Counseling

Some people are just born to be therapists. Their spirit and demeanor makes people feel safe and heard, and somehow they just always know the right thing to say. This is Eli in a nutshell. I’ve never met such a naturally gifted counselor. And when you combine that with years of spiritual soul-searching and therapeutic training, you’ve got someone truly special. This is why Eli is at the top of my list for recommendation for a therapist. And as a therapist myself, I don’t take this lightly. I’d trust him with my friends and family.

In my 35 years working in clinical medicine and holistic healing, I have met hundreds of doctors, therapists, and healers. Eli Recht stands out (having done energy work with him for several months) as a man of tremendous wisdom, compassion, and skill as a healer/counselor. Although he is humble, his insight about people is unparalleled and accurate. He helped me during a difficult period get in touch with hidden emotions that were blocking my happiness and move them out. His natural genuineness helps a client to feel accepted, and the healing starts from there. Although I know over 15 therapists in San Diego, he offers something special, because he IS special.

I have been seeing Eli for the better part of 5 months now and can wholeheartedly say that he is an amazing therapist. He has extensive knowledge of CBT, Mindfulness techniques, Meditation, and therapeutic practices. He has never once made me feel uncomfortable or unsafe during therapy and I look forward to seeing him during our sessions. No matter what you may be seeking therapy for, I’m sure Eli will have extensive knowledge in how to help you reach your personal goals and elevate you to a better place in life both emotionally and mentally. I would highly recommend Eli to anyone looking to explore therapy and am confident in his ability to be a quality therapist.

I have been working with Eli for the last 5 + months. This was also my first attempt at therapy. I knew not what to expect both in process and results. I am very happy I decided to go with Eli at Good Therapy. Eli is a fantastic therapist. He knows when to listen, when to offer suggestions, and asks questions that help guide my mental health in positive ways. Eli is about half my age chronologically, but twice my age spiritually and mentally. This makes a perfect match; I leave every session feeling uplifted, grounded, and more aware of the what’s, why’s and how’s of my thought processes. These are the very things that brought me to therapy in the first place!! Life can suck, but it can suck less if you get the help you need. Eli and Good Therapy are a great solution to dealing with the day-to-day static of life. 5 stars.

I highly recommend Eli as a therapist for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma. My 17-year-old son has been seeing Eli for nearly a year and has made noticeable progress in his mental health. Eli has used a combination of talk therapy and EMDR to help my son feel more hopeful about his life circumstances and cope with his suicidal ideation. I appreciate Eli’s willingness to meet my son where he’s at, even when it’s been difficult. He has been helping us strengthen our relationship and has been a great listener who has helped us create reasonable plans. I have seen my son’s overall mood and outlook on life improve significantly. I am grateful we found Eli and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapist.

Eli really helped my wife and I to communicate more effectively and appreciate each other!.  He has great insight and a very calm, gentle delivery that allows him to drill down into significant issues without creating unnecessary angst or defensive behaviours.  Over 25 years of marriage we have been to at least 3 or 4  marriage counselors and Eli has been by far the best and most successful.  My wife and I are doing much better these days and we owe Eli our sincere thanks and gratitude for helping improve our marriage. Thank you to Eli and Good Therapy!

Such a fabulous staff! The gals at the front desk are welcoming and responsive and the waiting room feels comfortable and calming. There is water, books to read and even coloring books. I see Eli and I would truly recommend him 100%. He creates a safe space that is client led, and empowers you to realize your power and potential. I have seen more growth and breakthrough in 6 months with him than 2 years with another therapist. As someone who has experience in the psych field, he is truly so well suited for this job and is an incredible resource.

First of all I am very thankful for all the help I received from the staff regarding which therapist would be a better fit for my teenage son. I also did research on all therapist looking at area of expertise, method of therapy and personality. I hand picked Eli based on his bio, peoples feedbacks and area of expertise and I could not have made a better choice. I would recommend Eli to anyone struggling with overwhelming feelings of stress anxiety and low self esteem.. We tried other therapists in the past and it was always the same result. After the first visit of two my son wouldn’t want to go back but now he’s looking forward his therapy appointments, Eli was able to get my son to open up to him and build trust. He made dramatic improvements already in managing his emotions, anxiety going thru hormonal changes . His self esteem improved too. I know there is still long way to go to build a strong self esteem, positivity and balanced feelings because in general therapy takes a long time be effective but I already saw great changes and I am extremely thankful.

I can’t say enough about Eli at Good Therapy San Diego. Eli helped me through monumental life changes and provided clarity, guidance and appropriate actions for the emotional upheaval I went through. He helped me in more ways than he knows and I am forever grateful for his excellent work as a therapist.