My cousin would not stop talking about hana and her meditative therapy sessions so i finally caved…read moreand looked her up. some context -- i had a pretty bad fall while i was pregnant and ended up developing ptsd from it. the anxiety was so bad i couldn't sleep, couldn't stop replaying it, it was affecting everything. i asked about zoom sessions since i live in NY and they were so accommodating about it. hana is honestly unlike any practitioner i've ever seen. the meditative therapy sessions felt so different from regular therapy and has such a creative way of figuring out what's going on in your nervous system, not just talking about your feelings in circles. after a few sessions i genuinely started feeling like myself again.

Hana is a very gifted Healer! She combine Acupuncture oriented towards healing anxiety with a…read moretherapeutic interaction that has been effective for me after just two sessions. She has great intuition and is an empath. She knows how to zero in on the connection between anxiety and it's somatic expression within the body.

What stands out about Golden Afternoon isn't just the treatment itself -- it's the level of care…read moreand intention behind the entire experience. Dr. Jenn takes time to get to know each patient and approaches treatment as something individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. She spends time talking with patients before and after sessions and seems genuinely invested in helping people integrate the experience beyond the appointment itself. The environment also deserves mention. The space feels thoughtfully designed -- comfortable, calm, and welcoming -- and I think that set and setting make a meaningful difference in the overall experience. It doesn't feel like a typical medical clinic; it feels more personal and supportive. The staff has consistently been kind, professional, and attentive, which contributes to feeling at ease throughout the process. For anyone who feels like they've tried a lot of different approaches already, this may be worth exploring. My experience was that the combination of individualized care, environment, and support made all the difference.

Golden Afternoon has been one of the most healing experiences I've ever had. I did a series of…read moreketamine sessions to address anxiety and explore lingering patterns connected to an eating disorder from my 20s, and the results have been deeper than I expected. I've felt more peace, more self-compassion, and a release of old trauma and patterns that were negatively affecting me. The most surprising outcome has been the complete absence of food noise. That alone has made it so much easier to make healthier choices and take better care of myself. Dr. Jenn is exceptional. She is calm, grounded, compassionate, and offered the most thoughtful coaching throughout. She and her team made me feel safe and supported throughout the process, which helped me trust it fully. Not to mention, the space itself is lovely and spa like. I'm deeply grateful for Golden Afternoon and would absolutely recommend it to anyone considering ketamine therapy.

Suzanne is a skilled clinician, a lifesaving miracle-worker, and living proof of flourishing beyond…read moreyour worst experiences. She's also a hilarious and truly unique character (at least in my opinion). Anyone who has a chance to work with Suzanne or her DBT practice should count themselves lucky -- I know that I do. Every single day, I am thankful for her and for DBT entering my life, I genuinely have no idea where I would be without them. I worked with her for just over a solid year. I was a mess and the work was hard, but she was patient, firm, and compassionate. In every interaction, I knew that I was working with someone who has helped countless others, including her own self. Suzanne cares deeply about everyone she helps, she will make time for you when you need it most, and she will never, ever lie to or B.S with you. She also has countless epic stories from the many fascinating eras of her life! Being one of the foremost DBT clinicians in the country, Suzanne has limited space, but I would highly recommend any of the therapists in her practice and I could go on for DAYS about the skills groups that they offer -- I truly believe that peer support changes lives like nothing else and this is the most well-run support group I have ever been in. After I became more stable and graduated from skills group, I realized that I was getting in a rut with Suzanne. This was not her fault, it was because of some previous trauma that I have around psychiatry and clinicians in general (like many of Suzanne's clients she was **far** from my first therapist). I decided to see a different clinician in So-Cal DBT's practice whom I adore, and we have been able to build incredibly on the stable foundation that Suzanne helped me get to. I would strongly recommend Suzanne to anyone with substance issues, I am personally not sober but hearing her own story and also watching her help people in a group setting, I think that she is particularly helpful with that. Be sure to ask her about her purse collection ;)

Suzanne Wallach and her team changed my life. My way of living is so much better, less painful, and…read morea life worth living. I never thought I could control my emotions, and wasn't even aware of them, until after this program. My private therapist, Ruth Avalos, was one of the best therapists I've ever had and did an exceptional job. Other amazing therapists there are Sarah, Danielle, Ruby, Sofia, and Patty. All absolutely phenomenal, Suzanne included. There is no DBT clinic anywhere in the area, if anywhere at all, better than this one. There group classes are amazing, the environment very supportive of one another, and very thorough. They also have great phone coaching at a moments notice, that got me through so many difficult moments I would not have survived otherwise. Thank you Suzanne and Wallach and her team. I highly recommend this place.

