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Kay B Heatherly, CHT
Category: Health and Medical Counseling & Mental Health Counseling & Mental Health [Edit]
1626A Union St(between Franklin St & Gough St)
San Francisco, CA 94123
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
(415) 922-1664
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- Hours:
Mon, Fri 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sat-Sun 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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30 reviews for Kay B Heatherly, CHT
30 reviews in English
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Review from kenji b.
San Francisco, CA
10/28/2011
As a colleague (I'm a Life Coach) Kay had me to her office as an introduction, while I already knew her as a professional I was really thrilled to have the opportunity to see her 'live'.
Kind, directive, beautiful office, helpful, useful, gentle. I've done 1,000 self-help things and the CD that Kay gave me continues to assist me with my anxiety. I say "directive" because she culled from what I said about my issues into suggestions towards what would be in our session. Awesome -
Review from Jason A.
San Francisco, CA
7/12/2011
I saw Kay for hypnosis and to learn relaxation techniques.
I thought she was great and have benefited from my time with her.
As a bonus, she recorded the sessions and sent them to me so that I now use them over and over again. -
Review from Kristen S.
San Francisco, CA
12/21/2011
I have known Kay for several years and she is professional, kind and generous. I have also referred some patients to her for hypnotherapy and she was very helpful and effective. I would recommend her without reservation.
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Review from L B.
San Francisco, CA
12/5/2011
It has been wonderful working with Kay! She is kind and direct and clearly enjoys her work. I have done hypnotherapy before and know it is a solid tool in helping to clear out some of the negative self-talk that slows down my success. Finding Kay was serendipitous as I had been searching for a good hypnotherapist to work with since my previous hypnotherapist is in Southern California. She had set a very high bar and Kay was able to exceed expectations!
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Review from Gil Z.
San Rafael, CA
7/12/2011
Kay Heatherly is a consummate San Francisco hypnotherapy professional. After signing a confidentiality agreement, she asks what issues you want to solve, what things you want to let go of, and what images you want to use in your visualization. This is my second round of sessions with her and I'm so glad I went back -- because she has already helped me sleep better and overcome some negative thinking. I highly recommend that you work with Kay. - Gil Z.
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Review from Maralyn B.
San Francisco, CA
2/19/2011
My experience was Dr Heatherly was a comforting one.
The client enters her rooms of eclectic Asian art and is given her complete attention.Her empathy and focus can be felt:it is immensely comforting.
For me,this was the things that made my time with her worthwhile. -
Review from Shianne L.
San Francisco, CA
7/24/2011
Going to Kay Heatherly was a decision I should have made months ago. However timing is everything and now I was READY and open for change. I received more insight and tools for my issues than years of therapy combined. I recommend Kay to anyone struggling with issues that conventional methods didn't touch. She has helped me to live better and navigate more efficiently through some difficult issues that were hindering my daily life. My sincere gratitude to you Kay!
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Review from Nish N.
12/22/2005
I met Kay years ago and will admit at first I was pretty hesitant about hypnotherapy. But Kay and I became good friends so I figured I'd give it a shot, hoping that she would not make me bark like a dog or assassinate a foreign diplomat, or something like that.
I say this in jest, of course, because what Kay does is not something hokey but rather something quite therapeutic. In essence, she helps you work through anything you want to discuss, offering up subtle suggestions and guidance on how to overcome issues, problems, etc. I would say that the more specific you are, the better your results will be i.e. quitting smoking is easier to work on than just feeling better about yourself.
Kay's a great spirit, very understanding, very approachable, and someone I'd recommend when you are trying to overcome or better yourself. Look at hypnotherapy as a means to improve yourself, much like using a personal trainer for your physical self. -
Review from Karen F.
San Francisco, CA
5/3/2008
I hate to admit it, but I've kind of been letting things go over the last few years. I had gained some weight and hadn't really made any serious attempts to quit smoking. I finally decided that I was tired of being a fat smoker, but knew I would need some back-up.
I've been seeing Kay for the last several months, and feel that her guidance has been instrumental in keeping me on track. She really helped me get my mind to the right place it needs to be in order for me to stop smokin' and get movin'. She has a lot of good information on nutrition, and helps you critically think about the choices you make.
