Cornerstone is life changing for children and parents going through change. I am grateful for Layla…read moreand look forward to each appointment with her. I definitely recommend Cornerstone Counseling.

I brought my teenage daughter here on a legal professional's recommendation after a serious…read morebreakdown of trust between my daughter and her first counselor. This is important to my review because my daughter went into her first visit at Cornerstone very apprehensive, extremely pessimistic about the prospect of being able to trust another counselor, and frankly, pretty irritated with me for "making her do this again." I had met a few weeks earlier with and been very impressed with her new counselor at Cornerstone, their staff, policies, etc. At that standard first visit (where the counselor meets with just the parent), the counselor was very bright, approachable, attentive, and not rushed. She asked questions and took the time to hear the full answers, asked for clarification rather than assuming and moving on, and took time to give a thorough response to my questions. She was appropriately measured in her reactions to sensitive information, was not dismissive, and was very encouraging, describing in detail the experience she's had working with teens going through similar challenges, which put my mind at ease. After the visit, the receptionist took the time to work with our family's schedule to nail down times/dates, and went through one-by-one scheduling every session (bi-weekly) through the end of the school year. She said we'll take time to do the same thing in April or May for the summer visits, but that she wanted to wait until we'd know our summer schedule better to reduce potential for missed/cancelled visits. When we arrived for my daughter's first visit, the office staff was warm and inviting, the atmosphere was very comfortable, and the counselor was casual, relaxed, and eased my daughter's anxiety about the visit through natural, unassuming introductions and conversation. She gave me a moment to inform her of a few changes since our first meeting, then I left the room. After the session, as soon as we got outside, my daughter said, unprompted, "she is awesome!" She went on and on about the positive, comfortable nature of the session, how the counselor really focused on what she had to say, and said that even though she was still going to have to take some time to trust her new counselor as they get into the heavy stuff, she feels really good about it and is actually looking forward to her next visit. Conclusion: RECOMMENDED!

Tom Papworth is a caring counselor with loads of experience with adults on the spectrum…read more I was impressed by his open communication and with understanding of adult diagnosis of ADHD and living with a partner who has just retired. He was listed first as a specialist for older adults newly diagnosed and looking for an alternative to drugs for treatment. He is kind and treats new clients as if you have known each other for years. This is an often overlooked solution- one on one behaviorial therapy. I highly recommend Zia Counseling.

From the owner: Zia Counseling is accepting new clients Treatment areas include anxiety, depression, and OCD…read more Ages 12 and older

Julie is an incredible counselor. She is so caring and understanding and asks really meaningful…read morequestions that help you get to the bottom of whatever your problem might be. She is very dedicated to your wellbeing and extremely knowledgeable. Super glad I found her!!

From the owner: M. B. Whitman once said, "Keep your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you." This…read morequote represents resilience, having a positive outlook, and choosing happiness. Easier said than done, right? That is what I am here for. I am excited to help you become resilient and regain control of your life. Together we will work on exploring feelings in a non-judgmental environment, finding effective coping mechanisms, and improving areas that you wish to work on. My name is Julie Wilson, M.S., ALC, NCC and I am proud to be your future counselor. As an Associate License Counselor, I am under the supervision of Dr. Kelly Owenby LPC-S, NCC. I utilize and appreciate most theoretical approaches. I find myself often using a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques or dialectal behavioral techniques. I also have a love for art therapy and play therapy. Ultimately, my sessions are tailored to the client's individual needs for successful outcomes. As a counselor, I value the importance of building a successful client-therapist relationship together. I believe in collaborating to work on therapeutic goals. Together, we can work toward empowerment. I look forward to working with you and am so excited to be a part of your healing journey!

I was experiencing anxiety because of a toxic family relationship. I wasn't even sure what was…read morehappening to me. Serene Counseling helped me to identify and understand my physical reaction(s) to my relationship (with my mother [gaslighting, manipulation, narcissism, shame]) and the issues that lead to my anxiety. Most of all, Jasmine gave me the keys and the tools to set healthy boundaries and the encouragement I needed to stick to them. The last year has been a giant leap in the right direction and it's nice to not feel out of control with my emotions and it's nice to not have my heart pounding out of my chest on a daily occurrence! I highly recommend Jasmine and Serene Counseling!

I have had multiple horrible experiences with Dr. Vuppala. She has NO bedside manner and is very…read morerude. She was very dismissive of any concerns I had.

I have been going to see Dr. Vuppala for almost 10 years and I absolutely love her. she is so…read morefabulous and always helps me get what I need in a timely manner. I would love 100% recommend her and this office to anyone needing her services.