I am writing this review about Amber Robinson who has been my therapist for 3 years now…read more When I first started seeing Amber, it was for both myself and my ex spouse. Our marriage was in serious trouble and ultimately ended. (Not because of our therapist). There was just too much damage by then. After the separation from the spouse, I expressed to Amber my desire to continue the therapy with her on my own. This is when the magic really began for me. Amber saved my life and I mean that in a literal sense. Through the last 2 1/2 years, she has been a rock in my life. Someone that I grew to admire, respect, appreciate, and love. I was a broken human being and I just wanted to say goodbye to this world. Amber was there through the thick and thin, the ups and downs and never once faltered as a therapist. Never once judged me or spoke to me in a way that would make me feel shamed or less of a human. She is and always has been supportive, compassionate, and always honest with me. And honesty is very important for change. Where would I be today without having her as my therapist? The answer to my question is frightening and I am just happy that myself or anyone has to find out. To say that I am truly grateful for her is selling her short in my opinion. But I am truly grateful for her along with blessed. I am healthy, I am healing, and I am getting my life back together and I credit her with so much of this. Amber, I will never be able to truly make you completely comprehend the gratitude I have. You're amazing and I will forever remember you and the impact you made on my life. Thank you.

I quite literally cannot emphasize how grateful I am to have found Ron Gad, a psychologist but also…read morethe founder of Beverly Hills Therapy Group. If you need help with personal, professional, or marriage issues, I am a living testament that this man and his staff will help change your life. They have the skillsets and modalities to help you alleviate any personal or relationship struggles you may be facing. I initiated work with Ron when things came to a head with my husband and me. We participated in a 6 day intensive therapy retreat that forever changed our lives. He sets up the retreat agenda with insane intentionality behind it. It focuses on reconnecting through various means while also working through the most damaging/painful issues. My husband and I returned home with a better understanding of who we are individually, what we need collectively, and the tools to use as we navigate our marriage. I haven't felt this connected to my husband in years, and didn't know if there was even a possibility to do so prior to this retreat. After the retreat, we have both continued joint therapy and initiated individual therapy. Within a month of working with Ron, I already feel a shift in my overall well-being and self-understanding. I had cycled through several therapists over the last ten to fifteen years, but never felt like the internal work I did stuck with me. I would feel unmotivated to attend therapy after a few sessions and move on to a new therapist or stop all together. I didn't trust them, and I felt like I was just talking about issues and feelings but was not moving forward. This is where Ron really stands out to me: he focuses on solving present day issues by working through root causes. It is without question, that if we don't address the origin of our feelings, that we won't truly heal our wounds or change or behaviors. He has made me a firm believe in this, and I am continuing to see this play out. I deeply wish that anyone who reads this and is seeking help passively or desperately, reaches out to Beverly Hills Therapy Group today. I promise you it will change your life. I know it has for my husband and me. Outside of Ron's unquestionable skills, he is one of a kind. He is extremely likeable, hospitable (always has snacks, water, and coffee for you in his office), hysterical, and non-judgmental. He is open with his personal battles and very much humanizes the entire therapeutic experience. Good therapists are hard to find, but exceptional therapists are nearly impossible. I can't thank Ron and the BHTG enough.

Lynda from Power Journeys Hypnosis really has a beautiful way about her process. We met over Zoom…read morefor 9 hours over the course of 3 months as I live in Mexico and she lives in the United States. I carved out a peaceful place in my home where I could be fully focused with her and where she could guide me either lying down deep in hypnosis or sitting up tapping through my emotions. I feel like I did some amazing progress with her. We visited some times in my past that I had forgotten about and I felt I was in a safe space to let out anger that I had not yet dealt with. It really liberated me in my day to day life. It was so cool bringing my inner child with me on the journey as well so she could feel heard. I will continue to meet with Lynda as she's an amazing person to check in with and I love the support she offers in processing through emotional blocks or confusion.

I've been working with Lynda for a few months now and I can definitively say that it has changed my…read morelife for the better. She talks about clearing out your feelings that haven't been expressed, and I truly feel lighter. It's as if a literal load has been lifted. I like that she doesn't just feed you positive affirmations and relaxation exercises. Instead, when she puts you in hypnosis, she's able to help you and your subconscious mind get to the root of the problem and then with her gentle guidance, you get the chance to work it out, express it, and get rid of it! I purchased a package of sessions and feel it was truly well worth the money. It was a game-changer for me. I have been back once after that to work through something specific and that was super helpful too. I might be doing that again in the future, should something come up. I went to Lynda to help me with unexplained infertility. While I haven't gotten pregnant just yet, I do feel that this work will be highly instrumental in getting me there. Lynda is one of the only people in town doing Fertility Hypnotherapy. She's easy to talk to, warm, knowledgeable, encouraging and someone who really cares. If you have done therapy to help you understand yourself, but only to be left asking yourself "Now what?" this could be for you. Talk therapy has helped me understand myself better, but I was still left feeling like I didn't know how to change. This work has helped me take that necessary step. I highly recommend Lynda and the way she works to anyone who has felt the same way. I'm so grateful I found her.

