It's very interesting to make a newly eighteen year old responsible for keeping appointments. They…read morerefuse to include me, the parent and the one paying for the service.... Only to charge me a hundred dollars when she didn't show up. Give me a break.

Dr. Markis gives me the highest level of care. He takes the time to go over my treatment…read more Dr. Markis is compassionate, caring and clear about my treatment. Since childhood I've seen many doctors and he the most caring doctor I've ever seen. Also the staff is kind , respectful , professional and supportive.

My son who is 19 saw Dr. Hoffman as a second opinion about his depression and suicidal ideation…read more Dr. Hoffman was thorough in asking me questions and having my son complete a 50 page questionnaire. However, once on the phone with my son, Dr. Hoffman got frustrated when Liam would not see the light and did not agree with Dr. Hoffman's immediate diagnosis. Dr. Hoffman then became belligerent and started to curse, saying my son was "f***ed up." Dr. Hoffman said he was in fact "too f***ed up to talk to." $600 for the first and only session and Dr. Hoffman was incredibly unprofessional. I do not care if this man is God's gift to psychiatry like he thinks he is. There is no rationale to support unprofessionalism when speaking to a highly suicidal patient.

After struggling for ten years with significant and crippling anxiety, somatic symptom disorder and…read morepanic attacks, which profoundly affected my personal and professional life, I was referred to Dr. Hoffman. Through a City of Hope Patient Advocate, I learned about his work with previous cancer patients and their journeys with the process. His reviews scared and intimidated me, and his prices were exorbitant and OON. After asking my oncologist if he was really that good, and getting a resounding "YES", I made an appointment. I was desperate and I needed help. After multiple therapists, psychologists,mindfulnesses meditation classes, yoga, TM and the like... I was not in denial, and I knew I was tipping to the point of no return. After being sanctioned by two doctors who I trusted, I completed my questionnaire and saw Dr. Hoffman. If you're looking for warm and fuzzy, and someone to coddle you... it's likely not him. He is however one of the most knowledgeable doctors on the subject of mental disorders and every medication option or other modalities of therapy that can be effective. The DNA test which he had me take (which in 10 years no psychiatrist ever asked for) told me immediately that I had been taking SSRI's for 10 Years at a very high dose... and it indicated why they didn't work. The enzymes I'm my body metabolize these meds poorly, hence they never worked. No doctor had ever gone to this detail, and I was beyond impressed that he wanted to be sure I received the most effective medication. He also encouraged light therapy and meditation every day (which has been life changing). Between the new meds (Cymbalta and Enlyte -a prescription supplement), I have an entirely new perspective on things and am beginning to get my life back. He is a clinician and will not nurture you or hand you tissues as you get emotional if that's what you're looking for. But he's brilliant and he gives you various options for treatment and that was a game changer for me. If you're desperate and ready to change your life... I would highly recommend Dr. Hoffman. As mentioned, he is expensive and does not take insurance (I have to bill my own), but in the end... in my opinion, he's worth every cent!

