HORRIBLE ALL AROUND. I don't even know where to start. To put it in simple terms, the people at this place worked directly with Lauren Brock of the advocacy group to violate my client rights and engage in many ethical code violations. I am traumatized from my experience. All they did was cause immense distress by creating a toxic and unstable environment, tell me one thing and do the other, then gaslight me when i'd get frustrated. They held financials over my head constantly in order to comply with their orders, and often made me sign ROIs i was no comfortable signing. All my private therapy sessions were relayed back to Lauren Brock, someone i did NOT want to sign an ROI for. All they wanted was a paycheck from my wealthy father knowing he was willing to pay as much as it took to "cure" me. Horrible. Their "amazing" psychiatrist also put me on meds that made me gain 30-40 lbs, i was pushing 170 at one point, and all i was told by the team was that i am showing signs of an eating disorder for trying to restrict myself and lose weight. They then proceeded to put me on an SSRI to "manage the dysmorphia" despite me having a literal BIPOLAR 1 DIAGNOSIS. That's actually insanity to me. Anyway, they lied on my discharge forms, took months to correct it, and then didn't actually correct it. In fact Laura made it seem worse than it was before. They also were extremely difficult to communicate with when my corvette got stolen off their property. Accountability seems to be a difficult concept for them to grasp despite non stop preaching that to me for over a year. My car was a 55k corvette, it's nothing special. and it was stolen at the BW house... Now what if someone decides to bring their 200k luxury vehicle? If you're charging us so much money you'd think you'd keep the house secure. With all this being said, Jeff, Dr. Aye, and nurse Kay are the exceptions. They were the only genuine people who actually cared about helping me, but they had no power or room to do so because Lauren and Laura Berman were running the show. Stay away from these people if you want real help for mental health or substance abuse. If you're a parent looking to support your child, STAY FAR AWAY. they will manipulate you. they will cause such a huge rift in your family dynamic while placing the blame solely on your child. it creates resentment and a lack of trust. My family dynamic has healed tremendously since I was able to escape this place and show my father the true reality of this place. We haven't fought since. Yet under their "care" there was fights every week, we barely talked, he didn't trust me, i didn't trust him, and everything was purely transactional between us. Wonderful dynamic you created guys! Be proud of yourself! Please note this is all alleged until proven to be true in court. read more

Camden Center - thieves stealing my car - Counseling & Mental Health Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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(This is my review for the SF office, but I am sure it is relevant here as well. I have a suspicion that this type of behavior may allegedly by systematic) My experience at The Camden Center, which I entered in 2022 seeking help for what I initially believed was Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and PCOS, proved to be deeply concerning. I left feeling worse off, largely due to what I perceived as significant issues in diagnostic clarity, treatment approaches, and financial interactions. Here's a detailed account of my journey: 1. Diagnostic Clarity Concerns: During my time there, the clinic director, Dr. Reina Remigio, expressed to me that she did not believe I had BPD. However, upon my discharge, my records, as I understood them, continued to reflect this diagnosis. I was also concerned that documented symptoms I experienced, such as mania and insomnia, which can be indicators of bipolar disorder, seemed to be overlooked. It was disheartening that a later independent assessment by another professional was able to provide a clear bipolar diagnosis in a single session, something I felt The Camden Center struggled to achieve over several months of treatment. Looking back at my Camden Center medical records, I found no documented evidence of me displaying classic BPD behaviors like "I hate you don't leave me," "fear of abandonment," or "lashing out." 2. Questions about Treatment Approaches: I was prescribed herbal supplements for PCOS, which I felt was not an evidence-based medical approach for my condition. Additionally, I continued to be prescribed Lexapro even when I was experiencing symptoms that, in hindsight, I now understand could indicate bipolar disorder, which SSRIs like Lexapro can potentially worsen for some individuals. It also felt confusing to continue Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when my BPD diagnosis was being questioned by the clinic director. 3. Concerns Regarding Financial Discussions: My case manager and other staff members engaged in what I experienced as aggressive discussions about their overnight program. Despite my clear statements that I could not afford this program, I felt consistently pressured to enroll. This approach felt more like a sales tactic than a focus on my individual patient-centered care. 4. Formal Complaints Filed: I have since submitted formal complaints to the relevant California licensing boards regarding my experiences with Dr. Reina Remigio and Jacqueline Marcil and the overall care and financial pressures I encountered. To Prospective Patients: Based on my experience, I strongly encourage you to: Demand diagnostic assessments in writing and ensure they are consistent with your understanding of your care. Be cautious of treatment recommendations that feel financially motivated. Remember that a clinic's "prestige" does not always guarantee the quality of care or a patient-centered approach. Non AI prompt: I went back and forth on how safe it would be for me to share my medical records, and yeh it puts me in dicey territory. But here is the reality, most reporting to the proper boards rarely results in actually disciplinary action. Just look at the 8 passengers case, that therapist had been reported multiple times and was able to maintain her license. The system protects bad therapists and bad psychologists. They can charge you exorbitant amounts of money and when you show them how you aren't better they can say like "well you consented to this treatment". As a patient you aren't safe. So yeh, I am putting myself in a bad situation because what happened to me at this facility damaged me and my family members. They knew I was struggling to pay for the program and they told me they would help me get better, and while they did provide some help, it was not 35k worth of help, maybe 1k at most. I would never do to someone what Jacqueline and Reina did to me. I would never take advantage of someone in that way, just for 35k. My life is worth more than that. The bipolar symptoms were obvious. There is no excuse to have ignored my repeated requests for an assessment and there is no excuse for a facility that charges 35k to have repeatedly overlooked bipolar disorder when I was displaying almost none of the unique identifying traits of BPD I can't include private discussing with other psychologists regarding the misdiagnosis as that is protected or something, IDK. So I am including my medical record showing the proper diagnosis after leaving Camden. read more

