I have been using Ms. Santos for a parenting matter for about six months and have been very pleased…read morewith her service. It's important to remember that discussions surrounding broken families can often be very tense. Indeed when I first met with Ms. Santos, I wasn't sure we would work that well together (she didn't even recognize me as the Yelp Duke of Little Caesers...). However, the more we directed our focus on children's best interests, the more effective I have found her to be. Ms. Santos has been doing this for a long time and is well-respected in the family court system of Sonoma and Marin. I now fully consider her to be a reliable "compass" for navigating optimal parenting paths. She is not shy about letting me know if she does not agree with something, and I've been grateful for her feedback. Ms. Santos is also a solid listener and asks insightful questions. In my situation, she's shown exceptional patience, especially when trying to absorb all matters in a complicated situation. If your children are facing some tough times, I would definitely recommend you consider using her. My only complaint is that her website lacks a patient intake form. She will be the first to playfully admit she's not tech-savvy but this is a "must have" for a therapist these days (especially with the C19 situation). I'll keep pestering her about it. Lastly, I know that people searching for family therapists are probably going through some tough times. For what it's worth, things can get better. Good luck.

She will hold the potential custody of your child hostage, using her biased and personally…read moreunderdeveloped opinions of your character close to her chest so that she can retain you indefinitely under her control. She will report her personal opinions to the court as facts. Hands down the worst therapeutical experience I've ever had. Beware her bias and unchecked power over your child's future. 3 years later, I still have not achieved any additional time with my child despite jumping through any and all hoops provided. Her personal impression of you will dictate your child's future for decades to come.

I worked with Kylie Hempy to put on a workshop for a group of women last spring and it was…read moreeverything I could have hoped for. Kylie is very professional and well versed in her field and has so much compassion and empathy for women on the journey of motherhood. She created a safe and welcoming space for women to open up and share their experiences. There were both tears and laughter and ultimately everyone in the group left with some tangible, useful tools to use in the everyday routine. More importantly, her session created a sense of solidarity among the group. I can't thank Kylie enough for spending time with us and sharing her expertise!

kaitlin Soule at Bay Area Modern Therapy has been an incredible resource for me and my family. She…read moreis very professional and I immediately felt comfortable with her, even being in a vulnerable place. With her knowledge and experience, I highly recommend Kaitlin Soule and Bay Area Modern Therapy. The office is also a warm and welcoming environment and I always recommend going in person if possible. I also highly recommend kaitlin's book, A Little Less of a Hot Mess!

I was looking for someone who was different... I needed connection and understanding. Sonya is the…read morereal deal. She listens, she is a healer, she is intuitive, she KNOWS you if you allow her to. She facilitates self transformation through her intuition, encouraging self reflection, and holding you accountable in a way that is encouraging and motivating while making progress. If you are ready to truly work on yourself from a wholistic standpoint, this powerful woman will walk you through your own personal transformation. Oh and by the way, she has an eidetic memory. She remembers things that she never writes down from months before which it a testament to her ability to be fully present and process meaningful insights at the same time.

From the owner: Dr. Sonya M Kelly, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, offers individual and couples counseling in…read moreher office spaces in Petaluma and Santa Rosa, CA. In addition to helping people with depression and anxiety, she specializes in helping people with goal setting and implementation; life balancing skills; and stress management. She accepts MEDICARE, MEDI/MEDI, and BEACON Health Options Insurances in addition to credit and debit cards. In addition, Dr. Kelly has a PODCAST called "Creating the Life You Want, " and published her first AUDIOBOOK in 2018 on Amazon, Audible and iTunes called "Meditative Visualization; How 2 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Life. "

Whitney is all of the things I needed in a therapist but never experienced. I wasn't so sure after…read moreour first session if I'd be returning for a second as she offered something I wasn't ready to accept- someone who accepted me as me and created a loving, safe place for me to just be me. We joke about it all these years later, but coming back for those follow up sessions would be exactly what I needed and truthfully, what I was lacking in my life. Whitney embodies compassion, care, empathy, and love and provides the safety of allowing me to show up as I am on any given day ready to help me unpack whatever I bring her. I came to her at a point in my life when I had shattered as a person. She has been by my side through some incredibly challenging times and there isn't anyone else that I would want in my corner when life happens. Whitney is an incredible therapist. If you are looking for someone who will see you as you are, accept you as you are, and who will walk by your side as you navigate the triumphs and challenges life throws at you, she is the one you need. I think she's pretty amazing and am thankful for her every day.

