuff done more quickly and with less procrastination and self inflicted emotional distress. HOWEVER..... The real benefit to me came not from in the areas that I sought self improvement but in other facets of my life that (because I was so focused on the stress I was causing myself over meaningless crap from work) I had no idea were so important to me. Because I was stressing over the wrong stuff, I was drinking way too much, eating too much, and not communicating particularly well with my family. Ian enabled me to understand my real goals, so that I could align my actions with achieving those goals, and reduce the time and energy I used to waste chasing false goals, or being distracted by things that didn't matter. Since completing my work with Ian I have lost over 30 pounds! I have lost all the weight I gained since starting up my company in 1992. I continue to lose weight steadily, I no longer eat or drink compulsively, I now only consume what I want to. I go to the gym much more regularly, now that I know it is important to me. (Before I was too preoccupied by distractions to realize this.) Even though I spend more time at the gym, I am getting more accomplished at work AND having more quality time with my family, because I am not burnt out and frustrated when I get home from work. (No more "Leave Daddy alone he needs to relax.") Ian's whole "Kind Ambition" thing and the mushy feelings stuff he talks about a lot are not really my cup of tea. But, as much as I hate to admit it, it does work, and has helped me with my communications with others. Most of all it has worked extremely well with my children (who are 5 and 7). I also am now much better at filtering my wife's comments, by recognizing that when she is tired/grumpy/angry what she says is not exactly what she means, so I make sure I do not give undue importance to the emotionally charged elements of her communications with me. I am much better at calming things down now, whereas I used to just ramp things up by adding my emotions to the fire as well. I highly recommend working with Ian, if not to achieve the desired results, but for the side effects, which for me turned out to be the real benefit.

Updating about a year later after writing this first review I'm so happy to report that I was able…read moreto execute my plan and move to New York city to become a full time working artist. Kristopher you have a gift! Thank you for all your skills!

I will be honest, initially I was trepidatious about the idea of discussing my big career &…read moregeographic location change with a stranger. Would it be too much? Am I in way over my head with my plans to change my career? Where do I start? Can I handle what I hear? Turns out, I got lucky and landed Kris as my personal coach. Kris is dedicated to success and extremely down to earth--plus, he clearly loves being a coach. Not only is Kris knowledgeable about problem solving/processing, it is clear Kris's motivation for guidance comes from an extremely positive place. This is crucial (in my opinion) when working with a coach, and put me at ease immediately. Kris's love for the work he does, along with his experience/education in the field of coaching is a perfect combination. Not to mention, it seems he has a knack for making others feel at ease. The sessions are SO helpful each week, and definitely keep me focused/on the right track. Also, everything can be done over the phone, which is super convenient these days! This has been an excellent avenue for me because I needed that neutral & honest, yet focused perspective in my life (and I got it). I am excited to see the rest unfold, in future sessions. If you are interested in finally laying your ideas out on the table with an honest, experienced and knowledgeable person, Kris Gleason is the BEST CHOICE for guidance-- hands down.

I wish I could give Tobin a higher rating, but I felt compelled to call out something wrong or…read moresubstandard, especially if it disturbs my moral compass. Also, we do live in a country and system where it's acceptable to rate a service that we've paid for - in total I paid Tobin ~$3,000 for couple and individual sessions between January and April 2023. The individual sessions were $220/hour. Things didn't work out between my former partner and me following our work with Tobin, who my former partner had introduced us to. This outcome may be for the better, as there was no way the relationship could have continued in the form it was in. As is in the case of any relationship that suffers fall from grace, it's usually both parties that contribute to that fall. In our case, the biggest issue for me was my former partner had dropped a diamond four times (three times after admitting it was wrong), repeatedly saying that I "feel entitled to US Citizenship" - a crappy view to hold towards an immigrant who has spent 25 years enduring a dysfunctional immigration system to become a US Citizen. I had to go through an extra long process in the employment-based route due to my Indian national origin. That said, in Tobin's field of work, it's important for an individual to be unbiased and have good judgement. I don't think Tobin lives up to that standard. My life's work has focused on improving healthcare, which includes wellness coaching and and counseling. The counseling and wellness coaching world is still very much the wild west and I feel like it's my responsibility to speak up when I perceive someone as not being fair as a result of being motivated by questionable incentives. Following the first time my partner dropped the diamond that was most important to me, Tobin and I had a 1:1 session. He acknowledged that dropping the diamond was a big deal, rare, and wrong. But when we met with him as a couple after that, he acted as though the diamond drop had not occurred at all. I lost trust in Tobin after that session. And, following that session, my former partner went on to drop the same diamond 3 more times before we eventually split in June 2023. I made it clear to Tobin that I had lost trust in him at the session described above. He apologized but then added there is some justification / nuance for someone saying to me that I "feel entitled to Citizenship" multiple times, given my 25 year pathway. I asked him what possible justification there could be for this egregious behavior. He committed to getting back to me on this multiple times, starting June 2023, but still has not, despite my follow ups. I gave up on following up with Tobin in September 2023. That said, I want to highlight what Tobin did well. The two stars I'm giving Tobin here are for: 1) Showing me and my ex-partner the diamond exchange methodology for resolving relationship issues, although again, I wish Tobin practiced what he preached more assertively 2) Preaching certain communication skills 3) Rightly acknowledging that I had been thrown a "curved ball" when my former partner essentially decided she wanted to end the relationship because I got frustrated and verbally protested for the first time in 3+ years of dating due to what ended up being a false accusation made by her. Tobin validated the view of a close friend that this behavior was not normal on her part. He also agreed that I had done more than what 99% of men would not do for the sake of rejuvenating the relationship. This included nursing us back to our feet after a car hit us while we were walking and putting up with my most important diamond not being honored.

