When I first saw John I was coming from a place of curiousity. I wanted to know more about myself and how to overcome my messed up childhood. Little did I know that my sessions with John would help me become the best version of myself. I had tried other therapists in the past. Some good some not so good but John is on an entirely different level. From the very beginning he treated with kindness and attentavinesss as you would a close friend. His approach is non-judgement and extremly insightful. After every session I would leave feeling a sense of peace and centeredness. After working with John for over 3 years now I can say with full confidence that he has helped me develop into the person I am today. I reccomend John not only to people going through a difficult time in life but anybody who is interested in bettering themselves.

A woman is walking in a meadow and finds herself in a minefield. Cant get out. She tries desperately for days, yelling for help, for any passers-by along the road to stop and lend assistance. Finally, a doctor stops and cranes his neck to catch her voice. The woman says, Doc! Doc! Look, Im in a minefield and I have no idea how to get out! The doctor writes a prescription, says, Here you go, this will help, throws it into the wind and keeps walking. Later, a priest walks by and hears her tenuous cries for assistance. Writing a prayer on a slip of paper, he tosses it at her and says, Heres a prayer for you, my child, to find a way out of your predicament, and keeps walking. Hours later, just as the woman is losing her voice, her pride, and the last vestiges of self-worth, a guy walks by and says, Excuse me, but are you ok? The woman looks up, says, Hey, Ive found myself in this minefield and I have no idea how I got here or how to get out. So the guy jumps off the road and walks right over to her, gingerly picking his way through the bushes, mud, and danger signs, and offers his hand. She goes, what the hell are you doing? Are you insane? Now were both in here! The guy says, yeah, but Ive been here before and I know the way out.That guy is John.Ive written and rewritten this paragraph about six times now and I cant quite capture what it means to work with John, so Ill say this: For the last few years, John has offered his assistance, support, guidance, and honesty to help me be the best version of myself that Ive ever been. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable. It takes an immense amount of strength to examine our behaviors and make adjustments. It requires commitment and dedication to our mental and emotional health to take stock of our needs, insist upon them - healthily, mind you - and take small steps toward larger growth. But Ive done it. John didnt do that for me. I did. But John walked over, straight into my minefield, looked me in the eye, handed me the map and said, Lets find the way out.Best cartographer ever. How do I know? Because Im on the road now, on the lookout for others in minefields.

Working with John changed my life.If you grew up thinking therapy was for weak people, you and I probably heard similar things.When I first started meeting with a therapist, I was embarrassed. I didnt tell anyone because I thought my friends would think less of me. I thought strong people didnt need therapy.I soon learned that the opposite is true. Working with a therapist can sometimes bring up things that you never realized about yourself. Being willing to learn about yourself takes courage, especially when what youre learning is that you are hurting another person, or people. It takes strength to expose yourself and your flaws to another person, and create a plan for how to change the things you hate about yourself.Many people think, I dont need to be fixed, and thats probably true! A therapist is not a fixer. A good therapist will sometimes be a coach, sometimes a teammate, but either way, will always be in your corner; and that is exactly what John has been for me.We hire personal trainers, business coaches, consultants, etc. We see doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and all manner of specialists, but most of us will avoid therapy at all costs.If you wish you had someone to talk to, someone who wont judge you or shame you, I unreservedly recommend meeting with John. If you are anything like me, it will change your life. But first, get rid of the belief that therapy is only for the weak!Or, just call your therapist your life coach :)John, I sincerely appreciate you always making me feel important and heard. I appreciate your guidance, support, encouragement, and care. I remember daily many of the things Ive learned from you. Listening well and with empathy being at the top of the list, along with realizing when my thoughts/feelings are trying to protect me (even the negative ones).I can not say enough good about what Ive gained from working with you. THANK YOU.Zak

I decided to work with John after going through an intense break up and feeling rather lost with myself. In my experience working with him, I have found myself becoming much more self-aware and feeling a lot more empowered both in personal and professional life. Overtime through his parts, meditation and embodiment work combined with using the effective communications skills he has taught me, I have been able to navigate through my most challenging relationships. Working with him has drastically improved many aspects of my life and I couldn’t be more satisfied.

I highly recommend seeing John if you are stuck, in distress, or grieving a loss. As an EMDR practitioner, I look for authenticity and integrity in my own treatment. John helped me more forward after a life-altering loss. His insights and perspective were obviously informed by years of practice, and he was genuine and compassionate in his approach. After seeing John for only a few sessions, I felt lighter, less sad, and ready for new beginnings. Thank you, John!

I have worked with John the past year about overcoming some self limiting beliefs. He has helped me IMMENSELY. He is a great listener, intuitive, gives great feedback and is understanding. HIs experiential exercises have helped make very positive changes in my life. I RARELY write a review about anyone or anything, BUT John will help you with whatever your goals are or positive changes you would like to make in your life. I cannot recommend or thank him enough.

I was 27 years old and I knew that i wasnt ok. A good friend of mine recommended I went to a therapist and after looking and sitting with a couple I found John. John and I worked weekly for almost 5 years and his brilliance, patience, and insight helped me get through a very tough period in my life.John is patient and full of knowledge and best of I never ever felt judged. I needed someone to speak with outside of my circle who could give me honest feedback and he did just that.I am so grateful to John and therapy that as a keynote speaker and leader development expert, i recommend therapy and John all the time.If you are on the fence then its time to get off and go see John!!

I have been a colleague of Mr. Boesky for decades. During that time, I have known him to be a caring and dedicated mental health professional, who hones and expands his skills by professional education and mastery of several treatment modalities. I recommend him without reservation, and he remains my primary referral when an individual within my personal or professional life is seeking treatment in the San Diego area.

John is a stellar and effective sports psychologist. As a Division 1 athlete, I’m results oriented. I’ve had a lot of fears, mental blocks, and limitations to work through, and while I’m not where I want to be yet, I’ve made so much progress.

John boesky is great at his job, the one star review is pointing blame towards John Boesky for no good reason.May as well blame a new born infant in England for you not having exact change for the bus.

Awful business practices. Ms. Philipps continues to try to bill me for services requested by my ex-wife - NOT ME. Even after I notified her that she was billing me by mistake, she and her collection agency will not leave me alone. Run dont walk.