I'm not sure what kind of mental shift occurred, but I definitely walk more, eat better, and weigh less now that I did 4 months ago. I actually feel motivated to stay healthy, and I haven't picked up a cigarette since the day I decided to quit :)
It feels great! :) -
Review from Jean P.
San Francisco, CA
9/15/2010
I thought Kay was wonderful.
I was having extreme anxiety attacks and panic attacks that my psychiatrist wasn't really helping me with, and Kay made them absolutely disappear.
I had three EFT sessions and these panic attacks I had been having are gone. Gone.
Sadly, my insurance didn't cover the visits, but I feel I've paid a lot more to a psychiatrist who couldn't help me at all, so there you have it. She was completely worth it and I'm very happy with the results. -
Review from brandy p.
Oakland, CA
7/22/2009
Over the last 10 years I have seen 9 therapists. They have ranged from psychiatrists to counselors. Every time, I end my care because I feel it is wasting my time and money.
I was in search of a true answer. I found Kay! I have always been willing to try just about anything, so when I found this, I figured, what they heck.
My first appointment I was very comfortable and felt welcomed. She, never once, made me feel silly or out of place. I completed the first session and made an appointment a month later. I didn't know how that was going to work, but that month was the best one I had had in a very long time. It was the first month where I didn't have breakdowns daily. I believe I had two the entire month.
The next appointment went much like the first. Again, made another appointment another month out and again, a great month!
My last appointment, she asks for you to commit to three, I went in with no fears, no problems, nothing that I felt needed to be dealt with. For the first time in over 10 years, I feel normal again.
Thank you Kay for helping me when I felt no one could! -
Review from Sara Z.
San Rafael, CA
10/10/2011
Kay's semi-alternative hypnotherapy is something that really works! I admit that I was skeptical at first, but if clients listen and keep an open mind, the results are well-worth it. I was struggling to get a high score on the ACT and Kay's relaxation methods and visualization techniques were incredibly helpful. Because of Kay's help, I received the score I wanted. I would recommend Kay to anyone who is over-stressed, panicked or just wants to learn how to relax in a new, helpful way.
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Review from gina k.
San Francisco, CA
3/7/2010
Good Ol' Quarter Life Crisis.
No one could have ever prepared me for the emotional roller coaster that is my twenties, but Kay has given me amazing tools to deal with them.
From the moment that Kay welcomed me into her office, and offered me a cup of tea I felt completely comfortable with her. Now, whenever I am feeling out of whack I listen to my CD and I feel better.
Thank You Kay for teaching me that cold calling wasn't my only option ;) -
Review from Pat M.
San Francisco, CA
3/28/2006
First of all, she puts you at ease, and lets you know you are safe, and in a serious place-not what we usually associate with hypnotism. She asks you what you would like to free-up or modify in your life. She listens non-judgmentally, asks some questions, explains what hypnotherapy REALLY is and relaxes you. She will make tapes specifically for YOU to immerse yourself in and she will care how you are doing. She is a guide and will become a friend.
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Review from Kandi K.
San Francisco, CA
12/25/2009
I had a great experience with Kay. I found her to be totally and completely non-judgemental, like I could tell her anything and that she genuinely wanted to help me get to a better place. I told her things that were REALLY hard to say out loud.
Kay helped me to trust my own instincts and to have faith in my beliefs. I especially love the fact that she will create a personalized CD with meditations/light hypnosis that I could play again at home. I actually use the CDs every single night, and they really help me stay on track mentally.
You will need to sign up and be committed to 3 sessions. I think it's believable that a person would need at least 3 sessions to really tackle their problems. I don't think one session alone should be seen as a cure-all. I felt like I needed all 3 sessions. I could probably use one more, but thanks to the horrible economy I am financially strapped and can't afford to see her as soon as I would like.
If you are reading this Kay, thank you for helping me. -
Review from Blings S.
San Francisco, CA
8/31/2010
Personally, this woman deserves NO stars.
Honestly, someone who makes you sign a contract that you will commit to 3 sessions is probably not that good. If she was amazing, she wouldn't need that contract. Just the fact that she has a form is so infuriating! People seeking therapy need help, advice, guidance, or perspective and that sort of contract completely takes advantage of the vulnerability of her clients.
