I truly cannot put into words how wonderful Amy is. She always makes herself available to give…read moresupport to any and all who need it. Amy's character is outstanding. She is compassionate, patient, and deeply attentive. She listens with genuine care and always makes everyone feel like their thoughts and feelings matter.

Amy really takes the time to understand people, and it makes you feel genuinely heard and…read moreunderstood when you talk with her. She's a very passionate person, and that naturally shows through in both her work and the way she interacts with others. Amy is kind, thoughtful, and someone who truly cares about the people around her.

Scott has been patient, respectful, and non-judgmental, which made it easier for me to be open and…read morehonest. I've seen real positive changes in myself and how I approach my relationships. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their life.

Since December 2021, it has eaten at me on a daily basis that my old positive review was still up…read morehere. It has felt like a weight in my chest, like I might have helped pull other people into something harmful without meaning to. The reason I did not change it sooner is simple. I have been in a family court fight for years, and the way I have been treated has made me genuinely afraid of consequences for speaking out. I have felt bullied and powerless in a system that can punish you just for making noise. Scott Barrella has claimed there was no communication between us after I completed his program. That is not true. I stayed in touch with him for roughly a year afterward, we were on good terms, and I even referred him clients during that time. I know this because we had phone calls. In those calls, he complained to me that he was not being paid his deposition fees. He also told me that he was going to have an attorney present at the deposition, and that his insurance would provide one for situations like that. If we were not communicating after the program ended, I would not have known any of that. When court and legal proceedings became involved, I experienced a complete reversal. What happened next harmed me and, in my view, helped drive outcomes that kept my children away from me. The betrayal is what still hits the hardest. What is different now is that this is no longer just happening in the dark. There is published reporting focused specifically on Scott Barrella and Cornerstone Counseling Center, including Michael Volpe on Substack, Jan. 18, 2026, "California family court player gets exposed." There is also broader reporting on the Ventura County family court system by Cece Woods in The Current Report, with multiple articles laid out as a series. I am done staying quiet. People deserve to know what they are walking into before they trust their future, their case, or their children to this process.

I absolutely love Change Within Reach! All of the rooms are decorated so beautifully and are so…read morecalming. I have Dr. Johnson and she IS AMAZING! This year I've had 5 crisis thrown my way and she helped me through all of them! She is compassionate, caring, HIGHLY intelligent and I recommend her!!!

From the owner: We are dedicated to providing a wide array of high quality psychological and counseling services…read morefor our clients to meet virtually every need. We bring the most qualified therapists who had extensive training in the field of psychology and counseling from around the world with the mission of providing unlimited value to our patients. With over 25 therapists, offering services in 30+ specialties, speaking 7 different languages, serving the community at multiple locations, in both, Los Angeles & Ventura Counties, we will provide professional help to anyone in need. Our various themed therapy rooms have been designed by specialists so that patients can choose the theme they like and receive effective services by highly skilled professionals in therapeutic environment. With over 30,000 successful sessions provided and thousands of happy clients, we have the experience to help transform lives of those who are willing to give it a try. Let us help you bring positive changes into your life.

So far I've had an incredible experience with this office. Deborah is everything I hoped a…read morecounselor could be. Patient, smart and light hearted. I had almost given up on finding someone to talk to and I'm writing this review to hopefully encourage others to try it out.

From the owner: As owner of Families Counseling, I love helping people solve their problems, improve their…read morerelationships, and become their best selves.

The therapists and staff at the Simi Valley location are caring and understanding. I am being…read moretaught how to navigate my anxiety and ptsd. It's a long hard road working on yourself with lots of challenges to change your perspective of a situation to decrease anxiety and build a new narrative. Moving forward taking baby steps while getting support from the Aspire Staff. There is no pill or quick fix just you and your new "tool box". I am grateful to have them in my life.

I absolutely love the staff at the Simi Valley location. The therapists have been beyond helpful…read more My kid has improved drastically. His mood has improved. Even with being a teenager, he is now spending time with us and engages in topics. I love it! The therapists were able to do family sessions with us. They provided us with skills and educated us on my kid's diagnosis. The therapist educated us on CBT and DBT and how those skills work. Even I use them. We have seen our kid improve at school and home. The director has always made time for us. She has gone above and beyond. She has made herself available at all times of the day. We had a crisis one night and she stayed until 10pm deescalating, giving recommendations and even called in the morning to see how we were doing. They care about us. Gisela at the front is without a doubt the best! She got us in that same day! She is sweet and patient with us during the intake process. 5/5 would recommend. What I love the most is that my child is able to go even after graduating! They have alumni group every Wednesday and my kid looks forward to going each week. He continues to learn skills, processes things very different and he is able to communicate his emotions. Beyond happy with the services provided at Aspire.

Teri has been such a miracle for me and my family. She's helped me navigate through some very…read morestormy seasons in my life and my families. She's easy to talk to and understands me when I'm not sure what it is I'm feeling. I'm grateful for Teri's professionalism and her genuine concern for me and my family.

Thanks for never calling me back. I left a very nice, detailed message regarding my hope to…read moreschedule an appointment for marriage counseling, and I was never called back. Just as a reminder, I called on 2/22/18. Today is 3/2/18 and still no word. I hope I'm a fluke and this is not how you treat people that are seeking help from you.

I first met Lisa when my daughter went to her for therapy. I was impressed with her and the way she…read moreworked through my daughter problems. Later I found myself in need of some counseling for a lot of issues I was going through in life. I ended up seeing Lisa also. She was amazing at making me feel comfortable in talking about problems I had buried deep inside of myself for may years She was able to get me to open up about them all. She is truly and amazing person and if I had not moved out of the area I would still be seeing her. I cannot say enough about her. Thank you Lisa!

From the owner: I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with those of all ages, backgrounds…read moreand needs. In a supportive environment, we can work together through the use of Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic strategies to alleviate and cope more effectively with stress and address symptoms of depression and anxiety to bring about positive change.

Natalie is an amazing person and a wonderful clinician! Her practice is truly service-minded,…read morehelping those in need. They do amazing work with individuals and families, especially LGBTQ+ clients. I recommend New Leaf to anyone seeking help!

When going to therapy feels like going to a trusted friend's house. The actual location is one of…read moremy favorite experiences of coming here. It's warm and relaxing and homey, and doesn't feel like a stuffy clinical office. The connection I have found here has made it so easy to be transparent and myself. I highly recommend!

I met with a Dr Angela. I found her character and ethics as a counselor to be inappropriate and…read moreunprofessional at best. Her comments left me wondering what her credentials really are.

Alice Sislian LMFT is a really wonderful therapist who stays very engaged as you talk to her and…read moregives very practical advice. Most therapists that you speak to shy away from "homework" in therapy but Alice is pretty good at pinpointing what work needs to be done and has you address it and that approach makes you feel like you are really working at your problems. The facility itself is nice enough, I have attached some pictures of the small waiting room and the offices itself are nice and calming. Overall it's a great place and works with Kaiser insurance.

Donna is the best therapist and I would consider coach, I have ever been to. My girlfriend and I…read moreexperienced a tragic loss. Donna always listens without bias and provides simple, yet profound insight that have helped both me and my girlfriend. We have left her office and both said that we could have gone our whole lives without figuring out what she just taught us in 50 minutes. She has helped us both personally and in our relationship greatly as well. Highly recommend.

Out the gates, Donna was very sincere, genuine, warm, and honed in. She is very focused. Your time…read morewith her feels like "YOUR" time. She shares useful tips and hacks throughout that are really impactful which made my experience so beneficial. I highly recommend her.