Back with an update after receiving a reply from Eric 7 years later…read more To be clear, I saw Eric for exactly one session and never returned. I left that appointment feeling dismissed, unsupported, and frustrated, especially given the mental state I was in at the time. There was no follow-up care or meaningful guidance that made me feel safe continuing. I'm not sure who Eric is remembering, but it is not me. Eric's response does not reflect what actually happened. I did not "work with him" or make "great strides" under his care. I had one appointment and chose not to return. After this experience, I found a different therapist who actually helped me, and that made a significant difference in my life. In hindsight, choosing not to return here was absolutely the right decision. A provider publicly posting inaccurate accounts of patient experiences years later is something to seriously consider if you're looking for trustworthy mental health care.

My son used to be a patient of Eric's. We started seeing Eric when he was 13 (he is now 22). My son…read moreis ADHD and was so unhinged when he started seeing Eric. I really thought my son would end up in juvenile hall. Eric took the time to listen, gave my son his voice, and a safe space to express his emotions. Fast forward to 2024, my son just graduated in May with his BA in Allied Science and Exercise Health. It takes a village and Eric was part of my child's success. We are very grateful for your part in helping my son find his path.

Marianne is a fantastic therapist. I've been going to her for 6 years for womens issues and CBT…read moretherapy, and I've learned so much about myself and grown exponentially. She offers virtual therapy as well.

Marianne is excellent. She is compassionate and good at getting to the heart of an issue. She is…read morecovered by insurance as well which is a bonus.

I did a Family Constellation with Liza, and it was a beautiful and deeply meaningful experience…read morefrom beginning to end. Throughout the session, she made me feel truly seen and supported. Liza is gentle, calming, and very intuitive. What I appreciated most was the way she held the space with such respect and kindness. She guided the session gently, without pressure, and allowed everything to unfold in a way that felt natural and deeply healing. After the session, I felt peace, and gratitude. Liza helped me connect with my ancestors on a deeper level and gave me a sense of lightness and understanding that stayed with me afterward. I am truly thankful and feel blessed to have done a Family Constellation with Liza, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for healing, insight, and a meaningful experience with an expert and gifted healer like her.

I attended a virtual Family Constellations session with Liza back in June 2024, and even though…read moreit's been a while, the experience has stayed with me. I would describe the session as both powerful and supportive. I left feeling more certain and confident about my next steps, especially in understanding my relationship and dynamics with my father. Liza has a very peaceful and grounded presence. The way she speaks is soothing and comforting, which made it easy to feel safe and open during the process. That sense of safety really allowed me to engage with the work in a meaningful way. What stood out most was the clarity I gained. It helped me better understand underlying family dynamics and patterns that I hadn't fully seen before. I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling with family relationships, generational patterns, or even just a sense that something deeper is influencing their life but they can't quite pinpoint it. It was absolutely worth my time, and I would do it again.

The owner, Leah Elvitsky, is an amazing therapist with a clinical skillset that is unmatched. She…read morehas the ability to guide her clients through their presenting problems in a way that cannot be taught. Her ability to support her clients is only matched by her ability to support her team of therapists. Therapy by Choice is reputable, professional and safe. If you're looking to get support for individual or couple's therapy, this is the place to go. Thank me later

My therapist was Irena and she was wonderful. Irena has a lovely smile and beautiful laugh, all of…read morewhich made me feel very safe and welcome. She did a wonderful job and was sure to help me with any issues of mine. I would recommend Irena to anyone that has love/relationship "issues" or seeks "mindset changes".

I have known Shannon as a colleague for 10+ years and I cannot say enough positive things about…read moreher. She is caring and passionate about the families she works with. She is a mom herself and she can understand the struggles of parenting. Shannon is a great listener and her positive attitude makes it so easy to talk to her about anything. Shannon has always been there for me and my family and has given us helpful advice. I can go to her with any problems and she can always come up with a solution and make everything better. She is intelligent, warm, compassionate, and everything that an LMFT should be. Any family would be so lucky to meet Shannon.

Shannon is very helpful when trying to navigate your way through how to best care for your child…read morewith Aspergers. Not just resources, and helping to answer the question, "ok, now what?", but also helping one understand and therefore better meet the challenges. I really appreciate that she effectively acts as a coach for the parent when we need it most. She doesn't just focus on the one child with Aspergers, but instead considers the whole family, including other children, oneself and one's spouse. I highly recommend her.

I began meeting with Genevieve in October 2020 for an individual therapy session. She has been…read moregreat in helping me deal with my lack of self-confidence and struggles of being a mom of 2 young toddlers. She has helped me grow and mature in my marriage and has given me various tools and resources to achieve effective communication with my husband. Genevieve is incredibly empathetic, kind, warm, and accommodating. She is flexible when it comes to scheduling and very responsive to emails and phone calls. She saved my mental health during COVID and I cannot thank her enough! I highly recommend Genevieve Altwer as she is simply amazing. A professional therapist who puts her clients first, makes them feel heard and understood, and provides incredible customer service to all her clients. Thank you, Genevieve!

