I've been a patient of Dr. Martin Book for 30 years and can't recommend him enough. At first I was…read moreagainst psychiatrists and therapists, but he managed to reach me even though I was a teen. I've had serious health issues since birth and needed medication early. Dr. Book has always been careful and thorough in managing my medications and making sure there were no harmful interactions, which gave me and my family real peace of mind. Over the years he's helped me through depression, anxiety and several deeply stressful and life changing experiences. He's compassionate, understanding and genuinely listens. He never rushes and clearly wants to help his patients feel heard and supported. I trust him more than any other doctor I've seen and that trust has been earned over decades of consistent care. I only wish more people would see a psychopharmacologist, whether for complex conditions or for anxiety or depression. Treatment is truly life changing and I'm forever grateful.

Highly recommended Doctor. I went to him on a recommendation from another therapist and couldn't…read morebe happier that I chose him. He really knows his stuff and is recognized as one of the best therapists in the DC area. Doesn't accept insurance...but worth it!

The worst ever. All he cares about is your insurance. You step out from his (( Group Therapy)) who…read moreI clearly denied Searching for a Therapist to talk to. Guys Stay away from him .

This man is so weird. I don't even know what to say. He's not right.I definitely would not seek…read morehelp from him.

Saw him a long, long time ago (20 years?), and I'm still benefiting from insights gained through…read moreconversation with him. Such a gifted professional.

Doc Smith is truly excellent at his work. You can tell that he genuinely cares about people, went…read moreinto counselling for all the right reasons. He's excellent at both hearing you out and leading you towards important realizations / decisions. We all need a hand now and then; his is to be trusted.

Dr. Garro has several strengths as a psychiatrist. He is intuitive, flexible in approach, and…read morehelpful during appointments. Those qualities are reasons I remained a patient for two years. One aspect of his practice that prospective patients should know is that Dr. Garro functions only as a psychopharmacologist. My appointments strictly focused on symptoms and medicinal management. We never discussed the factors triggering me. My experience outside of appointments was less positive. Regarding medication management, I sometimes perceived frustration from Dr. Garro that felt disproportionate to the situation. Medication questions and prescription issues are a normal part of psychiatric care. Pharmacies make mistakes, insurance companies create obstacles, and patients may need clarification about prescribed medications. During my time as a patient, I rarely if ever texted Dr. Garro more than twice during any three-month period between appointments. Text messaging was one of his two preferred methods of communication. During one three-month period, one medication issue resulted from my own confusion and the other from a pharmacy error. Given the limited nature of these contacts, I perceived a level of frustration from Dr. Garro that felt disproportionate to the circumstances. More concerning to me was that on two occasions it took more than two days to receive a response regarding prescription-related matters. Because I was depending on him, those delays created significant stress. Medication coordination frustrated me throughout my time as a patient. If these interactions are burdensome for Dr. Garro, part time administrative support would improve things. Feeling his frustration when navigating medication-related issues made an already difficult process more stressful for me. I was also disappointed by what seemed like a lack of familiarity with newer developments in ADHD treatment and research. Multiple times I found myself mentioning new peer reviewed studies that I expected would be familiar to a physician specializing in ADHD. While no clinician can keep pace with every development, this informed my feeling that Dr. Garro was not the right fit for my needs. Others may have different experiences. I remained a patient for two years because Dr. Garro has genuine strengths as a psychiatrist. It is entirely possible that the issue was one of fit. This is the first time I have written a public review of a physician. My instinct was to move on. Relationships between mental health physicians and patients are complex, and I may have contributed to the dynamic. At the same time, I would have appreciated seeing a review like this before beginning treatment. I decided to share my perceptions.

Everything went well! Type of care, office experience, excellent listening skills, offered water…read morewhile waiting, this practice cares about all its clients. Offers more than just medication management. Offers an empathetic ear and understanding.

I had the best experience out of all the psych providers that I have seen in the past. The office…read moreruns like a well oiled machine. I was able to be seen for my first appointment in 4 days. The provider works flexible hours to include evenings and weekends. Moreover, they take my insurance while so many others don't. The provider was thorough and spent an hour talking to me. For the first time, I felt like someone listened to me. If you are looking for a provider who is empathetic, flexible with scheduling, and in network with insurance, I would highly recommend this practice and provider.

David and the team at DC Talk Therapy are wonderful providers and I would highly recommend them. I…read moream a Dietitian in the area and refer clients to them knowing they will be in good hands. They are supportive, knowledgeable and offer many valuable services for a range of client needs.

First let me say that I was a first timer in any type of counseling or therapy. To say I was…read moreskeptical would be an understatement. But there came a time, that I decided I could no longer internalize all of the tough decisions and conflicting feelings I was faced with at this point in my life. I worked with David Sternberg, the director of DC Talk Therapy. David is a kind, calm, steady voice of reason when your mind moves at a mile a minute. I immediately felt comfortable speaking about all of the areas of my life and David is a great listener and only inserted questions and advice when it was absolutely critical to point something out. Over the course of about 7 sessions, David guided me from feeling weighed down, confused and apathetic to feeling optimistic, positive and driven. David was able to help me sort through my feelings and reactions to the influences in my life and helped to connect the dots and pinpoint the ways of thinking that were perpetuating my state of unhappiness. On an administrative note, his administrator Susan is great. When I had to cancel an appointment with very late notice, they let it slide the one time to remind me of the 24 hour cancellation policy. I find that very professional and customer focused. Parking at their Woodley Park office is easier than you might imagine. I never paid for parking because there is ample street parking during the day as long as your appointment is not during rush hour. There are plenty of meters, which I never had to use, but are there in case you can't get a free spot. I would definitely recommend David to anyone needing a mentor to help pull you through a tough time. They are considered out-of-network for many insurance providers but they were very reasonably priced for the quality of guidance I felt I received.

As a professional who works with families as well, it is a joy to refer cases to Robin and her…read moreteam. I would trust her with my referrals!

Better Together Family Therapy is the go to place for all of your mental health therapy needs…read more Robin is knowledgeable and has hired an amazing team of therapists that can provide individual or family therapy. Robin is great at helping determine what time of therapy is most needed and then matching the client with the right therapist. I highly recommend Better Together Family Therapy.

I have the good fortune of exchanging thought-provoking ideas with David routinely, and often seek…read morehim out as a confidant, including when I have questions pertaining to providing the most quality therapy. His guidance is invaluable, and is consistently informed by his integrity, ethics, and compassion.