And let's not forget about the line of vitamins she sells. I wonder how much of a commission she gets? Seriously, this woman asked nothing about my health, about the current type/quantity of vitamins I take, and was trying to sell me vitamins? Really? She is not an M.D., N.D., or nutritionist and has no business selling vitamins/supplements.
And what exactly is her doctorate in? I doubt it is psychology.
ps. I asked my other doctors there is absolutely no way she could force you legally to commit to the 3 sessions. Also, it would be illegal if she had you pay up front. -
Review from sandra p.
San Francisco, CA
11/12/2009
I wasn't looking for a hypnotherapist, or a therapist of any kind for that matter. Rather, I had been doing some research on EFT (emotional freedom technique) mainly out of intellectual curiosity and finally decided I would never really understand it until I tried it.
Kay showed up as a practitioner of EFT on yelp and had glowing reviews so I figured she'd be a good choice. I went in the next day and agreed to three sessions. I figured since I was there I might as well pick something specific to work on and chose "indecisiveness".
I went in mainly expecting to see what EFT was all about and possibly make some headway on my indecisive nature. From the moment I sat down in her office, however, it was as if some emotional floodgates opened and I couldn't stop what poured forth. I'm a pretty open person and didn't know I had all this stuff pent up, but something about Kay's nature just whisked it out of me.
Turns out I had all sorts of self-sabotaging talk going on in my head and I was essentially paralyzing myself with indecision because I wasn't paying any attention to what I really wanted. I was wayyyy too busy trying to live up to all these ideas I had about what other people expected of me. Kay helped me realize this and let go of it all. I was finally able to just take a step back and decide I was going to spend a few months figuring out what it was that I wanted - for me. What is it that makes me happy? And how can I fill my life with it? What is my purpose?
Kay helped me stop saying yes when I really mean no. She helped me stop trying to please everyone else and listen to my heart. She helped me shed the reservations I had about my dreams and passions and decide to actually pursue them!
I saw her a total of 4 times and am in a completely new place in my life now. I've started pursuing my dreams and doing what's right for me, regardless of what anyone else thinks. It's been immensely liberating!
Half the time I couldn't even figure out what it was she was actually doing that was helping me. I don't know if it was the hypnotherapy, the EFT, the guided visualizations, or just her as a person. She made me feel SO comfortable and validated and OK with who I am that I couldn't wait to become even more true to myself. She is worth every penny.
I will definitely go back to see her again. -
Review from Tasha B.
San Francisco, CA
9/5/2010
I am extremely pleased with the work I did with Kay. She has been a very competent ally for helping me to achieve my goals.
I am a massage therapist and really appreciate and respect the way she conducted our sessions very professionally, that really means a lot to me. We always started on time, she had real clear communication about what we would do, and what my part of the work was.
Hypnotherapy is not something that you go to to have someone else fix you, be clear on that. But, if you're ready to make some changes in patterns of thoughts, actions, or habits that do not serve your best interest any more, Kay can really help you to make those changes at a deep and effective level.
I don't like regular psychotherapy, and this is not that. I would rather not waste hours and hours of hashing over the past, I've done that. I wanted to set intentions for creating a new future, and this work really helped me to do that.
I've lost 55lbs, I'm clean and sober, and I quite smoking! I did these things, but fundamental changes in my internal dialogue that Kay helped me to reprogram were very very helpful!
From my first session on I felt extremely comfortable with Kay, and her office is super comfortable and beautiful!
If you're a healthy sane person looking for help changing some chronic patterns of self sabatoging behavior, I would highly recommend hyposis with Kay as a powerful part of your plan. -
Review from cihan o.
San Francisco, CA
2/27/2011
Kay is absolutely amazing to work with! She is a great listener, no judgements. I met with Kay while I was going through my first Saturn return, which forced me into a complete rebuilding process. I had to break down old patterns in my life that were no longer serving me, in fact sabotaging me. This realization was hard to accept, breaking these patterns was even harder. Kay helped me so much to achieve that through Emotional Freedom Technique that is based on self forgiveness and acceptance. The atmosphere that she creates in her office is definitely brilliant. Every time I went to her for a session, she found a way to help me, every session had a particular healing quality.