This is a long overdue endorsement of Genevieve Altwer, LMFT. I have been a client of hers for 3…read moreyears now and it has made all the difference in my life. I often thank her for saving me and she is always quick to reply, "Mark, you are the one that has done the work". Although this may be true, she has been my guide to do the "right" work so that ultimately I could process life's struggles in a better way and find the peace and grace inside my being that I always wanted. I have been a firefighter for 18 years and I have seen a lot of tragedy in that time. Prior to becoming a licensed therapist, Genny served in law enforcement for 13 years. Knowing this fact about her immediately garnered my attention because I knew she understood the realities of my occupation. I had seen a number of therapists prior but just never felt that rapport I had with Genny from our very first phone conversation. It was natural, organic and without pressure. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I really did not want to start up with therapy again but knew I needed to ask for help. I believe that me finding her was not by accident, just as I believe that you reading this endorsement is not coincidental. She may not be the right therapist for you, but then again, maybe she is the one. For me, I reached out to her to simply assist me with PTSD related to 911 calls I had experienced. And we have definitely tended to those incidents and the trauma. But what I came to discover was that I had a lot of layers to uncover and work on in my own personal life. That has made all the difference. There has never been any pressure to talk about any specific facets of my life. I tell my story and she guides me through to help present perspective so that I may find the solution. You cannot control your environment and the people in it many times. But you can choose to reach out for help, put the work into you and ultimately find yourself in a better state of grace despite all that life throws our way. My hope is that by sharing my story and work with Genevieve Altwer, LMFT, it can help save one life. If it does, then it will have been worth it. Take care of you. Mark.

I recently contacted Dr. Dufford to help me after receiving a recent diagnoses of PTSD, it's…read moreunfortunately had been many years since I'd seen Dr. Dufford as a patient. Dr. Dufford returned my call promptly and he was very kind and understanding to my situation as usual. Sadly, Dr. Dufford was not able to fit me in as a returning patient at the time that I called, Dr. Dufford instead gave me a referral to two other Psychologists that specialize in treating the Complex PTSD that I suffer from and was recently diagnosed with. Dr. Michelle Chabbot was the Psychologist that I first reached out to following the multiple traumatic events that led to my Complex PTSD diagnoses and that caused my PTSD Panic Attack. I study Psychology myself, and I was very shaken when I contacted Dr. Chabbot, as I'd never experienced at PTSD Panic Attack before, and I never even knew that someone could suffer from something as terrible as a PTSD Panic Attack. Dr. Chabbot answered the phone immediately, and she was kind and caring enough to take the time to help me immediately. She even answered some emergency questions that I had regarding my recent Complex PTSD diagnoses and the PTSD Panic Attack that I suffered. Dr. Chabbot did all of this for me during her time off on the weekend, when she was out of town on vacation. Talking with Dr. Chabbot, meant so very much to me. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Chabbot and I immediately knew that I was in good hands with regards to finding help to treat my Complex PTSD Disability. I'll be continuing my treatment with Dr. Chabbot moving forward, and I'll be sure to update my review along the way as well. I can tell Dr. Chabbot is an extremely gifted and knowledgeable Psychologist, and she is exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted in the area of PTSD especially. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Chabbot/Dr. Dufford, if you are ever in need. I also urge anyone reading this to reach out to Dr. Dufford/Dr. Chabbot if you are in any need of mental healthcare. It's vital to seek the aid of a Psychologist if you've ever experienced going through a traumatic life event (such as a car accident, workplace discrimination, domestic violence, Ableist bullying, really anything that happens that is traumatic in life, can potentially lead to PTSD I'm told. On top of this, in my own personal experience, PTSD appears to me to be a self fueling condition/ mental illness/disability, meaning that PTSD can worsen over time, if left untreated. What this means is that, it's vital to seek the help of a qualified mental healthcare professional immediately following a traumatic life event. If one doesn't immediately get the treatment that one needs, ones PTSD could quickly worsen, that and one could easily develop "layers" of PTSD, from multiple traumatic events as well. In addition to this, PTSD can also VERY QUICKLY develop into a life threatening condition/mental illness/disability, so please don't ever hesitate to get seek immediate help. Even if you just suspect you might need help, then immediately seek out that help as your mental health can quickly worsen, leaving you in a life threatening situation.

Dr Dufford is one of the best therapists out there. He makes time for you and is super supportive!…read moreI have been seeing him for a long time off and on through my life. He instills in his practice a sense of calm and you will feel heard by him. He offers insight and guidance as needed. Have to admit that he has been present for some of my darkest times and I am grateful for his help and support. I would strongly recommend him to anyone. He is that guy who steps up to the plate...one of the good ones!

Working with Marina has been terrifically helpful. She has helped me develop so many new skills in…read morequite a few areas: depression management, anxiety management, communication skills, setting boundaries, and more. I would happily recommend her to anyone!

I am very grateful to Marina for her help and support. I started my therapy in 2017 and during this…read moretime Marina helped me overcome severe depression, and taught me techniques for working with anxiety and panic attacks. Marina has techniques that helped me cope with the post-traumatic disorder. I highly recommend Marina as a highly effective specialist. Marina is very tactful and empathetic. She is attentive and creates an atmosphere of complete trust and understanding. She literally saved my life.