We were looking forward to seeing Alison due to her reviews (even though the most recent review is…read more5 years old) and the fact that she apparently offers weekend appointments. I say apparently, because I'm not sure: we never heard from her after our inquiries. I first went to her web site and filled out the contact form regarding our need for couples therapy over two months ago, and tried again a few days ago. I never received a response to either inquiry. If you really want to see this therapist don't rely on her web site for communication, she doesn't seem to be checking it.

She is AMAZING! My then boyfriend (now fiance) and I went to her a while back when we were on the…read morerocks and she really helped us learn to communicate with each other. We are now better than ever and are engaged and planning to get married next year! So appreciative to Alison and I'm sure we'll continue to see her occasionally whenever hard things come up that we need extra support working through. I highly recommend her!

So far so good. After just a few visits, I already know that…read moreI am glad I chose Allison from a crowded field. She is a good listener, has a wonderful and soothing office and is patient and flexible about the process. She is also very affordable for those on Blue Shield HMO insurance. I will update this rating after I gain more experience, which is the only reason why it is not a 5 star rating.

I have been seeing licensed counselors for most of my adult life, as I am an advocate of mental…read morehealth tune-ups. I have been seeing Allison for over four years, when I first started I was seeing her weekly and have now moved to every two weeks. She likes to use modern technology which is great for us busy people. She uses psychselect.com services which is HIPAA compliant; so I can send her electronic messages as well as schedule/cancel appointments without having to play phone tag. So nice! Also, she uses an electronic debit service so that I can process my co-pays in those cases where I don't have cash and on the flip side she doesn't have to deposit checks. As a therapist, she is extremely effective and provides constructive feedback pushing me to think through my emotional/psychological barriers. Also, Allison has a unique counseling philosophy where she blends cognitive, behavioral and spiritual. It continues to be the best fit for me and my strong spiritual beliefs. I also love how she maintains her space. She makes it very cozy, warm and inviting. She many times likes to burn aromatherapy oils which calms my mind down and actually helps for me to be more open.

Christina Grant is a brilliant astrologer and profoundly intuitive and compassionate healer. Her…read moreability to comb the depths and illuminate new healing soul pathways is uniquely potent. She is knowledgable and wise. I recommend her highly as a practitioner of healing therapy and an astrologer.

I have had several sessions with Dr. Grant in the lest few years, since 2011. A friend recommended…read moreher during a particularly difficult time in my life and I immediately fell in love. My very first session with Dr. Grant was over the phone and I was taken aback by her level of knowledge and intuition. She was the first truly spiritually intellectual conversation that I have had in years and that phone conversation was what made me realize this. I take away something special from every session I have with Dr. Grant and always receive clarity and direction. I refer to her as my spiritual adviser to my friends and I consider her and amazing gift in my life. I had my first session with her in person this last week and found her energy just as warm, kind, true, and healing as I had felt her to be. When I have a session with her, depending on my needs, she will listen; understand; explore, explain and advise; read my chart with great thoroughness; and even do chakra and healing work if it is needed. Oh! I also bought a session from her for my father as a birthday gift one year and he was thoroughly impressed and happy with it. THANK YOU Dr. Grant!!

I've spent over a decade in talk therapy. CBT, DBT, I've done it all, and with many different…read morepsychologists. Dr. Dufford has helped me make more progress in one month more than I made those ten years in talk therapy. When I started seeing him, I had been through so many failed therapists-- I didn't think this would work either. He proved me very wrong. He helped me get "unstuck." Now I am more in control of my emotions. They no longer control me. I don't write a lot of reviews, but I felt compelled to write this one because I've seen how much he has to offer. He has literally changed my life. This may sound strange, but I feel like I'm a different (and better) version of myself. I can't recommend Dr Dufford enough.

Words cannot truly express how grateful I am to have found Dr. Dufford. When I first started with…read morehim, I had a goal in mind to fly for the very first time at 38 years old, even though I had little confidence I'd actually achieve that goal. I'm very happy to say that as of today, I have taken 4 flights with no end in sight! I hadn't flown in my entire life before I started with Dr. Dufford! He helped make the impossible possible. Thank you, Dr. Dufford.

To say Donald Saposenek wasn't worth his rates...$300 an hour!.......is huge understatement. He…read moreadvertises himself as a mediator but he's nothing of the sort. At onset of appt. (and he makes you pay before it starts because I'm sure others have wanted to leave) he states that not only does he NOT render any decisions, he doesn't even offer opinions. Um, isn't a mediator suppose to MEDIATE?? Once appt. began he was completely useless. He spoke of "ground rules" and then completely ignored actions that clearly broke his own ground rules. Donald preaches how educated he is as a child psychologist. ha! Anytime a question was asked about implications for my son, his response was standard "Well. sometimes a child reacts like this extreme and sometimes like this other extreme" hello? that's an educated opinion? It was less revealing than if I pretended to be child psychologist. Anyhow, I already wasted my money on total joke "mediator and child psychologist" but am hoping to spare other people doing the same

