I always joke to my husband that i wouldn't be surprised if Bill had angel wings tucked under his…read morejacket. We found Bill through rave reviews from friends and when we finally got the courage to call our lives changed. His therapy is top notch EMDR, but probably as importantly, his demeanor is comforting. His faith in the process is unmatched and really rubs off on his patients. We call him with our biggest hurts and he never bats an eye. We are so thankful for Bill and are so happy to finally be HAPPY.

I'm going to devote my 1,000th review to a guy who gets a lot of the credit for getting me here…read more Beginning with something we men rarely ever admit: we need help. We need a lot of help, the lot of us. We need help admitting when we're wrong, and taking credit when we're right. We could do a whole lot better with friendships, with other guys, being honest, speaking up, bleeding a little, opening our hard, heavy hearts. Yeah, we could do a lot more of that, and we could do it for our spouses and our kids and our parents, if we're lucky enough to have dads who know how to listen. We're a really messy subspecies, we've been raised to shoulder it, carry it and bury it, and that stuff really ends up making a mess of the world, particularly when we try to govern it. I found Bill when I really, really needed to open up, and I didn't know who to talk to. He's an Old Soul, you know how people say that? He is. He's probably on his fourth or fifth ride through this life, the kind of shrink you see in movies, the ones that don't actually exist. I say this because he really has worked with the gamut: suicidal veterans, violent parents, the worst behavioral and substance addicts, horribly traumatized teenagers. And that's how he connects with you, he tells his stories, and they're good, the stories either brighten the room or Thud with a resonance or universal theme that reminds you, hey, everybody hurts. Keep working, keep digging. He got me to open up with EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a methodology that felt particularly in tune with my personal processing speed -- I'm someone who isn't interested in wandering the edges, I want to get at the source, quick. I saw Bill for the better part of five months. When we began, he said to me "When we're done, we're going to know that we're done, and that's when we'll stop." My last session, I looked up at him and said, "I think we're done, Bill," and he nodded, shook my hand and said goodbye. If you're reading this review and you're a guy who could use someone to talk to, or you know a guy who could use some help, please, call Bill Jacobs. He doesn't mess around, and he's making the world just a teeny bit better everyday.

"Dr. Degraff is wonderful! I highly recommend him for counseling/therapy for anyone who needs help…read more He's compassionate, calming, and has incredible insight. The office is centrally located and easy to find. He has given me such great advice and helped me understand so much. I continue to see him every two weeks."

I've been to a few other Psychologists and Dr. DeGraff listens well and does not judge you…read more Whenever I leave his office I feel like my issue was insignificant and I feel much better.

On my first visit with the CTBH outpatient therapist, she spent the majority our session with her…read moreback to me firing off formulaic questions and entering my answers into a computer. My attempts to get her to interact with me on a more personal level were thwarted. I left feeling alienated and unseen. When I subsequently complained to CTBH, I was told that I "should have expected" this, since the first session is an assessment, not therapy. (They did not mention this when I made the appointment). They also claimed that "all mental health providers do this." I've been through enough counseling over the years to know that it is not normal for a therapist to treat you as if you are not human. I don't doubt that other counselors I've seen did an assessment, however they did it WHILE doing therapy, not INSTEAD OF therapy. I believe it is possible to do both. The charge for this "assessment" visit was almost $700, which insurance refuses to pay even though the facility is in-network. The CTBH billing dept has been completely unhelpful even while admitting that they have a known ongoing issue with their State of NV insurance contract. They have referred the issue to "billing review" which I was initially told would take two weeks. When I checked back after that time, I was rudely informed that they hadn't gotten to it yet, and there was "no timeline" for how long it might take. The appointment was over five months ago and this unresolved bill hanging over my head is just causing me more stress and adding to my mental health burden. At this point, I feel disappointed and discouraged from seeking any therapy at all.

