Todd Harvey, LMFT

Therapy is a lot about finding the right match for you. I’ve been to a few other therapists where the sessions went nowhere or even left me feeling less resolved than when I came in. What Todd does really well is that he listens to you and is able to help you filter through things until you yourself can easily see steps you need to make and are ready for. Based on this, I’m pretty sure he’d a good match for the vast majority of people.
A not so secret technique of his is to repeat back key points of things that you’ve said that really encompass your problem. It’s very powerful to really sit and think about the things that come out of your own mouth without them registering in your brain. More than that, he has an intuitive feel for what you’re trying to accomplish and knows when to intervene. With him, you become very involved in your personal growth and the movement forward quickly becomes exponential.
I don’t see Todd anymore, but he’d be my first choice if I went through a big life change because his perspective is original and will help put you at peace with whatever comes your way. I continue to recommend him to any friends mentioning they’re looking for a therapist. I’d recommend him to a total stranger just the same, because I know that he’ll help that person become better and make the world a bit more happy.

Todd Harvey brings attentive listening and constructive feedback to couples counseling. We had some very productive sessions with him and made more progress with him in a couple sessions than we did with a more expensive/PhD’s therapist over several months. One particular technique that has had a lasting impact was really trying to empathize with the emotional content of my partner’s communication as opposed to whatever the surface level content of message. I think Todd is very good at what he does and is reasonably priced.

Todd offers a warm and supportive presence while also holding a powerful frame of transformative wisdom through his training and knowledge base. For Todd, empathy and authenticity are traits that come naturally and I recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist to support their process of deep and meaningful change by meeting them where they want to be met.

My partner and I decided that we should give «couples counseling» a try before throwing in the towel on the relationship.
We found Todd on Unilocal,and weren’t sure what to expect. Todd ended up calling us both, at separate times, and talked to us each for an hour as an initial assessment.
The first appointment was nerve racking, but Todd makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed and doesn’t show «favoritism».
We decided to do an intense month of therapy and saw him twice a week.
After the first session, my boyfriend and I were already in awe of what tools Todd armed us in to use in battle. Things we had never thought of that could be used to have a more stable, loving relationship.
I have to admit, the weeks were intense, lots of tears and emotions and healing. Todd was able to create a safe container for both my partner and I, while employing the EMDR model that is not commonly used but VERY effective.
All in all, pretty 100% sure the relationship would have failed if it wasn’t the work we did with Todd. So here we are… still together… better than ever, and I am eternally grateful for Todd.
Thanks Todd!

Over the last few years, many people told me to see a therapist — friends, family, and heck, even my landlady! Apparently everyone’s been to therapy and highly recommends the experience. When I turned 30, I was ready to do this thing that everyone does called «have a therapist» (the way you have a dentist, or an opthamologist).
I did a search on Google for therapists in Oakland/​Berkeley and read through many therapist’s websites (and their Unilocal reviews), and read Todd Harvey’s webpage on individual psychotherapy (
). Todd’s language resonated with me. So I booked an appointment with Todd feeling mildly guilty that I didn’t have PTSD, a divorce or some kind of trauma).
What I found through therapy is that it’s OK to have «first world problems», because well, we live in the first world. Todd is a great listener and affirmative. He’s a smart guy. What he has is a real knack for is spotting the important emotional nuances I breeze over day to day. And without judging, he helps me examine the nuances I miss to learn new things about myself, or to find new ways to handle things better.
I’m really glad I finally did myself the favor of finding a therapist — and it worked out better than I could have imagined! I think many of Todd’s clients are couples and I can see why — he is great at improving human relationships.

Todd is a talented therapist whom I would recommend seeing whenever you feel you’ve experienced an event which left you feeling easily agitated, angered, or depressed. From past physical and emotion injuries one can benefit from Todd’s skill in giving EMDR sessions. I’m glad to have him in my circle of talented, kind-​hearted healthcare practitioners.

As a colleague of Todd, I have experienced him to be a good listener, knowledgable, and engaged in the field of couples counseling as well as helping individuals going through life transitions. I had the opportunity to witness him demonstrate an EMDR trauma therapy session and was greatly impressed by the depth of his skill. I feel confident referring clients to him, and if you are looking for a competent and caring professional, I highly recommend working with Todd.

Todd is a fantastic therapist. He is caring, attentive, and understanding, and creates a very supportive environment to explore emotional and relationship problems and to mature emotionally and grow as a person. I found Todd to provide the right balance of support and tough love — he can help you to confront things you might otherwise try to ignore, but in a way that never feels uncaring. I liked that he was open to trying different things until finding a process that worked for both of us, and ultimately, the most important thing was that I felt that he really listens.

I am so happy to have met Todd. He is a very compassionate, understanding and effective therapist. His unique form of therapy provides a nurturing and supportive environment for individuals and couples to explore relationship issues or heal from traumatic experiences. His way of interacting with his clients also challenges growth and understanding. He also offers a very effective form of therapy called EMDR which can help those who have PTSD or other traumas and phobias find peace of mind quickly and permanently. I am glad to find such a caring therapist to refer others to.

As a healthcare provider, and someone who knows Todd well, I refer many patients to him for emotional support. Todd Harvey offers a unique experience for couples therapy that more effectively helps both parties feel heard and seen. This is especially important when one of the partners is less excited or open to being in therapy. His offering of EMDR work is also a great tool that Todd supports his patients with. It is a method for helping to reduce the emotional charge of anything ranging form PTSD, relationship wounds or addiction. Most importantly is the care that Todd provides to the couples and individuals that he works with. He has a kind and open manner with which he holds space for his clients’ experience. Whether you’re an individual looking for a therapist or a Doctor helping your patient who needs a referral Todd Harvey is a joy to work with and refer to.

Todd is a colleague, excellent therapist, and wonderful person. He treats his clients with the utmost respect, understanding, and care. I wholeheartedly recommend him to couples that are in need of someone to help them navigate the rough waters of their relationship. Also, I recommend Todd for individuals who are in need of a therapist to help them through the process of healing and growth. If you are in need of a excellent therapist who is intelligent, skillful, and compassionate, look no further.