After reaching a crisis point, our therapeutic consultant recommended Elk River for our 15 year old…read moreson. Prior to enrolling our son, I visited Elk River and was instantly touched by the heart felt care of each individual I met. Ms. Baker, Ms. Pepper, Mr. White and Ms. Marino spent hours with me, carefully reviewing our son's profile. The attention to detail, the patience with which all of my questions were answered and transparent honesty all contributed to knowing that Elk River was the next step in our son's recovery. Our 15 year old son attended Elk River from June 2022 until December 2022. The campus is basic, but intentional in its design as it does not distract from the intense therapeutic work the children do there. There is structure to each day, rising at 5:30 am, followed by exercise and breakfast before school and other activities are underway. A good portion of the day is spent outdoors, exercising, hiking, absorbing nature. Meals are plentiful and need to be as the children are kept quite active. Yes, life at Elk River structured and strict but this is intentional. Students learn their role in a community, how their actions impact not just themselves, but others, and the consequences of their behavior. Bascially, these students relearn how to live in a functioning society. This is a program that a student can't talk him/herself out of. Our son met weekly with Dr. Sprinkle, Elk River's psychiatrist. His approach conservative and he does not endorse medication for the purpose of medicating. Additionally, our son also met with a nurse daily to receive his multi-vitamin. This is intentional because it allows one more set of eyes on the student to pick up on the nuances of behavior. Along side the work that our son did, my husband and I were actively participating in our own journey changing our parent/child/family dynamic. The time we invested in weekly letters, journaling, family therapy calls and reading recommended books were worth every second. As the weeks turned into months, we saw a change in our son and in ourselves. Anger dissolved, communication improved within all parties and he really began to focus on his wellness and future. Elk River's campus allowed him to find beauty and peace in nature, simple pleasures like finding a special feather. As our son worked through each stage of the program, he developed more confidence, control and pride in his actions. We had monthly visits at Elk River with our son which included parental education. Before we knew it, Elk River began preparing us for home visits with our son and eventually transitioning us to his graduation from Elk River. So much thought went into what is recommended and what is needed post Elk River life. We felt prepared for the day we learned of our son's graduation from Elk River. Graduation was emotional and every piece of his journey at Elk River came full circle. There were tears of joy, of pride. At the ceremony, we saw our son, full of confidence in his words, full of peace and of hope. We were surrounded by our Elk River family who supported us all through this process. Anyone who is considering Elk River for their child, is at a point of crisis. Elk River is equipped to handle the most difficult of cases because its program is solid and its staff's care for each student is tangible. Do not waste time. Do not question this decision and do not believe the negative reviews. Every single Residential Treatment Program, Wilderness Program or Therapeutic Boarding school has positive and negative reviews. EVERY SINGLE ONE. Focus on the positive. Visit the campus. Meet the staff. Elk River saved our son's life and we will forever be grateful.

It has been 2 years since i left elk river. over those two years, 2 staff that saw me when i was 15…read morehave openly tried to groom me and sent inappropriate things to me. I was in ERTP for about 6 months, and during that time, i was subjected to complete harassment, abuse, and bullying by staff. You cannot talk, you are severely punished or as they call it "consequences", which consist of manual labor, complete isolation, and mental abuse. Do not send your kids here, i have lifelong trauma that will take many more years to un learn. If i have learned anything from ERTP, it was to never speak about your issues, never trust any adult, and never ever dare to disobey or question, unless you want to be forced to clean a poop filled bathroom with no gloves, or sit on a hill in the alabama summer for hours. Client 1294, signing off!

I was referred to Adriane Howard for grief counseling by my primary physician after my wife passed…read moreaway. During my initial visit it was clear that Ms Howard was disinterested in my situation and actually tried to refer me to someone else. She appeared quite disengaged during the session. The "micro-message" I received was that I was not welcome. I ended the one-hour session early and left. The visit was a waste of my time, money, and only served to upset me further through the reiteration of the situation around my wife's death. Thus far, the most comforting help I've received is from my 100lb husky. Based on the other reviews I've read, I don't understand how Empower is still in business.

I strongly recommend the therapist at Empower, they all have been so friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreprompt and efficient when it comes to the care, and needs of their clients. The therapist are professional, helpful and very honest when it comes to the care of the client. They provide Telehealth sessions for the commodity and safety of the clients. The office is very clean and cute and the is very easy to make an appointment and fill out the new patient paperwork through their portal.

Very bad experience at a time I needed help with my son. Gloomy atmosphere, no greeting, no plan ,…read moreno outcome. Terrible!

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There is a sign on the window when you walk in, about how much this business charges if you're…read morelate. My son and I were about 15 minutes early (totally my fault). His appointment time was 8 am, by 8:15, I asked the extremely rude desk clerk/receptionist what was happening, and he says "Dr. Hirsh has kids and she is getting her kids off to school". I have 3 children, all under the age of 12, and manage to be on time for work every day. So she finally showed up at 8:30 and apologized for her tardiness. For my follow-up, she didn't even bother to show up. This has been the most unprofessional experience I've ever had. I would not recommend this practice/business to anyone. From the staff to the doctors, they do not respect people, their time, nor their money. I genuinely wish I could give this business -54 stars.

I have been on a waiting list to see a doctor for 4 months. While I never got to actually speak…read morewith any of the doctors in this practice, I was able to speak with the scheduling staff which were not helpful. As I stated above I had been referred from my general doctor and been waiting for my appointment for 4 months. I got a text the morning of my appointment canceling my appointment, I called instantly and was told my paperwork had to be scanned and uploaded to their system (which isn't a problem) I was just never told to do so, I had all the paper work printed and filled out and told her I would send it over right away but my appointment had already been filled. So I waited 4 months for a appointment they filled within 1 minute. The next time the could see me is 3 months from now. Overall wait time for mental health 7 months?! Do not recommend.