Dr. Jacobson is a lifesaver. I have been in his care for over 20 years now. I first saw him in…read moreNorthridge because he was the psychiatrist my insurance company was contracted with. Immediately I bonded with him. His bedside manner is delightful and his work ethic is admirable. He after the first visit discovered that I wasn't just clinically depressed,I was manic. I was laid off my job in 2009 after the company was sold and went into a deep depression. I had been working with Tri-anim for 24 years. Dr. Jacobson worked with me closely. He was pleased when I found another job in just 3 weeks. He told me to update my resume and told me about Monster and Indeed.com. When my contract job ended I couldn't find anything because I didn't have a degree. He told me about online universities where the coursework is easier than going to college for 4 years. I was extremely anxious about how I was going to pay my rent. I had amassed over $375K in my 401K, and Dr. Jacobson told me to take out some money for the bills. When I called they said that since I was no longer an employee I had to leave it alone or open up a Ira at a bank and then transfer everything to the new account, so that's what Dr. Jacobson said to do. One thing I forgot to mention is that he moved his office to Agoura Hills, and he was not accepting Medi-cal. He said don't worry" I'll charge you the insurance rate of $75 per office visit which is unheard of. Psychiatrists of his caliber charge upwards of $300 to their cash patients. When I complained about the drive to Agoura Hills from Northridge, he said " Jordan don't stress. We can do television via Whatsapp and I'll see you at no charge. WTF? That was unbelievable. This is the kind of human being he is. I continue in his care today, and haven't paid him a dime since 2009. What a mench. Jewish for an angel. Recently my insurance company stopped paying for my medicine so he put me on Abilify. I only pay $25 per month, but it doesn't work as good as Vraylar for me, but the share of cost for Vraylar with Humana is $400/mo. I am only in Social Security and my husband is disabled so our monthly income is only $3,000. Our rent is $1895. My insurance broker Steven Ruhkmann told me to call the manufacturer and apply for financial aid. Dr. Jacobson texted me on Sunday evening at 7:00 pm to tell me he is finishing his part of the application and he needed to send me a document to sign. On a Sunday night he's still working. Old- fashioned work ethic. Now, I need a note from him to make my new kitten an emotional support animal for me because I wasn't allowed to bring him aboard the bus for a Grand Canyon West and Hoover Dam tour in Las Vegas. So, my husband stayed in the hotel and I and my best friend took the tour. When I asked to get a refund for my husband's ticket they refused. They kicked him out for a 3 week old kitten and won't give me my $109 back. I called Viator who is the 3rd party and they got back to me with the same answer: No refunds. Dr Jacobson suggested that I contact an attorney and sue for discrimination. Always looking out for me. I told him that I won $150 in Vegas and to give me his Zelle number so I could at least send him $50 bucks. He responded to me this morning at 4:00 am and told me "I got plenty of money and you don't. Enjoy your winnings. So, I asked him where I can share my experience with his wonderful care, and he said Yelp. I've given too much information but you won't find a more dedicated, hard working professional psychiatrist than Walter E Jacobson, MD

Not the care I expected…read more I was initially hopeful starting out with Dr. Jacobson. I looked into providers in my area and found his "shrink bites" on YouTube insightful, especially on forgiveness. So, I became a new patient. Unfortunately, I was quick to realize that he rushes his appointments, leaving no time or opportunity for questions for further discussion. I did not feel invited to share anything or ask questions, as he often responds quickly with little patience--at least that's how I interpreted it. I followed his instructions when I started my medication and provided a summary on my experience, as directed for ADHD. I was responded with criticism for sharing too much. And this over-sharing happens to be an effect of the medication, which he failed to recognize. In my perception, his demeanor is overly professional and he does not take careful effort to monitor his patients' progress. I understand that he may have a large number of patients, but he should have at least take demonstrate patience with each one of us and have interest in our subjective worlds as patients. Speeding through obligatory questions and concluding an appointment in one minute was not what I was expecting. I believe patients have accountability on our ends to reach out when necessary, but we struggle with mental health and sometimes require an extra hand. We shouldn't be expected to be perfect, formal people. A passive aggressive text informing that I need an appointment is not the best move, considering I was going through an SSRI withdrawal for a few weeks. My depression got worse, as I felt uncared for and I blamed myself for expecting too much. It took me some time to get over my anxiety to reach out. Even though his part of my treatment is psychiatric medications, I could at least expect some empathy or emotion in his messages. A welcoming attitude is necessary on the provider's end for patients to open up. I struggle with depression and social anxiety, and it didn't seem as though he was considerate of that. I decided to accepted my mistake and moved on. I entered a PHP program after my SSRI withdrawal had sent me into a long depressive episode (which was my fault). There was a psychiatrist at my program who made minor changes to my medication plan. She knows I see an outside provider and I had allowed disclosure of treatment information to Dr. Jacobson. I did not consider her my primary psychiatric provider, so I continued seeing Dr. Jacobson. It seems there is this expectation from him that we know everything about insurance and the healthcare system and he gets frustrated over misunderstandings. So I was scolded at and I felt genuine fear as it reminded me of my childhood trauma. I was then instructed to come back when I am discharged from the program. Essentially, I just felt like another patient, and not another person. He just isn't what I was looking for. Maybe I should've been transparent, but I fear talking to him honestly. I've never felt this way with someone who is supposed to make me feel the opposite. He is not the best fit *for me* but he does his job sufficiently. If you just want a prescription quickly and conveniently, Dr. Jacobson may be your provider.

Dr. Lance Steinberg saved my life when I was a teenager. I'm 45 years old now and looking back on…read morethe different people my mom sent me to and he was hands-down the best one. He really cared and had extremely good advice. Dr. Steinberg if you are reading this, thank you so much. And my mom says hi.