Went here over a year ago and cannot recommend going here. Michelle Plotkin and Leah Parrent are great providers, but I think the administration let Leah go. read more

The front sales office was great. Amazingly responsive, quick and eager to schedule intake and get paid. Had to pay full outpatient fee $7500 in advance (Thursday prior) of each scheduled week. Setting was modern, clean and nice but not ideal for someone not diagnosed with a substance use disorder or age under 30 years. Most clients were older and had dual/triple diagnoses including substance use disorder. Multiple different types of "treatments per day" ranging from once a week 30 to 60 minute visit with psychiatrist, to groups, to massage and touch therapy. Referrals after treatment were weak--"cold" hand off, list of names without any appointments being made or confirmation of availability. Trying to get a copy of medical records has not been possible. After discharge, and after they get paid, there is no apparent interest in helping/ providing timely service. The program is expensive, "cash" only. Its effect will vary greatly based on each client and their needs. Buyer beware. I am a medical doctor so perhaps my expectations were too high. read more

After 10 weeks at The Meadows my husband went to the Camden Center's IOP for 5 weeks and returned home on 12/15/18. I am very disappointed that one no from the Camden Center has taken the time to see how he has adjusted upon his return. Within the first 30 days there has been no follow-up on his re-entry progress which is unacceptable. As part of the re-entry the Camden Center recommended that my husband live outside the house until we were well established in couples therapy. In lieu of insisting that he go to Sober Living they knowingly allowed him to rent an apartment and live on his own for a minimum of 30 days. Within 2 days he returned home because 25 years ago his sister died by suicide after moving out of her husband's home into a apartment. I feel lucky he recognized the danger of isolation and immediately came home. We continue to struggle as we build our local recovery team and routine; perhaps it would have been easier with a sound and safe re-entry program and ANY follow-up from the Camden Center. read more

I went to the outpatient program. It cost 50k. Since then I requested my medical records never received them. Once they have your money you are trash to them and they do not care to follow up on your care. Be careful. read more

My husband and I somehow by the grace of g-d stumbled onto Jason Schiffman and The Camden Center a little over 4 years ago. Honestly I thank my lucky stars. We had a son struggling with either mental illness and or addiction. Dr Schiffman is beyond smart but most important he's caring, honest, kind and understanding. His IOP - (Intensive Out Patient) is THE BEST. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness this is your place. Highly recommend. Happy to report my son is doing very well, we have had our bumps along the way, but I know the worst is over. read more

