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    Bruce Derman, PHD

    4.6 (11 reviews)
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    Derman and his relationship book to literally everybody who has ever communicated life/love issues to me.

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    2.1 miWoodland Hills

    Ella has helped my husband and I through a very difficult time. Both my husband I feel genuinely…read moreseen, cared for, and understood by her. She does her best and leads with her wisdom and her heart. We're so grateful we have her to help us through our ups and downs. She has been a gift in our life.. a saving grace that has helped me personally through one of the most challenging times in my life.. in a time where I felt I needed grace and precision in every step taken and during a time when I felt everything around me may collapse she helped me get to a place of peace and stability. We're so grateful for her.

    Ella came into my life during one of the hardest times I've ever faced -- my breast cancer…read morediagnosis. From the very first session, I knew she was special. Her calm energy, deep intuition, and genuine compassion were unlike anything I'd ever experienced. She guided me through overwhelming fear, anxiety, and uncertainty with grace and strength. Ella's hypnotherapy sessions helped me find peace and clarity when I felt completely lost. She gave me tools to stay grounded and hopeful -- and somehow, I truly believe she helped my body heal, too. When it came time for my surgery, I was centered, calm, and confident -- something I never thought possible. I got through it with flying colors, and I know in my heart that Ella played a huge role in that. She is truly a Godsend -- gifted, intuitive, and compassionate beyond words. I honestly don't know how I would have managed without her. If you're going through something difficult and need genuine support and healing, Ella is the person you want by your side.

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    Patricia Pope, PhD

    3.2(13 reviews)
    2.7 miWoodland Hills

    I first scheduled appointments with Dr. Pope back in 2009 for marital problems with my husband, but…read moreI was unsure of how I wanted to handle things. We only met a few times, and I didn't make any more appointments. I called her again in 2010 because things were getting worse with my husband. I met with her for this reason, and after he and I divorced, I continued seeing her. At this time, I was dealing with dating after a 23-year marriage. I remarried, and I contacted her. I stopped seeing her in 2017 because I no longer felt I needed her care. I started seeing her again after the COVID-19 pandemic, around 2022. This time, I needed to speak with her about my mother's alcoholism. We discussed this matter for several months; I am unsure exactly how long we worked on this issue. Once again, I told her I felt comfortable no longer meeting and stopped seeing her. Throughout 2023, my 88-year-old father, who passed at 89 in April 2025, called and texted me many times, telling me that my mom was verbally abusing him and neglecting him. He is a frail man in a walker. In October 2023, I was also put on administrative leave from teaching at a school where I have been teaching for 31 years. An aide with Autism lied to her student's parents, claiming I physically and emotionally abused their child during the 22-23 school year. I was also having marital problems/ family problems with my husband and his side of the family. I was under extreme anxiety and stress, and my blood pressure was high. I started seeing Dr. Pope again for all the above reasons. The last time I met or spoke to Dr. Pope was on our previous Zoom session on 3/14/24 During the 3/14/24 Zoom session, which lasted only 20 to 30 minutes, she told me, "You are mad. I will end the session, and I won't charge you. We will schedule another meeting at a different time." She did not give me time to answer; she just ended the Zoom meeting. I immediately emailed her my concerns about what she said in the meeting, which had shocked and upset me. I then called her on the phone to tell her to check her emails and to schedule another appointment. That call lasted 2 minutes. During this call, I asked to schedule our next meeting. She said, "Are you sure you want to schedule a meeting?" I said, "Yes." Her response was, "But you got so mad." I replied, "Are you telling me that you have never had a patient get upset with you before? I find that hard to believe. Please check your emails. I emailed you what I texted to my best friend, who team-teaches with me. Right after you ended our session, that text included the notes I took during our Zoom call. I wanted her to know what you told me about parents. Pope started gas-lighting me during this Zoom and asking me to question myself as to why parents are questioning me, disregarding the lies she knew were told about me. I explained in that text to my friend/colleague that what you were saying upset me." Pope then told me that she needed to see another patient and hung up on me. Dr. Pope NEVER spoke to me about terminating our sessions; she just stopped responding to my calls and emails. I filed a complaint against her with the Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Psychology. I shared with them pictures of my phone calls, which were so short because she would hang up on me. I sent them emails, which Pope ignored. One time, she responded to an email, claiming that she couldn't read what I sent her. The Board sent me a brief email without explanation as to why they did not pursue my complaint and would not conduct a further investigation. My dad passed on April 24, 2025. I wanted to write a Yelp review for Pope for a long time, but I've been going through a lot. I have been seeing an incredible therapist, Dr. Cynthia Stevens, in Glendale, who was recommended to me by my dear friend.

    Wow. Patricia Pope called me derogatory names in couples therapy. Then my husband used the words…read moreagainst me at home over and over for months and to this day - which is years later. Why would a therapist give ammunition to my husband to use against me? We were there for couples therapy, not to give one spouse tools to beat down the other. What would motivate a therapist to do that? Her words made our marriage much worse. My husband was already an excellent bully. Now he was better. Admittedly, I was reluctant to take her advice but I really wanted to work on our marriage. It seems she couldn't handle a patient that is slow to move. Maybe she might have listened to my resistance more astutely. She wasn't capable of problem solving. She must realize not every patient is quick to move forward at her pace. No other doctor ever dismissed me. Ever. Weekly, she asked if I was sure I wanted to come back. What doctor asks that? Clearly seemed she wanted to get rid of me. It's illegal to dump a patient unless provider finds replacement. Very tricky. Very manipulative. Very unprofessional. Absolutely passive-aggressive techniques. Oh boy. As well, weekly she asked what medications I was prescribed. Where were her notes? My medicine regime has been same for years. Why wasn't she paying attention? I felt she projected her own battle with addictions onto me. My psychiatrist thought the same. Patricia Pope told me she had been addicted. Yikes. I don't have an addictive personality. I have extra medicine left over monthly and I take what I was told I MUST take religiously. I don't use recreational drugs. I don't drink alcohol. I really want my marriage to work but I don't have the tools or vision. That's what a therapist is for. Not only didn't she provide techniques or insight for us, she gave my husband daggers to undermine our relationship. She didn't "get" either one of us. But she gave my husband the wrong tools to smash what ever progress we had previously made. Yuch! My advice: find a real therapist. She may have the degree but she is not a therapist- in my opinion. Good luck to all.

    Bruce Derman, PHD - psychologists - Updated July 2026

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