I am currently a second year MSW graduate student at the University of Southern California. I was…read moreNick Holt's first year MSW intern at Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR) and Women's Community and Reintegration Program (WCRP). As a first year graduate student I didn't know what to expect from a difficult internship at Los Angles County Department of Mental Health, however, Nick was an amazing MSW supervisor and field instructor who kindly welcomed me and exposed me to a variety of challenging experiences including outreach and engagement with homeless veterans, crisis intervention and evaluation, therapeutic treatment, daily clinical duties such as triage, intake, assessment and diagnosis. As a supervisor, Nick was easily approachable, considerate and took the time to get to know my professional interests as an emerging social worker. I am new to the field of Social Work and Nick provided me with many learning opportunities to further advance my career. Nick's specialties include CBT and he kindly allowed me to shadow him during therapy sessions (with the client's consent) and observe as he worked with his clients. Nick was very professional and passionate about his work. I have the highest respect for Nick as a person, supervisor and future colleague.

Ladies and gentlemen Dr. Saum is for real!!! I am a black man from the East Coast trying to find my…read moreway out here in LA. It's one thing to read books and watch videos on self improvement and motivation; it's another thing for someone else to hold a mirror to you and identify all of your ish. Trauma is real and you need to identify the root of your problems. Dr. Saum is a master practitioner. No bs just great therapy in a comfortable private setting. It's up to you to apply the tools. He's a therapist and life coach all rolled into one.

I began seeing Dr. Saum after I needed someone to talk as I was feeling directionless after an end…read moreto a bad relationship. Dr. Saum was immediately able to diagnose a best course of action and executed it to perfection. Dr. Saum's approach is direct, which I initially wasn't prepared for, but as each session went on, I became more and more aware of his overall plan, which gave me more confidence and solace to keep the dialogue going. Now that I've been seeing Dr. Saum for a few years, not only has he given me the confidence and awareness to develop meaningful and healthy relationships, but he has also been able to provide amazing insight into the progression of my professional life. For this, I will always be grateful and could not recommend his services enough.

This guy really doesn't care about you. His main mission is to extract as much money as possible…read morefrom each patient, with little regard and to take advantage of vulnerable people who come to trust him. After all, his office is in Beverly Hills, so he is able to extract large amounts of money from vulnerable, higher income people. Mainly women, as I think he is sexist and would never treat a male client the way he treated me. I saw him for 9 months and spent thousands of dollars all with his encouragement. nearly bankrupting myself and 4 years later, I still have thousands of dollars of credit card debt from when I saw this person. Sure he knows the bare minimum at somatic experiencing and craniosacrial therapy but it doesn't really matter, when you are homeless and struggle with food, and rent. He doesn't know simple mental health terms such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I've lost valuable years trying to figure out how to make money and why I can't hold a job or clean my living space. I was even homeless for 6 months. I paid thousands of dollars for advice such as I can't clean my room because I'm depressed. So I should do fun things and my room will be cleaned. I later came to realize that I couldn't clean or organize my room because of ADHD, and I spent zero dollars on free therapy from Medical When I got $10,000 to pay off my credit card debt, he pressured me to use the money to spend on him. Him being a man, and me being scared of disobeying me because he had a stern voice, and he kept pressuring me when I tried to argue that the anxiety about my credit card debt. "K remember what we said, we have to stick to the plan, spend money now so then later you can make money to pay off credit card debt." I have not made enough money to make even a dent on my $10,000 credit card debt. He was the only therapist who never was concerned with my basic needs such as food, water, shelter. Other therapists, who I saw for free on Medi-cal, were always concerned and gave me resources which is why I could dig myself out poverty. They were also willing to speak on the phone with me for more than 2 minutes. I called him once, and tried to speak to him and within the first minute he expressed his boundaries of never calling him. And I spent thousands of dollars on this guy. He would always got on vacation, and it seemed that he would spend the bare minimum on my case. Anyway he took advantage of me and he did so because I was a naive patient. I have better boundaries now, but I'll never get back my money or time. I wouldn't recommend if you are a woman or very anxious about decision making. There are way better therapists out there. Photos below is what happened after I spent $14,000 with him.

I've been in and out of various therapies, treatment modalities, and 12-step programs for over a…read moredecade, and I can honestly say that working with Dovid has brought about personal breakthroughs I never thought possible, on a individual level, and in regards to my relationships personally and professionally. He has helped me to begin making real, lasting changes. Dovid's approach is much more than just talk therapy. He masterfully combines body and mind work, integrating the two in a way that has allowed me to release deep-seated trauma and truly change long-standing patterns. His use of somatic techniques has been especially transformative, empowering me to take control of my healing journey and realize the immense qualities I have within. What sets Dovid apart is his warmth, patience, and the divine ambiance he creates in his sessions. He fosters an environment that feels safe and supportive, making it easier to dive deep and do the serious work required for true healing. If you're ready to do real, meaningful work on yourself, I highly recommend checking out Dovid. He's a therapist who truly understands the connection between mind and body so you can start living your life with more consciousness and gain the tools to help be the person you always wanted to be.