I am both a clinician in private practice and the parent of a client previously treated at Camden Center. Camden Center is an IOP (Intensive Outpatient Center) and one of the few, in the Los Angeles area, that treats individuals living with mental illness. Dr. Jason Schiffman, the Chief Medical Officer and founder of the Camden Center is one of the best psychiatrists I know in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Schiffman is an excellent diagnostician. What stands out for me however, is his humanity towards my son who has suffered from mental illness for a decade. He treated my son with compassion; my son was never a label nor did his diagnosis define him. Camden Center has an integrative health approach to both mental illness and addiction. The clinicians have a broad range of experience from psychodynamic psychotherapy to CBT and DBT. The practitioners at the Camden Center reflect Dr. Schiffman's integrity and commitment to treatment. Living with mental illness and/or addiction is challenging for both the individual and the family. Finding a treatment facility is often a difficult and emotional decision. I encourage families who are looking for treatment for a loved one and support for themselves to contact the Camden Center. read more

This place is exceptional. So far during my stay here, I have received nothing but love, support, nurturance, and grace. The team actually cares about your well being which is pretty rare now nowadays since treatment centers usually view patients as dollar signs. The residency is essentially a five star hotel. Everybody gets there own marble floored bathroom with a balcony, that covers most of west L.A. this is my fourth treatment center and I have nothing but good things to say so far. The therapy is extremely professional, and provides a solid foundation of work for patients to build upon while they continue to further themselves in the program. Also, everybody is acquainted with their own DBT coach and is allowed to make phone calls to them whenever necessary. This is especially useful if a patient is in recovery from addiction, those fast relief skills are crucial for early recovery when withdrawal and emotional discomfort are at its highest. The only draw back to this place is that the amount of support they provide at the residences compared to the treatment center is significantly different ( The residence is separate from the treatment center). However, the excellent food and accommodating features, such as allowing patients to go to 12 step meetings and doing out of the house activities, definitely makes up for it. I hope my stay here continues to go just as well as it has so far. For anybody that is considering going here, I highly recommend it. The kindness, flexibility, and professionalism this place has is like none other I've been to. read more

Top notch treatment, would have zero hesitance recommending to any family or friends!

CAMDEN - which is the program name for the individual therapists and psychiatrist who make this program the salvation that it is. The therapists are the best of the best. They truly accept you with no judgment, meet you where you are, and will bend over backwards to adjust your program/sessions to make your individual and group sessions what you need them to be. Whether you are dealing with addiction and/or major depression, Camden is the place to be. I am grateful for everyone at the program, the honest people who attend and support you, and the kind, professional & exceptional therapists who really can heal you and diminish the pain. For someone who has wasted many years and significant money on therapy that didn't help, I can share that Camden therapists can not only heal you with different modalities of treatment, but give you the actual tools and knowledge to be the person you want to be. Camden is nothing short of a life-saver. read more

The Camden Center saved my life. The entire staff, from receptionists to doctors and therapists, is exceedingly professional. They care about every patient and tailor the program and sessions to suit the individual needs of everyone that walks through their doors. Camden is dedicated to helping every person along their own unique journey of recovery. The level of care is outstanding, the quality of personal attention dedicated to each patient is truly unique, and the atmosphere is one of kindness, concern, and genuine compassion. There is no better treatment center. read more

My motivation for writing this review is to give thanks this Holiday season. I am thankful for our youngest son's ongoing recovery from drug addiction and also the person and place that made it all possible. I am referring to the Camden Center in Los Angeles and its medical director Dr. Jason Schiffman. To say that he was responsible for saving my son's life is not an exaggeration. My wife and I are both physicians who learned the hard way that mental health service providers for addiction vary wildly in quality and competence. Finding experts who are ethical, competent and most importantly, who really care, can mean the difference between life and death. Our son started seeing Dr. Schiffman 7 years ago and has benefited from the 'team' at Camden Center both in the outpatient facility and transitional living. The Camden team has depth of experience and expertise in psychopharmacology, psychodynamic therapy, career development, neuro-feedback, occupational therapy, CBT, body image therapy and social work. We feel incredibly fortunate to have been connected with Dr. Schiffman as the Camden Center was coming into existence in 2013. For our family, the ongoing support and superb communication from Dr. Schiffman and the Camden Center has made it possible for us to grow and heal on this painful journey . If this review helps any family in crisis, I will feel joy. read more