This place is sent from the gods and amazing. Don't believe any of the hater reviews (those come…read morewith emotionally unhappy people). I was locked in a heroin addiction with really no options. They got me Medicaid on the spot and took me into triage that same night. I spent 5 days detoxing and ended up staying for the program a full 21 days on C wing. The nurses are caring, beautiful, smart and definitely under appreciated to some people I see here. They are all each one wonderful personalities and interesting. The two docs come every morning and the food is x2 (lol) super bomb. Rooms are clean and there is a view of the mountains. There was a nurse who was very important to me and motivated me to go to a wrap up group one night when I was still sore and sick feeling and within days, once I felt better, I was elected to run the morning goal meeting and night time wrap up groups. Which I took very seriously. She gave me the positive energy to channel the program and complete it. Brown skin, long hair, a boss of an RN for such a small gymnast built of a woman. She inspired me... I won't mention names on here besides my own. I'm just that way. Secretive selective Scorpio lol. Anyway Along this journey I formed many friendships and even got a Lemurian Seed Crystal from my rock ceremony when you leave from an ancient healing medicine man aka buddha in blue. I could go on and on about the wonderful people and the arts crafts events jeopardy trivia games protein shakes amd meditation groups. But I think you get my drift. These people are amazing with that Tahoe vibe. I'm very thankful to this place. I have been on this earth thousands of years and was an ancient scribe in predynastic times. As an ancient x3 reincarnated 38 year old Polymath dreamwalker I approve this place. If you need help seek it now. And I leave you with a Rumi quote. "You've seen my descent, now watch my rising" Now a moment of silence for the suffering addicts out there now. Ancient Scribe Justin L

As a patient of Emily's for 2 years, I have found that she is an expert in her field and incredibly…read moretalented in her profession. Her offerings were very advantageous to me while I experienced trauma in my life. Emily's calming, gentle, and professional approach was incredibly healing to me. She is intelligent with her practice, guiding you through your experience, whatever trauma it may be, and helps you understand how and what you can do day by day in being in the present. As one of the valuable team members at Elevate Wellness, South Lake Tahoe's premier healthcare facility, I know that I can trust her with my needs. I recommend being vulnerable in your sessions, which will help you discover different layers of yourself and what you may be holding onto, ultimately guiding you through your healing process. I HIGHLY recommend Emily Winter at Elevate Wellness for your healing needs. Thank you, Emily, for helping me find myself again and allowing me to find peace.

I went to traditional therapy and had a terrible experience. I was hesitant about Somatic…read moreExperiencing but it came recommended by my acupuncturist and I decided to give it a try. I would not be where I am today without Emily. I appreciated the science behind SE and how it connected to my emotions. The process made me feel "normal" and that all of my emotions had a reason behind them. Our sessions build on each other and I loved having the space to process my emotions. HIGHLY recommend Emily!

Dr. Crenshaw has moved to Minden, NV from the Barton Hospital affiliation…read more Her office staff was efficient and luckily all our medical records were transferred to her new office. Dr. Crenshaw is very personable and does a great job. We like this office since it is a lot closer to our home and a few minutes.

Paula you are the best!! You listened to me, and talked to me as a friend,not someone who was…read moretaking up your time. i thank you for that!! You read my chart!! not all doctors do that. i look forward to having very little to do with you as i plan on staying very healthy!! carry on my friend!!