Dr. Cotsen has been a lifesaver for me. I've tried multiple psychiatrists and Dr. Cotsen has been…read moreby far one of the best. I've had feelings of sudden desperation, and Dr. Cotsen ALWAYS responds in a timely manner. There's a huge piece of mind that brings comfort that help is an email away. I suffer from anxiety and his calm demeanor helps slow things down for me. Suddenly that feeling of impending doom and that "I gotta gotta" mentality becomes a faint voice. He provides deep and meaningful thoughts into his feedback and tools (such as his blogpost) to help in your mental wellbeing. He is patient and helped me walk through several exercises. His perspective and knowledge is insightful, practical, and well intended. It helps me change my perspective on how I view life situations. I've had some bad days but have have become more optimistic about the future and reaching my full potential. I feel Dr. Cotsen really respects his profession and his clients. I'm super grateful that people like Dr. Cotsen exist. A good psychiatrist is hard to find, Dr. Cotsen is definitely one of them.

I've been seeing Adam for 11 years. He has treated me for major depression and social anxiety,…read morewhich allowed me to continue my work in a high stress career. I can't recommend this wonderful, warm, and witty doctor highly enough.

One of a kind. Dr. Mamoun CARES. I've been working with Dr. Mamoun for over two years. All the…read morethings that he provides are worthy. Starting with HE CARES and does what he feels is best for you, to help you become what you are looking for. A 10 to me.

Dr. Mamoun and the rest of the CNS staff are extremely knowledgable and supportive. I have been in…read moretreatment with them for a year and a half now. I have been in therapy and on medication from a very young age, and have seen lots of psychiatrists. They are by far the best.

My first visit to The Sanctuary, John answered the door in a hoodie, sweats and bare feet like he…read morejust got back from surfing and we were old friends about to catch up over coffee (we had had a long phone consult and plan developed prior to this). Two feet in the door I felt at home. Calina is a radiant old soul in a young person's body. I felt like I'd known her for years, even though we'd just met. I started with frequent ketamine journeys (compassionately facilitated by Calina) while I followed an antidepressant taper curated by John. I had been on antidepressant medications (2 at the time of my taper) for over 30 years. I am now medication free, and also not depressed, in fact hopeful. My long, psychedelic journey was fascilitated by John, and was life-changing in more ways than I can articulate. I flew from the east coast 8 times in 3 months to receive their highly researched professionally informed compassionate care. I live 20 minutes from a ketamine clinic on the east coast - but I chose to fly 6 hours each way for the treatment provided at The Sanctuary - because of their expertise, genuine care, come-as-you-are vibe - and most importantly - the integrationafter the treatment which is paramount to the healing taking hold. John is not a psychedelic enthusiast. He is the real deal. He is a medical doctor, but he truly is there to heal the soul. After my FIRST ketamine journey, I immediately called everyone that I loved and told them they have to do this. The immediate sense of hope after leaving only my first journey breathed new life into me. I wanted my (adult) children to have this joy and sponsored their journies. Only one of my children has completed their long journey - and he received in an 8 hour journey with John, profound healing that no program or therapist has been able to do over the last 20 years. There are not enough words to express my gratitude for this experience and for my family. I will be returning for another journey soon as I have decided to do a deeper dive into my own healing.

I found my ketamine experience to be extremely helpful while working through both a professional…read moreand personal challenge that I was stuck on in my life. John was a great guide throughout the experience and showed great compassion and care. The nice thing about the experience is that you benefit not just from the Ketemine session, but from the pre-work done before your session and the post work and reflections the days following your session. The benefits might not come how you expect them to in the session, but if you remain open to the process you'll benefit greatly from profound insights that you wouldn't normally experience in a traditional therapy session. Matt R.

Dr. Jeff Chernin is by reputation an excellent therapist and a friendly, down to earth person in…read moregeneral. I have referred clients to him and the feedback has always been very positive. While I have known Jeff for about a decade, he has always been very responsive and supportive to his colleagues and is highly regarded in the profession. I appreciate his clinical abilities, but perhaps more importantly know that when I refer someone to him, I am confident that person will be treated with compassion, understanding and respect.

Dr. Cherin went out of his way to find helpful resources in my community, being that I live on the…read moreeastside of town... He was sincere and kind, he didnt have to do that. Ive called other therapist and they simply said "sorry, good luck", while Dr. Cherin reached out to his colleagues, and then texted me possible referrals... This person obviously cares about the well being of others and I appreciate your help because I was just going to give up on the problem and let it eat me away, but you gave some hope, thank you...

I've been getting therapy from Daniel for about 4 years and am so happy I found a therapist who has…read moreactually helped me with my social anxiety. He listens intently and helps me see things from a different angle. Very good at holding space. I highly recommend him if you're seeking help for anxiety!

I've been a client of Daniel for a year now. My life when I first started therapy in comparison to…read moremy life today is transformed and enriched. I am able to once again enjoy life. I am surrounded by good- hearted and honest people. I am very thankful for the opportunity to work with Daniel. It allowed me to become stronger in my own abilities to empathize with others and understand myself deeper than ever before. I recommend reaching out to Daniel to find out for yourself what a wonderful and truly effective therapist Daniel is.