I'm incredibly grateful for my therapy sessions with Michael. From the very beginning, he created a…read moresafe and judgment-free space where I felt truly heard. He's extremely patient, takes the time to really listen, and is thoughtful in how he responds to your needs rather than rushing the process. I came into therapy knowing I had a lot of healing to do, and Michael met me exactly where I was. His calm presence and genuine care made it easier to open up and work through things at my own pace. Each session felt intentional, supportive, and grounding. If you're looking for a therapist who truly listens, respects your journey, and supports real healing, I highly recommend Michael.

I decided to book an appointment with Michael based on his reviews here on Yelp. After investing…read moretime with him I can say with 100% certainty that he deserves every amazing compliment given to him. I've been to highly regarded therapists who spread out meetings for months, consuming unnecessary time and investment. His superpower is that he epitomized complete altruism with laser sharp discernment and focused attention that facilitated deep healing of emotional wounds so buried I didn't even know they existed. He also leaves the door open for further growth and healing without feeling locked into a contractual relationship. Honestly he should patent his Method for all coaches to follow! I give him the highest possible rating and encourage others to not hesitate reaching out to him.

So, I originally wrote this review almost four months ago. Julie LaCroix saw the review and…read moreresponded to it. However, did she do anything to make sure she answered the main element of the complaint (that she won't stop spamming me in spite of numerous requests over the years - including those apparently only decorative "unsubscribe" links in her emails?). No. Screen shot for proof. Draw what conclusions you will. Original Review and Comment on Response: I had two appointments with Julie LaCroix several years ago. I ultimately thought the sessions were a waste of time and (quite a lot of) money. She decided my skill set made me a particularly good fit for a specific type of job, and she disregarded my repeated protests that the job in question went against my moral values. She made up her mind and was incapable of hearing anything that didn't align with her first (somewhat arbitrary seeming) idea. She ended our last session by throwing together a ridiculous, typo-ridden resume in a couple minutes targeted at a position I had made clear I would not apply for. (Since that time I finished my graduate degree and am working in a suitable career.) After our second meeting, I was ready to move on and not give career therapists another thought. I have not had that luxury, however, since Julie LaCroix has spammed me and stalked me on social media ever since. Every couple years, I get re-added to her email list which I have never given her permission to put me on, and she has not responded to messages asking her to desist. She also periodically tries to connect with me on social media (she is undeterred by my refusal to connect with her, and, again, does not respond to messages asking her to desist in contacting me). I understand that she thinks networking will help grow her business. I don't understand why she thinks harassing people and ignoring them when they object would be beneficial to anyone. Given her systematic abuse of my personal information, however, I am no longer surprised that she could not process my objection to an unethical career. **Regarding Response** Notice the non-denial regarding the abusive email practices I describe. Also note the absence of a statement that she would address this matter and make sure I am not re-added to her list again in the future. The rest is a matter of he-said-she-said, but why, after 11 years, would I have reason to think of her--much less make random false claims in a review? I would encourage her to check her email (julie@julielacroix.com) to see that I have, in fact, contacted her multiple time over the past 11 years to ask that she stop re-adding me to her spam list. She has also found me years after using her (dis)services and tried to get me to engage with her professional profiles on Facebook and Instagram over the years. The dishonesty/lack of integrity in her response here is appalling.

I retained Julie's services for my daughter with regards to helping her pick a college major that…read morewould fit her personality and long term objectives. My daughter enjoyed working with Julie very much.

Career Strategies is great. I particularly recommend Juli Barksdale and her assistant Karla…read moreMartinez, both of whom are very responsive. I've gotten a few placements through them by now, and even though it's varied, the work is good money. Also go to Juli's class; you'll learn!

Career Strategies is a waste of time! I recently moved to…read morethe IE and reached out to them to see if they have any opportunities. They requested I went to their seminar and I passed everything necessary for me to continue on with the company and I told them I have full open availability and able to travel anywhere in the IE. I was told I would expect an offer the next day after the seminar and I did not... fast forward a few weeks later there is no communication between me and the company and this is super frustrating cause when you promise someone a job and don't deliver especially after I explained the situation I was in you decide to forget your employees. Moral of the story, if you don't have jobs to offer then don't advertise that you do.

Laura and Mike are incredible I was so overwhelmed with tasks that I would have days where I could…read morenot get anything done. Laura helped me focus on one task at a time. I know its sounds too simple but that alone helped me tremendously. I am a big procrastinator and Laura and Mike will be working with me and supporting me for the rest of my life. Everyone needs a little coaching in life. Give Mike and Laura a chance you might just discover what your really capable of with some coaching, guidance and support.

Before I received coaching from Laura at A Little Coaching, I was struggling to balance my life…read more I felt like I couldn't keep up with all of my responsibilities and as a result of feeling overwhelmed, I wasn't tackling anything head on. With the help of Laura, I've been tackling the different challenges in my life one at a time. Now, I not only feel more in control of my life than ever before, I have a freedom that I've never experienced, the confidence to face whatever challenges come my way, as well as the courage to start living the life I've always dreamed about. Laura is a tremendous coach, and I value the time she has spent helping me more than I can possibly express. Do yourself a favor and give A Little Coaching a try! You will be so happy you did!!

Ali was very helpful and the services are a great value for the price! I learned a lot of tricks…read moreand tips for job hunting and how to navigate the changes to the hiring process. I am much better prepared with understanding the skills and experience I have and how to job hunt.