Stay clear of this person. He seems nice enough when you first begin your treatment. Admittedly, he…read moreseems kind upon starting treatment, though I began questioning his sincerity fairly quickly. Regardless of whether you ultimately get along with him, one thing is certain, he is overpriced for what you get. I will add, he has a temper.

He's really great and caring. I definitely would recommend him as he has a lot of empathy and…read moreknowledge. He knows what he is doing and is very responsive. There is a reason he has 5 stars!!!

Dr. Martinez has helped me in the area of opiate addiction for over one year. He is caring,…read moreinvolved, and takes the well-being of his patients very seriously. Through the years I have been to many doctors for this area of treatment, and could not recommend a better doctor than Dr. Martinez.

Ella has truly changed the way I move through my life and because of my own rewarding experience I…read moream posting this in the hope that it reaches someone who has been thinking about this kind of support and has not quite taken the step yet. I want to say one thing clearly, because I think it keeps people from reaching out. You do not need to be in crisis or carrying a diagnosis to benefit from working with her. Sometimes you just need help navigating the ordinary hard parts of life, and that is where she is at her best. What makes her different is that she meets you exactly where you are. There is no script, no sense of being fit into someone else's idea of what growth should look like. She listens first, really listens, and then builds around what she hears, drawing on hypnotherapy and other methods depending on what you actually need. She creates space for you to say the hard things out loud, and then she stays right there with you. That matters more than I expected. She offers the kind of objectivity that is almost impossible to find on your own or anywhere in your own circle, and you leave with practical tools you can lean on, not just the feeling of having talked it through. My progress felt gradual, and I have come to think that is the whole point. Ella never pushed me faster than I was ready to go. She just kept quietly opening doors, and one day I looked back and realized I had walked through several of them without noticing. Five stars truly does not feel like enough!

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.

Dr Ruttenberg ruined my life. He prescribed a medication that I later found out he was giving out…read morelike candy, and I didn't even need it. It caused aseptic meningitis which destroyed my quality of life and left me with brain damage. I lost everything because of what this medication did to me. Earlier this year I found out he lost his practice and his license because he was doing the same thing to others. If you Google his name you can read the legal documents and his license revocation.

Carmen and Elle are amazing and thoughtful. They could not be more considerate and kind. Dr…read moreRuttenberg has been wonderful to me and I am so grateful to have found him. He has helped me in numerous ways. Just knowing I can call his office and be treated so thoughtful is a blessing and reassuring in this crazy world.

I recommend this business for its professionalism, efficiency, timeliness and delivery of services…read morerendered. They were very professional, engaging, helpful, & explained the processes & expectations in great detail. Cassandra, Cindy, Elise & Krystal all provided optimal customer service & displayed beautiful smiles while doing so.

I love the team! Dr. Storage, Nakisha, to the front desk to the NY team - just great team of…read morepeople. I feel they are hands on and truly take time and care. I grade them an A+ and I feel beyon supported in my journey.

Dr. Nina is a complete expert on Eating Disorders…read more She will nurture your inner relationship with yourself and help you to overcome negative thoughts and habits. She is the real deal who produces results!

I can't tell you how many people I saw for my eating disorder who either didn't believe me, didn't…read morehelp me, or made me worse than I already was. The moment I went into Nina's office, I knew something was different. She holds a free group session on Saturday's, which is where I went first. After asking her to be work with me 1 on 1, it changed my life. Very quickly was I leaving the eating disorder behind, and focusing on the underlying issues that caused it to begin with. THIS was a much longer and deep process that I am still, and will be in the process of for a while longer. No matter what, she has been there, been consistent, and what I would consider as the most reliable, steady person I have ever met. I would recommend to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, deep past or current trauma, and those who don't know where else to look. She'll make you do the work, but she will help you see what it is, so you aren't lost. Thank you endlessly, Nina!

Robyn is an incredible EMDR therapist and thoughtfully incorporates the body, mind, and spirit into…read morethe therapeutic journey. She is kind and compassionate, and offers wisdom from her many years of experience and practice. I always think of her when referring anyone I know who is looking for a great therapist.

Dr. Blythe is the best therapist I've ever seen. It takes a lot for me to open up and delve into…read morethe root issues that affect me, but she consistently reassures me that our sessions are a safe space where I can trust her completely. I genuinely wish everyone could have a therapist they can rely on and trust, as it makes all the difference. I have grown significantly as a person, and I owe much of that growth to Dr. Blythe!