Excellent therapists and medical experts where you can find healing for serious mental health…read moreissues and more. Shout out to the great Dr. Scott Fears and his fearless crew who combine medical knowledge with holistic solutions- a fine mix. Admired.

I am grateful to Amae Health for the transformation I've witnessed over the past year. With Dr…read more Scott Fears' guidance, our son has found ways to live with and even to overcome many of the challenges he's been facing. He values the insights Dr. Fears brings to their conversations. Our son has committed to the medication regiment and the recommendations he's received--from dietary adjustments to engaging in community activities, social interactions, and physical fitness. The Amae caregiver meetings, especially the family support sessions led by Dr. Gary Tsai, have amplified our empathy for others in similar situations and has fostered hope. We thank the clinic for their care and for making such a positive impact on our lives.

HORRIBLE ALL AROUND…read more 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.

(This is my review for the SF office, but I am sure it is relevant here as well. I have a suspicion…read morethat 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.

Breathe has undergone new changes with it's new management. All the staff are nice and friendly…read more They seek takings care of their clients through their quality of care. They have range of help with cross addiction. Many forms of programs and support from counseling to therapy. Don't get me started with their Hot Tub and Gym!

If you care about anyone suffering from addiction, DO NOT SEND THEM TO BREATHE. This is a…read moreclient-based treatment center, which means MONEY is ALL they care about. You say you'll stay for 30, they say you need to stay for 60. While the longer you remain in a CREDIBLE patient-based (usually under the care of a hospital with doctor overseeing the program) the greater chance of staying sober, BUT if you stay 60, they push for 90. God forbid you announce after 17 days that you will be leaving in 30, the staff becomes very passive aggressive and vascillates between trying to threaten clients with relapse and ignoring them altogether. The staff has ZERO accreditations other than being in recovery themselves. HIPPA and privacy is completely ignored, and have no medical background whatsoever. They do not treat the clients with any compassion or respect, unless you/your family has money. There were three people out of 65 who were solely there for alcohol (no cross-addiction). They were handed The Big Book and that was it. Those with eating disorders, methamphetamine, or pill addictions had separate groups for counseling daily. Those three never had any sessions where they were able to discuss their addiction or were given any help. The entire group went to AA speaker meetings 7 days a week, but never got delve into their own issues. Kathleen made a point to dress down the entire group over unhappy staff and actually said, "We DO NOT CARE how you got here. We don't care about your past. Stop whining and listen to your counselors, they have heard every lie and excuse coming out of you and know you better than you know yourself!" Sobriety 101, addiction is a symptom of the problem that brought them to rehab. There was absolutely no communication with family members, which is essential as it is a family disease. One person who completed their treatment after 90 days, was back the very next day as they relapsed that night. They had something called Family Week, that only those who had been at the facility for at least 90 days MIGHT be able to attend, but it was months away. Family members were encouraged to take an entire week off of work and pay for a week's stay at a hotel where they held it. Some of these people's loved ones spent every last dime to keep them there and could not take off work for a day, let alone an entire week. Kathleen's "special talent" is to single out a client and proceed to rip them apart in front of their peers (and was said to do this at Family Week repeatedly over the course of the week). Nothing she said was in the vein of healing. It was 45 minutes of verbal abuse that left people completely traumatized. MacKenzie Phillips wasn't an active member of the program, she just wandered the halls, if she was there at all. Breathe has a lot of glossy pictures and empty promises (equine therapy...there was none, a swimming pool...clients were not allowed to use it, trips to the beach...nope, too much liability). The founder bought up all but two houses on a street in Laurel Canyon (you do the math) and it looks great on their website, but that's it. It is NOT a safe place to heal. ***Bottom line, if you or someone needs help with addiction, please find a PATIENT-BASED rehab facility, that encourages family participation through visitation and group therapy. The counselors should hold degrees in psychology, drug and addiction counseling, etc and have done clinical hours during their studies. Places that show you pictures of what looks like a 5-star resort with promises of gourmet food, a spa-like atmosphere, and an easy process do not have their client's best interest at heart. As with any facility, you need to do your due diligence, ask questions, and review their qualifications. If I can educate just one person on what to look for and what to avoid, so that they can help a loved one or themselves acheive sobriety in a safe and healthy environment, then I will consider writing this incredibly worthwhile.