After working with her, I actually started learning other healing techniques like Reiki elsewhere, but it all started with Kay! I still work on my own healing and with the experience I gained, I'm on my way to become a shamanic healer to help others. I owe her a lot and really grateful to her for giving me the ability to go through a complete transformation in my life. I do strongly recommend Kay if you are serious about making some positive changes in your life! -
Review from Joy J.
San Francisco, CA
10/17/2009
Writing this review for Kay is an honor for me. I can personally attest to have observed Kay's healing and transformative gifts in every session, as she showed me how to release anger and negative energy with innovative approaches such as EFT, guided visualization and hypnotherapy.
I can recommend Kay with unlimited enthusiasm for anyone who is interested in freeing themselves of the negativity that gets in the way of having peaceful, harmonious and loving relationships.
Kay is incredibly caring and kind. In my search for my "champion" therapist/coach, I met with a lot of intelligent and caring souls. But I found Kay's insightfulness especially impressive because she brought issues and solutions to my attention that other experts in the field had overlooked.
Kay is not the type to just sit there and say I hear you. She gives you new tools for seeing results in your life soon. She made me three CDs on what we did during the session that I listen to daily. Her voice also has a very soothing quality that brings me into a state of peace and calm.
I feel extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to learn a variety of helpful relaxations techniques from her. No matter what other strategies (e.g., meditation, yoga, exercise, praying etc.), you use to face life's unexpected challenges, you won't know what you're missing unless you meet with her for at least three times. You can thank me later ;) -
Review from yelper g.
San Francisco, CA
12/12/2009
I noticed all perfect reviews with 5 star ratings. I don't understand this. I made an appointment based on these reviews and was less than impressed. It was partly my fault. I should have talked to her before our first meeting to see if it would be a fit. I felt like she wasn't that genuine; but she could talk the talk.
I was also surprised that I had to commit to seeing her 3 times (I had to sign a document the first meeting). Get to know her up front before committing. -
Review from Lori W.
San Francisco, CA
5/28/2008
*Update- My most recent appointment with Kay was in February 2009 and I'm still doing well. I continue to listen to the CDs of my sessions and it's as if I'm continuing working with her. If anything new comes up in my life in the future, I will definitely seek her out again to help me resolve my issues. She's truly wonderful! Thank you Kay!*
Kay Heatherly is amazing! I've only had three sessions so far with her, but I cannot believe the changes that are happening inside my head, heart and soul. She's helping me get over grief that I've carried for almost 20 years. I'm taking better care of myself and I feel great about myself. I've literally never felt this good about my life or myself. She's turned me around completely. I didn't think it was possible to get this far. I've seen regular therapists and it's "ok" but it never clicks, it never stays with me, and the therapist always glosses over the problem and moves on without me being ready. Kay listens to me, understands what my feelings are, gets to the root of my problems and with the combo therapy and hypnotherapy, ahhh, all I can say is she is brilliant. She is worth every single penny. I wish I had found her years ago. Maybe I wasn't ready then. But thank God I have her now. She is saving my life. Not literally, I'm not suicidal or anything, it's just that she's making my life something I'm excited about! I'm actually getting happy! Do you know what that feels like? What an amazing feeling! Free, happy and excited about life. If you are looking for a therapist for any reason, Please consider Kay. She is amazing. She can help you. -
Review from Dara R.
San Francisco, CA
1/6/2006
I have been seeing Kay for 2 years and have found hypnotherapy's subtle yet powerful work to have huge results in all areas of my life. I experienced a huge release of habitual ways of thinking which had been holding me back from achieving everything I had wanted at this point in my life. Kay Heatherly's work is like having your car fine-tuned and getting to drive it on such an expanse of open road that did not previously exist. She is a toure de force of her field and I cannot speak highly enough of her and what she is able to help you evolve into and let go of.
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Review from Colleen O.
San Francisco, CA
1/6/2009
What I love most about working with Kay is that not only does her work and her presence help get me grounded but she also has a very strong "BS" detector. I think this is instrumental in her ability to be an especially clear guide in creating the space for her clients to find their way out of their own muck. I know that's been the case for me. While regular therapy certainly has its strengths, I feel that hypnotherapy is like the fast track for moving past old beliefs and unhelpful patterns of thinking; Kay's kind yet no-nonsense approach is perfect for getting you where you want to be.
