Horrible. Anyone giving 5 stars are either employees or…read morefriends/family of owners/employees. Doctors with 1 star ratings. One doctor gave me an antidepressant for fibromyalgia. I never should have been given this poison. She had no idea about my other meds. Terrible therapists. The only good one became ill and have to stop working. I'm pretty sure it was caused by the poor ventilation system and brand new carpeting in her office. Stay away from Charles River!

When I lost my last therapist to another practice, I was dreading not only the search for a new…read moreone, but the process of starting all over again in therapy from square one. My fears were all completely misplaced by Charles River Counseling. Jen, the receptionist, is super sweet and upbeat. She is always willing to help and go the extra mile to help clients feel comfortable. I really think that how you are treated by the office staff makes a huge difference in how an office is viewed. Pamela Bourque, the therapist that I chose, is a great listener, and offers a different perspective on issues that are extremely helpful. She is open-minded to alternative lifestyles, and really seems to hear me and want to support me to help me work through my (rather complex) issues. They also offer Doctors to help with psych meds management services, which is also a big bonus for me. Overall, I am really pleased that I have found Charles River Counseling Center.

Guys and gals…read more... THIS PLACE LEGITIMATELY CHANGED MY LIFE. I moved to Boston from Colorado about a year ago. It was such a challenge to find a primary care doctor and someone to talk to within the city, the transition was hard enough and I just needed help and someone to talk to. When I called Dana Farber, they got me in right away, no problem! Once in, they set you up with the most incredible nurse practitioner who will then evaluate you and set you up with your best fit for you in terms of a therapist. It is the most well-oiled machine. Lastly, shoutout to Komal for being so intentional, gracious and lovely!

If you're looking for help, with any kind of behavioral issue or mental illness, do not go to this…read moreawful disgusting place! The only reason I came here was I was following Doctor Robinson, who was a wonderful therapist and passed away. I stayed because they asked me to anyway, what a nightmare. I got Dr. Marcus who used to work at Carney Hospital. Allegedly he was let go from that place due to something I won't say, but it makes sense why all my prescriptions were confused and called in wrong each and every time. What I'd have to do is go in person because nobody backed him up and put somebody in place to help his patients. I went 2 full days without my medication, and for those who know, our medication needs to be taken, or we could end up in the hospital! Needless to say, it was all my fault not theirs. They accuse me of taking too many? Really? I don't take too many and I did have a reason that's why they were maybe gone, but nobody of her sat down with me and talk to me about my life or what was going on... I would've let them know why but talk to Marcus never knew me... He didn't know where I worked, he didn't know my name, he could care less he was in order taker, and we are the ones who get screwed in the end because we look like junkies if you go to this place you've been warned.

Dr. Bergersen is wonderful! I've been a patient for 6 years. Dr. Bergerson is very knowledgeable…read moreand communicates with impeccable ease. I am SO grateful for his kind and gentle demeanor. He has helped me tremendously. Dr. B is highly motivated and committed to his patients. Simply...the BEST! The entire team is fantastic. Dr. Lisa B, has always answered any concerns or questions promptly. Five Stars!

Dr. Thor Bergersen is a life saver! I have extreme adhd as well as being an ultra-rapid CYP2D6…read moremetabolizer. This means my body metabolizes my adhd meds at least twice as fast as normal metabolizers requiring me to need higher than FDA recommended doses. Most doctors in psychiatry do not understand this and would not give me my therapuetic dose, despite evidence from genetic testing. Dr. Thor does understand this and prescribes adequate doses for me. He is very responsive with requests and the office is very adhd friendly with me being able to schedule appts online and request refills online. The phone is never answered but after your first appt you are given a different phone number that goes directly to Dr. Thor. He is a god-send and I would be devastated if he were to ever go out of business. DO NOT TRUST the 1 star reviews.

My therapist was nice but their admins and billing team have communication issues. They asked me to…read morepay $30 or otherwise they would cancel my appointment. No bill, no breakdown, nothing on paper. I called gave them my card, the guy is like oh I'll give this info to billing and I asked that they email the receipt for the $30 to my email on file. Guess what they did? They charged my card for $40, not $30, did not send me a receipt and now I got an email saying that my appointment has been cancelled.

The office experience was excellent they actually answer their phones rather than talking to an AI…read moreattendant. They ran my insurance for me and told me exactly what the costs would be. Testing was professional and timely with a very comprehensive report and feedback. I would highly recommend this group that has a number of excellent neuropsychologists and professional staff.

I recently visited Mariana for a Reiki session. I have to admit it was my first time with Reiki,…read morebut I've always heard things about it, so I thought I would give it a try. Mariana has a great set-up, she works out of her home, parking is easy and she has a side entrance for her practice so it feels professional and comfortable. For me, the Reiki was very relaxing. I happened to be getting over the flu, so had been experiencing sleepless nights from coughing. I was concerned that as soon as I lay down, I would start coughing, but somehow Mariana's Reiki managed to calm my system down. The energy from her hands did manage to let my body relax, which it hadn't in the past few days due to the flu. I did feel better when I got up to leave! Mariana had some feedback on the energy she was feeling in different areas of my body, and followed up on it with an email explaining the different chakras (energy centers of the body). If you are thinking of giving Reiki a try, I would highly recommend Mariana, she is warm and welcoming and her Reiki gave me a boost when I was dragging!

From the owner: I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work from Boston…read moreUniversity School of Social Work. I enjoy connecting with families while respectful and honored that they allow me into their lives and homes so that we can work together to address the concerns at hand. Solutions can be found in dialogue, play, resource materials and hands on activities.

After reading about a specific therapist who is part of this group, I thought she sounded great for…read morewhat we needed, so gave a call and left a message. A week later, after not hearing from her, I gave another call. Voice mail said leave a message. After not hearing again, a few days later, I called the main number mail box, which it seems is answered by no person, but left a voice mail on the machine. So far, ~ 1 month later no call. I am left wondering if this business is for real and why they bother to post all this information about the therapists and a phone call away advertisement, when no one responds. The one star if for the potiential of something, but really there is nothing to put a star on... No service.

Truly awful experience for both Clinicians and CPC Clients. Overpaid Leadership with the Clinicians…read morebeing overwhelmed, overworked and underpaid. Office locations are safety concerns.

David is a thoughtful, caring therapist. He knows how to help you work on yourself and feel like…read moreyou've accomplished something, even if it's a small win. I've always felt our time together is time well spent. Meeting via video has been a lifesaver for me. I highly recommend David!

From the owner: My name is David Poles and I am the owner of Newton Counseling Center. I offer both individual and…read morecouples counseling, teaching my clients how to be more relational. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2004, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 2003 and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Massachusetts since 2008. The following is the current scope of my services: Individual psychotherapy for both adolescents and adult males Family meetings, providing psycho-education regarding codependency, enabling and having healthy boundaries with loved ones with addictions Couples counseling