I have worked with Tobin Giblin over the last several years and been deeply affected and changed by…read moreour work together. There are a thousand different paths to growth and self awareness and I truly Thank the Universe for leading me to Tobin. He gets me like no one else I have ever done "inner work" with. His intuitive gift of knowing my heart without having to explain it in so many words is like being held by the Mother and Father we always yearn to have. Kind, deeply trusting, funny, gentle yet firm when needed, and so very expansive and open. I finally feel like I have a really good man on my team, on my side- that I can go to in times of great pain, angst, or worry and that he will always, no matter what- guide me with the deepest grace back to my own inner Wisdom. I imagine I will always work with Tobin, perhaps until I am a old lady :). There is never a time to stop growing and evolving and when you finally meet someone that can support you in becoming your very best Self ( Soul)- why stop?!

I feel exceptionally lucky to have been able to find Alan online. Alan is an expert in dealing with…read moretrichotillomania and is extremely well read across various disciplines including hypnosis. His help has been instrumental in me dealing with this OCD-type habit and I am extremely grateful for his help.

Alan is an incredibly intuitive practitioner. This was my first time seeing a hypnotherapist but he…read morequickly discovered my disposition invited a deeper dive into the subconscious than he would traditionally do in the first session and I couldn't be more grateful. I came away with a more grounded, positive perspective than than I could have possibly hoped for after just one session. I would recommend Alan to anyone seeking peace and happiness in their lives.

Chas would tell long drawn out stories about himself during our sessions instead of listening to me…read more(his client). I remember asking him to focus on giving his clients space to share but he didn't seem capable. Totally full of himself.

Chas, chas, CHAS! Where have you been hiding!? Oh, that's right, in Palo Alto... literally a few…read moremiles from me. I have been going through some pretty rough times with my husband, so I knew I needed to find a good counselor/life coach/therapist person. I asked around and got a recommendation from a co-worker to see Chas. She emailed me his info and I looked him up online. He's an intimacy, relationship and life coach. Exactly what I was looking for. I needed help with all those things! I emailed him that day and he got back to me within an hour! Awesome. We had an initial call where I told him what I needed help with and he suggested we meet. He has pretty awesome hours and I had an appointment to meet with him literally that day! He works out of his apartment in Palo Alto. He has a wonderful little dog, Brandy (hope I'm spelling that right). There's a office room with comfy chairs and tissues right where you need them! We basically got right down to business and I told him my whole story and then he let me know what he thought the real issues were. Cut right through all the bs. We tend to make up stories, but underneath it all are the real issues. I cannot believe it took him less than 10 minutes to tell me exactly what I needed to hear. I've seen quite a few counselors over the years, but no one is quite like Chas. He has an incredible ability to read people and see the real problems. He genuinely cares about his clients and really wants you to succeed. In the last 3 weeks I really feel that I'm now on the path to loving myself for the first time in my adult life. It's the greatest gift anyone could give another human being! I have no doubt that by the time my work with Chas is done I will have reached my full potential and be able to appreciate people and life more than I ever have. I don't even really have the words to describe how grateful I am that my co-worker recommended Chas. All I can do now is spread the word too. Chas is amazing. If you're having any issues whatsoever he is the guy you should see. You will not be disappointed! I encourage you to take the chance and, with Chas's help, be the best you can be. He helped me see myself in such a different light and he'll do the same for you.

Someone very close to me has been seeing Michael weekly for the past few months, and his life has…read morevastly improved. From what I can tell, Michael is the quintessential therapist; utilizing his many gifts (among them, empathy and brilliance) in his collaborative approach. He frequently answers his phone, which I have personally never heard of with therapists. My friend commutes from San Jose to see Michael, and he wouldn't have it any other way. He looks forward to his weekly sessions, and works hard each day to understand himself with the help of the priceless tools that he receives from Michael. Michael also works on a sliding scale for those in need, which is just more icing on the cake. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist!

Michael is both easy to talk to and knowledgable. I appreciate his expertise in addiction and…read morerecovery. I had one session with him over the phone, and found him to be a great blend of professional and warm. It can be awkward starting with a new therapist, and especially so over the phone, but I felt very comfortable talking to Michael. After our session, he provided me with free and accessible resources to help ease my anxiety during these strange and difficult times.

I started working with Craig about a year ago when I felt lost, stuck, disconnected, and…read moredissatisfied with life. In the time I've worked with him my life has completely shifted. For the first time in my life I have been able to get in touch with who I truly am. His intuitive, accepting, and supportive therapy style made it so easy for me to open up and talk to him about some of the deepest parts of myself, parts that I had never shared with anyone else. That in itself was incredibly healing for me. He taught me meditation to help me to feel more connected to myself and to the present moment. He also used Hakomi Therapy to help me release and work through some of my issues and trauma from the past. I can honestly say that working with him changed the course of my life and put me back in touch with what I want for myself. I cannot recommend his services enough!

Me and my boyfriend went to John to help us learn to work together and communicate better as a…read morecouple. The couple sessions were informative and he was straight to the point no chaser. I also see John on my own. I feel he tells me the truth no matter what. I've had women therapist and I always felt they were holding back on how they would respond or advise me. Long story short John is the truth..

John Cummings is excellent at his craft. He offers affordable prices and is flexible. I was…read morechallenged and grew as a result. I appreciate his guidance and understanding when I was at my most vulnerable.