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Review from Kapiolani M.
San Francisco, CA
12/18/2008
I was at a point in my life where I felt like things were falling apart and I had lost my direction. A good friend of mine suggested that I talk to a therapist because it helped her out a lot. I've had a previous experience with a therapist and didn't like the outcome at all so I decided to try something a bit different. I got on Yelp and found Kay. I read the great reviews that she had received and decided to give it a try.
I met Kay for my first appointment and immediately felt comfortable with her. She is such a wonderful person that actually cares about what you say and think. I had only 3 sessions with Kay, but I could feel a difference after each session. I was really able to relax and de-stress during our sessions. I was able to be completely honest with her without that judgemental feeling you get from some people. It was really great to be able to talk to someone that would listen to what you're actually saying. I would highly recommend Kay to everyone! -
Review from Shelly J.
San Francisco, CA
6/18/2010
Kay is a gifted therapist, an active listener, and a compassionate spirit. She has become somewhat of a fixture in my San Francisco life and I'm so thankful to have found her.
I suffer from a severe spinal cord injury and at 26 have been dealing with chronic pain. I searched for a therapist to assist me with the ups and downs of dealing with the emotional, physical and mental pain that comes with traumatic injury. Thankfully, I found Kay. After our initial visit I was certain that she would be a great fit for me. She's honest and open, and doesn't 'sugar coat' anything. I appreciate her 'to the point' approach. It keeps me on my toes and I find our sessions refreshing.
I take full advantage of our CD recordings of each session. I even used one of our CDs while in surgery!
Many times, it feels like Kay is a friend, and not a therapist. Not in an unprofessional manner, but in a "this is so easy to talk to her" aspect.
I highly recommend Kay to anyone who is searching for a talented, highly qualified, compassionate, and vibrant therapist. -
Review from Adam W.
San Francisco, CA
12/4/2010
I have seen Kay during a particularly stressful time in my life. She was warm and welcoming and her office is quiet and conducive to relaxing so that change and healing can happen. This was my experience working with her. She asked several questions to understand where I was at in my life and what exactly I wanted to target. Quite clearly and without being "New Age-y", Kay initiated our session of therapy with the EFT, tapping on different points of the body to open up the channels where emotions get held and stuck. She asked me to rate how intense my "charge" around a few key issues was at the beginning and end of our session. When I left there was no emotional trigger left and I had a CD that she burned for me of our session to help prolong the effects of our work that day... great results. If you are having a hard time letting go and moving on towards a lighter, more free feeling future, I recommend making an appointment with Kay.
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Review from Cathy C.
San Francisco, CA
4/7/2009
Making concrete changes are a hurdle that can be difficult for the most motivated and committed of us. Kay offers tools that cut to the chase and can make a real difference in shifting the forces that keep us stuck in old patterns and behaviors. She is truly caring and focused on moving her clients foward. Her honed listening skills help her tailor her therapy based on your unique personal story. Her guiding points function as messages that self-loop to keep you on track. Kay is a tremendous resource I whole-heartedly recommend.
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Review from Janet C.
San Francisco, CA
3/1/2010
Thank you Kay for creating an open space and a tangible process to help you overcome hurdles and challenges one may experience in the past to help you live life in the present! If you have never experienced the Emotional Freedom Technique, you must. Be open and you will see results.
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Review from Sarah G.
San Francisco, CA
3/22/2009
I highly recommend Kay Heatherly. As a psychotherapist myself, I have been around the block, twice, exploring a wide variety of healing methods, some useful, some leaving me mourning the gaping whole in my wallet with nothing to show. Kay is one of the most helpful practitioners I have ever seen! Here are a couple of examples of what Kay has done for me: 1)I have a public presentation and feel totally overwhelmed and uncertain-Kay takes me to place of feeling confidant, powerful, knowledgeable, etc., and that is truly what happens when I am making the public presentation. 2) I've let myself go a bit with my healthy eating habits and yoga practice. After some sessions on this with Kay, I am eating better, going to yoga more, and mysteriously lighter and more toned. It doesn't matter what it is-if I'm experiencing a rut in some area of my life, Kay can quickly get me back on track. Warm, intelligent, and easy to talk to, Kay is an excellent practitioner!