A few years ago, I found myself at dark point in my life. After a whirlwind of an 8 years in which…read moreI lost some of the most important people in my life, in addition to the pandemic and the ramifications of it, I knew it was time to seek help. I tried one avenue, but it just didn't work. So I went on a search for a different therapist. And that search went on day after day, hour after hour. I spoke to some, but nothing ever felt like it was the right fit. Until one day, when I was feeling defeated, I stumbled upon Whitney. I took a look at her website and read her reviews and felt hopeful for the first time in days. From the moment I first spoke to Whitney, I knew she was the one to help me. Two years later, and I can say with absolute certainty that choosing Whitney to be my therapist was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Whitney is compassionate, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. She knows how to create a warm, comfortable and supportive environment where you feel safe to tell her all your thoughts and feelings. She's patient and kind, and never gives up on finding ways to help you. She has been such a positive light in my life, and has helped me overcome so much. While I'm still a work in progress, it's all thanks to Whitney that I have made it this far. And that is why I recommend and will always recommend Whitney. If you're looking for someone to help you get back onto the path to happiness, you've found her.

Working with Joyna over the past six months has been truly transformative. From day one, she…read moreprovided practical tools and thoughtful guidance - from resume and LinkedIn tips to book recommendations and even ideas for new career paths I'd never considered. When I shared obstacles (and I shared a lot), Joyna always had creative, realistic solutions. Through our sessions, I discovered my core values, built a career plan I feel confident about, and even found the motivation to start applying for jobs and volunteering again. I now have a LinkedIn profile I'm proud of and a renewed sense of hope about what's next. Highly recommend Joyna to anyone feeling stuck or ready for a meaningful career shift!

Joyna is an incredible human being--compassionate, caring, and genuinely supportive--and an AMAZING…read morecareer coach! I'm very career-focused, and she has been by my side through every twist and turn, especially since I went back to school and started a new career. Joyna has a unique ability to help you reflect on what truly matters in your life, and she's always there to guide you and help you figure out what's best for you. She empowers you to believe that nothing is impossible. I'm so grateful to have met her and cannot say enough wonderful things. You will not regret working with her!

Helene has been my therapist twice, thirty-one years apart, because in the intervening years, I…read morenever found another practitioner who was more deeply skilled and intuitive. It shouldn't have surprised me, but she remembered key details about our work together, more than three decades ago! To me, this indicates not just a keen memory, but an abiding care for her clients. In our most recent work, I have especially appreciated her directness, her warmth and humor, and most of all her questions--Helene asks the smartest, most intuitive questions of any therapist I've had in my 62 years, which has led to deep and valuable personal insights and growth.

Helene is always invested in my life and healing journey. The last few years had a lot of ups and…read moredowns and I'm really grateful to have her and the space she holds to process and learn from these life challenges. She's not the type of therapist that will just listen to you and nod for the whole session (unless that's what you need in that particular session), she's actively engaged in the conversation and everything that I share. She's also very intuitive and usually spot on with her observations. I'd highly recommend working with her, and so grateful to have found her 3 years ago.

I went to my first visit today with Lena and I really enjoyed meeting her. We covered a lot in a…read moreshort time and I am excited to continue my sessions and work through my issues! She is very intelligent and knows a lot and I felt very comfortable talking to her. He office was peaceful as well. I recommend her!

Goes on and on about personal anecdotes that have nothing to do with why you are there. Talks about…read moreother patients during your session. Self discloses. Makes lots of assumptions about you before even getting to know you. Cannot remember the details of your particular issue. Does not write anything down. Aggressive at times. Basically told my partner to start doing drugs to fix her problems (we are not drug users). Also told my partner to "loosen up" and "get over it". Kept referencing Taylor Swift lyrics as if they were guidelines to live your life by. We hate Taylor Swift. We left feeling incredibly traumatized and I wish I could get my money back.