3 Best Marriage Counselors in Berkeley, CA

I can't recommend Todd Harvey enough. He was our couples counseled during a year process. His approach for developing empathy and emotional communication enabled us with many more skills for self work, than previous counselors. We got to places of vulnerability and within a truly equal focus on both our experiences. I found his work to be pretty amazing. If ever I plan on working with a counselor again as a couple or individual I will contact him. Think 'horse whisperer' for humans.

As a fellow couples therapist and MFT, I've consulted with Todd Harvey for several years. Over this time, I've been consistently amazed by his ability to zero in on the issue facing a couple as well as the approach needed to tackle it. His warmth really shines through both with me, as well as with the individual clients and couples he works with. I have no hesitation sending clients and people I know his way, particularly if they are struggling with an issue as a couple, need individual counseling, or are looking to work on a trauma through EMDR.

Todd is a fabulous therapist. My husband and I went to Todd for help figuring out our communication styles, how to listen to each other and how to argue in a productive way - he delivered! He was thoughtful in each session and helped equip us with the tools that we could use at home. Would highly recommend Todd to other couples.

I have known Ali for over ten years as a mentor and now peer. She is one of the few people to whom I feel confident referring prospective clients. Ali has worked tirelessly to increase her understanding and utilization of nonviolent communication (NVC) so that her clients get the full benefit of the nonjudgmental, empathic approach to therapy inherent in the NVC consciousness. In the ten years I've known her, she has grown from not just integrating NVC into her clinical practice, but also mentoring and supervising other clinicians to do the same in theirs. While I have not experienced her as a client myself, I have been fortunate to have her volunteer to assist, providing empathic support to participants, in programs I've led. I consistently have heard from my participants that her compassion, empathy and clarity have been hugely helpful. Because of my trust in her capacity, I hired Ali to teach workshops for students in my NVC immersion program. The rave reviews of my students have led me to invite Ali to return as a guest teacher in 2019. Ali represents the best of all therapists- someone committed to continued professional development who uses best practices to see and celebrate the full humanity of each client in a way that gently nurtures healing and growth.

I have the utmost confidence in Ali's ability to support others with compassion, care, and wisdom. Her therapy combines an impressive array of training, from traditional psychotherapy to mindfulness practice to extensive experience with interpersonal communication.

Ali uniquely integrates her solid professional skills with deeply held values of compassion and advocacy for the well-being of all. She attends to both individuals and groups with care and presence. It's a pleasure to recommend her!