Wow! This is exactly what I needed. I was ready to reenter the workforce after a decade long break…read morefocusing on my kids and running my own small business. I was overwhelmed by the changes in the professional landscape that had occurred during my absence and Alison helped me get clear, focused, confident and ready to be successful. I am so thankful! From resume review to interview practice, my time with Alison has been incredibly valuable. I just got my first job offer and it's exactly what I was hoping for!

I am new to this country and just finishing up my education. I was struggling to figure out how to…read morefind a good job relevant to my education and personal goals - the whole job search process in the United States is strange to me, very confusing and intimidating. I have never been to a career counselor before, but a friend introduced me to Constance and she has made all the difference! She was able to identify my strengths, teach me how to network and build my confidence on how to navigate the job market. The networking helped get me an internship at the perfect agency and Constance helped guide me through the job application process and interview. I am so happy to say that I got the job I was dreaming for! I totally recommend Constance Stevens as a career counselor and I know that I would not have gotten my job without her expert counseling and constant encouragement.

From the owner: Constance's strengths are individual career counseling, including career assessment testing, resume…read morewriting, interview practice, job search coaching and all aspects of helping you with your career and job search needs. She loves to help people from all walks of life and ages figure out what they want to be when they grown up, whether it is their first job or a major career change. More recently, she has expanded her practice to include people that are near retirement, but who want to do something meaningful and/or fun after they retire. Constance is an expert in career assessment and for coming up with good ideas and resources for your career, job search or next chapter. She is easy to talk to and with over 20 years of experience, she is very knowledgeable about the work world, upcoming careers and the latest in job search techniques. In addition, she consults with organizations and businesses on employee development, team building, Myers-Briggs workshops, creativity in the workplace and outplacement. She is a National Certified Career Counselor (NCCC), a Master Career Counselor (MCC) and is the only Career Counselor in the Coachella Valley with these credentials. She is known for her engaging presentation style and going the extra distance for her clients!

His therapist was Tammy Blount, he found her very helpful!!…read more She actually had tools anyone can do to combat anxiety.

My fiancé Rogelio took parenting, anger management, and drug and alcohol courses with Rose and…read morehonestly, we've both learned a lot from it. The skills and values implemented in her courses as well as the quality time and patience given during her courses made for a great learning experience for him. Highly recommend!!

I have been working with Mara at Ignite Your Potential for maybe 6 months now and I can't say…read moreenough good things about her. I went to her for career guidance as I was at a major turning point in my life and unsure of what direction to head. She helped me find that direction by helping me identify what I really wanted and valued, what my possible paths were and additionally how my strengths fit into that equation. Mara felt like a trusted friend who guided me through a process of self-discovery and reflected back to me the strengths she saw in me. I think most importantly, she helped me wade through the uncertainty and feelings of feeling lost in my career direction. Career paths just felt like a cloud of confusion and having no idea what I wanted to do. She made me feel like we could navigate it and find direction, and we did. Additionally, I was going through some major difficulties in my personal life and while I've never been to keen on the idea of a life coach, I found her additional expertise in that area extremely beneficial. She always made sure to make it clear that it was up to me how we used our sessions; we could solely focus on the career path but I often chose to use our sessions tapping into her life coach skills as they proved extremely helpful during a very difficult time in my life. I highly recommend her as both a career and life coach!

Very easily put, Mara is amazing. I sought out for her help…read morewhen I didn't know which path I wanted to go down. I was confused and struggled with how I was suppose to get from where I was (confused, college graduate, working retail, and no idea what I was doing or wanted to do) to having things figured out. I have worked with her for over a year now, and have never felt more professionally sure about my choices. We really started from the basics - finding out my likes, dislikes, and most importantly what I want most from my career, which personally was helping others. We made lists, pros and cons, spreadsheets, everything you can imagine to put into perspective the different career options and their roles. Mara helped me in so many ways than just finding my dream career. I will forever be thankful to her. She is so patient, kind, and just a wonderful person to know and work with. I'm very grateful.

I had the privilege of working with Adam and was continually inspired by his passion for helping…read moreothers navigate career transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. He had a rare gift for listening deeply, asking powerful questions, and guiding people toward their true purpose. Adam's insights changed the way I think about work and life. His wisdom, energy, and genuine care will be missed profoundly--but his impact lives on through the countless people he empowered. Thank you, Adam, for all that you gave to your clients and the world. You truly made a difference. You will be missed immensely.

Working with Adam has been a wonderful experience. I wanted to start working with him because I had…read morebeen feeling very hesitant and unconfident about how to proceed with my career and my life. Over the course of the next few weeks, we set out to understand what had clicked with me in previous work and life experiences. From there, we set out to convert those insights into a set of actions that could lead to starting a business. I still have a ways to go to make it all happen, but ultimately my biggest takeaway from this process is a valuable mindset change. Through our conversations and his reading/video materials, Adam initiated an ongoing mental shift from fear-based thinking to a more open outlook on life. Adam's compassionate, personable, and intelligent approach to our sessions was instrumental. I really enjoyed our interactions. He can probably help you with whatever you need, from a straight job upgrade to a more progressive mindset shift.

Had the pleasure of having Anthony as my therapist for a few months to help me work through a job…read moreloss along with a few other personal projects, and it was amazing. Anthony was down to earth, transparent and empathetic. I felt like I was heard and supported in every session. When we both felt like it was time for me to graduate, he asked me if I was ready and reassured me that I could always go back if I needed more help. I really appreciated this and felt like he was always looking out for me instead of seeing me as a bag of cash. Thank you again for all of your help Anthony!

Anthony was wonderful to my family. He was super patient and understanding. He was also very…read moreflexible and had our best interest at heart. I am very grateful to Anthony and definitely recommend him to anyone seeking therapy!