I agree with all of the negative reviews I am finding online about Dr. Joe Raphael. I had two sessions with him and in the second session, he got extremely weird and creepy. He says that he’s married with kids, but he got very weird with me. In addition, he likes to talk about himself a lot and frequently goes on tangents that have no relevance whatsoever. Avoid Joe Raphael and Irvine Christian Counseling! There are better options out there.

I highly recommend Dr. Joe Raphael at Irvine Christian Counseling. He is both highly experienced and professional. Dr. Joe provided us with practical counseling and coaching rooted in biblical principles, playing a pivotal role in helping our family grow stronger. Through our work with him, we developed trust and a renewed sense of hope. We’ve since recommended him to many of our friends.

Dr. Joe is personable and though he holds many degrees and has years of experience as a mental health provider, he is relatable.

Dr. Joe is simply an amazing person, and an amazing therapist.

Dr. Joe Raphael was part of a team of professionals I never imagined needing. But without this team, I’d still be dragging myself through life with a crushed soul. Dr. Joe Raphael provided a safe Christian space where I could ask the hardest questions I ever had to ask so I could start to heal and grow in my healing process.