Biased, Unethical, and Misconduct-Filled Evaluation…read more My experience with Shannon Seeley was deeply harmful and unethical. Although she presented herself as neutral, her evaluation contained false statements, omissions, and strong bias that had serious consequences for my family. She attributed quotes to professionals she never actually interviewed. I personally confirmed with our couples' therapist that she never spoke with him directly, even though her report quoted him as if she had. One of the clearest examples of bias was how she included in her final report the interview with my daughter's father's girlfriend, yet omitted the interview with my husband, even though both were conducted. The interview she excluded contained positive and relevant information that contradicted her conclusions, revealing how selective and one-sided her reporting was. I was presented with an empty domestic-violence intake form from the father, which made sense since I was never abusive. However, in her final report, she submitted a different version filled with false events that I had never seen or been shown. I had no chance to tell her that it was all untrue, yet she still submitted it to the court, which I later learned violates the Rules of Court evaluators are required to follow. Shannon frequently uses the label "gatekeeping" to discredit protective or caring parents -- even when there is no evidence whatsoever to support it. In my case, she completely ignored documented concerns about the other parent's criminal record, ongoing substance use, and unexplained financial activity, instead choosing to misrepresent me. Since my experience, I've personally met more than 15 families whose experiences with her were strikingly similar, showing a clear pattern of bias and professional misconduct. She also publicly testified against Piqui's Law, a California law created to protect children from being forced into "reunification" programs with abusive parents. Thankfully, the court did not accept her position, and the law passed -- protecting children from the kind of harm her evaluations can cause. You can view her testimony here: https://youtu.be/mt3YvhRti_c?si=4PwJUsFW1JSIcl9x If you are assigned Shannon Seeley, I strongly recommend that you document everything and immediately request another evaluator to protect your child's best interests. This review reflects my firsthand experience and personal opinions, shared in good faith and supported by documentation.

Apparently this person works for the court with families. She was part of my divorce case and she…read moresuggested things that would never work for my kids and their mom. I guess she is super opinionated about how she thinks families should work. I hope we don't have to work with her again, while I'm not sure how the court works I don't know.

Although I never had therapy with Laura, I feel compelled to write because of my experience with…read moreher over the phone. I was looking for a therapist for my son. Laura spent quite a bit of time learning what the issues were. She looked into my insurance coverage and promptly returned a phone call to me. My insurance did not cover her so we never scheduled an appointment. But, in this limited interaction Laura was kind, compassionate, and extremely professional. She was willing to invest time, over the phone, and seemed genuinely concerned and interested in getting me connected with a therapist. I imagine she would be just as invested and professional in session.

From the owner: Laura provides compassionate marriage counseling as well as therapy for kids, teens, adults and…read morefamilies in the Santa Cruz, CA area. Services include Christian counseling; marriage counseling; help for kids and teens; parenting support; and healing from anxiety, stress, depression and issues from the past.

Working with Nicola is life changing. She has the incredible gift of cutting through to the very…read moreheart & truth of a person's suffering and helps guide them to freedom. Like a soul ninja, she effortlessly & painlessly cuts through the "story" and teaches us how to allow our light to come shining through. Working with her is an exceptional gift that will transform your life, open your heart and set you free. I cannot say enough what a blessing Nicola is. We are so lucky to have her and this world is brighter because of the beautiful work she does.

I have experienced Nicola's amazing work in both private sessions and in group settings. For myself…read moreI was seeking help in relationship, particularly my relationship with money. Nicola's supportive presence created a safe space to explore the root of my unhealthy relationship with money. With her caring nature and authentic reflection she assisted me in dropping the barrior that was blocking the natural flow of allowing myself to receive. Before my session with Nicola I was unaware of how much energy I was using to push money away from me. During our session I instantaneously experienced a level of relaxation and appreciation for money I had never felt before. And the next day I even experienced finding money I had "forgotten" about in random places around my home. I know that it was because the barrior I previously had towards money had been dismantled and I was finally able to receive.

Over my life, I've seen many therapists and mental health professionals, but Peter Binnings is the…read moreonly one who has lasted more than six months. I've been seeing him for two years since moving to California from the East Coast. I moved here on a leap of faith--no friends, no family, and no sense of community. I can say with absolute certainty that Peter has been a quintessential part of my journey in overcoming mental health challenges. He has provided me with the tools, guidance, and support I needed to navigate this significant transition. At the core of his practice is an emphasis on mindfulness--learning not to magnify your problems, allowing them to pass, becoming aware of their root causes, and understanding how to move forward. This approach has been particularly helpful in managing my anxiety, need for certainty, and discerning my life path. As a person, Peter embodies many admirable qualities: he is empathetic, honest, humorous, affable, wise, and compassionate. He brings to the table a wealth of unique and impressive life experiences, both from his career and personal life. In the coming months, I will be leaving the Bay Area. I will miss many things--the nature, my friends, my community, my home, and last but not least, Peter. When dealing with mental health challenges, you want the best care possible. I assure you that person should be Peter Binnings; it's a choice you will not regret.

review is strictly for payment purposes only. he is cash only and he's not part of any insurance…read moregroup.