I have used Barton Health Physical Therapy (phone 530-543-5896, 530- 543-5712) in the hospital in…read morethe past for two cases: once for neck pain and once for shoulder/arm pain. But this review is just about my most recent experience with them. I had my doctor's office fax over the referral to them for occupational and physical therapy on Thursday, May 2, 2019 (fax number 530-544-6512) in preparation for a surgery. Not having heard back from Barton, I called them yesterday, Wednesday, May 8 to set up the appointment. Stephanie said they had not received the referral. So I called back my doctor's office again and the person there said she would fax it again. We confirmed she had the correct number, which I got both from Stephanie at Barton and from their website. She also confirmed with me that the fax went through. So I called Barton again around noon yesterday and left a message there to set up my appointment. A day later, today, at 3 PM, no one had called me back. So I called again and spoke to Stephanie again. She said she hadn't received it still, but she could go ahead and set up an appointment and I could just have them fax over the referral (again, for the third time). She then said she would call another of their departments to see if they had received it (even though she had just told me they hadn't). She put me on hold. After waiting, someone with a different voice returned to the phone and said they had not received it. She said it take 5-8 days once a fax comes in to place it in the patient's record. LOL. That is ridiculous. It takes that long after receiving it to put it in the record? What a backwards, messed up organization. At any other medical office, they can either schedule right after they get the fax, or for Stanford Health, it takes 2-3 hours to put it in the computer. So I said to the new woman please transfer me back to Stephanie, who told me she could schedule me, despite their not having the fax. She said ok, but then the same voice appeared on the phone and said she was Stephanie. I was confused, but asked to be scheduled. She said no, and gave me the same explanation as before. So either that was Stephanie the whole time, and she just pretended to transfer me, or that was the new employee who lied about being Stephanie. Bizarre and unprofessional and contradictory. Why would she say she could schedule me with no referral, and then say she couldn't?? This employee or these employees are lunatics and incompetent. I will not be going to the physical therapy there after this experience. Don't they want new patients?? --------- UPDATE: Ironically, about 10 minutes later, as I was writing this Yelp review, a new person, Robin, called me. She was from the Barton Center for Orthopedics and Wellness (https://www.yelp.com/biz/barton-center-for-orthopedics-and-wellness-south-lake-tahoe), a brand-new, state-of-the-art addition to the hospital which wasn't there when I was a patient there last year. This was different from Barton Health Physical Therapy above where the referral was faxed to. Robin said she had received a fax and wanted to schedule me. I am not sure how she got her hands on the referral, since this was a different department of the hospital. I told her about my experience above and said I was angry at Barton. She tried to soothe things over and she said she was from a completely different department, but I said I wanted some time to think about things. She said she would at least scan the referral in so if I called again it would be there. I don't think I am going to Barton now because of how I was treated by Stephanie. It is too bad, since from the pictures on their website (http://www.bartonorthopedicsandwellness.com/ortho-wellness/ortho-wellness-about-us.aspx), the new building looks spectacular and I am sure they would provide good service. Now I must suffer.

I had a stroke after 14 days after a bad car accident at 36, and my Dr gave me a referral for a…read morespeach therapist. At first I was offended thinking that she thought I talked slow ect. Suzanne the "speach therapist" made it awesome changed it to cognitive teaching patience follow through . Yes my conversations get slow or not as smooth because it's my health and big words. Suzanne is so kind and I look forward to every appt! I Learn so much and feel more attuned.

Nancy is a miracle worker. I was suffering from chronic pain due to multiple orthopedic issues…read morecaused by a lifetime of sports. I also was depressed due to my inability to exercise and was gaining weight due to the depression. Working with Nancy has addressed all these issues and given my life back to me. She has this incredible ability to get you into a deeply relaxed state where you can contact your subconscious and teach it to help your issues. I enthusiastically recommend her if you want to improve your life.

The best few hours I have ever spent in Therapy…read more After years of trying to come to terms with difficult sibling relationships AND having talked and talked through regular talk therapy with nothing ever being resolved, I was happy to try hypnotherapy...and it worked! After submitting a written summary of my situation, I attended a private session with Nancy. She was able to help me, using hypnotherapy, to finally be able to come to terms with my childhood family and push over to the side many feelings and actions that have been bothering me for decades. The calming, low-level hypnosis helped me to make peace with my past. I did not have to forget what had happened, but I could put the memories in a proper place and move on with my life. Now, I am not overwhelmed with regret and bitterness when I think of my childhood and these people. I can FINALLY move ahead with my life and LET IT GO. Thank goodness, and thank you, Nancy.

I received a concussion from a motorcycle spill that caused dizziness, loss of balance, and had…read moreintermittent distractive noises. Morgan Humble, the specialist in this type of injury, started physical therapy with challenging exercises and a myriad of Home exercises aimed at improving better balance. Regardless of the difficulty of some of these exercises, her professionalism, knowledge, and positive attitude encouraged me work my hardest at improving my balance. Also she is a good listener and always answered my questions or concerns. I also felt more optimistic as I slowly improved with these exercises and challenging me to do better. She is a wonderful and essential asset to Barton Center for orthopedics & wellness.

Audra is on top of it! I was so lucky to meet her started stretching me and teaching me…read moreexcercises ect. She's very sweet she's on time. I leave more confident and with a smile. It's worth the drive from placerville. She's awesome !